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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2016 Buick Verano Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
5%of 59 total for the year
Median mileage
803miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the visibility of the 2016 Buick Verano, 5% of the 59 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 803 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.

“I purchased my 2016 Buick Verano on july 23, 2016. That evening while visiting friends, my wife and I left after it became dark. As we started to drive we noticed we could only see out of the lower quarter of the windshield. If I put the high beams on viewing becomes better. But you cannot drive around with the high beams on, all the time! I cannot drive this vehicle at night for fear of having an accident and hurting my family or another family in another vehicle. Tried to trade but they wanted to deduct $10,000.00 of my vehicle. …”

NHTSA complaint #10916244, filed 2016-10, 45 miles

“The contact owns a 2016 Buick Verano. While attempting to make a left turn, part of the subframe connected to the windshield obstructed the contact's vision. The issue made it difficult to effectively complete the turn. As a result, the contact drove over a curb. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 3,500. The VIN was unavailable. Updated 12/23/16”

NHTSA complaint #10919087, filed 2016-10, 3,500 miles

“The contact owns a 2016 Buick Verano. While driving 35 MPH at night with the low beam headlights activated the contact's view was obstructed by the upper layer factory tint on the front windshield. The contact stated that the issue was not present with the headlights from oncoming traffic or while driving on lighted roadways. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the headlamps were adjusted; however, that failed to remedy the issue. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 803. Updated 06/27/17”

NHTSA complaint #10983447, filed 2017-05, 803 miles

Related service bulletins

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2017111%
201635%
201512%
201433%
201311%
201266%

Other parts of the 2016 Buick Verano

Air bags
23 complaints
Electrical system
15 complaints
Engine
7 complaints
Other or unknown
7 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
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

← 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.

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