2016 Buick Verano Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 12%of 59 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 14,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2016 Buick Verano, 12% of the 59 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 14,500 miles.
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.
“Almost all makes and models of my vehicle year are part of a recall for the transmission control module, but not mines. Transmission control module went out in my vehicle and all though alldata shows that all makes and models of my vehicle year should be covered under recall, gmc Buick is telling me mines doesnt qualify! Transmission control modules never go out!! No machanic I can find has seen any go out outside recall, only mines! I do believe my car should be included in this recall. I will pay gmc 2700 to repair something that should have been recalled and thats so unfair. …”
NHTSA complaint #11398935, filed 2021-03, 116,000 miles“The recall and free replacement of the 2016 Buick Verano due to its car status as a federation violation and restricted code of cars not to be sold nor lease in the united states of america bearing a VIN#pp . Whereto the car has anti-lock break for hot climate country. No automatic breaking system (ABS), no traction control system (tsc), and no heating elements for the fluid case holders. Hence forth my Buick Verano 2016 car did not comply to the must requirements for all cars in snow country like USA . …”
NHTSA complaint #10876968, filed 2016-06, 4,000 miles“While driving on the highway there was a random harsh jerk on my car, and I was immediately unable to maintain safe speeds driving nearly causing a serious crash. All of the service lights (Service Parking Assist, Service Power Steering, Service StabiliTrak, and Check Engine Light) should up on the dashboard. Trying to engage the vehicle into drive after parked had a harsh jerk shifting into gear and the accelerator was not working properly (going extremely slower than applied pressure). Mobile mechanic reader coded my vehicle with U0101 “Lost Communication with TCM”. …”
NHTSA complaint #11727752, filed 2026-03“While driving home from work, my car, lost power a few times. Though, the maintenance malfunction light did come on, it was while the issue was occurring. I mention this because, in the car’s manual, it states that the light will come on BEFORE the malfunction takes place. I finally made it home, however, the car did continue to lose power while driving. The next morning I took the car to my mechanic, who experienced the same issues, then did a diagnostic test and found these results: P0011; CAM Position; RCTISATOR BNK 1; TIMING OVER ADVANCE. …”
NHTSA complaint #11435225, filed 2021-10“The contact owns a 2016 Buick Verano. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle accelerated independently without warning. The brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle ceased the unintended acceleration. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 24,500.”
NHTSA complaint #11302827, filed 2020-01, 24,500 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11019516Apr 17, 2025This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel that may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 11013069Jan 9, 2025This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
- 11011989Nov 27, 2024This service bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
- 11011205Oct 28, 2024This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services and the importance of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules.
- 11010651Oct 10, 2024This service bulletin informs the technician of an alternate lift procedure that has been developed when the lift plate does not fit the top of the transmission case for 6T30…
- 11009756Sep 17, 2024This bulletin provides information on Policies Applicable to All U.S. Dealers for Engine and Transmission Assembly Replacement Under Warranty, Policy or Customer Enthusiasm and…
- 11009088Sep 16, 2024This service bulletin provides information on some vehicles that may rock or move slightly forward or rearward while in Park at start up after cold soak. This condition may be…
- 11006421Jul 24, 2024GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. The damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or…
- 11005311Jul 9, 2024This service bulletin provides information on Driveline Clunk Noise and what is acceptable and what is considered normal operation.
- 11001321May 16, 2024This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2016 Buick Verano
23 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsOther or unknown
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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