BUICK Envision Alternator replacement Cost
2014–2018 · Engine, Fuel & Emissions system
Typical range
$372–$4.5k
Parts + labour
Labour hours
1.5–4.5h
At a typical garage
The alternator charges the battery and powers the electrical system while the engine is running. Warning signs include a battery warning light, dimming headlights, or a car that won't start after short trips. BUICK Envision alternator replacement typically costs $372–$4497 at an independent garage.
Typical parts included
- Alternator
- Alternator voltage regulator
What affects the price
- OEM vs remanufactured alternator unit
- Output amperage (higher on models with heavy electrical loads)
- Accessibility in the engine bay—some require partial disassembly
Common questions
How long does this repair take?
Alternator replacement on a BUICK Envision typically takes 1.5–4.5 hours at a garage.
How often does this need to be done?
For a BUICK Envision, this is typically needed typically every 80,000–150,000 miles; replacement is usually on failure rather than a set schedule.
Other engine, fuel & emissions system repairs on the BUICK Envision
- ABS hydraulic unit replacement$383–$701
- ABS sensor replacement$158–$289
- ABS system bleeding$126–$231
- AC compressor clutch replacement$315–$578
- AC compressor replacement$338–$619
Alternator replacement cost on similar cars
- MINI Countryman$270–$495
- VOLVO XC60$270–$495
- JEEP Compass$270–$495
- PEUGEOT 3008$270–$495
- HYUNDAI ix35 / Tucson$270–$495
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