Defect Summary: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.
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The 2017 Buick Envision is associated with 81 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 4 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database.
The most frequently reported component area is Service Brakes, accounting for 11 reports (14% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 3 certified vehicle configurations spanning 2.5l 4-cyl and 2l 4-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 22 to 25 MPG combined.
- • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 81 consumer reports filed
- • Safety Recall Campaigns: 4 official campaigns
- • Primary Defect Domain: Service Brakes (11 / 14%)
- • Field Incident Signals: 2 crash / 2 fire / 3 injury reports
- • NCAP Crash Safety: 5 / 5 Stars Overall Laboratory Score
- • EPA Certified Range: 22–25 MPG across 3 powertrain trims
What is the fuel economy and range of the 2017 Buick Envision?
Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant
| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envision FWD | 2.5L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | 22 MPG | 29 MPG | 25 MPG | — | $2,450 / yr |
| Envision AWD | 2.5L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | 21 MPG | 28 MPG | 24 MPG | — | $2,550 / yr |
| Envision AWD | 2L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | 20 MPG | 26 MPG | 22 MPG | — | $3,450 / yr |
What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2017 Buick Envision?
Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
| Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant | Overall Rating | Frontal Crash | Side Crash | Rollover Rating | Rollover Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV AWD | 15.9% |
Standard and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Standard in official NHTSA records for tested 2017 Buick Envision models.
What defect complaints are reported for the 2017 Buick Envision?
Summary of 81 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)
Top Reported Problem Categories
Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA
Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.
View all 2017 Buick Envision problems & component breakdown (37 categories) →Are there open safety recalls on the 2017 Buick Envision?
Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA
Defect Summary: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Buick Envision vehicles. The affected vehicles received a replacement headliner as part of a repair. These service parts might not have had impact energy-absorbing foam blocks attached. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 201, "Occupant protection in interior impact."
Defect Summary: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Buick Envision vehicles. An accessory NSV Universal Tablet Holder may have been installed incorrectly onto the front seat head restraints, preventing the head restraint posts from fully engaging in the seat back. If so, the head restraints would fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 202a, "Head Restraints."
Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2017 Buick Envision
Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2017 Buick Envision
How many safety recalls does the 2017 Buick Envision have?
The 2017 Buick Envision is associated with 4 official NHTSA safety recall campaigns in AutoUtility's current federal records.
If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.
What are the most common problems reported for the 2017 Buick Envision?
NHTSA records list 81 consumer defect complaints for the 2017 Buick Envision. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Service Brakes, appearing in 11 filings (14% of submissions).
Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2017 Buick Envision?
Under the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2017 Buick Envision earned an Overall Safety Rating of 5 out of 5 stars across 1 tested configuration(s).
Laboratory evaluations include a 35 mph frontal barrier crash, side barrier and pole impact tests, and static rollover resistance assessments.
What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2017 Buick Envision get?
Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2017 Buick Envision range from 22 to 25 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.
Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.
The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
- NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
- U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.
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