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2016 Buick Envision

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2016 Envision.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic 6-spd

The 2016 Buick Envision arrives as an SUV pairing a six-speed automatic transmission with EPA-estimated fuel economy of 20 mpg city, 26 mpg highway, and 22 mpg combined. Reliability records show 19 owner complaints with suspension cited as the top concern, alongside five manufacturer recalls for this debut model year. Within the Envision’s 2016–2026 production span, this first-year example’s complaint volume registers significantly below the 80-report peak seen in 2017, positioning it as a comparatively lower-risk vintage in the model’s lifecycle despite its recall count.

Model year202620252024202320222021202020192016

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

EPA fuel economy20/26/22 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 48 · 615 CCA battery, OE oil filter 25206377. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 48 · 615 CCAOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter25206377
Engine air filter22971580
Spark plug12681659
Battery88864542
Front wiper blades84574893 alt 84574892
Serpentine belt12664598
Thermostat12630780 alt 25201447
Cabin air filter13508023

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 6-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length183.9 in
Overall width72.4 in
Overall height66.9 in
Wheelbase107.9 in
Curb weight4054 lb
Track (front / rear)62.2 / 62.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)59/41

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined20 / 26 / 22 mpg
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Envision of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.6–7.1 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.60 sec — 2019 Premium II
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2017Premium I 2.0L Turbo I-47.00 sec15.40 sec252 hpAWD
2017Premium II 2.0L Turbo I-47.00 sec15.30 sec252 hpAWD
2017Premium II 2.0L Turbo I-47.10 sec15.30 sec252 hpAWD
2019Premium II 2.0L Turbo I-46.60 sec15.10 sec252 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine Synthetic · SAE 75W in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 18.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidDEXRON(R)-VI GM P/N 89020661
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity4.5-6.5
Brake FluidDOT 3
Brake Fluid Capacity0.981
Clutch FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear OilSynthetic · SAE 75W
Differential Gear Oil Capacity1.5 qt
Engine CoolantDex-Cool

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs89 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug18.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug18.0 ft-lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts7.4 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Driveshaft Flange to Transmission25.0 ft-lbs
Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts48.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerAC Delco
Spark Plug Gap.037 - .043 in
Spark Plug Torque15 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Standard BCI Group Number48
Standard BCI Cranking Performance615 cca

Service checks

Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)43-58 psi at idle psi
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)50-94
Engine Compression100 psi

Brakes

Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.030; Rear: 0.030 specification
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementStamped on rotor
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishStamped on rotor
Vented Rotor Maximum Scoring Depth0.004 - 0.015
Maximum Rotor Runout0.0039

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
118.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 10018 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 7715 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 60,000 mi; coolant at 150,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 150,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miAccelerator Pedal (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Engine Oil (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil Life Monitor (inspect)
Every 22,500 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 45,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect)
Every 60,000 miSpark Plug Wires (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2016 Buick Envision represents the launch year of this generation, and its federal record reflects typical first-year growing pains: 19 complaints and 5 recalls — the highest recall count of any year in the entire generation. By comparison, the 2017 model year saw complaints surge to 80 (with 4 recalls), suggesting early production issues persisted, while 2018 marked a dramatic improvement with complaints dropping to 13 and recalls to zero. The recall trend across the generation thus forms a clear downward arc, with 2016 and 2017 as the most actively recalled years and 2018 onward largely stabilizing. The target year's top complaint areas cluster around Suspension (3), Service Brakes (2), Unknown/Other (2), and Exterior Lighting (2), with no crash or fire complaints on record, though the data does not specify root causes for these issues. The 1,034 technical service bulletins — among the highest in the generation — further signal that GM was actively patching early-production problems. Given that 2016 carries the heaviest recall burden and sits at the front of a clearly improving trend, a shopper would be better served by a 2018 or later model, where recalls fall to zero and complaints drop sharply.

5
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
1034
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
19
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 19 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Suspension3
Service Brakes2
Unknown Or Other2
Exterior Lighting2
Electrical System,Forward Collision Avoidance,Lane Departure1
Power Train1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Electrical System1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 5 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

17V404000EquipmentReported 27/06/2017

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Buick Envision vehicles. An accessory NSV Universal Tablet Holder may have been installed incorrectly onto the front seat head restraints, preventing the head… Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the head restraints and tablet holders for the correct installation, reinstalling them as necessary, free of charge. The recall…

18V358000Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel PumpReported 31/05/2018

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC… Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump, and high pressure fuel pipe, free of charge. The recall began July 2, 2018. Owners may contact Buick…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 1034 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
PIT3271Q2026-04-01Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel…
PIP61042026-03-09Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and…
PIP4902V2026-03-09Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into…
PIP4902U2026-01-08Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into…
PIT5214G2025-11-20Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

Does the 2016 Envision have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Envision get?

EPA figures are 20 city / 26 highway / 22 combined mpg.