Recalls ·2016 Buick Verano

2016 Buick Verano recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2016 Buick Verano; the most frequently affected component is fuel system, gasoline — hoses, lines/piping, and fittings. Owners filed 59 complaints, most often about air bags. Among the 6 model years of this model in the database, 2016 ranks #4 for number of recalls.

Recalls2
Complaints59

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Recalls (2)

Fuel system, gasoline — Hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsCampaign 16V595000 · 11 Aug 2016

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.

Remedy: 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 — IgnitionCampaign 16V502000 · 05 Jul 2016

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.

Remedy: 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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Air bags15 · 38%
Electrical system11 · 28%
Unknown or other6 · 15%
Power train5 · 12%
Engine5 · 12%
Steering4 · 10%
Lane departure3 · 8%
Electronic stability control (esc)3 · 8%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

- The side detection module became corroded, blew a fuse and stopped functioning. This was reported in a service bulletin and extended warranty protection for some GM vehicles, but not the Buick Verano. [XXX] - This happened while driving. The vehicle would still drive, but lost all gauge functions (No speedometer,…

Electrical system · Dec 2023 · NHTSA complaint record

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. I was entering a very usy interstate i - 20 and the car was stalling as other cars were speeding behind me. I could not accelerate at a safe speed. I made it to an exit. The…

Electrical system · Oct 2019 · NHTSA complaint record

Buick issued a Special Coverage Adjustment notice for the passenger prescence sensor Reference Number: N15202352 Letter was sent to all customers, I did not ever receive it. I recently started experiencing error messages with my airbags. Upon taking it to the dealer, the airbag sensor issue is related to the notice…

Air bags · Oct 2022 · NHTSA complaint record

When i get on the highway the left front wheel shakes like it is getting ready to fall off. After i've been on the road for a while it stops. I've had front end alignment, balancing and tire rotation. It still does it every morning.

Suspension · Oct 2019 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.