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2024 Buick Envista problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

One of the years to avoid

With 87 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 2.3 times the median Envista year — the 2024 model ranks #1 of 3 Envista years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list.

Electrical System leads the complaint categories with 25 reports (29% of the total). In government crash testing it earned 4 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

87

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

2

Crash-involved

4

Fires reported

3

Injuries

0

Deaths

4

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2024 compare to other Envista years?

Envista NHTSA complaints by model year, 2024 highlighted87 complaints2024: 87 complaints2025: 38 complaints2026: 4 complaints
Envista NHTSA complaints by model year, 2024 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2024 Buick Envista problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System2529%
Other1618%
Engine89%
Driver Assistance78%
Visibility & Wipers56%
Speed Control56%
Brakes56%
Lighting45%
Steering33%
Fuel System33%
Transmission33%
Suspension11%
Body & Structure11%
Tires & Wheels11%

Does the 2024 Buick Envista have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

23V744000Electrical SystemNovember 6, 2023 · 60,154 units

Defect

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Buick Encore GX, Envista, and Chevrolet Trax vehicles. The software in the Virtual Cockpit Unit Module (VCU) may cause the instrument panel display to intermittently go blank at vehicle startup or while driving.

Consequence

A blank instrument panel will not show critical information, such as vehicle speed and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

The VCU software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2023. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is A232424320.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“I bought my car in January with 7 miles on it. Back in February I tried to get back into my car and my car would not unlock from the remote or from my Buick app. The car was not responding. I had to wait 20 mins and remove the battery 3 times from the remote for it to work. Then I cannot connect my…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · February 27, 2024

“My son's car was hit by this Buick while he was making a right turn. The driver of the Buick was not paying attention and thought he had already turned. She accelerated into him and AEB did not prevent it. We are not sure why this Buick's ADAS failed. It is not our car, but that of the person who…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · March 25, 2026 · crash

“My wife was driving down the street. Car made a noise so she pulled over. There was smoke coming from under hood. Opened the hood. saw fire and called fire department”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · November 20, 2024 · fire

“My son's car was hit by this Buick while he was making a right turn. The driver of the Buick was not paying attention and thought he had already turned. She accelerated into him and AEB did not prevent it. We are not sure why this Buick's ADAS failed. It is not our car, but that of the person who…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Driver Assistance · March 25, 2026 · crash

“I was driving and while trying to put on brakes and stop I couldn't . I noticed that the Antilock Braking System light came on along with other lights. I almost hit a car because I could not stop. I was very frantic and scared. I could have hurt someone including myself. I am still shaken by this.…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · May 19, 2025

2024 Buick Envista — common questions

Is the 2024 Buick Envista reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 87 complaints put the 2024 model at #1 of 3 Envista years. It is one of the Envista years to avoid.

What are the most common 2024 Envista problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are electrical system (25 complaints), other (16 complaints), engine (8 complaints).

Does the 2024 Buick Envista have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2024 Buick Envista. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Buick Envista years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Envista years to avoid are 2024. The cleanest record among Envista years belongs to 2026.

How safe is the 2024 Buick Envista?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2024 Buick Envista earned an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.