This Problem Across All Years
Window shattered over night
Window shattered over night
Only had car since March and already had 2 issues. First, I had a check engine light in early May and took it to the shop and the problem was identified as a cracked fuel pipe. Had to wait almost 3 weeks for the park to finally get delivered to the dealership and was able to get fixed on 6/12/25. Then on 7/17/25 check engine light came on again. According to the Buick app, it was coming from my emission/evap system again. Took it the dealership on 7/21/25 and as of 7/27/25 it is still in the shop and they were unable to determine what is causing it. They have reached out to GMC which told them to do a ECU program reset which still didn’t rectify the issue. Already has been in the shop for a week now.
Only had car since March and already had 2 issues. First, I had a check engine light in early May and took it to the shop and the problem was identified as a cracked fuel pipe. Had to wait almost 3 weeks for the park to finally get delivered to the dealership and was able to get fixed on 6/12/25. Then on 7/17/25 check engine light came on again. According to the Buick app, it was coming from my emission/evap system again. Took it the dealership on 7/21/25 and as of 7/27/25 it is still in the shop and they were unable to determine what is causing it. They have reached out to GMC which told them to do a ECU program reset which still didn’t rectify the issue. Already has been in the shop for a week now.
Vehicle: 2025 Buick Envista Sport Touring Mileage: Under 5,082 miles Issue: Rear side window trim detachment I am reporting a rear window trim detachment that occurred after my 2025 Buick Envista Sport Touring went through a brushless automatic car wash. The driver-side rear window trim completely detached, and the passenger side is now partially detached. The detached piece was found inside the wash tunnel, confirming it came off during the wash. The trim is made of thin black metal and has sharp edges. The remaining trim is at risk of detaching during normal highway use, especially since I live near railroad crossings, and drive in Florida weather conditions including heavy rain, humidity, and heat. Automatic car washes operate at 1,000–1,200 psi, far exceeding any natural wind or rain conditions. This shows that the trim’s adhesive is not strong enough for routine car maintenance, even when used as intended. There was no warning in the owner’s manual advising against automatic car washes. Because the trim is in a blind spot, I cannot monitor it while driving. The dealership told me to retain the loose trim until replacement parts arrive, but that is unrealistic and unsafe. If the trim detaches at highway speed, it could become road debris, potentially hitting another vehicle or causing an accident. I have already reported this issue to the manufacturer, and it is being processed as a warranty repair. However, I was instructed to ensure the loose trim doesn’t fall off, as the dealership is required to return it to Buick. This expectation places unreasonable responsibility on the driver, despite the fact that the part is already failing under normal conditions. This is not cosmetic — it is a safety issue caused by insufficient adhesive or trim design. I respectfully request NHTSA investigate whether this defect warrants a Technical Service Bulletin or recall.
Vehicle: 2025 Buick Envista Sport Touring Mileage: Under 5,082 miles Issue: Rear side window trim detachment I am reporting a rear window trim detachment that occurred after my 2025 Buick Envista Sport Touring went through a brushless automatic car wash. The driver-side rear window trim completely detached, and the passenger side is now partially detached. The detached piece was found inside the wash tunnel, confirming it came off during the wash. The trim is made of thin black metal and has sharp edges. The remaining trim is at risk of detaching during normal highway use, especially since I live near railroad crossings, and drive in Florida weather conditions including heavy rain, humidity, and heat. Automatic car washes operate at 1,000–1,200 psi, far exceeding any natural wind or rain conditions. This shows that the trim’s adhesive is not strong enough for routine car maintenance, even when used as intended. There was no warning in the owner’s manual advising against automatic car washes. Because the trim is in a blind spot, I cannot monitor it while driving. The dealership told me to retain the loose trim until replacement parts arrive, but that is unrealistic and unsafe. If the trim detaches at highway speed, it could become road debris, potentially hitting another vehicle or causing an accident. I have already reported this issue to the manufacturer, and it is being processed as a warranty repair. However, I was instructed to ensure the loose trim doesn’t fall off, as the dealership is required to return it to Buick. This expectation places unreasonable responsibility on the driver, despite the fact that the part is already failing under normal conditions. This is not cosmetic — it is a safety issue caused by insufficient adhesive or trim design. I respectfully request NHTSA investigate whether this defect warrants a Technical Service Bulletin or recall.
Vehicle Make/Model/Year: 2025 Buick Avenir Component/System Involved: Infotainment Center & Display Gauge Cluster The infotainment center and digital display gauge cluster on my 2025 Buick Avenir intermittently black out either while driving or during vehicle startup. This failure causes both screens to go completely dark and remain unresponsive for several seconds before turning back on. Yes, my vehicle is available for inspection upon request. My safety and the safety of others are put at risk when this occurs. When both screens black out, I am unable to view critical vehicle information such as speed, fuel level, and mileage, which could lead to unsafe driving conditions—especially in high-traffic areas or at high speeds. The issue has been reproduced on multiple occasions. I have taken the vehicle to Jim Ellis Buick GMC of Atlanta for service on two separate occasions for this same issue. The dealership confirmed the problem and attempted to resolve it by reprogramming the radio. However, the issue persists. The vehicle has been inspected and serviced by the dealer but has not been inspected by the manufacturer, police, or insurance representatives to my knowledge. There were no warning lamps, error messages, or noticeable symptoms leading up to the blackout. The problem first appeared shortly after I purchased the vehicle.
Vehicle Make/Model/Year: 2025 Buick Avenir Component/System Involved: Infotainment Center & Display Gauge Cluster The infotainment center and digital display gauge cluster on my 2025 Buick Avenir intermittently black out either while driving or during vehicle startup. This failure causes both screens to go completely dark and remain unresponsive for several seconds before turning back on. Yes, my vehicle is available for inspection upon request. My safety and the safety of others are put at risk when this occurs. When both screens black out, I am unable to view critical vehicle information such as speed, fuel level, and mileage, which could lead to unsafe driving conditions—especially in high-traffic areas or at high speeds. The issue has been reproduced on multiple occasions. I have taken the vehicle to Jim Ellis Buick GMC of Atlanta for service on two separate occasions for this same issue. The dealership confirmed the problem and attempted to resolve it by reprogramming the radio. However, the issue persists. The vehicle has been inspected and serviced by the dealer but has not been inspected by the manufacturer, police, or insurance representatives to my knowledge. There were no warning lamps, error messages, or noticeable symptoms leading up to the blackout. The problem first appeared shortly after I purchased the vehicle.
When driving car the speedometer goes blank no way to tell how fast you are going. Police has pulled over for speeding over 15 miles the speed limit but there is no way to tell how fast you are going. Car screen where speedometer is appears as if the car was parker as it is turning off several times when the car is being driven. It has been to the shop once for a software update second time in the shop for a factory reset third time in the shop for nearly 25 days and noone tested the car to see if it was working properly. Car is having so many safety issues at this time. The dealership kicked the car out of the shop due to the demands of other cars that were sold from their dealership.
When driving car the speedometer goes blank no way to tell how fast you are going. Police has pulled over for speeding over 15 miles the speed limit but there is no way to tell how fast you are going. Car screen where speedometer is appears as if the car was parker as it is turning off several times when the car is being driven. It has been to the shop once for a software update second time in the shop for a factory reset third time in the shop for nearly 25 days and noone tested the car to see if it was working properly. Car is having so many safety issues at this time. The dealership kicked the car out of the shop due to the demands of other cars that were sold from their dealership.
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The instrument panel (or instrument cluster) is malfunctioning. The issue is intermittent, meaning the instrument panel blacks out unpredictably. Yes, it is available for inspection upon request. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? When the instrument panel blacks out, all critical information such as the speedometer, fuel gauge, radio communications, traffic safety alerts, and other essential displays are completely unavailable. It’s like driving without any reference, which puts everyone at risk because the driver is essentially "driving blind." Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Yes, the issue is currently being investigated by the dealership. The problem mirrors the symptoms outlined in the A232424320 Intermittent Instrument Panel Blackout Safety Recall issued in November 2023. The dealer has been attempting to resolve the issue for three weeks with the vehicle, and they even provided a loaner vehicle (Buick Encore GX) that exhibits the same problem. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives, or others? The vehicle is currently being inspected by the Buick dealership where the vehicle was purchased (Shamaley Buick GMC OF EL PASO TX). Were there any warning lamps, messages, or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? The issue first appeared just days after purchasing the vehicle. There were no prior warnings or messages before the instrument panel began malfunctioning. In fact, the loaner vehicle provided to us has now been in use longer than our actual purchased vehicle, and it displays the same problem.
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The instrument panel (or instrument cluster) is malfunctioning. The issue is intermittent, meaning the instrument panel blacks out unpredictably. Yes, it is available for inspection upon request. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? When the instrument panel blacks out, all critical information such as the speedometer, fuel gauge, radio communications, traffic safety alerts, and other essential displays are completely unavailable. It’s like driving without any reference, which puts everyone at risk because the driver is essentially "driving blind." Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Yes, the issue is currently being investigated by the dealership. The problem mirrors the symptoms outlined in the A232424320 Intermittent Instrument Panel Blackout Safety Recall issued in November 2023. The dealer has been attempting to resolve the issue for three weeks with the vehicle, and they even provided a loaner vehicle (Buick Encore GX) that exhibits the same problem. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives, or others? The vehicle is currently being inspected by the Buick dealership where the vehicle was purchased (Shamaley Buick GMC OF EL PASO TX). Were there any warning lamps, messages, or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? The issue first appeared just days after purchasing the vehicle. There were no prior warnings or messages before the instrument panel began malfunctioning. In fact, the loaner vehicle provided to us has now been in use longer than our actual purchased vehicle, and it displays the same problem.