DecodedCars2024 Buick Envista
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2024 models.
- Class
- Small Station Wagons
- Body styles
- 4dr SUV
- Engines
- 1.2L 3-cyl turbo
- Drivetrain
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Regular Gasoline
- MPG (best)
- 30 combined · 28 city / 32 hwy
- Length
- 182.7 in
- Curb weight
- 3,029 lb
- NHTSA rating
- ★★★★★
- Recalls
- 2 campaigns
Overview
The 2024 Buick Envista is a small station wagon offered with a 1.2L 3-cyl turbo engine and front-wheel drive.
It measures about 183 inches long and 72 inches wide on a 106-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,029 lb.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 30 MPG combined (28 city / 32 highway), 10% better than the 2024 small station wagon average of 27.3 MPG, for an estimated $2,250 a year in fuel.
In NHTSA crash testing it earned a 4-star overall rating.
It has 2 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 57 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the electrical system.
Trims, performance & features
Trims
Safety & driver-assist features
Built in: Bupyeong, South Korea
NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 3 2024 Envista 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4dr SUV | 182.7 in | 71.7 in | 61.4 in | 106.3 in | 61.4 / 61.4 in | 3,029 lb | 61/39 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envista | 1.2L 3-cyl turbo | Automatic 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 / 32 / 30 | +10% | $2,250 | 296 |
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 Envista SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 5★ / 4★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 15.5% |
Similar 2024 small station wagons
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Buick Envista (this car) | 30 MPG | ★★★★★ | 2 |
| 2024 Subaru Impreza | 30 MPG | ★★★★★ | 2 |
| 2024 Honda HR-V | 28 MPG | ★★★★★ | 4 |
| 2024 Chevrolet Trax | 30 MPG | ★★★★★ | 1 |
| 2024 Nissan Murano | 23 MPG | ★★★★★ | 1 |
| 2024 Nissan ARIYA | 304 mi | ★★★★★ | 0 |
Recalls (2)
Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera · Aug 20, 2026
NHTSA campaign 26V539000 · 306,511 vehicles
- Problem
- General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2024-2025 Buick Envista, 2024-2026 Buick Encore GX, Chevrolet Trailblazer, and 2025 Chevrolet Trax vehicles. The rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image.
- Risk
- A rearview image that does not display correctly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera, if necessary, free of charge. Letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 17, 2026. Another letter will be mailed once the parts are available. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is A262554900. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 20, 2026.
Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel · Nov 6, 2023
NHTSA campaign 23V744000 · 60,154 vehicles
- Problem
- General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Buick Encore GX, Envista, and Chevrolet Trax vehicles. The software in the Virtual Cockpit Unit Module (VCU) may cause the instrument panel display to intermittently go blank at vehicle startup or while driving.
- Risk
- A blank instrument panel will not show critical information, such as vehicle speed and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- The VCU software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2023. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is A232424320.
Not every 2024 Buick Envista is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.
Used 2024 Buick Envista buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 2 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
- Electrical System — 27 owner reports. Test every window, lock, light, screen and USB port; check the battery age.
- Engine — 9 owner reports. Cold-start the engine, listen for knocking, and watch for warning lights or hesitation on acceleration.
- Vehicle Speed Control — 6 owner reports. Ask the seller and mechanic specifically about this system.
- Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 36,109 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 Envista. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.
Other Envista years
Compare all years →| Year | MPG (best) | Length | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Envista | 30 | 182.7 in | Not rated | 0 | 5 |
| 2025 Envista | 30 | 182.7 in | ★★★★★ | 1 | 33 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Buick. How we calculate this →