Model year guide

2024 Buick Envista

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2024 Buick Envista is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 3 on record.

2024 Buick Envista — representative photo
Representative photo

2024 Buick Envista at a glance

Safety recalls2
Owner complaints57
Overall safety4 / 5 ★
Combined30 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2024 Buick Envista recalls 2

Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera NHTSA Campaign #26V539000 · manufacturer #A262554900 · 20/08/2026

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.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 30, 2026. 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. Vehi…

Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel NHTSA Campaign #23V744000 · manufacturer #A232424320 · 06/11/2023

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.

Fix: 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 …

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2024 Buick Envista common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 57 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Engine
Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
Vehicle Speed Control
Test cruise control and throttle response, and watch for any hesitation or unintended acceleration.
Service Brakes
Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.
Exterior Lighting
Confirm all headlights, brake lights, turn signals and reverse lights work, with no moisture inside the housings.
Forward Collision Avoidance
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

2024 Buick Envista safety ratings

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Frontal — driver★★★★★
Frontal — passenger★★★★★
Side — front seat★★★★★
Side — rear seat★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★

Rollover risk: 15.5% — NHTSA's estimated chance of rollover in a single-vehicle crash (dynamic test: no tip).

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2024 Buick Envista SUV FWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.

2024 Buick Envista MPG & running costs

Combined30 mpg
City28 mpg
Highway32 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,250
EPA size classSmall Station Wagons
TransmissionAutomatic 6-spd
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Engine start-stopYes
Passenger volume94 cu ft
Cargo volume24 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$750 less

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2024 Buick Envista costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$11,250
Fuel only$11,250
Per mile$0.15

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 365

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 365.

This preliminary information is for technicians that may see DTCs that are history and should not perform any part replacements. They should follow the notes mentioned prior to anything being replaced.

Bulletin PIT6457C · Sep 2026

This Preliminary information communicates to dealers a procedure to reset the radio.

Bulletin PIC6540K · Sep 2026

This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it.

Bulletin PIT5698F · Sep 2026

This PI is to instruct dealer on diagnostic procedures that need to be completed prior to replacing a radio or IPC display

Bulletin PIC6629F · Sep 2026

This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.

Bulletin PIP4902W · Sep 2026

This Preliminary Information provides the dealer information of the location of the rear seat child anchors.

Bulletin PIT5995B · Sep 2026

This Preliminary information communicates to the technicians a diagnostic tip if a technician loses communication with the image processor #2 and how to restore communication

Bulletin PIT6541 · Aug 2026

This Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless projection issues

Bulletin PIC6551C · Aug 2026

This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the repairs direction for addressing a customer concern of no airflow from dash vents when using air conditioning after an extended drive time.

Bulletin PIC6660 · Aug 2026

This document assists GM Dealer technician's with diagnosing turbocharger concerns to ensure turbocharger replacement is necessary. The turbocharger part number will be placed on order restriction and the technician will have to contact GM Technical Assistance…

Bulletin PIP6116A · Aug 2026

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the ENVISTA FWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

Canadian recalls 2

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2024 Buick Envista. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.

Visual System

Issue: On certain vehicles, moisture could enter the rearview camera and could cause the rearview camera image not to display correctly or at all. Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with a standard rearview camera. Safety Risk: A rearview camera image that doesn't display correctly could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This co…

Transport Canada #2026402 · Aug 2026

Lights And Instruments

Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the instrument panel to display a black screen. If this happens, it could create a distraction for the driver, and warnings, tell-tales and gauges would not display. Safety Risk: A driver that is distracted and/or warnings, tell-tales, and gauges that don't display could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions:…

Transport Canada #2023599 · Nov 2023

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.

About the Buick Envista

The Buick Envista is a subcompact crossover SUV with a fastback design manufactured by General Motors and marketed under the Buick brand since 2022 for the model years 2023 onward, 2024 for North America. It shares the GM VSS-F platform with the Chevrolet Trax.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

2024 Buick Envista vehicles on record

Other Buick Envista model years

2024 Buick Envista — frequently asked questions

Does the 2024 Buick Envista have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2024 Buick Envista. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What are the most common problems with the 2024 Buick Envista?

Across all 57 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are electrical system, engine, vehicle speed control.

What is the 2024 Buick Envista safety rating?

NHTSA gives the 2024 Buick Envista an overall crash-test rating of 4 out of 5 stars (frontal 4★, side 5★, rollover 4★).

What gas mileage does the 2024 Buick Envista get?

The 2024 Buick Envista has a U.S. EPA estimate of 30 mpg combined (28 city / 32 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.