2022 Buick Envision Safety Report
2022 Buick Envision Safety Report
Safety Decision Cockpit for the 2022 Buick Envision
This page is the hub for deciding what to inspect next on the 2022 Buick Envision. It connects recall campaigns, owner complaint patterns, service bulletins, sibling model years, component issue hubs, and the model buying guide so a shopper or owner can move from a single report into the wider safety graph.
| Signal | Value | What to inspect next |
|---|---|---|
| Recall burden | Moderate (1) | Review campaign numbers, affected components, and dealer remedies below. |
| Owner complaints | Moderate (22) | Scan complaint narratives for recurring symptoms, mileage, crashes, fires, injuries, and dates. |
| Crash and fire reports | 0 | Treat any crash, fire, injury, or fatality-linked pattern as a priority pre-purchase inspection item. |
| Primary component hub | Engine | Compare engine issues across vehicles. |
| Cleaner nearby model year | 2025 | Compare against the 2025 Buick Envision with 4 complaints and 0 recalls. |
| Riskier nearby model year | 2021 | Check the 2021 Buick Envision before buying across this generation. |
Buick Envision Year-by-Year Comparison
The safest purchase decision usually comes from comparing neighboring model years, not reading a single page in isolation. The table below uses only validated Buick Envision years already present in the cleaned NHTSA dataset, so each comparison links to a real vehicle safety report rather than a generated combination.
| Model Year | Complaints | Recalls | Use case |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Buick Envision | 21 | 1 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2021 Buick Envision | 22 | 2 | Use as a comparable safety baseline. |
| 2024 Buick Envision | 7 | 1 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2020 Buick Envision | 10 | 0 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2025 Buick Envision | 4 | 0 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2019 Buick Envision | 17 | 0 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
2022 Buick Envision Complaint Theme Map
Complaint counts become more useful when they are grouped into inspection themes. For the 2022 Buick Envision, these are the component areas with the clearest NHTSA complaint signals. Use each link to jump from this single vehicle into broader component hubs and make-specific issue pages.
Engine
4 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Engine issues Buick onlyAir Bags
2 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Air Bags issues Buick onlyPower Train,Electrical System,Vehicle Speed Control
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Power Train,Electrical System,Vehicle Speed Control issues Buick onlyUnknown Or Other,Lane Departure,Forward Collision Avoidance
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Unknown Or Other,Lane Departure,Forward Collision Avoidance issues Buick onlyFuel/Propulsion System
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Fuel/Propulsion System issues Buick onlySteering,Service Brakes, Hydraulic,Electrical System
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Steering,Service Brakes, Hydraulic,Electrical System issues Buick onlyAI Safety Analysis for the 2022 Buick Envision
Reliability Score
The 2022 Buick Envision receives a reliability score of 55 out of 100 based on analysis of NHTSA complaint data, recall history, crash reports, and safety ratings. This indicates average reliability — some notable concerns exist that prospective buyers should be aware of.
NHTSA Safety Ratings for the 2022 Buick Envision
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) evaluates vehicles through controlled crash tests and assigns star ratings from 1 to 5, with 5 being the safest.
Known Issues for the 2022 Buick Envision
The following issues have been identified from NHTSA complaint data and owner reports for the 2022 Buick Envision:
| Issue | Severity | Frequency | Typical Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onstar Telematics Module Malfunction The OnStar Telematics Module has malfunctioned, causing safety features to malfunction and draining the battery mid-drive. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Brake System Failure While driving at 35 MPH, the vehicle failed to respond to the brake pedal, posing a significant safety risk. |
High | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Park Assist System Not Installed The Park Assist system was not installed during production, and there is no retrofit available, leading to a safety concern. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Service Safety Restraint System Failure The service safety restraint system has failed, and the safety restraint message displays, indicating issues with the airbag system. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
Common Problems Reported by Owners
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the following components account for the majority of reported issues with the 2022 Buick Envision:
Issues with the OnStar Telematics Module have been reported, causing battery drain and safety feature malfunctions.
There have been reports of brake system failure, leading to a significant safety concern.
The Park Assist system is not installed in some vehicles, leading to a safety issue.
Issues with the service safety restraint system have been reported, affecting the airbag system.
Recall Details for the 2022 Buick Envision
The following 1 recall has been issued for the 2022 Buick Envision by NHTSA:
Summary: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Cadillac CT4 and CT5; 2021-2023 Buick Envision; and 2022-2023 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. 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."
Consequence: DRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The body control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2023. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N222386380. This recall expands prev...
NHTSA Complaint Summaries for the 2022 Buick Envision
Below are complaint narratives filed by owners of the 2022 Buick Envision with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 1 reported injuries or fatalities.
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. THIS can cause a CATASTROPHIC ACCIDENT at higher speeds on the highways. The battery is...
The contact owned a 2022 Buick Envision. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 15 MPH, another vehicle failed to yield and collided with the contact’s vehicle. The contact stated that all of the air bags deployed. The contact stated that due to the steering air bag deploying, the emblem on the steering wheel column caused a severe arm injury. The contact was transported to a local...
Telematics module drained my battery mid drive. Car shut off on highway. Module malfunctioned and caused safety features to malfunction. After communication with Dealership, OnStar, ultimately GM refuses to issue a recall on the module. This is a NATIONWIDE issue with GM Telematics Module. Warranty will not cover the module on any of these vehicles. Someone is going to sustain serious bodily injur...
I started the car. Backed out of my driveway. Put into drive. The car stalled I shifted to park tried to restart. It wouldn’t. At that point I tried to put car into neutral I couldn’t. There is no way to shift this car into neutral. ( I checked with service department at gmdealer). This alone is dangerous the car cannot be moved. Anyway the car was towed to a dealer who fixed it. It was th fu...
The contact owns a 2022 Buick Envision. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to respond. The message "No Lane Assist - Caution" was displayed. The contact pumped the brake pedal until the vehicle responded. The contact was able to pull into a parking lot. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the failure was r...
The contact owns a 2022 Buick Envision. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH and coming to a red light, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop immediately. The contact shifted to neutral before the vehicle came to a complete stop. The engine continued to rev abnormally as if the vehicle was accelerating. After several minutes, the engine stopped re...
Park Assist was not installed during production with retrofit to be done. Vehicle was manufactured in June 2022. Still no retrofit. Safety issue!!
Purchased new in March 2023 -Repair Safety Restraint System failed (alert signal) failed late June 2023. Inspected at the Dealer/mechanic on July 11 2023, and it was determined the Safety Restraint System panel was defective. Part ordered late June early July 2023 (estimate). Part was backordered and not available for installation August 31 2023. Service department failed to notify me that the ...
Service safety restraint message displays. Sunroof, all parts will not function when attempted. Nothing happens. Airbag light indicates "off" Safety is critical in a vehicle and must be reliable and function properly. Vehicle servicer has confirmed the safety restraint issue, but sun roof issue is pending servicers confirmation.
The collision warning system allows you to choose whether you want beeps or just seat vibration. I always chose beeps. But the vehicle randomly switches out of this and goes to seat vibration without me doing anything. This has happened numerous times, and the first time contributed to me, backing into another vehicle. I asked, my service department to check it and of course nothing showed up beca...
On Wednesday, 06/07/2023, my 2022 Buick Envision Avenir suddenly displayed a large number of error codes on the dashboard. I was able to quickly identify that the only operation of the vehicle that was impacted seemed to be the brakes as I had to exert a much larger effort to slow the vehicle than normal and it obviously took a much longer time to stop. I had the vehicle towed to Scranton Motors i...
The Buick died due to a fuel pump control module. This happened in a busy intersection. We were unable to force car into neutral so it could be pushed out of traffic . Ninth minutes later a tow truck showed up and had to drag car onto roll back. We have exhausted attempts with GM and its dealers and no answers. I also have a 2021 Gmc pickup with push button start and same problem. This is a major ...
This is my 2nd complaint regarding this car. On, 11/5/22, I was making a left hand turn on a highway, and heard a humming sound, that was elevating like the sound of an airplane. At first I thought it was coming from the music that was playing. I turned it down and the noise was still there. The screen then went black and had red writing on it. I have to have one set of gasses to drive and anoth...
On 10/12/22 I was stopped at a red light. I was the first person in line at the red light, right at the entrance to the NYS Thruway. When the light turned green, my car locked up and I was unable to proceed. People were honking at me but the car would not go out of park. Some road construction workers ran over to the car to see if they could push it out of traffic. I kept trying to turn it off an...
New Buick Envision 2022 has ongoing engine and powertrain issues. Vehicle has been returned to the dealer service department for squeaking sounds coming from the engine when manually turning car off, coolant smell coming from engine and loud whistling sound when accelerating in speed. Symptoms occur when engine is warmed up and driven for a period of time. Since purchasing the vehicle on October 1...
Purchase the vehicle new with fifteen miles in June 2022, 11/3/2022 Service Instrument Cluster failure happened during a vehicle software update in November 2022. 11/7/2022 Took the vehicle to a GM Dealer they performed a software update that was to correct the problem. However, a day later the Service Instrument Cluster light came on. parts for this are on back order. 8/04/2022 When driving, the...
Purchased 2022 Buick Envision on October 15, 2022, currently has estimated 2400 miles. One month after purchase at 2200 miles, November 16th, a squeaking noise started coming from engine when you turn the vehicle off. Additionally, engine makes a whistling sound when accelerating/ changing gears. Took vehicle into service station, showed service tech the recorded incidents on video, it was indica...
Car applied emergency braking when it should not have (and could have caused an accident)! Details: Driving approx 20 mph in traffic on highway in Houston. Approx 3-4 car lengths behind vehicle in front of me. There were cars to the left and right of us, .. they were staying within their lanes. For no apparent reason, the automatic braking system applied the brakes. The four of us in the ...
Service Safety Restraint System warning and Airbag light comes on and off multiple times a day. Onstar and Dealer state they cannot recreate issue or find a code. I have pictures of the warning. It is very distracting when driving and warning bells are sounding and messages are popping up that take my eyes off the road. This vehicle has ~2500 miles and began at ~2400 miles.
My vehicle still has a delay or hesitation with the shifting of gears while driving, causing a loss of power. At random times the vehicle has lost power while driving. Additionally, when the vehicle is turned off, there is a loud noise (knocking) coming from the front of the vehicle. Also, while driving there has been a burning smell. The vehicle is again scheduled for repair of the persistent is...
Showing 20 of 22 complaints. Additional complaints are available via the NHTSA database.
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2022 Buick Envision
Has the 2022 BUICK ENVISION been recalled?
Yes, the 2022 BUICK ENVISION has 1 recall on record with NHTSA. Each recall addresses a specific safety defect identified by the manufacturer or NHTSA.
How many complaints does the 2022 BUICK ENVISION have?
The 2022 BUICK ENVISION has 22 complaints filed with NHTSA. None of the complaints involved crashes. 1 injuries and 0 deaths have been reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2022 BUICK ENVISION?
The 2022 BUICK ENVISION received an overall NHTSA safety rating of excellent (5/5). Frontal crash: 5/5. Side crash: 5/5. Rollover: 4/5.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 BUICK ENVISION?
The most commonly reported problems with the 2022 BUICK ENVISION involve engine (4 complaints), air bags (2 complaints), power train,electrical system,vehicle speed control (1 complaints). Other affected components include unknown or other,lane departure,forward collision avoidance, fuel/propulsion system, steering,service brakes, hydraulic,electrical system.
How many crash reports does the 2022 BUICK ENVISION have?
There are no crash reports associated with the 2022 BUICK ENVISION in the NHTSA database.
How many fire reports does the 2022 BUICK ENVISION have?
There are no fire reports for the 2022 BUICK ENVISION in the NHTSA database.
Are there any deaths reported for the 2022 BUICK ENVISION?
No deaths have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2022 BUICK ENVISION.
How many injuries are reported for the 2022 BUICK ENVISION?
1 injury has been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2022 BUICK ENVISION. These are self-reported by vehicle owners as part of their safety complaints.
Should I buy a 2022 BUICK ENVISION?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2022 BUICK ENVISION is generally recommended. It has 22 complaints, 1 recalls, and a excellent (5/5) safety rating. Always have a pre-purchase inspection done by a qualified mechanic.
What components fail most on the 2022 BUICK ENVISION?
The components with the most failures on the 2022 BUICK ENVISION are: 1. ENGINE (4 complaints), 2. AIR BAGS (2 complaints), 3. POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (1 complaints), 4. UNKNOWN OR OTHER,LANE DEPARTURE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE (1 complaints), 5. FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (1 complaints). ENGINE is the single most-reported problem area with 4 complaints.
What should I know before buying a 2022 BUICK ENVISION?
Be cautious of potential safety issues with the OnStar Telematics Module, brake system, and Park Assist system. Ensure regular maintenance and check for recalls. The 2022 BUICK ENVISION has 22 NHTSA complaints and 1 recalls on record. NHTSA rates it excellent (5/5).
How reliable is the 2022 BUICK ENVISION?
The 2022 BUICK ENVISION receives a reliability score of 55/100, indicating average reliability. This is based on 22 owner complaints, 1 recalls, and 0 crash/fire reports in the NHTSA database. Key known issues include OnStar Telematics Module Malfunction and Brake System Failure.
What are the known issues with the 2022 BUICK ENVISION?
Known issues with the 2022 BUICK ENVISION include: OnStar Telematics Module Malfunction, Brake System Failure, Park Assist System Not Installed, Service Safety Restraint System Failure. These are based on patterns found across 22 NHTSA complaints. 1 of these patterns resulted in formal recalls.
What are the common safety issues with the 2022 Buick Envision?
Common issues include OnStar Telematics Module malfunctions, brake system failures, and Park Assist system not being installed.
Is the Park Assist system installed in all 2022 Buick Envision models?
No, the Park Assist system is not installed in all models, leading to a safety concern.
What should I do if I experience issues with the OnStar Telematics Module?
Contact your dealer for a recall check and potential repair or replacement of the OnStar Telematics Module.
Buyer Advice
Our recommendation: Be cautious of potential safety issues with the OnStar Telematics Module, brake system, and Park Assist system. Ensure regular maintenance and check for recalls.
NHTSA Data Summary for 2022 Buick Envision
This safety report is based on a comprehensive analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2022 Buick Envision. The data includes 22 consumer complaints filed by vehicle owners, 1 manufacturer-initiated safety recalls, 1 reported injuries, and safety rating assessments associated with this vehicle.
The NHTSA has assigned the 2022 Buick Envision an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a frontal crash rating of 5 stars, a side crash rating of 5 stars, and a rollover rating of 4 stars. These ratings are determined through controlled crash testing conducted by the NHTSA.
All data presented in this report is sourced from public NHTSA databases. Our AI analysis identifies patterns across complaint narratives, correlates them with recall history, and produces the safety assessment above. This analysis is updated as new complaints and recalls are filed with the NHTSA.
Consumers are encouraged to report vehicle safety problems to the NHTSA at nhtsa.gov. If your vehicle is subject to a recall, contact your dealer to schedule the free repair.
Disclaimer: This analysis is AI-generated from NHTSA public data and does not constitute professional automotive or safety advice. Always verify recall status at NHTSA.gov and consult a qualified mechanic.
Analysis last updated: 2026-05-13