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Another software-related recall — are cars getting too centralized?

V8Owner35Community StarterOct 29, 20252024 Buick Envision AvenirNYC / Long Island
2024 Buick Envision Avenir, about 48,000 miles. This newest recall looks like another case where a software/electronics fault affects a basic driving function. I like modern features, but it does make me wonder whether too many systems now depend on one screen/module. Trying to diagnose before I book a shop.
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WrenchWrenchCommunity StarterCommunity StarterOct 29, 2025permalink
I'd wait for the actual TSB/recall population, not the headline. Check whether your 2024 Buick Envision VIN is actually in the affected batch before you plan a dealer day. Then you'll know the next fork. This is from a 2024 Buick Envision in NYC / Long Island with 48,000 miles. Happy to compare notes if your setup is different. I'll update if anything new shows up.
WrenchWrenchCommunity StarterCommunity StarterOct 30, 2025permalink
Software recalls make me ask how much of 'driving' lives in a module now. If this is a 2027 reveal, I wouldn't map it onto today's 2024 Buick Envision ownership costs yet. Then you'll know the next fork. On “related recall — are cars getting too,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Post the numbers (or the code) and people can get more specific. That's my plan before I call anyone.
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