Worst 2016 Buick Verano Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Airbags
Electrical Faults
Engine Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Buick Verano.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 23 | 1 | — | 44,823 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 15 | — | 1 | 47,920 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 7 | — | — | 32,533 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 6 | — | — | 37,250 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Steering Defects | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2016 Buick Verano
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~8,556 vehicles.
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.
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."
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2016 Buick Verano — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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