2024 Buick Envista Problems

My 2024 Buick Envista experienced catastrophic engine failure at 42,000 miles, requiring an engine replacement on Feb 11, 2026, after a rod failed and caused severe internal damage. Around 50,000 miles, the vehicle began stalling or losing acceleration when coming to a stop, with the check engine light. I have also experienced “Service Power Steering” and “Service Theft Deterrent” warnings and an incident involving the steering wheel locking. Restarting the vehicle several times the vehicle resets it self and works These problems create serious safety risks, including losing acceleration in traffic, being unable to maneuver safely, and potentially losing steering control. The vehicle has been taken to a dealership multiple times, but the intermittent issues have not been reproduced or conclusively diagnosed. The dealership initially mentioned battery corrosion and later a weak battery. General Motors has been notified of the situation.

Backup camera is inoperable. Blank screen when shifting into reverse.

The contact owns a 2024 Buick Envista. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the back over prevention camera displayed a distorted image constantly. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V539000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION). The failure mileage was 67,000.

It was in the shop 9/19/24 for the screen going blank while driving causing a safety concern as was unable to tell how fast was going, screen slowly came back on and they found had internal fault and replaced telematics control module. All was fine until July 2026. Picked up from Glen Polk GM in Gainesville Texas 7/15/26 they state reprogramed radio, and USB file. The screen went out 7/19, 7/21, 7/29. 7/31 we dropped car back to dealership 7/31 and they kept it until 8/4/26. This time they state the repair performed reconfiguration update as they claim the previous update was corrupted. Today 8/14/2026 the screen blanked out again at 7:10am. I now have a new appointment for 8/19/26 at 10am. I have also opened a corporate complaint with GM.

My 2024 Buick Envista experienced catastrophic engine failure at 42,000 miles, requiring an engine replacement on Feb 11, 2026, after a rod failed and caused severe internal damage. Around 50,000 miles, the vehicle began stalling or losing acceleration when coming to a stop, with the check engine light. I have also experienced “Service Power Steering” and “Service Theft Deterrent” warnings and an incident involving the steering wheel locking. Restarting the vehicle several times the vehicle resets it self and works These problems create serious safety risks, including losing acceleration in traffic, being unable to maneuver safely, and potentially losing steering control. The vehicle has been taken to a dealership multiple times, but the intermittent issues have not been reproduced or conclusively diagnosed. The dealership initially mentioned battery corrosion and later a weak battery. General Motors has been notified of the situation.

The contact owns a 2024 Buick Envista. The contact stated that while driving 5 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed, and the engine seized. The vehicle was coasted to the shoulder of the roadway. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle started. The vehicle was driven to the residence. The contact stated that the following day, while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The contact referenced a recall; however, the VIN was not associated with a recall related to the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 13,800.

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Answer: The brake system failed, specifically involving the brake master cylinder and/or electronic brake booster assembly. The vehicle and affected components are currently available for inspection at a Buick dealership. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Answer: The vehicle experienced a complete loss of braking while in motion. The brake pedal did not provide normal stopping capability, and the vehicle did not slow or stop as expected when the brakes were applied. This created an unsafe driving condition due to the inability to stop the vehicle using normal braking input. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Answer: Yes. The vehicle was inspected by a Buick dealership following the incident, and the dealer confirmed a failure of the brake master cylinder and/or electronic brake booster assembly. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? Answer: The vehicle has been inspected by a Buick dealership. General Motors Customer Assistance has been contacted regarding the issue. No police report was filed, as no collision occurred Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? Answer: There were no warning lamps, messages, or symptoms prior to the incident. Warning messages and indicator lights appeared at the time of the failure, including brake system warnings, Stabilitrak, and steering assist reduced.

In April of 2025 the brakes failed at a slow speed of less than five miles per hour, after bumping into a curb in a parking lot. I put the car in reverse and pressed on the brake pedal and again the car did not stop quickly. The brake pedal felt mooshy and went to the floor and it felt like the car coasted to a stop rather than stopping quicker like normal. I put the car in drive and the same thing happened again. I turned off the car, let it sit still for five minutes and then restarted it again. This time I tested the brakes again and the car stopped like normal and the brake pedal felt normal again too. My safety and the safety of others was put at risk because the brake system was not working good enough to stop the car in a normal fashion and could have been in an accident. I took the car to the dealer so they could check it out. They reported that they couldn’t find anything wrong with the brake system or the computer and that they could not duplicate the problem. There were no warning lamps or warning messages or symptoms that appeared before, during or after this incident happened. The car is still available for inspection upon anyone’s request.

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The windshield wiper blades- especially the drivers side wiper blade- on my 2024 Buick Envista are made of subpar material, and they leave streaks on the windshield in the field of view of the driver, making for hazardous driving conditions in snowy and rainy conditions. I attempted to get wiper blade replacements from my dealer during the 2nd week of January, but the OEM wiper blade replacements are on a very long backorder. In most cases, third-party manufacturers that claim to sell a replacement wiper blade arm compatible with the vehicle feature connectors that are just a small fraction of a different size, so they are prone to coming loose from the wiper arm when driven at high speeds, or the wipers are in use. Dealers have confirmed that there is no third-party manufacturer whose replacement blade perfectly fits the connector on the OEM wiper arm. My dealer has heard of this same wiper blade being an issue on new Envista and Chevy Trax models. There are no warning lights that might appear, but I purchased the vehicle brand new with 37 miles on it, and the wipers have always streaked from day one, even after switching brands of wiper fluid and cleaning the blades.

The brake lights for this vehicle are located low in the bumper, not in the main taillights, posing a safety hazard. Because the brake lights are not located where other drivers naturally expect to see brake lights, the risk of a reared collision are unnecessarily increased.

On January 15, 2025, my front panel went completely blank (black screen) moments after driving off a parking lot. I pulled over, turned the car off to try to reset it, but didn’t work. Tried this 3-4 different times in different locations. I also had no exterior lights working. My main lights, brake and headlights were not functioning. This was very stressful and luckily it was still daylight, so I returned home immediately. I took a video of this incident for my records. Next day, the panel is working properly.

Emissions canister issue. (Imploded)

The contact owns a 2024 Buick Envista. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine seized. The contact allowed the vehicle to sit for about an hour. The contact stated that while attempting to restart the vehicle, the vehicle started with the check engine warning light illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that while driving, the low-power warning light illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that after the vehicle was turned off and had sat for approximately an hour, the warning lights were no longer illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an Auto Zone, where the vehicle was diagnosed with an Oxygen sensor failure, a failed camshaft, and a failed purge valve pump. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic, where the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The dealer was made aware of the failure; however, the contact was informed that there were no early appointments available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 9,500.

My 2024 Buick Envista experienced catastrophic engine failure at 42,000 miles, requiring an engine replacement on Feb 11, 2026, after a rod failed and caused severe internal damage. Around 50,000 miles, the vehicle began stalling or losing acceleration when coming to a stop, with the check engine light. I have also experienced “Service Power Steering” and “Service Theft Deterrent” warnings and an incident involving the steering wheel locking. Restarting the vehicle several times the vehicle resets it self and works These problems create serious safety risks, including losing acceleration in traffic, being unable to maneuver safely, and potentially losing steering control. The vehicle has been taken to a dealership multiple times, but the intermittent issues have not been reproduced or conclusively diagnosed. The dealership initially mentioned battery corrosion and later a weak battery. General Motors has been notified of the situation.

I am writing to report a serious and ongoing safety issue with my vehicle. While I was actively driving in traffic, my car suddenly shut off completely without warning. This occurred while the vehicle was in motion, creating an immediate and dangerous situation. During this incident, the steering wheel locked up multiple times while I was driving, making it extremely difficult to control the vehicle and safely maneuver through traffic. This put not only my safety at risk, but also the safety of other drivers on the road. In addition to this, there are multiple mechanical and safety-related issues with the vehicle: •The driver’s seat is stuck and cannot be adjusted. •The front doors will not lock. •The back doors will not unlock. These issues significantly increase the risk of injury or harm in the event of an emergency, accident, or even while the vehicle is parked. Given that the vehicle shut off in traffic and experienced steering lock while driving, I do not feel the car is safe to operate. I am requesting that this matter be reviewed urgently, as this vehicle presents a serious safety hazard to myself and others. Please advise on the next steps for inspection, coverage, or resolution as soon as possible. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter

I filed and submitted my paragraph yesterday and have not heard a word. My son was in the back seat when it happened and he is extremely traumatized in getting back into a vehicle. My car was purchased in 2023 and it is a 2024 and is non drivable due to the engine explosion while driving in 14 degree weather on a two lane high way with my 6 and 7 year old in the back seat. My engine exploded and I no longer have my brand new car I was once so happy about. I hope this is reviewed and someone takes this seriously. I didnt have my brand new car for even 2 years and now I am just out of an option. My car is at the dealer ship and im praying I get good will out of this. I cpuld have been hit on the high way, traffic on coming while I had to merge off the highway as lastly as I could when I felt the explosion.

Engine began smoking on freeway while driving in rural gap between metro cities. Then a sound like driving over a 2 liter bottle occurred. After I pulled over, there was smoke coming out the coolant reservoir. The coolant reservoir was empty! It's using 1/3 gallon prediluted daily. Last summer the air conditioning compressor failed while driving 75mph in a rural gap between metro cities. I was in a rental for 2 months before the backordered part arrived. Please investigate all aspects of the cooling system? Vehicle has 10k miles.

I filed and submitted my paragraph yesterday and have not heard a word. My son was in the back seat when it happened and he is extremely traumatized in getting back into a vehicle. My car was purchased in 2023 and it is a 2024 and is non drivable due to the engine explosion while driving in 14 degree weather on a two lane high way with my 6 and 7 year old in the back seat. My engine exploded and I no longer have my brand new car I was once so happy about. I hope this is reviewed and someone takes this seriously. I didnt have my brand new car for even 2 years and now I am just out of an option. My car is at the dealer ship and im praying I get good will out of this. I cpuld have been hit on the high way, traffic on coming while I had to merge off the highway as lastly as I could when I felt the explosion.

The rear suspension is not able to handle passengers in the back seat. Passengers in the back seat experience pain in the lower back on even small bumps in the road. It seems as though the rear springs are inadequate to keep the shocks from bottoming out and causing pain to the passengers. On a 5-hour drive, my adult son experienced so much pain from the ride that he took two days off work to recover. I took the vehicle for service and asked them to look at it. The service writer at the dealer told me it is a known problem that they cannot fix without a recall on the rear springs.

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Needed to jack up the car to change the tire. There is a Jack included with the car. Upon using it in the correct spot in accordance with the owners manual, the Jack began to significantly bend while trying to raise the car to change the tire! It looked so unsafe that we abandoned the tire change. If I were on the side of the road, trying to use this, it could be deadly.