Model overview

The Buick Envision is a compact crossover SUV produced by SAIC-GM. The Envision began its U.S. debut at the North American International Auto Show on January 11, 2016, as a compact CUV, sharing the segment with a second-generation GMC Terrain and the Chevrolet Equinox. It went on sale in the United States in the summer of 2016, making it the premier Chinese-built GM car to be marketed in America. It is slotted between the Buick Encore and the Buick Enclave.

The Buick is equipped with two different four-cylinder engines. The base version has a 2.5-liter engine that makes 197 horsepower and drives either the front or all four wheels and pairs with a six-speed automatic. The optional turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder delivers 252 horsepower wheels a nine-speed automatic transmission. 

As of 2020 five trim levels are offered. All-wheel drive can be found in the Preferred and Essence trims. The Premium and Premium II trims have all-wheel-drive equipped with a turbocharged 2.0-liter engine (252 hp, 295 lb-ft) paired with a nine-speed automatic.

Buick Envision known problems

• Steering issues causing shaking when turning from a stop.
• Engine problems causing auto-stop engine stumbles and jerks.
• Related to the transmission producing hard shifting at low speeds.

Buick Envision PDF owner manual

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