2017 Buick Envision electrical system problems
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2017 Buick Envision — 31% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“When I stop at traffic lights, my car does not immediately turn back on (it has the auto stop feature). It flashes "parking brake released" on the dashboard. Then, it starts back up. Sometimes, it has not started back up right away & the steering wheel seizes. It has also said, "Assisted Steering…”
filed Jul 22, 2026
“2017 Buick envision failed an annual smog check with OBD trouble codes: P0700; P2535; and U0100. P0700 is related to a transmission issue.”
filed Jan 29, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electrical System problems in other Envision years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Envision | 7 | 30% |
| 2022 Envision | 8 | 35% |
| 2021 Envision | 5 | 22% |
| 2019 Envision | 3 | 13% |
| 2016 Envision | 4 | 21% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 Buick Envision
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.