2016 Buick Verano: raw data

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vehicle	2016 / buick / verano
known issues	8 clusters (reviewed 2026-08-28)
complaints	59 on file (2016-05-27 → 2026-03-29)
recalls	2
investigations	0
fars	24 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexed	yes
license	CC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Side detection system electrical failureELECTRICAL SYSTEM, LANE DEPARTURE4 complaints2019-10 → 2024-04buick-verano-2016-side-detection-corrosion

11265804 SIDE SENSORS HAVE BECOME DISABLED
11416069 THE BLIND SPOT DETECTORS STOPPED WORKING AND A WARNING ON THE DASH APPEARED SAYING "SERVICE SIDE DETECTION SYSTEM"
11582612 The side detection system got corroded as it was exposed to water. My airbags, turn signals, speedometer, cameras, blind spot warnings, etc. went out

Low-beam headlight visibilityEXTERIOR LIGHTING3 complaints2016-05 → 2018-08buick-verano-2016-headlight-visibility

10871213 AS SOON AS I BOUGHT THIS NEW CAR I WAS DRIVING IT AT NIGHT WITH MY DIM HEAD LIGHTS ON AND I COULD NOT SEE VERY FAR AHEAD OF ME UNLESS I PUT MY BRIGHT LIGHTS ON, SO THIS NEEDS TO BE FIXED OR AN ACCIDENT CAN OCCUR VERY EASILY !!!!
10875028 THE 1ST TIME I DROVE THIS CAR AT THE VISIBILITY RANGE OF LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS WAS HORRIBLE
11121850 HEAD LIGHTS ARE NOT BRIGHT ENOUGH AND POSE A VERY SIGNIFICANT DANGER. DEALER SAYS THAT IT IS STANDARD.I HAVE COMPLAINED ON 2 WARRANTY SERVICE VISITS INCLUDING TODAY

Windshield tint and structure obstructing viewVISIBILITY/WIPER3 complaints2016-10 → 2017-05buick-verano-2016-windshield-obstruction

10916244 I PURCHASED MY 2016 BUICK VERANO ON JULY 23, 2016. THAT EVENING WHILE VISITING FRIENDS, MY WIFE AND I LEFT AFTER IT BECAME DARK
10919087 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 BUICK VERANO. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, PART OF THE SUBFRAME CONNECTED TO THE WINDSHIELD OBSTRUCTED THE CONTACT'S VISION
10983447 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 BUICK VERANO. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH AT NIGHT WITH THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS ACTIVATED THE CONTACT'S VIEW WAS OBSTRUCTED BY THE UPPER LAYER FACTORY TINT ON THE FRONT WINDSHIELD

Tire tread wear and blowoutTIRES, WHEELS3 complaints2017-01 → 2020-04buick-verano-2016-tire-failure

10939563 I WAS DRIVING IN KENWOOD IN CINCINNATI PULLED INTO GO TO STARBUCKS BARELY HIT THE CURB AND MY CONTINENTAL TIRE BLEW
11321402 THAT WERE INSTALLED ON ORIGINALLY... ON THE CONTINENTAL WEBSITE, THERE ARE CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS ABOUT THESE TIRES WEARING OUT TOO FAST AND BUBBLING UP ON SIDES OF TIRES

Passenger airbag presence sensor false alertsAIR BAGS21 complaints2017-04 → 2024-08buick-verano-2016-passenger-airbag-sensor

10971512 THE DRIVER AS WELL AS THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER LOSES THE BENEFIT OF THE AIRBAGS IN THE FRONT SEAT AND THE AIRBAG STATUS INDICATOR LIGHTS. NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED IN MY CRASH IN WHICH THE CAR WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED AND BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER INJURED
11570464 There are 18 complaints about the passenger airbag sensor that should have been reported as a recall
11609743 The contact owns a 2016 Buick Verano. The contact stated while starting the vehicle and driving at an undisclosed speed, the front passenger's side seat sensor failed to detect a passenger in the seat. The “Air Bag Off” and “Service Air Bag” messages were displayed

Transmission and TCM failurePOWER TRAIN7 complaints2017-09 → 2026-03buick-verano-2016-transmission-failure

11022677 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 BUICK VERANO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 80 MPH, THE GEAR SHIFTED SO HARD THAT THE VEHICLE JOLTED AND CAUSED THE FRONT PASSENGER TO STRIKE THE DASHBOARD
11677381 After consulting with a certified technician, I’ve learned this model uses the same 6-speed transmission (6T40) found in several GM vehicles, and that it’s widely known to fail prematurely—many as early as 100K–117K miles
11727752 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

Engine stall and loss of power while drivingENGINE7 complaints2017-01 → 2025-04buick-verano-2016-engine-stall-loss-of-power

10939206 WAS DRIVING ON EXPRESSWAY GOING 65 WHEN CAR TOTALLY TURNED OFF OR STALLED. IT SCARED THE HELL OUT OF ME
11269516 THE INTAKE CAM SOLENOID VALUE FAILED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. NO LIGHT CAME ON TO WARN ME. THE CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE AND ALMOST COMPLETELY STOP
11653419 Engine is known for bad piston rings and a poor emission ventilation system causing extreme engine pressure, blowback, and oil consumption. Engine stalled due to NO oil in it

Fuel level sensor inaccurate readingFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM2 complaints2022-04 → 2022-10buick-verano-2016-fuel-level-sensor

11460200 Fuel level sensor failure. I haven't checked but I don't think a regular dealer would inspect for free because it's inside of the gas tank
11487645 Fuel Sending Unit. Yes. Loss of power and control of vehicle due to no fuel

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

count	earliest_date	latest_date	crash_flagged	fire_flagged	top_components
59	2016-05-27	2026-03-29	1	1	AIR BAGS:23; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:15; POWER TRAIN:7; UNKNOWN OR OTHER:7; ENGINE:7

Recalls all years →

campaign_number	report_received_date	component	summary	consequence	remedy
16V502000	05/07/2016	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION	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."	If the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury.	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.
16V595000	11/08/2016	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS	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.	If the fuel line contacts the engine, the fuel line may wear, resulting in a fuel leak and increasing the risk of a fire.	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.

Investigations all years →

none listed

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_years	occupant_deaths	match_type	vpic_recovered
2010-2024	24	legacy-code	0

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

Cite this

Derived data is CC BY 4.0. Link back to the page you used. Text and BibTeX below.

Wrench.Pro (2026). 2016 Buick Verano vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2016/buick/verano

@misc{wrenchpro_2016_buick_verano_2026,
  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2016 Buick Verano},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2016/buick/verano}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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