Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2016 Buick Verano has 2 recalls, 59 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
2
Recalls
59
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
16V502000
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 t...
16V595000
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....
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2016 Buick Verano 4 DR FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 28, 2026 | STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | While driving on the highway there was a random harsh jerk on my car, and I was immediately unable t... |
| Jan 5, 2026 | AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | I am submitting this complaint to report a safety-related issue involving my 2016 Buick Verano. At a... |
| Jul 25, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | After consulting with a certified technician, I’ve learned this model uses the same 6-speed transmis... |
| Jun 30, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2016 Buick Verano. The contact stated that the doors of the vehicle were locking ... |
| Apr 7, 2025 | ENGINE | Engine is known for bad piston rings and a poor emission ventilation system causing extreme engine p... |
| Jul 20, 2024 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2016 Buick Verano. The contact stated while starting the vehicle and driving at a... |
| Apr 4, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE | The side detection system got corroded as it was exposed to water. My airbags, turn signals, speedom... |
| Jan 22, 2024 | AIR BAGS | There are 18 complaints about the passenger airbag sensor that should have been reported as a recall... |
| Dec 21, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,LANE DEPARTURE | - The side detection module became corroded, blew a fuse and stopped functioning. This was reported ... |
| Feb 22, 2023 | AIR BAGS | When I start my car air bag lights on when a passenger is not seat air bags keeps light is on and wh... |
| Feb 17, 2023 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Power Steering, Brakes, Turn Signals, Monitor Screen. The Cars steering will lock up and pull to the... |
| Jan 1, 2023 | STRUCTURE | The paint has severely faded, chipping, and it is not from environmental factors- I have less than 3... |
| Oct 10, 2022 | AIR BAGS,SEATS | Buick issued a Special Coverage Adjustment notice for the passenger prescence sensor Reference Numbe... |
| Sep 22, 2022 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Fuel Sending Unit. Yes. Loss of power and control of vehicle due to no fuel. Mechanics have confir... |
| Jan 22, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My car shut off while driving in a busy area. I was going 35 mph where the car just shut off while d... |
| Jan 10, 2022 | SEATS,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2016 Buick Verano. The contact stated that the front driver’s side seat was no lo... |
| Nov 30, 2021 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Fuel level sensor failure. I haven't checked but I don't think a regular dealer would inspect for fr... |
| Sep 30, 2021 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | While driving home from work, my car, lost power a few times. Though, the maintenance malfunction li... |
| May 9, 2021 | AIR BAGS | ADVANCED DIAGNOSTICS ALERTS WHETHER SOMEONE IS SITTING IN THE PASSENGER SEAT OR NOT. SENSOR ALERTS C... |
| Mar 18, 2021 | AIR BAGS,SEATS | SERVICE AIR BAGS IN THE SEATS COME ON EVERY YEAR. |