DecodedCars2024 Buick Envision
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2024 models.
- Class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- Body styles
- SUV AWD, SUV FWD
- Engines
- 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
- Drivetrain
- All-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Regular Gasoline
- MPG (best)
- 24 combined · 22 city / 28 hwy
- Length
- 182.7 in
- Curb weight
- 3,693–3,865 lb
- NHTSA rating
- ★★★★★
- Recalls
- 1 campaign
Pros & cons
What's good
- 5-star NHTSA safety ratingTop overall score in federal crash tests.
- Lots of standard safety tech5 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.
- Few owner complaints13 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 53 for similar models.
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 41 similar 2024 models — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2024 Buick Envision is a small SUV offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl turbo engine and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 183 inches long and 74 inches wide on a 109-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,865 lb (SUV AWD).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 24 MPG combined (22 city / 28 highway), 4% worse than the 2024 small SUV average of 25 MPG, for an estimated $2,800 a year in fuel.
In NHTSA crash testing it earned the top 5-star overall rating.
It has 1 recall campaign on file and owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the electrical system.
What changed for 2024
- Best combined MPG down from 26 to 24
Compared with 2023; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2023 Envision →
Trims, performance & features
Trims
Safety & driver-assist features
Built in: Dong Yue, China
NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 3 2024 Envision configurations; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →
Dimensions & weight
| Body | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Track F / R | Curb weight | Weight F/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV AWD | 182.7 in | 74 in | 64.6 in | 109.4 in | 63.4 / 63.4 in | 3,865 lb | 59/41 |
| SUV FWD | 182.7 in | 74 in | 64.6 in | 109.4 in | 63.4 / 63.4 in | 3,693 lb | 60/40 |
Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.
Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →Engines, MPG & running costs
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envision AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (S9) | All-Wheel Drive | 22 / 28 / 24 | -4% | $2,800 | 371 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2024 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Driver / passenger | Side | Side pole | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Buick Envision SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 4★ / 5★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 14.7% |
Similar 2024 small SUVs
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Buick Envision (this car) | 24 MPG | ★★★★★ | 1 |
| 2024 Toyota RAV4 | 39 MPG | ★★★★★ | 4 |
| 2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime | 38 MPG | ★★★★★ | 2 |
| 2024 Honda CR-V | 40 MPG | ★★★★★ | 5 |
| 2024 Toyota 4Runner | 17 MPG | ★★★★★ | 1 |
| 2024 Hyundai Tucson | 38 MPG | ★★★★★ | 4 |
| 2024 Subaru Forester | 29 MPG | ★★★★★ | 2 |
Recalls (1)
Equipment › Other › Labels · Sep 25, 2024
NHTSA campaign 24V710000 · 527 vehicles
- Problem
- General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Buick Envision vehicles. The vehicles are missing the label that states the tire size, pressure, and the loading information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
- Risk
- Missing tire and load rating information may result in driving with improperly inflated tires or an overloaded vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will install the label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2024. Owners may contact Buick Customer Service at 800-521-7300.
Not every 2024 Buick Envision is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.
Used 2024 Buick Envision buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 1 recall this year — ask for proof of repairs.
- Electrical System — 5 owner reports. Test every window, lock, light, screen and USB port; check the battery age.
- Engine — 4 owner reports. Cold-start the engine, listen for knocking, and watch for warning lights or hesitation on acceleration.
- Service Brakes — 3 owner reports. Brake firmly from speed; check for pulling, pulsing pedal or ABS warning light.
- Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 2,000 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
- Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.
Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2024 Buick Envision. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.
Other Envision years
Compare all years →| Year | MPG (best) | Length | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Envision | 25 | 182.7 in | Not rated | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 Envision | 24 | 182.7 in | ★★★★★ | 0 | 10 |
| 2023 Envision | 26 | 182.7 in | ★★★★★ | 1 | 26 |
| 2022 Envision | 26 | 182.7 in | ★★★★★ | 1 | 26 |
| 2021 Envision | 26 | 182.7 in | ★★★★★ | 2 | 23 |
| 2020 Envision | 25 | 183.9 in | ★★★★★ | 0 | 12 |
| 2019 Envision | 25 | 183.9 in | ★★★★★ | 0 | 23 |
| 2018 Envision | 25 | 183.9 in | ★★★★★ | 0 | 15 |
| 2017 Envision | 25 | 183.9 in | Not rated | 4 | 81 |
| 2016 Envision | 22 | 183.9 in | Not rated | 5 | 19 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Buick. How we calculate this →