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2016 Buick Envision recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 Buick Envision. The most recent was reported on May 31, 2018. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: ENVISION.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2016 Buick Envision, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
18V358000May 31, 2018Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump
17V412000June 29, 2017Structure
17V404000June 27, 2017Equipment
16V922000December 21, 2016Service Brakes, Hydraulic
16V516000July 7, 2016Equipment › Other › Labels

Systems involved: Equipment (2) · Fuel System, Gasoline (1) · Seats (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1) · Structure (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 18V358000Manufacturer no. 18188 18268

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

Report received by NHTSA
May 31, 2018
Owner notification
July 2, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
895 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Buick Envision
March 24, 2016 – May 8, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record
ENVISION

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V358000, filed by General Motors LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V412000Manufacturer no. 17275

Structure

Report received by NHTSA
June 29, 2017
Owner notification
July 28, 2017
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
10 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Buick Envision
April 7, 2016 – October 4, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
ENVISION

Defect summary

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."

Safety risk

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.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 17V412000, filed by General Motors LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V404000Manufacturer no. 17239/17258

Equipment

Report received by NHTSA
June 27, 2017
Owner notification
July 27, 2017
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
768 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Buick Envision
March 27, 2016 – May 16, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record
ENVISION

Components: Equipment; Seats › Front Assembly › Head Restraint

Defect summary

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."

Safety risk

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.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 17V404000, filed by General Motors LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V922000Manufacturer no. 16169

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Report received by NHTSA
December 21, 2016
Owner notification
January 18, 2017
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
327 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Buick Envision
January 19, 2016 – March 18, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
ENVISION

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the master cylinder brake lines, free of charge. The recall began on January 18, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is 16169.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V922000, filed by General Motors LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V516000Manufacturer no. 56340

Equipment › Other › Labels

Report received by NHTSA
July 7, 2016
Owner notification
August 22, 2016
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
4,558 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Buick Envision
February 4, 2016 – April 25, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
ENVISION

Defect summary

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."

Safety risk

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

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V516000, filed by General Motors LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: June 4, 2018.