2024 Buick Envista problems, complaints & recalls
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
Owners have filed 57 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Buick Envista, most often about electrical system. There are 2 recalls for this model year.
- Complaints
- 57
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 2
- Injuries
- 1
- Median mileage
- 24,954 mi at time of problem
Key facts
- Electrical System is the most-reported problem area, named in 31 of 57 complaints (54%).
- Engine (10) and driver assistance & safety tech (6) follow.
- Half of the complaints that list mileage happened before 24,954 mi.
- Owners reported 1 crash, 2 fires and 1 injury.
- The 2024 Buick Envista has 2 recalls on file.
- It has the most serious complaint record of all 3 Buick Envista model years we track.
2024 Buick Envista problems by category
- 31 complaints
- Other / Unknown · 1 crash17 complaints
- Engine10 complaints
- Driver Assistance & Safety Tech · 1 crash6 complaints
- Acceleration & Cruise Control6 complaints
- Brakes5 complaints
- Visibility & Wipers5 complaints
- Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion4 complaints
- Lighting4 complaints
- Steering3 complaints
- Transmission & Drivetrain3 complaints
- Wheels & Tires1 complaints
- Suspension1 complaints
- Body & Structure1 complaints
A complaint can mention more than one problem area, so categories add up to more than the total.
Most-reported components
| Component (as filed with NHTSA) | Complaints |
|---|---|
| Electrical system | 27 |
| Unknown or other | 17 |
| Engine | 9 |
| Vehicle speed control | 6 |
| Service brakes | 5 |
| Exterior lighting | 4 |
| Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel | 4 |
| Steering | 3 |
When problems happen (mileage)
2024 Buick Envista recalls (2)
- BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2024-2025 Buick Envista, 2024-2026 Buick Encore GX, Chevrolet Trailblazer, and 2025 Chevrolet Trax vehicles. The rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image.
Risk: A rearview image that does not display correctly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera, if necessary, free of charge. Letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 17, 2026. Another letter will be mailed once the parts are available. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is A262554900. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 20, 2026.
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
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.
Risk: 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.
Recent 2024 Buick Envista complaints
Excerpts of the newest owner complaints, lightly cleaned of personal details. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
- Filed Oct 2, 202613,800 miTXEngine
The contact owns a 2024 Buick Envista. The contact stated that while driving 5 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed, and the engine seized. The vehicle was coasted to the shoulder of the roadway. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle started. The vehicle was driven to the residence. The contact stated that the following day, while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The contact referenced a recall; however, the VIN…
NHTSA complaint #11768591 · source - Filed Sep 14, 202639,000 miKYElectrical System
The contact owns a 2024 Buick Envista. The contact stated that while driving 75 MPH on the highway, the instrument panel and infotainment screen went blank, preventing the contact from monitoring the speedometer. The contact pulled over to the side of the road, turned off and restarted the vehicle, and the instrument panel became operational; however, the failure recurred intermittently while driving. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V744000…
NHTSA complaint #11764070 · source - Filed Sep 2, 202642,000 miMIElectrical SystemEngine
The contact owns a 2024 Buick Envista. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle the instrument panel display continued to flicker off and on. The contact stated that during the failure the speedometer and fuel gauges were inoperable. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. Additionally, while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and…
NHTSA complaint #11761663 · source - Filed Aug 22, 2026WYElectrical SystemEngine
Vehicle has stalled when moving slowly and making a turn or slight turn. In all cases, the engine shuts off, all displays (instrument cluster and infotainment display) go black, and power accessories such as windows, radio, ac are all off. No warnings or service lights have appeared in the instrument cluster. July 4, 2026, morning – Vehicle stalled entering an alley, moving slowly and turning. This occurrence did not involve stopping previously to the stall as the next two…
NHTSA complaint #11758777 · source - Filed Aug 14, 2026OKElectrical SystemOther / UnknownAcceleration & Cruise Control
It was in the shop 9/19/24 for the screen going blank while driving causing a safety concern as was unable to tell how fast was going, screen slowly came back on and they found had internal fault and replaced telematics control module. All was fine until July 2026. Picked up from Glen Polk GM in Gainesville Texas 7/15/26 they state reprogramed radio, and USB file. The screen went out 7/19, 7/21, 7/29. 7/31 we dropped car back to dealership 7/31 and they kept it until 8/4/26.…
NHTSA complaint #11757017 · source - Filed Jun 29, 2026GAElectrical System
a software glitch that causes the instrument panel display to intermittently black out or go completely blank. This safety recall (NHTSA Campaign Number 23V744 / GM Recall Number A232424320) impacts the vehicle's electrical system, specifically targeting the Virtual Cockpit Unit (VCU) module. Core Issue & Symptoms Blank Dashboard: The primary symptom is an instrument panel that intermittently blacks out.
NHTSA complaint #11747168 · source - Filed Jun 16, 2026GAElectrical System
1. Instrument Panel Display Blackout (NHTSA Recall 23V744000)The Issue: A software bug in the Virtual Cockpit Unit Module (VCU) can cause the instrument panel display to intermittently go blank at vehicle startup or while driving.The Risk: Losing visibility of speed, fuel levels, and critical warning lights increases the risk of a crash.Affected Vehicles: Approximately 6,289 Buick Envista units are affected.The Remedy: GM is updating the VCU software free of charge. This…
NHTSA complaint #11744622 · source - Filed Jun 11, 2026FLDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical SystemOther / Unknown
The data screen for navigation has gone blank several times. A few times previously but 3 times in the past 2 days. The speedometer is viable but not the radio or navigation. Adaptive cruise control has occasionally alerted that it is not available & shuts off on its own. An alert yesterday stated power steering needs to be serviced but nothing is wrong. The car has turned off as I started to pull out into traffic & turned back on its self 3 times today. One time in the…
NHTSA complaint #11743595 · source
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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data, as of Oct 11, 2026. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology