2026 Buick Envision

The 2023 Buick Envision Essence trim removed several previously standard features including rear seat adjustability, rear seat heater, third climate zone controls, and garage door opener button. Owner...

A mysterious green gear warning light appears on the dashboard of some 2023 Envision models but is not explained in the owner's manual. Owners cannot determine its meaning without dealer assistance.

2023/2024 Envision owners reported lacking blind spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert; standard on 2025+ as Blind Zone Steering Assist and Rear Cross Traffic Braking.

Wireless Android Auto does not work on Android phones in 2023/2024 Envision Avenir models, affecting all units due to a known issue GM is addressing. Owners were not informed of this limitation at pur...

2023 Envision Avenir lost adjustable power lumbar/massage; 2025+ Avenir has 4-way power lumbar and massaging driver seat.

Buick provides at least six separate privacy policies for US users, including distinct ones for OnStar and connected services, making it hard for buyers to understand overall data collection and shari...

The dashboard displays erroneous warnings for the transmission and all-wheel drive systems. Owners report these false alerts appearing multiple times.

The automatic parking assist feature erroneously engages while the vehicle is driving on the road. This unexpected activation can startle drivers.

Numerous unspecified warning alerts appear on the dashboard frequently and persistently. Owners describe them as endless, with new ones every week.

The audible chime for the turn signal is unpleasant to some owners. This is a subjective complaint about the notification sound.

The auto start-stop system, which shuts off the engine at stops to save fuel, is considered subpar by potential buyers. Owners report it as less than ideal.

The 360-degree camera provides a bird's-eye view around the vehicle for parking and maneuvering. Owners complain that the camera image takes up only a small portion of the infotainment screen on the U...

Rain sensing wipers automatically activate and adjust speed based on rainfall detected by a windshield sensor. The top Avenir trim lacks this feature, frustrating owners expecting it on a premium mode...

The wireless charging pad has an NFC reader that prompts for phone permission when removing the device. Owners report this surprise prompt, which does not occur on other GM models like the Envista.

Apple CarPlay and Android Auto mirror smartphone interfaces to the infotainment screen for navigation and media. Owners experience frequent connectivity dropouts, wireless Android Auto failures, and i...

Memory seats save driver preferences for seat position and mirrors linked to key fobs. The seats only adjust to the fob settings after the car starts, making entry/exit inconvenient as initial positio...

The infotainment radio produces poor sound quality. Owners describe the audio as scratchy, detracting from the listening experience.

The 2026 Buick Envision receives over-the-air (OTA) software updates to its infotainment and vehicle systems. Owners report these updates frequently fail or get stuck, resulting in excessive battery d...

OnStar is Buick's connected vehicle service that collects extensive personal and vehicle data including geolocation, biometrics, driving habits, and sensitive traits like race, religion, and medical c...

Consent for GM's broad data collection via OnStar and myBuick app is buried in fine print, likely given without full understanding during vehicle purchase or app pairing. No prominent opt-in process i...

Most users cannot delete their collected data from GM systems or the myBuick app, except in CCPA/GDPR regions; the app explicitly states no deletion option exists.

GM and OnStar frequently share precise vehicle location data with law enforcement and agencies like ICE upon request.

The Envision's built-in cameras and microphones, plus the myBuick app, actively track users and surroundings.

GM sells and shares personal and vehicle data with third parties specifically for marketing purposes.

In 2022, GM suffered a major data breach exposing customer details like names, addresses, and saved locations.

Encryption for telematics and phone-connected data in the vehicle cannot be verified, raising risks of interception.

The Heads-Up Display (HUD) projects speed and navigation info onto the windshield. Owners report it getting stuck displaying small nav-mode font even without active navigation, resisting soft resets o...

The Heads-Up Display (HUD) projects key driving info like speed onto the windshield on upper trims. Complaints include it failing entirely or flickering intermittently.

The infotainment system controls the central touchscreen, dash displays, and related functions. Owners report complete blackouts where dash and infotainment screens fail to turn on upon starting the v...

The infotainment system manages the touchscreen interface, audio, and connectivity like CarPlay. Recent 2024-2025 models suffer persistent glitches, freezing, and shutdowns.

Radio Data System (RDS) displays song titles and artist names on FM stations via the infotainment screen. 2025 Envision owners report it not working, unlike comparable loaner vehicles.

The radio audio cuts out sporadically on new Envisions. Owners note it as one of multiple early ownership glitches.

Park assist uses sensors and cameras to automate parallel or perpendicular parking. It fails to work at all from purchase on some new 2023 models.

Earlier Envision models added ~$1,500 prepaid for 3 years OnStar to sticker price even if unwanted; 2025+ models include 8 years OnStar Basics standard at no extra upfront cost.

Full access to connected features like remote start, vehicle tracking, and other OnStar services on the Buick Envision requires an ongoing paid OnStar plan.