2016 Buick Verano Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Verano years
- Fewer complaints than other years 4th of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 59 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Buick Verano. That ranks 4th out of 6 Verano model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (23 complaints, 39%), typically at around 45,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 2 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 59owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 Buick Verano problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 23 | 39% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 15 | 25% | 29,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 7 | 12% | 29,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 7 | 12% | 14,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 7 | 12% | 23,208 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 4 | 7% | 39,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 7% | 3,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 7% | 55,123 | — | — |
| Seats | 4 | 7% | 41,250 | — | — |
| Steering | 4 | 7% | 46,000 | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 3 | 5% | 24,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 5% | 38,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 5% | 803 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 3% | 10,852 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 3% | 3,500 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 3% | 275 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 2% | 300 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 2% | 275 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 Buick Verano recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Buick Verano vehicles manufactured February 16, 2016, to May 12, 2016, equipped with a 2.0 liter turbocharged engine. The engine fuel line assembly may be misrouted, allowing the fuel line to contact the surface of the engine.
Risk: If the fuel line contacts the engine, the fuel line may wear, resulting in a fuel leak and increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line assembly, free of charge. The recall began on August 19, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is 54180.
Electrical system:ignition; power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Buick Verano and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu as the electronic park lock lever may allow the ignition key to be removed without the transmission being in PARK. Also, certain 2013 Buick Encore, 2011 Buick Regal, 2013-2014 Buick Verano, 2011-2016 Chevrolet Cruze, 2010-2013 Chevrolet Equinox 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2011-2013 GMC Terrain vehicles may have been serviced with similar defective replacement electronic park lock levers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
Risk: If the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the key cylinder lock housing, free of charge. The recall began on October 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick 1-800-521-7300, and GMC 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 50490 and 50491.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
While driving on the highway there was a random harsh jerk on my car, and I was immediately unable to maintain safe speeds driving nearly causing a serious crash. All of the service lights (Service Parking Assist, Service Power Steering, Service StabiliTrak, and Check Engine Light) should up on the…
I am submitting this complaint to report a safety-related issue involving my 2016 Buick Verano. At approximately 112,000 miles, the vehicle experienced a major transmission failure that significantly affected drivability. Shortly thereafter, an airbag warning light illuminated, indicating a…
After consulting with a certified technician, Iâve learned this model uses the same 6-speed transmission (6T40) found in several GM vehicles, and that itâs widely known to fail prematurelyâmany as early as 100Kâ117K miles. There are dozens of similar consumer complaints filed with NHTSA and…
The paint has severely faded, chipping, and it is not from environmental factors- I have less than 30,000 miles on a 2016 Buick Verano. There are multiple websites confirming other consumers have had the same issues with their 2015/2016 Buick Verano.
The contact owns a 2016 Buick Verano. The contact stated that the doors of the vehicle were locking and unlocking independently, and the radio failed to turn off as needed. The contact stated that an unknown relay and sensors were previously replaced; however, the failure persisted. The dealer and…
Other Buick Verano years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Verano | 9 | 1 |
| 2016 | 59 | 2 |
| 2015 Verano | 59 | 0 |
| 2014 Verano | 101 | 6 |
| 2013 Verano | 107 | 3 |
| 2012 Verano | 106 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Buick Verano?
Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, engine problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 23 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Buick Verano?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2016 Buick Verano a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Verano model years, the 2016 has fewer complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.