Buick Envision ReliabilityAll Years Ranked (2016–2025)
Side-by-side reliability scores, risk levels, and owner-cost projections for every Buick Envision we've analyzed. Identify the best years to buy, the ones to avoid, and the problems that follow the Envision across generations.
Average Score
83/100
Best Year
2024 Buick Envision
Score 88
Weakest Year
2016 Buick Envision
Score 78
Every Buick Envision Ranked
Sorted by reliability score. Each link opens the full year-specific report.
A solid, comfortable crossover with strong initial reliability, though tech quirks may surface.
Top risks: Infotainment & Electrical Systems · Turbocharged Engine (1.5L I4) · 9-Speed Automatic Transmission
A comfortable and dependable compact SUV, offering strong value with minimal long-term concerns.
Top risks: Infotainment/Electrical · Engine (2.0L Turbo) · Active Safety Systems
A solid, comfortable choice with minor new-model year caveats that are likely to be addressed swiftly.
Top risks: Infotainment & Electrical · Interior Trim & Fitment · Engine Software Calibration
A comfortable and feature-rich SUV with a good reliability foundation, though minor electronic and transmission quirks can arise.
Top risks: Infotainment & Electrical System · 9-Speed Automatic Transmission · HVAC System
A comfortable and feature-rich compact SUV with solid fundamentals, but keep an eye on its electronics and transmission.
Top risks: Infotainment & Electrical Systems · 9-Speed Automatic Transmission · Engine (2.0L Turbo I4) Carbon Buildup
A quiet and comfortable SUV that generally holds up well, but be wary of the infotainment system and specific engine concerns.
Top risks: Infotainment/Electrical System · 2.0L Turbo Engine (PCV System/Oil Consumption) · 9-Speed Automatic Transmission (2.0L Turbo)
A comfortable cruiser with value, but be prepared for potential powertrain and electrical nuances.
Top risks: Transmission (9-speed) · Engine (2.0T - Carbon Buildup) · Infotainment/Electrical
A comfort-focused SUV that delivers reliable, quiet motoring with only minor tech-related watch points.
Top risks: Transmission (9-Speed Automatic) · Infotainment System · Front Suspension Bushings
A comfortable first-year crossover, but be prepared for some early model-year quirks and diligent maintenance.
Top risks: Electrical/Infotainment System · 2.0L LTG Engine Issues · Front Suspension Components
A comfortable cruiser with a few common quirks that can be managed with informed ownership and timely maintenance.
Top risks: Infotainment/Electrical System · HVAC System · 2.0L Turbo Engine (LTG)
Problems That Follow the Envision Across Generations
Issues that appear in the top-3 risks across multiple model years — the cost of ownership you can actually predict.
9-Speed Automatic Transmission
Appears in 3 model years · 30% of generations
Infotainment/Electrical System
Appears in 2 model years · 20% of generations
HVAC System
Appears in 2 model years · 20% of generations
Infotainment/Electrical
Appears in 2 model years · 20% of generations
Infotainment & Electrical Systems
Appears in 2 model years · 20% of generations