2020 Buick Envision - Electric Vehicle Guide
The 2020 Buick Envision belongs to a Buick Envision lineup that Know Your Ride tracks across 4 model years, from 2020 to 2026. It is an all-electric vehicle, so it skips the oil changes, spark plugs and exhaust-system service of a combustion Envision entirely. It is configured as front-wheel drive with an automatic 6-spd. This 2020 car is the earliest model year on record for the Buick Envision.
The high-voltage battery is covered for 8 years or 100,000 miles, separate from the bumper-to-bumper warranty. Routine upkeep centers on tire rotation, DOT 3 brake fluid, Dex-Cool battery/cabin coolant, cabin air filters and brake service rather than engine oil. Know Your Ride lists 14 scheduled maintenance items for this vehicle, the earliest interval falling at 7,500 miles. Documented torque values include lug nut 100 ft-lb.
NHTSA complaints for this vehicle cluster around air bags (1), air bags,seat belts (1), air bags,wheels,service brakes (1). A representative report reads: "I was driving and came to a stop at a light and all the sudden in my car just shut off. It took me a minute to try to turn it back on while cars behind me..."
Estimated annual charging cost runs near $1,750.
Quick Specs
| Battery warranty | 8 yr / 100,000 mi |
| Est. annual charging | $1,750 |
| Tire size | 215/55R17 |
| Coolant | Dex-Cool |
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 stars |
| Technical service bulletins | 200 |
Common Trouble Codes
- P0300 - Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
- P0420 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)
- P0171 - System too Lean (Bank 1)
- P0128 - Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Stable Operation
- P0442 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak)
- P0455 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (gross leak)
- P0700 - Transmission Control System Malfunction
- P0301 - Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
- U0100 - Lost Communication With ECM/PCM A
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Part of the free Know Your Ride vehicle maintenance reference. Figures are sourced from EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer data and are for general reference - always confirm with your owner's manual.