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2026 Buick Envision Problems, Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints for the 2026 Buick Envision, and what to keep if your vehicle keeps going back to the shop.

Written by Amir Guerami, Attorney· Last reviewed

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NHTSA owner complaints as of November 6, 2026, from NHTSA's complaint data files.

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November 6, 2026

The bulk complaint records for the 2026 Envision are being verified. Complaint counts and the component chart are withheld while the download contains fewer records than a valid live count, or the download is unavailable. You can search the complaints directly at NHTSA.

Counts come from NHTSA records for this model year and refresh daily. Complaints are unverified owner reports; one complaint can name more than one component.

2026 Envision Recall Records

Campaigns can apply only to specific configurations and production dates. Confirm whether your VIN is affected with NHTSA or the manufacturer.

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL · 26V114000

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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, “Occupant Protection.”

Remedy: Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic owner’s manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-467-9700, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. The manufacturer's number for this recall is N252540430. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 26, 2026.

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2026 Envision Service Bulletins

A service bulletin is a manufacturer's repair instruction to dealers. It is not a recall and does not by itself establish a defect or a claim.

Manufacturer communications filed with NHTSA for this model year, newest first. A bulletin may apply only to certain configurations. Source data refreshes daily.

NumberDateComponentSummaryNHTSA record
PIT6471AOct 29, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis Preliminary Information is to inform technicians to not replace any parts at this time and to use the work around provided. When a fix is available, this PI will be updated…11039139
Cabin & Driving 2026.4Oct 26, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHER• Improved emissions system diagnostics to reduce unnecessary check engine light activations • Better performance and reliability of wireless phone charging.11038838
Gateway 2026.3Oct 8, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis update contains a required software change to help improve the overall software update and diagnostics process. Be sure to install this update to be able to receive future…11038821
PIT6110LOct 7, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis Preliminary information communicates an issue with the SES MIL and DTC P062B and engineering is currently investigating.11038460
PIT6457CSep 28, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis 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…11038136
PIC6540KSep 28, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis Preliminary information communicates to dealers a procedure to reset the radio.11038132
PIP6126Sep 26, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis Preliminary information communicates the potential for dtc p0494 to be stored in the ECM due to potential software anomaly11037556
PIT5698FSep 26, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it.11037555
PIC6629FSep 10, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis PI is to instruct dealer on diagnostic procedures that need to be completed prior to replacing a radio or IPC display11037320
PIP4902WSep 4, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.11037253
PIT6546Sep 2, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis Preliminary information describes a condition where engineering is working on a solution to a P0494 DTC stored in the ECM.11037257
PIT6544Sep 2, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis preliminary information is to inform technicians and customers that GM is aware of the issue and the vehicle can still be driven. When a repair is available, this PI will b…11037256
PIT6503EAug 27, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis preliminary information is to inform technicians that GM is placing the B174W Front View Camera Module (ACP2) on part restriction due to elevated replacement rates and ongo…11036709
PIT6541Aug 27, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis Preliminary information communicates to the technicians a diagnostic tip if a technician loses communication with the image processor #2 and how to restore communication11036690
PIT6503DAug 21, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis preliminary information is to inform technicians that GM is placing the B174W Front View Camera Module (ACP2) on part restriction due to elevated replacement rates and ongo…11036400
PIC6551CAug 20, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless projection issues11036392
PIT6503CAug 12, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis preliminary information is to inform technicians that GM is placing the B174W Front View Camera Module (ACP2) on part restriction due to elevated replacement rates and ongo…11036219
PIT6512AAug 3, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis PI states that if SDGM DTC P0604/P0607 is set and no other SDGM DTCs are present, clear DTCs and reset the SDGM. Advises of how to contact PQC to authorize SDGM replacement.11036194
PIT6110KJul 28, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis Preliminary information communicates an issue with the SES MIL and DTC P062B and engineering is currently investigating.11035693
PIT5099JJul 21, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPI to help diagnose A/C concern11035340
All 2026 Envision records at NHTSA

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