2016 Buick Envision vs 2016 Chevrolet Equinox
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2016 Buick Envision | 2016 Chevrolet Equinox |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 19 | 392 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,032 | 1,243 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 14 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22 | 18–26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 67,903 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Envision | Chevrolet Equinox |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4 | 200 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 111 |
| Electrical System | 4 | 24 |
| Power Train | 1 | 26 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 0 | 19 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 12 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 0 | 9 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 0 | 9 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 52 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 51 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 36 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 15 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 9 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 8 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 6 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 6 |
2016 Buick Envision
2016 Chevrolet Equinox
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.