California Lemon Law · Buick
Compact SUV 2016–2020

Buick Envision 1st Gen Problems, Recalls & Lemon Law

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5
NHTSA recalls
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Open · no fix
5
Known defects
2016–2020
Model years
The overview

What owners are dealing with

The Buick Envision page focuses on documented recall-backed problems rather than general reliability claims. Owners searching for repeated Buick Envision repairs should compare their symptoms, repair orders, and warranty history against the sourced NHTSA records cited on this page.

The problems

The defects most likely to affect you

The issues owners report most, ranked by severity — each one verified against a cited NHTSA source.

01

Equipment:Other:Labels Recall

warning light; recall notice; repeated dealer repair

Catastrophic2016-2017
02

Brake System Defect - Reduced Brake Assist or Unexpected Braking

brake pedal problem; reduced braking; unexpected braking; brake warning light

Catastrophic2016
03

Equipment Recall

warning light; recall notice; repeated dealer repair

Catastrophic2016-2017
04

Structure Recall

warning light; recall notice; repeated dealer repair

Catastrophic2016-2017
05

Low-Pressure Fuel Pump Failure - Stall or No-Start Risk

engine stalls while driving; vehicle will not start; loss of power; fuel pump recall

Catastrophic2016-2017
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Known defects · 5 documented

Every confirmed defect, in plain English

Open any defect for the symptoms and why it matters for a California lemon-law claim. Each is tied to a cited NHTSA source.

Equipment:Other:Labels RecallCatastrophic2016-2017
Symptoms

warning light; recall notice; repeated dealer repair

Why it matters for your claim

Recall-backed safety or drivability concern; repeated unsuccessful warranty repairs may support a California Song-Beverly claim.

Typical fix

GM will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected label as necessary, free of charge. The began on August 22, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is 56340.

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Brake System Defect - Reduced Brake Assist or Unexpected BrakingCatastrophic2016
Symptoms

brake pedal problem; reduced braking; unexpected braking; brake warning light

Why it matters for your claim

Recall-backed safety or drivability concern; repeated unsuccessful warranty repairs may support a California Song-Beverly claim.

Typical fix

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the master cylinder brake lines, free of charge. The recall began on January 18, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is 16169.

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Equipment RecallCatastrophic2016-2017
Symptoms

warning light; recall notice; repeated dealer repair

Why it matters for your claim

Recall-backed safety or drivability concern; repeated unsuccessful warranty repairs may support a California Song-Beverly claim.

Typical fix

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the head restraints and tablet holders for the correct installation, reinstalling them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 27, 2017. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is 17239/17258

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Structure RecallCatastrophic2016-2017
Symptoms

warning light; recall notice; repeated dealer repair

Why it matters for your claim

Recall-backed safety or drivability concern; repeated unsuccessful warranty repairs may support a California Song-Beverly claim.

Typical fix

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the headliner assembly, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2017. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is 17275.

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Low-Pressure Fuel Pump Failure - Stall or No-Start RiskCatastrophic2016-2017
Symptoms

engine stalls while driving; vehicle will not start; loss of power; fuel pump recall

Why it matters for your claim

Recall-backed safety or drivability concern; repeated unsuccessful warranty repairs may support a California Song-Beverly claim.

Typical fix

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump, and high pressure fuel pipe, free of charge. The recall began July 2, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1

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NHTSA recall history

Safety recalls, newest first

  1. May 31, 2018 · 18V358000

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

    remedy available

    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.

  2. Jun 29, 2017 · 17V412000

    STRUCTURE

    remedy available

    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."

  3. Jun 27, 2017 · 17V404000

    EQUIPMENT

    remedy available

    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."

  4. Dec 21, 2016 · 16V922000

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

    remedy available

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016 Buick Envision vehicles manufactured January 19, 2016, to March 18, 2016. The the master cylinder brake lines may crack and leak brake fluid.

  5. Jul 7, 2016 · 16V516000

    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

    remedy available

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Buick Envision vehicles manufactured February 4, 2016, to April 25, 2016. The Tire and Loading Information label may display the incorrect maximum weight information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

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Your rights in California

The Song-Beverly Act protects you

California consumers may have rights under the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act when a warrantied defect is not repaired after a reasonable number of attempts or the vehicle spends substantial time out of service. This is general information, not legal advice, and no attorney-client relationship is formed by reading it. Law as of Jun 29, 2026.

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30+
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Do this

If the dealer says they can't duplicate it

“Could not duplicate” doesn't mean the defect isn't real. Here's exactly what to do to protect a potential California lemon-law claim.

  1. 1

    Document the moment it happens. Photos, video, and screenshots of any warning lights — with the date and the mileage.

  2. 2

    Get a repair order every visit — even “found nothing.” That paperwork is the foundation of a claim.

  3. 3

    Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Note any recall that has no available remedy yet.

  4. 4

    Track your out-of-service days. California law counts the cumulative days your vehicle spends in the shop.

  5. 5

    Keep loaner & rental records. Alternate-transport paperwork during long repairs matters.

  6. 6

    Save everything in one place. Symptoms, dates, repair orders, and every repeat visit — the intermittent ones especially.

For your Buick Envision specifically

If the Buick dealer says it cannot duplicate the issue, ask that the symptom, mileage, date, warning lights, and test-drive result be written on the repair order. Save videos, photos, tow records, and all repeat visits.

Our take

For Buick Envision owners, recall-backed defects are important because they show the manufacturer had notice of a problem. Whether a specific car qualifies still depends on warranty timing, repair history, and documents.

— The Margarian Law team

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FAQ

Buick Envision lemon-law questions

Is the Buick Envision known for recall-related problems?

Buick Envision records cited on this page include NHTSA recall-backed issues such as equipment:other:labels recall. A recall does not automatically make a vehicle a lemon, but repeat unresolved warranty repairs may matter under California law.

Can a Buick Envision qualify for California lemon law?

A Buick Envision may qualify if a covered defect continues after a reasonable number of warranty repair attempts or causes substantial time out of service. Eligibility depends on repair history, timing, and documents.

What should I do if my Buick Envision dealer cannot duplicate the problem?

Ask the dealer to document the complaint exactly as reported, including warning lights, mileage, dates, and whether a test drive was performed. Keep every repair order and avoid relying only on verbal explanations.

Do Buick recalls help a lemon law claim?

Recall records can help show that Buick had notice of a safety or drivability issue. The legal question is still whether your specific vehicle was repaired within a reasonable number of attempts.

What documents should Buick owners save?

Save purchase or lease documents, every repair order, tow or rental records, photos or videos of symptoms, and all manufacturer recall notices. These records help evaluate warranty timing and repeated repair attempts.

Does contacting Margarian Law cost Buick owners anything upfront?

For qualifying California lemon law cases, attorney fees are typically pursued from the manufacturer after a successful outcome. A case review can help determine whether your Buick repair history is strong enough to pursue.

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