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2023 Buick Envision

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2023 Envision.

Transmission Automatic (S9)

The 2023 Buick Envision is equipped with an engine that calls for 5.3 quarts of 0W‑20 oil and is mated to a 9‑speed automatic transmission. It carries an EPA fuel‑economy rating of 22/29/25 mpg. With 22 total owner complaints, the top complaint area listed as “Unknown Or Other,” and one recall on record, the 2023 Envision sits well below the 2017 high of 80 complaints and above the 2025 low of 7, indicating its position in the nameplate’s improving reliability trend from 2016 through 2026.

Model year202620252024202320222021202020192018

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity5.3 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque140.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy22/29/25 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI AGM VRLA battery is required for this vehicle and is vented to the outside. 94R · 730 CCA battery, OE oil filter 19433936. 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 AGM VRLA battery is required for this vehicle and is vented to the outside. 94R · 730 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size245/45R20 99HOEM · verified
Wheel / rim8.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter19433936
Engine air filter84215222
Spark plug55504354
Battery88864542
Front wiper blades84580859 alt 84580856
Thermostat55516369
Cabin air filter13531636

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S9)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length182.7 in
Overall width74 in
Overall height64.6 in
Wheelbase109.4 in
Curb weight3865 lb
Track (front / rear)63.4 / 63.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)59/41

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined22 / 29 / 25 mpg
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular 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.

6.5–7.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.50 sec — 2021 Essence (Sport Touring)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2022Avenir 2.0L Turbo I-47.50 sec15.80 sec228 hpAWD
2021Essence (Sport Touring) 2.0L Turbo I-46.50 sec15.10 sec228 hpFWD
2021Avenir 2.0L Turbo I-47.10 sec15.50 sec228 hpFWD
2021Avenir 2.0L Turbo I-47.30 sec15.70 sec228 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 5.3 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, Fluid and Oil suitable for Rear Axle in the differential, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 140.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity5.3-6.3 Qts.
Brake FluidDOT 4
Differential Gear OilFluid and Oil suitable for Rear Axle
Engine Coolant Capacity9.9 qt
Engine OilSynthetic · 0W-20
Engine Oil Capacity5.3 qt
Transfer Case FluidPower Transfer Unit Oil

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)6.25 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)6.25 ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)6.6 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)31.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)27.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pan to Block BoltsLower Oil Pan: 6.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs6.0 ft-lbs
Torque Converter Bolts44.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Differential Fill Plug18.0 ft-lbs
Differential drain Plug18.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts140.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill PlugPTU: 30.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain PlugPTU: 30.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerGM/AC Delco
Spark Plug Gap0.028-0.031" in
Spark Plug Torque13.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant Capacity1.32 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Capacity2.0 oz
Standard BCI Cranking Performance730 cca

Brakes

Minimum Pad Thickness0.078" in
Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 0.984; Rear: 0.827
Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishFront: .992; Rear: .866
Solid Rotor Maximum Scoring Depth0.059"
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation0.001"
Maximum Rotor Runout0.002"

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Front Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages
174.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 60-75°74 ft. lbs
Rear Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages
174.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 15-30°74 ft. lbs
Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s) — tightening sequence 1 stages
137.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 28°37 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
118.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 75°18 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
1M6 Bolts 11-1822 ft. lbs
Flex or Driveplate Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
115.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 70°15 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
13.6 ft. lbs., Step 2: 11.03.6 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 120°15 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 miBrake System (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Oil (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Engine Oil Life Monitor (inspect)
Every 22,500 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 60,000 miSpark Plug Wires (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
Every 100,000 miHood Hinge (inspect)
At 150,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · 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 2023 Buick Envision recorded 22 federal complaints and 1 recall, placing its complaint volume just below the 2022 level of 23 complaints but well above the 2024 drop to 9 complaints. Across the 2016‑2026 generation, complaint counts have trended downward from a peak of 80 in 2017 to single‑digit figures in the most recent years, with recalls remaining under two per model year. The 2023 model’s 436 total TSBs are lower than the 623 reported in 2022 yet higher than the 391 reported in 2024, indicating a modest increase in documented service actions after a recent decline. The predominant complaint categories for 2023 are “Unknown Or Other” (3) and “Back Over Prevention” (2), while no crash or fire complaints were logged. Given the low recall count, absence of safety‑critical complaints, and the ongoing downward complaint trajectory, the 2023 Envision represents a reasonably safe used‑vehicle choice, provided the buyer confirms service history.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
436
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
22
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 22 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Unknown Or Other3
Back Over Prevention2
Power Train1
Fuel/Propulsion System1
Electrical System,Engine1
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Electrical System,Service Brakes,Fuel/Propulsion System1
Power Train,Electrical System,Engine1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

22V903000Exterior Lighting:Lighting Control Module:SoftwareReported 08/12/2022

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Cadillac CT4 and CT5; 2021-2023 Buick Envision; and 2022-2023 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500… Remedy: The body control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2023…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 436 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
PIT5966F2026-06-23Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates an issue with an OTA pending message still…
PIC6540J2026-05-14Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates to dealers a procedure to reset the radio.
PIT65132026-05-11Unknown Or OtherThis PI states that if SDGM DTC U3000 Sym 49 is set and no other SDGM DTCs are present…
PIT65122026-05-11Unknown Or OtherThis PI states that if SDGM DTC P0604/P0607 is set and no other SDGM DTCs are present…
PIC6540H2026-05-11Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates to dealers a procedure to reset the radio.

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

How much oil does the 2023 Envision take?

5.3 qt of Dexos1 Gen 3 Full Synthetic 0W-20., per the factory manual.

Does the 2023 Envision have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Envision get?

EPA figures are 22 city / 29 highway / 25 combined mpg.