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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 miles

Related service bulletins

Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2017222%
2016712%
201547%
20141919%
20131312%
201277%

Other parts of the 2016 Buick Verano

Air bags
23 complaints
Electrical system
15 complaints
Engine
7 complaints
Other or unknown
7 complaints
Electronic stability control
4 complaints
Exterior lighting
4 complaints
Fuel system
4 complaints
Seats
4 complaints
Steering
4 complaints
Lane departure
3 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Visibility (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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology