Buick Envision: ABS Light Meaning, Diagnosis, + How to Fix

Your Buick Envision’s ABS Light comes on when it fails a self-diagnostic cycle.  When on, it indicates that your vehicle does not have Anti-Lock brakes and the safety they provide. Your Envision’s ABS system uses a system of sensors to determine wheel speed when braking.  If one of the wheels starts to lock up, it’ll … Read more

Buick Envision:  Reduced Engine Power Diagnosis

  One of the most annoying things that can happen when we are driving our vehicles is when we get the reduced engine power light.  Most of the time, reduced engine power doesn’t make commuting home possible since the max speed your Buick Envision will reach is not going to be enough to keep you … Read more

Buick Envision: Black Exhaust Smoke → Symptoms & Diagnosis

Black smoke coming from your Buick Envision’s exhaust is definitely a concerning problem.  Different colored exhaust can mean different things.  Black smoke is typically of greater concern than white smoke. Dark black smoke coming from the exhaust of your Envision indicates that there could be a serious engine problem, and indicates that the air/fuel mixture … Read more

Buick Envision Engine Knocking Causes + How to Fix

One of the most alarming sounds you can hear from your Buick Envision is the engine knocking. Unfortunately, an engine knock can be a sign of significant engine problems. The first thing you should do is check your Envision’s oil. If it’s low, fill it up. If it appears frothy, there may be coolant getting into … Read more

Buick Envision: Bad MAF Sensor → Symptoms & Causes

  The mass airflow sensor (commonly abbreviated to MAF) is one of the most important engine management sensors.  A bad mass airflow sensor can leave your Buick Envision’s engine running rough, or even inoperable. A MAF sensor measures the density of the air entering the intake manifold.  It passes this information onto your Envision’s ECU. … Read more

Buick Envision Speedometer Not Working: Causes + How to Fix

One of the most inconvenient things that can happen to your Buick Envision is when the speedometer stops working.  You don’t realize how much you look at the thing until it’s always sitting at 0 MPH while driving down the road.   If your vehicle’s speedometer is not working, it’s usually caused by an issue with … Read more

Buick Envision AC Not Cooling:  Why and How to Fix

One of the most inconvenient vehicular problems is when the A/C won’t blow cold air. If your Buick Envision isn’t keeping you cool, we’ve outlined some of the most common reasons why this might be happening. It is entirely possible for your Envision’s heater to work just fine even when the air conditioner is blowing … Read more

Buick Envision: Brakes Grinding  → Causes & Diagnosis

  One of the most common problems with the Buick Envision (or any vehicle) is when the brakes are grinding.  The number one cause of grinding brakes is going to be brake pads that have worn all of their friction material off.  But, there are other causes as well. Your Buick Envision is always going … Read more

Buick Envision’s Steering Wheel Shaking: Every Reason Why

If your Buick Envision’s steering wheel is shaking, you should deal with it immediately. A shaking steering wheel in the Buick Envision is caused by anything from the wheels and tires through the suspension (ball joints, tie rods, etc.) to the braking system.  We’ll start with the easiest things to check and move towards things … Read more