2016 Buick Envision Review

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If a recall shows up, just call your local car dealer. They'll know about the recall and will work with the car maker to fix it for free (if the recall happened within 10 years of the car being first sold).

Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump

Recall Number: 

18V358000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

18188 1826

Manufactured from: 

2017-10-23 to 2018-04-18

Number of vehicles affected: 

895

Defect Description: 

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.

Defect Consequence: 

A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action: 

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 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18188.

Structure

Recall Number: 

17V412000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

17275

Manufactured from: 

2016-04-07 to 2016-10-04

Number of vehicles affected: 

10

Defect Description: 

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."

Defect Consequence: 

If the service parts do not have energy-absorbing foam blocks, there may be an increased risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash.

Corrective Action: 

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.

Seats:front assembly:head restraint

Recall Number: 

17V404000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

17239/1725

Manufactured from: 

2016-03-27 to 2017-05-16

Number of vehicles affected: 

768

Defect Description: 

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."

Defect Consequence: 

If the head restraint posts are not fully engaging in the seat back, the head restraint may loosen or dislodge, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Corrective Action: 

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.

Service brakes, hydraulic

Recall Number: 

16V922000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

16169

Manufactured from: 

2016-01-19 to 2016-03-18

Number of vehicles affected: 

327

Defect Description: 

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.

Defect Consequence: 

If there is a loss of brake fluid, braking performance may be reduced or lost, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the master cylinder brake lines, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is 16169.

Equipment:other:labels

Recall Number: 

16V516000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

56340

Manufactured from: 

2016-02-04 to 2016-04-25

Number of vehicles affected: 

4558

Defect Description: 

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."

Defect Consequence: 

Incorrect weight information may cause an owner to overload the vehicle. Overloading may reduce vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 

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.