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2021 Buick Envision recalls, complaints and safety ratings

There are 2 US recalls for the 2021 Buick Envision, and 3 in Canada. Owners filed 23 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel/propulsion system. Its best NHTSA overall crash rating is 5 stars.

2US recalls
0urgent recalls
23owner complaints
5★overall crash rating

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US recalls (2)

Over-the-air fix

Exterior lighting: lighting control module, software

2022-12-08 · campaign 22V903000 · 740,108 vehicles

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Cadillac CT4 and CT5; 2021-2023 Buick Envision; and 2022-2023 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The daytime running lights (DRLs) may not deactivate when the headlights are on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Risk and remedy

Risk: DRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: The body control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2023. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N222386380. This recall expands previous recall number 22V-827.

Over-the-air fix

Air bags: srs malfunction warning lamp/light

2021-06-10 · campaign 21V421000 · 285,622 vehicles

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Buick Envision, Cadillac CT4, CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Corvette, Suburban, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL vehicles. The communications gateway module incorrectly processes a loss of communication with the sensing diagnostic module (SDM), causing the air bag malfunction indicator light to inconsistently illuminate.

Risk and remedy

Risk: The air bag malfunction indicator light may fail to warn the driver of a problem with the air bag, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: The communications gateway module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 1, 2021. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212338110.

Canadian recalls (3)

Show 3 Canadian recalls

Lights and instruments

2024-02-01 · campaign 2024-060

Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the lower beam headlamps not to turn on as it becomes dark outside if the multi-function switch is in the "OFF" or "PARKING LAMP" position. This could also cause the daytime running lamps (DRLs) to turn off when the vehicle is moving. As a result, the vehicles may not meet certain requirements of Canadian regulations. Safety Risk: Headlamps and/or DRLs that don't turn on could reduce visibility, make the vehicle less visible to others and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: General Motors will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the body control module (BCM)software.

Lights and instruments

2022-12-08 · campaign 2022-700

Issue: On certain vehicles, the daytime running lamps (DRLs) may stay on when the headlamps are on. Canadian regulations require the DRLs to turn off when the headlamps are on. Safety Risk: Daytime running lamps that stay on could cause glare for oncoming drivers and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Action: General Motors will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the body control module (BCM) software.

Over-the-air fix

Airbag

2021-06-03 · campaign 2021-348

Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the airbag warning light not to turn on when there is a fault in the airbag system. As a result, a driver might not be alerted of the problem and the airbags may not work properly in a crash. Safety Risk: An airbag system that does not work properly could create an increased risk of injury in a crash. Corrective Actions: General Motors will notify owners by mail and send a wireless over-the-air software update to each vehicle. Alternatively, you may schedule an appointment to have the update performed by a dealer.

Owner complaints (23)

Owners filed 23 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Buick Envision (2 crashes reported). Among 10 model years of this model, it ranks #4 for the most complaints (median 23).

Most-reported problemComplaints
Fuel/propulsion system6
Electrical system5
Power train5
Unknown or other3
Tires2
Engine2
Back over prevention1
Exterior lighting1

Crash test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2021 Buick Envision.

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2021 Buick Envision SUV FWD5★5★5★4★
2021 Buick Envision SUV AWD5★5★5★4★

Fuel economy

EPA ratings for each 2021 Buick Envision version.

VersionCity MPGHighway MPGCombinedYearly fuel cost
Envision AWD 2.0 L Automatic (S9)222925$2,700
Envision FWD 2.0 L Automatic (S9)243126$2,600
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.