2017 Buick Envision service brakes problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2017 Buick Envision — 23% 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
“The contact owns a 2017 Buick Envision. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal seized. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact forcefully depressed the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. The contact stated that upon restarting the vehicle, the…”
filed May 21, 2025
“Driver side front rubber brake line blew out causing all fluid to leak out while my wife was driving it 2/14/2026”
filed Feb 16, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes problems in other Envision years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Envision | 4 | 17% |
| 2022 Envision | 2 | 9% |
| 2021 Envision | 1 | 4% |
| 2019 Envision | 6 | 26% |
| 2016 Envision | 3 | 16% |
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.