2016 Buick Verano: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 59 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 2 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
59
Complaints
2
Recalls
1
Crash reports
1
Fire reports
2
Injuries
44.1
Severity index
Severity index 44.1 - Medium. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 140 2016 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2016 Buick Verano ranks 94 of 140 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 33% of its model-year peers. See the full 2016 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 23 | 39.0% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 15 | 25.4% |
| POWER TRAIN | 7 | 11.9% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 7 | 11.9% |
| ENGINE | 7 | 11.9% |
| STEERING | 4 | 6.8% |
| SEATS | 4 | 6.8% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 4 | 6.8% |
The single most-reported system is AIR BAGS, cited in 23 of 59 complaints (39.0%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 2 |
Complaint volume is broadly steady year over year.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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, 2013-20 |
| 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 |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.