2016 Buick Verano Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 12%of 59 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 23,208miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2016 Buick Verano, 12% of the 59 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 23,208 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The blind spot detectors stopped working and a warning on the dash appeared saying service side detection system . This warning pops up every time I turn on the car and the blind spot detectors do not work when I am driving.”
NHTSA complaint #11416069, filed 2021-05, 24,000 miles“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. I am experiencing both of these issues. Was told by service, that I need to pay $1100.00 dollars. I asked to speak to service manager, now I need to pay $500.00 for tires, and get the same tires... So I get to go through this again??? What good is a warranty, and why is it not on the sticker and is not discussed during the purchase of said new vehicle! Spoke to hyndai and kia. They have bumper to bumper coverage. …”
NHTSA complaint #11321402, filed 2020-04, 28,450 miles“While testdriving this car, upon acceleration from a stop, a transient wobble, shudder, or shake occurs at or near the right front of the car.we could recreate it on about 8 of 16 tries with various sales persons, mechanics and buyers ddriving. Maybe it occurs near 20 MPH and maybe it occurs just after the shift into second gear. The car has no open recalls or history of collision. The localized shake is acknowledged by the pensacola kia salesperson, their dealership mechanic, and the nearby Buick dealership mechanic.”
NHTSA complaint #11300082, filed 2020-01, 22,415 miles“While car was unattended at night and parked in the driveway, a fire started, apparently under the drivers seat. The fire burned through the seat and into the driver side door, starting at the bottom and continuing up to the window opening. The drivers door would not open the next day and all the windows were completely smoked over so the interior was not visible. We entered the vehicle through the passenger door and discovered the damage. This event occurred during the night of 12/6/17. …”
NHTSA complaint #11064377, filed 2018-01, 5,500 miles“My car shut off while driving in a busy area. I was going 35 mph where the car just shut off while driving. I received a jump, but that only lasted long enough for me to get 2 lanes over for the car to cut off again. Myself and other drivers were at risk because someone could have ran into me and I had no power and unable to remove key from ignition or even turn the key. Police arrived but said that they are no longer allowed to touch our vehicles. …”
NHTSA complaint #11452344, filed 2022-02Related service bulletins
- 11037555Sep 26, 2026This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it.
- 11037253Sep 4, 2026This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11035340Jul 21, 2026PI to help diagnose A/C concern
- 11032947May 19, 2026This document provides the technician with a diagnostic tip if the vehicle stalls and set diagnostic trouble code P0191 and may also set P0172. The diagnostic tip has the…
- 11030974Apr 1, 2026This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
- 11030092Mar 9, 2026This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.
- 11030091Mar 9, 2026This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11027601Jan 8, 2026This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11025755Nov 20, 2025This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customer’s…
- 11023091Sep 9, 2025New Vehicle Monitoring Programs Section in IVH
Other or unknown: other model years
Other parts of the 2016 Buick Verano
23 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsLane departure
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Buick Verano
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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