Buick Recalls (2021-2027)

Which Buick models have recalls?

• Enclave: 3 recalls
• Encore GX: 4 recalls
• Envision: 4 recalls
• Envista: 2 recalls

What parts are recalled most on Buick vehicles?

What are the newest Buick recalls?

• 2024-2025 Buick Envista Backup Camera Recall (26V539)
  August 20, 2026 · 306,511 vehicles · Rearview Camera

  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.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera, if necessary, free of charge.

• 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV Owner's Manual Recall (26V114) Repeat recall
  February 26, 2026 · 5,861 vehicles · Other Equipment

  General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coupe, Corvette Convertible E-Ray, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, Silverado EV, Suburban 1500, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Hummer EV Pickup, Hummer EV SUV, Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, Sierra EV, Terrain, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The radio may not have been set to the correct status to download the electronic owner's manual during production.

  Risk: Without an owner's manual to consult, owners may not know how to safely use and operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic owner’s manual, free of charge.

• 2024 Buick Envision Label Recall (24V710)
  September 25, 2024 · 527 vehicles · Other Equipment

  The vehicles are missing the label that states the tire size, pressure, and the loading information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

  Risk: Missing tire and load rating information may result in driving with improperly inflated tires or an overloaded vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will install the label, free of charge.

• 2024 Buick Encore GX Instrument Cluster Recall (23V744)
  November 6, 2023 · 60,154 vehicles · Electrical System

  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.

  Fix: The VCU software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge.

• 2021-2023 Cadillac CT4 Lighting Control Module Software Recall (22V903) Repeat recall
  December 8, 2022 · 740,108 vehicles · Lighting and Visibility

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

  Fix: The body control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge.

• 2021-2022 Chevrolet Traverse Curtain Air Bag Recall (22V210)
  March 31, 2022 · 89 vehicles · Air Bags

  The harness connector to the left or right side roof rail air bag may have incompatible electrical terminals, which could prevent the air bags from deploying in a crash.

  Risk: Roof rail air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the harness connector to the roof rail air bags, free of charge.

• 2021 Chevrolet Traverse Frontal Impact Recall (21V472)
  June 24, 2021 · 6 vehicles · Air Bags

  During service by dealers, certain vehicles may have received incorrect air bag calibration software that may affect frontal airbag deployment.

  Risk: Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury.

  Fix: Dealers will update the air bag calibration software, free of charge.

• 2021 Buick Envision SRS Malfunction Warning Lamp Recall (21V421)
  June 10, 2021 · 285,622 vehicles · Air Bags

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

  Fix: The communications gateway module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge.

• 2021-2022 Buick Encore GX Equipment Stand Recall (21V440)
  June 10, 2021 · 135,400 vehicles · Other Equipment

  The emergency jack, if not positioned as directed in the vehicle owner's manual, can fracture while in use.

  Risk: A fractured jack can cause the vehicle to collapse, increasing the risk of injury.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the jack, free of charge.

• 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer Brake Recall (20V588)
  September 24, 2020 · 3,677 vehicles · Brakes

  Sensor connection contamination in the electronic brake boost system may cause an interruption of communication between the sensor and the brake boost system.

  Risk: If communication with the sensor is interrupted, the electronic brake boost assist could be lost. Extra pedal force will be required to slow and stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electronic brake boost module, free of charge.

What are Buick owners reporting?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA since 2020, by model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, but the components that come up most often show where owners are having trouble.

Excerpts from owner complaints (unverified):

When i drive my buick enclave after it sits for any length of time, if i apply the brakes, i have a loud grinding type sound and i notice the noise continues as i do my shopping and it does not always go away.

2021 BUICK Enclave owner, Service Brakes, NHTSA complaint 11415287

Power Liftgate was functioning erratically and now it won't open at all. Currently there is no way to manually open the liftgate or access the rear of the vehicle without climbing through the vehicle to get to the trunk area. Electrical switches on inside, exterior of vehicle nor the keyfob will open the liftgate.

2021 BUICK Enclave owner, Electrical System, NHTSA complaint 11644448

Brake booster has gone out at 100,000 miles. Brakes do not work when vehicle is first started. Problem was diagnosed by an independent mechanics shop. There was no warning light until after the first incident.

2022 BUICK Enclave owner, Service Brakes, NHTSA complaint 11700390

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA since 2020, by model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, but the components that come up most often show where owners are having trouble.

Excerpts from owner complaints (unverified):

Vehicle overheating randomly due to faulty Coolant Control Valve. Vehicle goes into reduced power mode and also instructs you to pull over and idle engine. Part is on National backorder for weeks. The issue could cause Vehicle to become inoperable and cause a crash.

2021 BUICK Encore GX owner, Engine, NHTSA complaint 11647875

The contact owns a 2021 Buick Encore GX. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle and shifting to park(P), the vehicle failed to immediately shut off. During the failure the message "Shift to Park" was displayed. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The cause of the failure was not yet determined.

2021 BUICK Encore GX owner, Power Train, NHTSA complaint 11665822

The contact owns a 2022 Buick Encore GX. The contact stated that while shifting to park, the message "Shift to Park" remained on the instrument panel. The door locks failed to unlock automatically causing the contact to have to unlock the door manually. The following day the vehicle failed to start immediately.

2022 BUICK Encore GX owner, Power Train, NHTSA complaint 11639002

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA since 2020, by model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, but the components that come up most often show where owners are having trouble.

Excerpts from owner complaints (unverified):

I think it may be either fuel propulsion system or it maybe something electrical. I don’t really know. It is available for inspection at this time as it has been at the car dealer repair shop for about a month.

2021 BUICK Envision owner, Fuel/Propulsion System, NHTSA complaint 11633507

The contact owns a 2021 Buick Envision. The contact stated that while stopped in traffic on the highway, while accelerating, the transmission started slipping and the vehicle jerked abnormally before starting to drive normally.

2021 BUICK Envision owner, Power Train, NHTSA complaint 11649112

The OnStar Telematics Module has malfunctioned and is causing SAFETY FEATURES to malfunction. It is causing the following to occur to the vehicle: 1. The faulty module is causing the car to shut OFF UNEXPECTEDLY MID DRIVE. Losing control of the vehicle instantly. No steering, no gas, no brake, no gear change.

2022 BUICK Envision owner, Electrical System, NHTSA complaint 11683824

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA since 2020, by model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, but the components that come up most often show where owners are having trouble.

Excerpts from owner complaints (unverified):

While driving down the road to work on the expressway both my screens blacked out couldn’t see my speed and then came back on it did this multiples times on my 30 minute drive to work one way and multiple times on my 30 minute drive home. It’s done this for the last week.

2024 BUICK Envista owner, Electrical System, NHTSA complaint 11633475

While driving down the road to work on the expressway both my screens blacked out couldn’t see my speed and then came back on it did this multiples times on my 30 minute drive to work one way and multiple times on my 30 minute drive home. It’s done this for the last week.

2024 BUICK Envista owner, Unknown Or Other, NHTSA complaint 11633475

While driving the information system screen that shows the speedometer, fuel center, radio, and displays go completely black and stay off for 30 seconds. They will restart and come back on. It will then stay on and then continue to flash on and off throughout driving.

2025 BUICK Envista owner, Electrical System, NHTSA complaint 11655774

Can a Buick recall make your car a lemon in California?

Owners of a Buick often ask whether these recalls mean their vehicle qualifies under California's lemon law. Not by themselves. The question is whether a covered defect keeps coming back, or keeps the vehicle at the dealer, after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

2 of the 10 recalls listed here follow an earlier campaign on the same component, which can mean a first fix did not work. Most are single-repair campaigns, but repeat visits for any covered defect still count.

Within the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the same defect was repaired two or more times when it is likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases, and owners outside that window can still have a claim. An owner who prevails can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

What to keep: every repair order, the recall owner letters, your purchase or lease contract, and a log of dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure every visit is written up, even when the dealer says it found nothing.

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