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2016 Buick VERANO: complaints, problems and recalls

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

59 owner complaints analyzed

2 distinct recall campaigns

24,250 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2016 model year. Data updated: 2026-09-30 (September 30, 2026). 34 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Air Bags is the most frequently named component, appearing in 23 of 59 complaints (39.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
Topic	Matching reports	Share of complaints
Engine operation	7	11.9%
Steering behavior	7	11.9%
Electrical and battery issues	6	10.2%
Transmission and shifting	5	8.5%
Braking behavior	5	8.5%
Fuel system concerns	1	1.7%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Air Bags

Electrical System

Engine

Unknown Or Other

Power Train

Electronic Stability Control (Esc)

Exterior Lighting

Fuel/Propulsion System

Air Bags: 23; Electrical System: 15; Engine: 7; Unknown Or Other: 7; Power Train: 6; Electronic Stability Control (Esc): 4; Exterior Lighting: 4; Fuel/Propulsion System: 4

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000

25,000 to 49,999

50,000 to 74,999

75,000 to 99,999

100,000 to 149,999

150,000 and above

Under 25,000: 18; 25,000 to 49,999: 7; 50,000 to 74,999: 5; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 2; 150,000 and above: 1

Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (18). 25 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

2026

2016: 5; 2017: 9; 2018: 8; 2019: 9; 2020: 6; 2021: 5; 2022: 5; 2023: 2; 2024: 4; 2025: 4; 2026: 2

Pattern summary

Air Bags leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 7 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 7 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 6 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Examples from the source records

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10871213 · 2016-05-27 (May 27, 2016)

AS SOON AS I BOUGHT THIS NEW CAR I WAS DRIVING IT AT NIGHT WITH MY DIM HEAD LIGHTS ON AND I COULD NOT SEE VERY FAR AHEAD OF ME UNLESS I PUT MY BRIGHT LIGHTS ON, SO THIS NEEDS TO BE FIXED OR AN ACCIDENT CAN OCCUR VERY EASILY !!!!

Owner-reported narrative. 3,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10871213 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10875028 · 2016-06-18 (June 18, 2016)

THE 1ST TIME I DROVE THIS CAR AT THE VISIBILITY RANGE OF LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS WAS HORRIBLE. WHAT A DIFFERENCE FROM MY 2007 BUICK LUCERNE! I AVOIDED NIGHT DRIVING BECAUSE OF IT. THEN IN MARCH OF THIS YEAR I SAW A REPORT ONLINE AND ON NATIONAL NEWS ABOUT THE SAFETY OF 30 NEW CARS AND THEIR HEADLIGHT RATING BY THE INSURANCE INSTITUE GO HIGHWAY SAFETY. MY CAR, A 2016 BUICK VERANO WAS LISTED IN THE TOP 3 WORST CARS TESTED. THE NEWS REPORT SUGGESTED DRIVING WITH HIGH BEAMS WHICH IS ILLEGAL. LAST WEEK CAR WAS SERVICED FOR 1ST TIME WITH ONLY 3800 MILES.…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10875028 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10876968 · 2016-06-27 (June 27, 2016)

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". THE BUICK MANUFACTURING AND CAR INS…

Owner-reported narrative. 4,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10876968 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10916244 · 2016-10-15 (October 15, 2016)

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. GM HAS NO C…

Owner-reported narrative. 45 miles reported. Look up ODI 10916244 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10919087 · 2016-10-26 (October 26, 2016)

TL* 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*LJ

Owner-reported narrative. 3,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10919087 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10939199 · 2017-01-03 (January 3, 2017)

I WAS DRIVING MY NEW CAR HAVEN'T MADE MY FIRST CAR PAYMENT. I WAS ON EXPRESSWAY GOING 65 MILES PER HOUR WHEN MY CAR STALLED COMPLETELY TURNED OFF. MANAGED TO GET TO EMERGENCY LANE SCARED TO DEATH. DEALER WANTED ME TO WAIT TILL TOMORROW TO BRING CAR IN I DON'T THINK SO. THEY SAID THEY HAVEN'T HAD ANY PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR BUT THIS MORNING I SEE SEVERAL OTHER YEARS HAVE THIS PROBLEM. I'M LUCKY I WASN'T IN A TERRIBLE WREAK. AGAIN SCARED THE [XXX] OUT OF ME. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(…

Owner-reported narrative. 300 miles reported. Look up ODI 10939199 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10939206 · 2017-01-03 (January 3, 2017)

WAS DRIVING ON EXPRESSWAY GOING 65 WHEN CAR TOTALLY TURNED OFF OR STALLED. IT SCARED THE HELL OUT OF ME. HAVEN'T EVEN MADE MY FIRST CAR PAYMENT YET. CALLED DEALER THEY WANTED ME TO WAIT TILL TOMORROW ARE THEY KIDDING. THEY FINALLY AGREED TO GIVE ME A LENDER CAR. SALESMAN SAID THEY HAVE NEVER HAD ANY PROBLEMS WITH VERANO UPON CHECKING THIS MORNING I HAVE FOUND MANY YEARS WITH THIS PROBLEM. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 300 miles reported. Look up ODI 10939206 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10939563 · 2017-01-04 (January 4, 2017)

I WAS DRIVING IN KENWOOD IN CINCINNATI PULLED INTO GO TO STARBUCKS BARELY HIT THE CURB AND MY CONTINENTAL TIRE BLEW. I COULDN'T BELIEVE THAT IT HAPPENED SO EASY. ACTUALLY LOOKING BACK IT WAS SCARY HOW THE TIRE BLEW THAT EASY. I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE I HAD TO PAY 241.00 OH AND I HAVEN'T MADE MY FIRST CAR PAYMENT YET. PURCHASED THE CAR ON 11/29/2016. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 275 miles reported. Look up ODI 10939563 at NHTSA ↗

Recall history

2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.

16V502000 · Electrical System:Ignition | Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)

Reported: 2016-07-05 (July 5, 2016)

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, 2013-2014 Buick Verano, 2011-2016 Chevrolet Cruze, 2010-2013 Chevrolet Equinox 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2011-2013 GMC Terrain vehicles may have been serviced with similar defective replacement electronic park lock levers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."

Consequence: If the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the key cylinder lock housing, free of charge. The recall began on October 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick 1-800-521-7300, and GMC 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 50490 and 50491.

NHTSA campaign record ↗

16V595000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Reported: 2016-08-11 (August 11, 2016)

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 engine.

Consequence: If the fuel line contacts the engine, the fuel line may wear, resulting in a fuel leak and increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line assembly, free of charge. The recall began on August 19, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is 54180.

NHTSA campaign record ↗

Explore the data

Vehicle analysis explorer

Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.

Data completeness

59 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-09-30.

57.6%Usable mileage34 / 59 records

100.0%Valid incident date59 / 59 records

100.0%Valid filing date59 / 59 records

100.0%Ordered incident and filing dates59 / 59 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.

From model yearThrough model year

Component complaint heatmap
Component	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017
Electrical System	1615.1% ODI 10554190 · 12,641 mi THIS BUICK VERANO HAS CASCADING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEMS. WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED THE ENGINE STOPPED AND WOULD NOT RESTART. THIS LEFT MY WIFE WITH ONLY A FEW SECONDS TO STEER THE CAR TO THE SHOULDER. IT WAS A DANGEROUS SITUATION JUST PAST THE CREST OF A BRIDGE. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND WE WERE INFORMED THAT A FRAYED WIRE HAD SHORTED OUT AND BLEW A FUSE. TWO DAYS LATER THE CAR WAS "REPAIRED" AND DIED IN A SIMILAR FASHION. AFTER A WEEK'S CONSULTATION WITH GM WE WERE INFORMED THE CAR WAS "FIXED". THE SERVICE MANAGER STAT… Look up ODI 10554190 at NHTSA ↗	2321.5% ODI 10473758 · 210 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BUICK VERANO (N/A). THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT ACCIDENTALLY BUMPED THE ENGINE ON/OFF BUTTON LOCATED IN THE LEFT SIDE OF THE DASHBOARD, CLOSE TO THE RADIO AND GPS. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE TURNED OFF. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT IT WAS A SAFETY HAZARD, AND BELIEVED THAT A VEHICLE SHOULD NOT BE TURNED OFF BY PRESSING A BUTTON, WHILE IN MOTION. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 210. Look up ODI 10473758 at NHTSA ↗	4241.6% ODI 10577456 · 820 mi WHEN VEHICLE IS IN DRIVE MODE AND MOVING, ONE MAY WANT TO UTILIZE THE "FAVORITE RADIO STATION" BUTTON. THE "START/STOP ENGINE" BUTTON IS LOCATED DIRECTLY ABOVE THE "# 1 "FAVORITE RADIO STATION BUTTON".AND DIRECTLY BELOW THE "FAVORITE RADIO STATION" IMAGE ON THE TOUCH SCREEN.WHEN DEPRESSING THE "#I FAVORITE RADIO STATION" BUTTON IT IS EASY TO ACCIDENTALLY TOUCH THE "START/STOP ENGINE BUTTON.THIS SAME RESULT CAN OCCUR WHEN TRYING TO UTILIZE THE IMAGE OF THE "#1 FAVORITE RADIO STATION" IMAGE ON THE TOUCH SCREEN. WHEN THE ENGINE STOPS WHILE THE CA… Look up ODI 10577456 at NHTSA ↗	2034.5% ODI 10759918 · 5,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT RENTED A 2015 BUICK VERANO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEYLESS IGNITION FAILED TO TURN OFF UNTIL SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. ON A SEPARATE OCCASION, THE ENGINE STARTED INDEPENDENTLY HOWEVER, THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO ENTER THE VEHICLE AND TURNED THE ENGINE OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. Look up ODI 10759918 at NHTSA ↗	1525.4% ODI 11061181 · 14,530 mi JAN 2018, THE SYSTEM AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING TOOK IT INTO THE SHOP AND TURNS OUT THE AIRBAG MODULE ITSELF HAS TO BE REMOVED AND REPLACED. HOW ANNOYING IS THIS ON A STILL FAIRLY NEW VEHICLE. LET'S KEEP IN MIND I JUST BROUGHT IT IN TO THE SHOP DEC 2017 FOR A DEAD BATTERY BECAUSE APPARENTLY I AUTO STARTED IT TO MUCH. Look up ODI 11061181 at NHTSA ↗	444.4% ODI 11402877 THESES ITEM HAD A RECALL... AND NO ONE NOTIFIED ME. THE ISSUES WAS NEVER CHECKED OR FIXED Look up ODI 11402877 at NHTSA ↗
Engine	4845.3% ODI 10465310 · 7,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BUICK VERANO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 7,700. Look up ODI 10465310 at NHTSA ↗	3330.8% ODI 10473758 · 210 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BUICK VERANO (N/A). THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT ACCIDENTALLY BUMPED THE ENGINE ON/OFF BUTTON LOCATED IN THE LEFT SIDE OF THE DASHBOARD, CLOSE TO THE RADIO AND GPS. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE TURNED OFF. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT IT WAS A SAFETY HAZARD, AND BELIEVED THAT A VEHICLE SHOULD NOT BE TURNED OFF BY PRESSING A BUTTON, WHILE IN MOTION. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 210. Look up ODI 10473758 at NHTSA ↗	1817.8% ODI 10577648 · 7,000 mi THIS IS MY SECOND COMPLAINT. MY WIFE FORGOT TO PRESS THE STOP ENGINE BUTTON AGAIN BECAUSE OF A DISTRACTION. AS A RESULT SHE BURNED A QUARTER TANK OF GAS WHILE SHE WAS GONE FROM THE VEHICLE. WHY IS THERE NOT A SAFETY SHUT OFF LIKE THE TEN MINUTE SHUT OFF IN REMOTE START MODE? IF THIS WAS IN MY INTEGRAL GARAGE I COULD BE DEAD FROM CARBON MONOXIDE. IS THIS ANOTHER SHOVE IT UNDER THE RUG LIKE THE GM KEY SCANDAL. SINCE SO MANY VEHICLES ARE GOING TO THIS TECHNOLOGY WHY HASN'T THIS BEEN LOOKED AT? MY WIFE IS ONLY 61 AND IN GOOD HEALTH. WHAT OF THE OL… Look up ODI 10577648 at NHTSA ↗	35.2% ODI 10715341 WAS PASSING OTHER VEHICLES AND THE ENGINE JUST SHUT OFF AND WOULD NOT RESTART LOST STEERING AND DECELERATING AT A HIGH RATE, TRUCKS ALLOWED ME TO GET OFF TO THE SHOULDER AND CAR REMAINED NON STARTING. THIS WAS A RENTAL FROM ENTERPRISE. Look up ODI 10715341 at NHTSA ↗	711.9% ODI 10876968 · 4,000 mi 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". THE BUICK MANUFACTURING AND CAR INS… Look up ODI 10876968 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Air Bags	2725.5% ODI 10615811 · 10,000 mi I HIT A PARKED CAR. MY FRONT, RIGHT TIRE WENT FLAT AND WAS TWISTED. I SWERVED TO THE RIGHT TO AVOID HITTING ANOTHER CAR. MY CAR ENDED UP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET, BUT COULD NOT BE DRIVEN BECAUSE OF THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE. BY THE TIME I GOT HOME, I REALIZED THAT MY AIR BAG DID NOT INFLATE AT ALL. ALTHOUGH MY LEFT LEG WAS TERRIBLE SWOLLEN, MY BIGGEST FEAR WAS THE AIR BAG. IT WAS TOWED TO BOB JEANOTTE DEALERSHIP IN PLYMOUTH, MI WHERE THEY SAID THEY WOULD GET AN INDEPENDENT PERSON TO INVESTIGATE THE AIR BAG - IT IS WAS PART OF THE RECALL. WHETHER… Look up ODI 10615811 at NHTSA ↗	1816.8% ODI 10714822 2013 BUICK VERANO. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO AIRBAG AND SEAT BELT MALFUNCTION DURING A REAR END COLLISION. CONSUMER HAS PREVIOUS CORRESPONDENCE WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE IN ARTEMIS. SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE SEAT BELT DID NOT LOCK INTO PLACE AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. JB Look up ODI 10714822 at NHTSA ↗	1312.9% ODI 10904605 EVERYTIME I PUSH ON THE GAS NO MATTER WHAT SPEED I'M DRIVING MY AIRBAG ICON GOES OFF, THEN THE SERVICE AIRBAG WARNING COMES ON THE DASHBOARD. I HIT THE MENU BUTTON TO TURN IT BACK OFF BUT SOON AFTER IT COMES RIGHT BACK ON. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID IT'S A RECALL. Look up ODI 10904605 at NHTSA ↗	1017.2% ODI 10870484 · 19,917 mi PURCHASED THIS CAR FROM CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP. 5-21-2016. NOTICED A MESSAGE WHEN I STARTED CAR FOLLOWING DAY SAYING ' SERVICE AIRBAGS" Look up ODI 10870484 at NHTSA ↗	2339.0% ODI 10971512 · 8,000 mi THE DRIVER AS WELL AS THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER LOSES THE BENEFIT OF THE AIRBAGS IN THE FRONT SEAT AND THE AIRBAG STATUS INDICATOR LIGHTS. NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED IN MY CRASH IN WHICH THE CAR WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED AND BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER INJURED. I WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH AND TURNING LEFT ON A CITY STREET. A LETTER FROM BUICK IN DECEMBER 2016 CLAIMED THAT ONLY THE AIR BAG ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE NEEDED FIXING. Look up ODI 10971512 at NHTSA ↗	222.2% ODI 11155378 · 55,021 mi I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING PLACE IN A RESTAURANT PARKING LOT AFTER TURNING OFF A CITY STREET. ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR WAS LUNGING FORWARD INSTEAD OF STOPPING. IT HIT A STEEL FENCE CABLE WHICH PUSHED IT ONTO A METAL FENCE POST AND STOPPED. THE 4 SIDE AIRBAGS OPENED UP AND THE ONE BY THE DRIVER HAD TO BE CUT IN ORDER FOR ME TO GET OUT. MY THUMB WAS JAMBED AGAINST THE STEERING AND LATER FOUND TO BE BROKEN. I WAS IN SHOCK AND NOT SURE WHAT HAD HAPPENED OR HOW. IT MAY BE THAT MY FOOT SLID OFF THE BRAKE WITHOUT MY REALIZING IT, BUT I HAD THE … Look up ODI 11155378 at NHTSA ↗
Steering	98.5% ODI 10606830 · 7,500 mi DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE STEERING WOULD BIND SLIGHTLY IN ONE SPOT AND REQUIRE EXTRA FORCE TO CORRECT NORMAL HIGHWAY DRIFT.THIS CAUSED OVER CORRECTION. DEALER COULD FIND NO PROBLEM. CALLED BUICK CUSTOMER SERVICE AND STEERING RACK WAS CHANGED RIGHT AWAY. SECOND STEERING RACK WAS CHANGED FOR SAME PROBLEM AT 19000 MI. *TR Look up ODI 10606830 at NHTSA ↗	1413.1% ODI 10568068 · 4,504 mi AFTER APPROX 30 MINS OF DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, STEERING "BINDS" CAUSES DRIVER TO USE EXTRA FORCE TO TURN THE WHEEL, THEN STEERING FREES UP. THIS CAUSES AN OVER-STEER SITUATION. I AM SEEING IDENTICAL COMPLAINTS ON OTHER SITES SUCH AS GMFOURM.COM. BEEN TO THE DEALER 3 TIMES AND DEALER SAYS THERE IS NO ISSUE WHEN INDEED THERE IS A VERY DANGEROUS ISSUE AS CONFIRMED BY OTHERS COMPLAINING ABOUT THEIR VEHICLES. SEEMS TO BE AN ELECTRIC STEERING ASSIST ISSUE. *TR Look up ODI 10568068 at NHTSA ↗	1413.9% ODI 10700577 · 21,400 mi FROM A STOP START TO ACCELERATE INTO RIGHT TURN RIGHT FRONT WHEEL STARTS TO WOBBLE AND TREMORS IS FELT IN STEERING WHEEL. WOBBLE NOT FELT IN QUICK ACCELERATION ONLY IN GRADUAL ACCELERATION. IT HAS BECOME PROGRESSIVELY WORSE OVER THE LAST 5000 MILES. TOOK IT TO GM DEALER. SAY THEY COULD NOT FEEL PROBLEM. TOOK TECHNICIAN FOR A RIDE AND DUPLICATED PROBLEM SEVERAL TIMES. TECHNICIAN S SAYS HE FEELS TREMOR DOES NOT KNOW WHAT IS CAUSING PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM IS DEFINITELY COMING FROM RIGHT CV AXLE WHEN POWER IS INITIALLY APPLIED TO RIGHT WHEEL. VEHICL… Look up ODI 10700577 at NHTSA ↗	610.3% ODI 10852193 · 30 mi STEERING FEELS LIKE IT WANTS TO LOCK UP ON LONG TRIPS. I TRADED IN A 2012 VERANO FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. DEALERSHIP TOOK OVER A MONTH TO GET PARTS, SO I TRADED IT IN. WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY, IT FEELS LIKE WHEN YOU TRY TO STAY IN YOUR LANE, YOU BARELY MOVE THE STEERING WHEEL, AND IT FEELS AS THOUGH IT WANTS TO LOCK UP. NOT A COMFORTABLE FEELING, CAUSE IT CAN TURN TOO MUCH AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT, DEATH. Look up ODI 10852193 at NHTSA ↗	46.8% ODI 11232608 CADA VEZ QUE PRENDO EL CARRO SE PRENDE EL FOCO DISIENDO QUE TIENE PNTELAS CON EL VOLANTE Y SE SIENTE QUE SE VA A LAQUEAR, TAMBIN SE APAG EL ESTRIO CUANDO EL CARRO ESTABA EN MOVIMIENTO. Look up ODI 11232608 at NHTSA ↗	333.3% ODI 11542168 Electrical system shut off and I lost control of car Look up ODI 11542168 at NHTSA ↗
Power Train	76.6% ODI 10467742 · 100 mi A CONSTANT "PERCOLATING" OR RATTLING SOUND IS HEARD WHILE DRIVING SLOWLY AND ESPECIALLY ON UNEVEN SURFACES. THE NOISE GETS WORSE AND MORE CONSISTENT AS THE CAR IS DRIVEN. SINCE NOBODY CAN TELL ME WHAT IT IS, I MUST ASSUME IT COULD BE A SAFETY CONCERN. THE NOISE BECAME WORSE AFTER A STRUT WAS REPLACED AT 100 MILES. THE NOISE GOT LOUDER AFTER AN ATTEMPT TO FIX IT BY INSTALLING A NEW COIL (F-SPRING?). I WAS TOLD THAT THIS IS A CHARACTERISTIC OF THE CAR SO THEY WILL NOT MAKE ATTEMPTS TO REPAIR IT WHEN I REQUEST SPECIFIC ACTIONS. I HAVE HEARD SIMIL… Look up ODI 10467742 at NHTSA ↗	1211.2% ODI 10512894 MY NEW BUICK VERANO 2013 JUST BACKED ITSELF OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY AND HIT MY NEIGHBOR'S MAILBOX. HAS THERE BEEN ANY OTHER REPORTS LIKE THIS? *TR Look up ODI 10512894 at NHTSA ↗	1817.8% ODI 10605738 · 2,400 mi SECOND COMPLAINT,SWAY OR WOBBLE FROM RIGHT TIRE AT OR BETWEEN 15 AND 20 MPH WHEN SHIFTING FROM 1ST YO 2ND.GM WAS IN TOUCH WITH DEALERSHIP AND IT WAS TOLD TO ME THAT ALL 2014 BUICK VERANOS HAVE THIS.THEY SAID THIS IS NORMAL OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE. WHAT WAS TOLD TO ME JUST NOT MAKE SENSE. *TR Look up ODI 10605738 at NHTSA ↗	35.2% ODI 11194506 · 270,000 mi CAR SHAKES WHEN SHIFTING INTO 2ND GEAR. BLIND SIDE ALERT MALFUNCTIONING Look up ODI 11194506 at NHTSA ↗	610.2% ODI 10876968 · 4,000 mi 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". THE BUICK MANUFACTURING AND CAR INS… Look up ODI 10876968 at NHTSA ↗	222.2% ODI 11402877 THESES ITEM HAD A RECALL... AND NO ONE NOTIFIED ME. THE ISSUES WAS NEVER CHECKED OR FIXED Look up ODI 11402877 at NHTSA ↗
Unknown Or Other	54.7% ODI 10915498 BROUGHT CAR FROM CARMAX THEY SOLD ME A CAR WITH A MESSED UP MOTHERBOARD WHENEVER ONSTAR COMES THROUGH THE CAR IT PUT THE CAR IN CRUISE CONTROL ABOUT 50 OR LESS MPH. IT STAYS ON 24/7 AND NOW ITS DRAINING MY BATTERY AND NOW THE CAR COMPLETELY CUTS OFF WHILE IM DRIVING OR IT WONT EVEN START. Look up ODI 10915498 at NHTSA ↗	1413.1% ODI 10658789 AT START OF CAR BLOWER HEATER DIDNT COME ON OR BLOW FIRST HEAVY SNOW. Look up ODI 10658789 at NHTSA ↗	1110.9% ODI 10726647 · 30,000 mi I PURCHASE A BUICK VERANO 2014 IN AUGUST 2014 AND SINCE DATE OF MY PURCHASED I HAVE HAD THE CONTINUE ONGOING ISSUE WITH THE AUTO AND NO SOLUTION DUE TO THE DEALER IS UNABLE TO PEN POINT THE ISSUES . EVERY 2-3 MONTHS THE BATTERY IS DEAD IN THE AUTO , IN 2014 I USED ALL OF MY TRIPLE A HAVING THE AUTO TOWED INTO THE SHOP AND NOW I AM USING TOWING SERVICE ATTACHED TO MY WARRANTY SERVICE .ON JUNE 19 , I HAD TO HAVE THE AUTO TOWED IN AGAIN SAME ISSUES . THIS IS SO OVERWHELMING ESPECIALLY WHEN I AM PAYING FOR A AUTO THAT NOT FUNCTIONING AND I HAVE A … Look up ODI 10726647 at NHTSA ↗	1017.2% ODI 10820617 ON JAN 11@ 8 AM. I GOT STUCK (STATIONARY) IN THE SNOW AND THE 2015 BUICK VERONA CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE ENTIRE CAR WAS COMPLETELY BURNT. THIS EVENT HAPPEN 500 FT OFF THE US 550 MILE MARKER 135. Look up ODI 10820617 at NHTSA ↗	711.9% ODI 11064377 · 5,500 mi 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. AS OF 1/23/18 BUICK HAS NOT DETERMINED THE CAUSE OF THE P… Look up ODI 11064377 at NHTSA ↗	111.1% ODI 11488751 Vehicle seems to loose power, radio & power sterring turn off and back on constantly. Shows message " Service Stability Track". I took it back to the lot where I purchased it, they had 2 different mechanics look at it and they could not figure out what is wrong with it. Picked up the vehicle a week in a half later and the vehicle was fine for a week or so and then it started up again. all power is lost on the vehicle while driving, backing up or parking at times, then it turns back on, on its own. Its like it losses power for a few seconds, ste… Look up ODI 11488751 at NHTSA ↗
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)	43.8% ODI 10915498 BROUGHT CAR FROM CARMAX THEY SOLD ME A CAR WITH A MESSED UP MOTHERBOARD WHENEVER ONSTAR COMES THROUGH THE CAR IT PUT THE CAR IN CRUISE CONTROL ABOUT 50 OR LESS MPH. IT STAYS ON 24/7 AND NOW ITS DRAINING MY BATTERY AND NOW THE CAR COMPLETELY CUTS OFF WHILE IM DRIVING OR IT WONT EVEN START. Look up ODI 10915498 at NHTSA ↗	43.7% ODI 10512894 MY NEW BUICK VERANO 2013 JUST BACKED ITSELF OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY AND HIT MY NEIGHBOR'S MAILBOX. HAS THERE BEEN ANY OTHER REPORTS LIKE THIS? *TR Look up ODI 10512894 at NHTSA ↗	109.9% ODI 10817489 · 33,000 mi I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY ON JANUARY 2 AT 218 AFTERNOON GOIN 70-74 MILES AN HOUR. AND THE CAR TURN OFF I PUT MY FOOT TO THE FLOOR NOT SURE IF THE CRUISE TURNED OFF CAR WAS OFF I LUCKY WAS ABLE TOO PULL OVER SAFELY I TURNED THE CAR BACK ON I CALL THE ONSTAR OPERATED AND THE RAN DU AGONISTS AND FOUND NOTHING. WHICH I FIND UNBELIEVABLE I AM GOING TO SUBORDINATE BUICK ON MONDAY 1-4-2026 IN TAYLOR MICHIGAN. Look up ODI 10817489 at NHTSA ↗	46.9% ODI 11139850 · 62,000 mi CERTAIN SYSTEMS OF MY CAR WHILE I AM DRIVING WILL SHUT DOWN. FOR EXAMPLE I WILL BE TAKING A TURN AND THE POWER STEERING WILL GO OUT. OTHER THINGS THAT SEEM TO SHUT DOWN EITHER AT THE SAME TIME OR SEPARATELY ARE THE RADIO/ SCREEN, THE CRUISE CONTROL, BLINKER, ECT. THIS HAS BEEN AN ISSUE ESPECIALLY WHEN I AM TURNING AND THE POWER STEERING GOES OUT. I LOOKED ONLINE TO SEE WHAT MAY BE THE PROBLEM AND NOTICED PLENTY OF OTHER PEOPLE HAVE HAD THESE ISSUES AS WELL WITH NO ONE BEING ABLE TO FIND A SOLUTION. Look up ODI 11139850 at NHTSA ↗	46.8% ODI 11115114 · 39,000 mi SERVICE TIRE MONITOR SYSTEM, TIRE PRESSURE NOT READING PROPERLY, SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM, BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE, SERVICE POWER STEERING, SERVICE AIR BAG, RADIO POWERS OFF & ON WHILE DRIVING. ALL LIGHT INDICATORS Look up ODI 11115114 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Vehicle Speed Control	76.6% ODI 10483248 · 5,500 mi WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH IN THE RIGHT LANE OF A 4-LANE DIVIDED HIGHWAY, MY ENGINE QUIT, AND ALL GAUGES WENT DARK. I HAD STEERING, BRAKES, TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD LIGHTS, AND TELEPHONE. I WAS LOSING SPEED, AND WAS UNABLE TO ACCELERATE. HOWEVER, I WAS ABLE TO COAST TO THE SHOULDER OF THE HIGHWAY. I WAS NOT ABLE TO RESTART THE CAR. I PUT ON THE HAZARD LIGHTS AND USED MY CELL PHONE TO CALL THE DEALER. AFTER 10 - 15 MINUTES OF WAITING, I WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE CAR. A REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE DEALER HAD JUST ARRIVED AND FOLLOWED ME TO THE DEALE… Look up ODI 10483248 at NHTSA ↗	21.9% ODI 10536796 · 4,000 mi I WAS PARKING MY VERANO IN A FLAT PARKING SPACE (NO HILLS) ON DRY PAVEMENT. I WAS IN THE SPACE, I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR AND STEPPED ON THE BRAKE TO PUT IT IN PARK, BUT BEFORE I COULD GET IT IN PARK, THE ENGINE REVVED UP, AND THE CAR TORPEDOED LIKE A ROCKET (VERY FAST) OVER THE PARKING BARRIER INTO A THREE OR FOUR FOOT DRAINAGE DITCH, WHICH STOPPED THE CAR FROM SHOOTING ACROSS ON-COMING TRAFFIC IN THE STREET. AS THE CAR JUMPED ACROSS THE PARKING BARRIER, I TRIED TO BRAKE AND THE CAR STILL WOULD NOT STOP. THE CAR ENDED UP FACE FIRST… Look up ODI 10536796 at NHTSA ↗	55.0% ODI 10913685 · 32,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BUICK VERANO. WHEN ACCELERATING, THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO RESPOND. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 32,000. Look up ODI 10913685 at NHTSA ↗	35.2% ODI 10888370 2015 BUICK VERANO. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE SUDDEN ACCELERATION ACCIDENT. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN SHE SHIFTED THE VEHICLE INTO DRIVE, SHE REMOVED HER FOOT FROM THE BRAKE AND THE VEHICLE TOOK OFF WITHOUT HER APPLYING THE ACCELERATOR. SHE ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE BRAKE, BUT IT FAILED TO SLOW OR STOP THE VEHICLE. INSTEAD, THE VEHICLE PICKED UP SPEED AND THE STEERING BECAME LOOSE AND DELAYED AND THEREFORE, SHE WAS UNABLE TO ACCURATELY STEER THE VEHICLE, WITHOUT THE ABILITY TO STOP OR CONTROL THE SPEED, THE VEHICLE PROCEEDED TO G… Look up ODI 10888370 at NHTSA ↗	11.7% ODI 11435225 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. T… Look up ODI 11435225 at NHTSA ↗	111.1% ODI 11542168 Electrical system shut off and I lost control of car Look up ODI 11542168 at NHTSA ↗

Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
Component	Mileage range (25th–75th percentile)	Median	Usable records	Examples
Air Bags	26,265–51,664 mi	45,000 mi	11	ODI 10971512 · 8,000 mi THE DRIVER AS WELL AS THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER LOSES THE BENEFIT OF THE AIRBAGS IN THE FRONT SEAT AND THE AIRBAG STATUS INDICATOR LIGHTS. NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED IN MY CRASH IN WHICH THE CAR WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED AND BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER INJURED. I WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH AND TURNING LEFT ON A CITY STREET. A LETTER FROM BUICK IN DECEMBER 2016 CLAIMED THAT ONLY THE AIR BAG ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE NEEDED FIXING. Look up ODI 10971512 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11022677 · 4,500 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 BUICK VERANO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 80 MPH, THE GEAR SHIFTED SO HARD THAT THE VEHICLE JOLTED AND CAUSED THE FRONT PASSENGER TO STRIKE THE DASHBOARD. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE SERVICE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (HIRNING BUICK GMC, POCATELLO, ID, [phone removed]) WHERE A ROAD TEST WAS PERFORMED, BUT THE FAILURE WAS NOT DUPLICATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ANOTHER DEALER (WACKERLI BUICK, IDAHO FALLS, ID, … Look up ODI 11022677 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11061181 · 14,530 mi JAN 2018, THE SYSTEM AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING TOOK IT INTO THE SHOP AND TURNS OUT THE AIRBAG MODULE ITSELF HAS TO BE REMOVED AND REPLACED. HOW ANNOYING IS THIS ON A STILL FAIRLY NEW VEHICLE. LET'S KEEP IN MIND I JUST BROUGHT IT IN TO THE SHOP DEC 2017 FOR A DEAD BATTERY BECAUSE APPARENTLY I AUTO STARTED IT TO MUCH. Look up ODI 11061181 at NHTSA ↗
Electrical System	20,000–39,000 mi	29,000 mi	9	ODI 11061181 · 14,530 mi JAN 2018, THE SYSTEM AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING TOOK IT INTO THE SHOP AND TURNS OUT THE AIRBAG MODULE ITSELF HAS TO BE REMOVED AND REPLACED. HOW ANNOYING IS THIS ON A STILL FAIRLY NEW VEHICLE. LET'S KEEP IN MIND I JUST BROUGHT IT IN TO THE SHOP DEC 2017 FOR A DEAD BATTERY BECAUSE APPARENTLY I AUTO STARTED IT TO MUCH. Look up ODI 11061181 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11064377 · 5,500 mi 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. AS OF 1/23/18 BUICK HAS NOT DETERMINED THE CAUSE OF THE P… Look up ODI 11064377 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11115114 · 39,000 mi SERVICE TIRE MONITOR SYSTEM, TIRE PRESSURE NOT READING PROPERLY, SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM, BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE, SERVICE POWER STEERING, SERVICE AIR BAG, RADIO POWERS OFF & ON WHILE DRIVING. ALL LIGHT INDICATORS Look up ODI 11115114 at NHTSA ↗
Engine	4,000–52,365 mi	29,000 mi	5	ODI 10876968 · 4,000 mi 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". THE BUICK MANUFACTURING AND CAR INS… Look up ODI 10876968 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10939206 · 300 mi WAS DRIVING ON EXPRESSWAY GOING 65 WHEN CAR TOTALLY TURNED OFF OR STALLED. IT SCARED THE HELL OUT OF ME. HAVEN'T EVEN MADE MY FIRST CAR PAYMENT YET. CALLED DEALER THEY WANTED ME TO WAIT TILL TOMORROW ARE THEY KIDDING. THEY FINALLY AGREED TO GIVE ME A LENDER CAR. SALESMAN SAID THEY HAVE NEVER HAD ANY PROBLEMS WITH VERANO UPON CHECKING THIS MORNING I HAVE FOUND MANY YEARS WITH THIS PROBLEM. *TR Look up ODI 10939206 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11120630 · 52,365 mi THE A/C TURNS OFF DUE TO HIGH ENGINE TEMPERATURE. THERE IS A LOUD FAN NOISE. SOUNDS LIKE MY CAR IS STILL ON. THE ALERT TURNS ON AND OFF RANDOMLY. Look up ODI 11120630 at NHTSA ↗
Unknown Or Other	Too few reports for a range	23,208 mi	4 (sparse)	ODI 11064377 · 5,500 mi 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. AS OF 1/23/18 BUICK HAS NOT DETERMINED THE CAUSE OF THE P… Look up ODI 11064377 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11300082 · 22,415 mi 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. Look up ODI 11300082 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11321402 · 28,450 mi 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. … Look up ODI 11321402 at NHTSA ↗
Power Train	Too few reports for a range	14,500 mi	4 (sparse)	ODI 10876968 · 4,000 mi 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". THE BUICK MANUFACTURING AND CAR INS… Look up ODI 10876968 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11022677 · 4,500 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 BUICK VERANO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 80 MPH, THE GEAR SHIFTED SO HARD THAT THE VEHICLE JOLTED AND CAUSED THE FRONT PASSENGER TO STRIKE THE DASHBOARD. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE SERVICE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (HIRNING BUICK GMC, POCATELLO, ID, [phone removed]) WHERE A ROAD TEST WAS PERFORMED, BUT THE FAILURE WAS NOT DUPLICATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ANOTHER DEALER (WACKERLI BUICK, IDAHO FALLS, ID, … Look up ODI 11022677 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11302827 · 24,500 mi TL* 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. Look up ODI 11302827 at NHTSA ↗
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)	Too few reports for a range	39,000 mi	3 (sparse)	ODI 11115114 · 39,000 mi SERVICE TIRE MONITOR SYSTEM, TIRE PRESSURE NOT READING PROPERLY, SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM, BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE, SERVICE POWER STEERING, SERVICE AIR BAG, RADIO POWERS OFF & ON WHILE DRIVING. ALL LIGHT INDICATORS Look up ODI 11115114 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11124253 · 29,000 mi BEGINNING IN MAY, I STARTED NOTICING ODD DECLINES IN ACCELERATIONS, RANDOMLY, EVEN WHEN USING CRUISE CONTROL. THEN, I ALMOST STALLED OUT ON THE ROAD & LOST POWER STEERING. THIS IS DANGEROUS & SCARY. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP & REPORTED A HARD SHIFT FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR AND MY RADIO SHUTTING OFF RANDOMLY, TOO. AFTER LOOKING OVER MY CAR, I WAS TOLD THEY COULD NOT 'REPLICATE THE ISSUE' OF LOSING POWER, AND THAT THEY NEEDED A CODE OR AN ERROR MESSAGE & TO BRING IT BACK WHEN I HAD THAT! I GUESS, IT'S OK WITH GM IF I'M IN AN ACCIDENT (OR DIE) IN… Look up ODI 11124253 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11269516 · 72,246 mi THE INTAKE CAM SOLENOID VALUE FAILED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. NO LIGHT CAME ON TO WARN ME. THE CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE AND ALMOST COMPLETELY STOP. I WAS ENTERING A VERY USY INTERSTATE I - 20 AND THE CAR WAS STALLING AS OTHER CARS WERE SPEEDING BEHIND ME. I COULD NOT ACCELERATE AT A SAFE SPEED. I MADE IT TO AN EXIT. THE CAR SHUT OFF . I PUT GAS IN BECAUSE I WAS ON A HALF TANK. I THOUGHT IT WAS GAS RELATED. I TRIED TO LEAVE THE GAS STATION THE CAR CUT OFF AGAIN. I HAD THE CAR TOLLED TO THE DEALERSHIP. I WAS TOLD THEY DIDN'T KNOW WHY THAT H… Look up ODI 11269516 at NHTSA ↗
Exterior Lighting	Too few reports for a range	3,000 mi	3 (sparse)	ODI 10871213 · 3,000 mi AS SOON AS I BOUGHT THIS NEW CAR I WAS DRIVING IT AT NIGHT WITH MY DIM HEAD LIGHTS ON AND I COULD NOT SEE VERY FAR AHEAD OF ME UNLESS I PUT MY BRIGHT LIGHTS ON, SO THIS NEEDS TO BE FIXED OR AN ACCIDENT CAN OCCUR VERY EASILY !!!! Look up ODI 10871213 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11121850 · 29 mi HEAD LIGHTS ARE NOT BRIGHT ENOUGH AND POSE A VERY SIGNIFICANT DANGER. DEALER SAYS THAT IT IS STANDARD.I HAVE COMPLAINED ON 2 WARRANTY SERVICE VISITS INCLUDING TODAY. Look up ODI 11121850 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11217565 · 50,600 mi THE AIR BAG LIGHT AND SOUND INDICATOR RANDOMLY AND REPEATEDLY ALERTS 'SERVICE AIR BAG' WHETHER THE CAR IS IN MOTION OR STOPPED OR HAS AN ADULT PASSENGER OR DOES NOT HAVE A PASSENGER AT ALL. HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE BUICK DEALERSHIP ON THREE OCCASIONS AND THEY CANNOT FIND THE PROBLEM OR A RECALL. ISSUE HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVED. Look up ODI 11217565 at NHTSA ↗
Fuel/Propulsion System	Too few reports for a range	55,123 mi	2 (sparse)	ODI 11115888 · 38,000 mi SERVICE TIRE MONITOR SYSTEM, TIRE PRESSURE SYSTEM NOT TEADING PROPERLY, SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM, BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE, SERVICE POWER STEERING, SERVICE AIR BAG Look up ODI 11115888 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11269516 · 72,246 mi THE INTAKE CAM SOLENOID VALUE FAILED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. NO LIGHT CAME ON TO WARN ME. THE CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE AND ALMOST COMPLETELY STOP. I WAS ENTERING A VERY USY INTERSTATE I - 20 AND THE CAR WAS STALLING AS OTHER CARS WERE SPEEDING BEHIND ME. I COULD NOT ACCELERATE AT A SAFE SPEED. I MADE IT TO AN EXIT. THE CAR SHUT OFF . I PUT GAS IN BECAUSE I WAS ON A HALF TANK. I THOUGHT IT WAS GAS RELATED. I TRIED TO LEAVE THE GAS STATION THE CAR CUT OFF AGAIN. I HAD THE CAR TOLLED TO THE DEALERSHIP. I WAS TOLD THEY DIDN'T KNOW WHY THAT H… Look up ODI 11269516 at NHTSA ↗

Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

ComponentPeriod

Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples

Monthly complaint and recall timeline
Month	Complaints	Campaigns announced	Examples
2024-10	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2024-11	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2024-12	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-01	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-02	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-03	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-04	1	None	ODI 11653419 Engine is known for bad piston rings and a poor emission ventilation system causing extreme engine pressure, blowback, and oil consumption. Engine stalled due to NO oil in it. No oil warning light appeared. Almost ran over two pedestrians as my car would not brake quickly enough as there was no power to any of the systems. And now I have to pay well over $6,000 to repair it? I JUST had my oil changed 5 days ago. Look up ODI 11653419 at NHTSA ↗
2025-05	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-06	1	None	ODI 11670260 · 189,000 mi The contact owns a 2016 Buick Verano. The contact stated that the doors of the vehicle were locking and unlocking independently, and the radio failed to turn off as needed. The contact stated that an unknown relay and sensors were previously replaced; however, the failure persisted. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was hacked. The failure mileage was approximately 189,000. Look up ODI 11670260 at NHTSA ↗
2025-07	2	None	ODI 11676782 The paint has severely faded, chipping, and it is not from environmental factors- I have less than 30,000 miles on a 2016 Buick Verano. There are multiple websites confirming other consumers have had the same issues with their 2015/2016 Buick Verano. Look up ODI 11676782 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11677381 After consulting with a certified technician, I’ve learned this model uses the same 6-speed transmission (6T40) found in several GM vehicles, and that it’s widely known to fail prematurely, many as early as 100K–117K miles. There are dozens of similar consumer complaints filed with NHTSA and discussed online. These are not isolated incidents but part of a consistent pattern of early, costly failures. Look up ODI 11677381 at NHTSA ↗
2025-08	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-09	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-10	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-11	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-12	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-01	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-02	1	None	ODI 11715188 I am submitting this complaint to report a safety-related issue involving my 2016 Buick Verano. At approximately 112,000 miles, the vehicle experienced a major transmission failure that significantly affected drivability. Shortly thereafter, an airbag warning light illuminated, indicating a potential malfunction of the supplemental restraint system. An independent mechanic advised that the vehicle was no longer safe or economically reasonable to repair due to the transmission failure and the airbag system warning. The cost of transmission repai… Look up ODI 11715188 at NHTSA ↗
2026-03	1	None	ODI 11727752 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 “L… Look up ODI 11727752 at NHTSA ↗
2026-04	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-05	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-06	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-07	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-08	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-09 (partial)	0	None	No examples available for this selection.

Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Observation windowFirst model yearSecond model year

2016: 24 complaints · 2017: 1 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model year	Through age 0	Through age 1	Through age 2
2016	9	17	24
2017	0	1	1

Date coverage across each selected cohort

Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
Year	Incident dates used	Filing date fallbacks	Excluded dates
2016	59	0	0
2017	9	0	0

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
Component	Air Bags	Electrical System	Engine	Unknown Or Other	Power Train	Electronic Stability Control (Esc)	Exterior Lighting	Fuel/Propulsion System
Air Bags	—	5 ODI 11061181 · 14,530 mi JAN 2018, THE SYSTEM AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING TOOK IT INTO THE SHOP AND TURNS OUT THE AIRBAG MODULE ITSELF HAS TO BE REMOVED AND REPLACED. HOW ANNOYING IS THIS ON A STILL FAIRLY NEW VEHICLE. LET'S KEEP IN MIND I JUST BROUGHT IT IN TO THE SHOP DEC 2017 FOR A DEAD BATTERY BECAUSE APPARENTLY I AUTO STARTED IT TO MUCH. Look up ODI 11061181 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11115114 · 39,000 mi SERVICE TIRE MONITOR SYSTEM, TIRE PRESSURE NOT READING PROPERLY, SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM, BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE, SERVICE POWER STEERING, SERVICE AIR BAG, RADIO POWERS OFF & ON WHILE DRIVING. ALL LIGHT INDICATORS Look up ODI 11115114 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11115888 · 38,000 mi SERVICE TIRE MONITOR SYSTEM, TIRE PRESSURE SYSTEM NOT TEADING PROPERLY, SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM, BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE, SERVICE POWER STEERING, SERVICE AIR BAG Look up ODI 11115888 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 11715188 I am submitting this complaint to report a safety-related issue involving my 2016 Buick Verano. At approximately 112,000 miles, the vehicle experienced a major transmission failure that significantly affected drivability. Shortly thereafter, an airbag warning light illuminated, indicating a potential malfunction of the supplemental restraint system. An independent mechanic advised that the vehicle was no longer safe or economically reasonable to repair due to the transmission failure and the airbag system warning. The cost of transmission repai… Look up ODI 11715188 at NHTSA ↗	2 ODI 11233317 PASSENGER AIRBAG IS ON WHEN NO PASSENGER AND SEATBELT NOT BUCKLED. WHEN PASSENGER IS SITTING WITH SEAT BELT THE AIRBAG IS OFF. BEEN THIS WAY SINCE PURCHASE. ANOTHER ISSUE IS WITH THERMOSTAT AND DEGREES . DOES NOT SHOW OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE AND ALSO RELAYS THE CHANGE IN THERMOSTAT CONTROLS IN CELSIUS NOT FERINHEIGHT. NO OPTION TO CHANGE . Look up ODI 11233317 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11715188 I am submitting this complaint to report a safety-related issue involving my 2016 Buick Verano. At approximately 112,000 miles, the vehicle experienced a major transmission failure that significantly affected drivability. Shortly thereafter, an airbag warning light illuminated, indicating a potential malfunction of the supplemental restraint system. An independent mechanic advised that the vehicle was no longer safe or economically reasonable to repair due to the transmission failure and the airbag system warning. The cost of transmission repai… Look up ODI 11715188 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 11022677 · 4,500 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 BUICK VERANO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 80 MPH, THE GEAR SHIFTED SO HARD THAT THE VEHICLE JOLTED AND CAUSED THE FRONT PASSENGER TO STRIKE THE DASHBOARD. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE SERVICE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (HIRNING BUICK GMC, POCATELLO, ID, [phone removed]) WHERE A ROAD TEST WAS PERFORMED, BUT THE FAILURE WAS NOT DUPLICATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ANOTHER DEALER (WACKERLI BUICK, IDAHO FALLS, ID, … Look up ODI 11022677 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 11115114 · 39,000 mi SERVICE TIRE MONITOR SYSTEM, TIRE PRESSURE NOT READING PROPERLY, SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM, BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE, SERVICE POWER STEERING, SERVICE AIR BAG, RADIO POWERS OFF & ON WHILE DRIVING. ALL LIGHT INDICATORS Look up ODI 11115114 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 11217565 · 50,600 mi THE AIR BAG LIGHT AND SOUND INDICATOR RANDOMLY AND REPEATEDLY ALERTS 'SERVICE AIR BAG' WHETHER THE CAR IS IN MOTION OR STOPPED OR HAS AN ADULT PASSENGER OR DOES NOT HAVE A PASSENGER AT ALL. HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE BUICK DEALERSHIP ON THREE OCCASIONS AND THEY CANNOT FIND THE PROBLEM OR A RECALL. ISSUE HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVED. Look up ODI 11217565 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 11115888 · 38,000 mi SERVICE TIRE MONITOR SYSTEM, TIRE PRESSURE SYSTEM NOT TEADING PROPERLY, SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM, BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE, SERVICE POWER STEERING, SERVICE AIR BAG Look up ODI 11115888 at NHTSA ↗
Electrical System	5 ODI 11061181 · 14,530 mi JAN 2018, THE SYSTEM AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING TOOK IT INTO THE SHOP AND TURNS OUT THE AIRBAG MODULE ITSELF HAS TO BE REMOVED AND REPLACED. HOW ANNOYING IS THIS ON A STILL FAIRLY NEW VEHICLE. LET'S KEEP IN MIND I JUST BROUGHT IT IN TO THE SHOP DEC 2017 FOR A DEAD BATTERY BECAUSE APPARENTLY I AUTO STARTED IT TO MUCH. Look up ODI 11061181 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11115114 · 39,000 mi SERVICE TIRE MONITOR SYSTEM, TIRE PRESSURE NOT READING PROPERLY, SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM, BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE, SERVICE POWER STEERING, SERVICE AIR BAG, RADIO POWERS OFF & ON WHILE DRIVING. ALL LIGHT INDICATORS Look up ODI 11115114 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11115888 · 38,000 mi SERVICE TIRE MONITOR SYSTEM, TIRE PRESSURE SYSTEM NOT TEADING PROPERLY, SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM, BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE, SERVICE POWER STEERING, SERVICE AIR BAG Look up ODI 11115888 at NHTSA ↗	—	1 ODI 11124253 · 29,000 mi BEGINNING IN MAY, I STARTED NOTICING ODD DECLINES IN ACCELERATIONS, RANDOMLY, EVEN WHEN USING CRUISE CONTROL. THEN, I ALMOST STALLED OUT ON THE ROAD & LOST POWER STEERING. THIS IS DANGEROUS & SCARY. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP & REPORTED A HARD SHIFT FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR AND MY RADIO SHUTTING OFF RANDOMLY, TOO. AFTER LOOKING OVER MY CAR, I WAS TOLD THEY COULD NOT 'REPLICATE THE ISSUE' OF LOSING POWER, AND THAT THEY NEEDED A CODE OR AN ERROR MESSAGE & TO BRING IT BACK WHEN I HAD THAT! I GUESS, IT'S OK WITH GM IF I'M IN AN ACCIDENT (OR DIE) IN… Look up ODI 11124253 at NHTSA ↗	3 ODI 11064377 · 5,500 mi 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. AS OF 1/23/18 BUICK HAS NOT DETERMINED THE CAUSE OF THE P… Look up ODI 11064377 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11233317 PASSENGER AIRBAG IS ON WHEN NO PASSENGER AND SEATBELT NOT BUCKLED. WHEN PASSENGER IS SITTING WITH SEAT BELT THE AIRBAG IS OFF. BEEN THIS WAY SINCE PURCHASE. ANOTHER ISSUE IS WITH THERMOSTAT AND DEGREES . DOES NOT SHOW OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE AND ALSO RELAYS THE CHANGE IN THERMOSTAT CONTROLS IN CELSIUS NOT FERINHEIGHT. NO OPTION TO CHANGE . Look up ODI 11233317 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11416069 · 24,000 mi 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. Look up ODI 11416069 at NHTSA ↗	2 ODI 11435225 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. T… Look up ODI 11435225 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11727752 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 “L… Look up ODI 11727752 at NHTSA ↗	3 ODI 11115114 · 39,000 mi SERVICE TIRE MONITOR SYSTEM, TIRE PRESSURE NOT READING PROPERLY, SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM, BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE, SERVICE POWER STEERING, SERVICE AIR BAG, RADIO POWERS OFF & ON WHILE DRIVING. ALL LIGHT INDICATORS Look up ODI 11115114 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11124253 · 29,000 mi BEGINNING IN MAY, I STARTED NOTICING ODD DECLINES IN ACCELERATIONS, RANDOMLY, EVEN WHEN USING CRUISE CONTROL. THEN, I ALMOST STALLED OUT ON THE ROAD & LOST POWER STEERING. THIS IS DANGEROUS & SCARY. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP & REPORTED A HARD SHIFT FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR AND MY RADIO SHUTTING OFF RANDOMLY, TOO. AFTER LOOKING OVER MY CAR, I WAS TOLD THEY COULD NOT 'REPLICATE THE ISSUE' OF LOSING POWER, AND THAT THEY NEEDED A CODE OR AN ERROR MESSAGE & TO BRING IT BACK WHEN I HAD THAT! I GUESS, IT'S OK WITH GM IF I'M IN AN ACCIDENT (OR DIE) IN… Look up ODI 11124253 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11269516 · 72,246 mi THE INTAKE CAM SOLENOID VALUE FAILED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. NO LIGHT CAME ON TO WARN ME. THE CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE AND ALMOST COMPLETELY STOP. I WAS ENTERING A VERY USY INTERSTATE I - 20 AND THE CAR WAS STALLING AS OTHER CARS WERE SPEEDING BEHIND ME. I COULD NOT ACCELERATE AT A SAFE SPEED. I MADE IT TO AN EXIT. THE CAR SHUT OFF . I PUT GAS IN BECAUSE I WAS ON A HALF TANK. I THOUGHT IT WAS GAS RELATED. I TRIED TO LEAVE THE GAS STATION THE CAR CUT OFF AGAIN. I HAD THE CAR TOLLED TO THE DEALERSHIP. I WAS TOLD THEY DIDN'T KNOW WHY THAT H… Look up ODI 11269516 at NHTSA ↗	0	2 ODI 11115888 · 38,000 mi SERVICE TIRE MONITOR SYSTEM, TIRE PRESSURE SYSTEM NOT TEADING PROPERLY, SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM, BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE, SERVICE POWER STEERING, SERVICE AIR BAG Look up ODI 11115888 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11269516 · 72,246 mi THE INTAKE CAM SOLENOID VALUE FAILED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. NO LIGHT CAME ON TO WARN ME. THE CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE AND ALMOST COMPLETELY STOP. I WAS ENTERING A VERY USY INTERSTATE I - 20 AND THE CAR WAS STALLING AS OTHER CARS WERE SPEEDING BEHIND ME. I COULD NOT ACCELERATE AT A SAFE SPEED. I MADE IT TO AN EXIT. THE CAR SHUT OFF . I PUT GAS IN BECAUSE I WAS ON A HALF TANK. I THOUGHT IT WAS GAS RELATED. I TRIED TO LEAVE THE GAS STATION THE CAR CUT OFF AGAIN. I HAD THE CAR TOLLED TO THE DEALERSHIP. I WAS TOLD THEY DIDN'T KNOW WHY THAT H… Look up ODI 11269516 at NHTSA ↗
Engine	1 ODI 11715188 I am submitting this complaint to report a safety-related issue involving my 2016 Buick Verano. At approximately 112,000 miles, the vehicle experienced a major transmission failure that significantly affected drivability. Shortly thereafter, an airbag warning light illuminated, indicating a potential malfunction of the supplemental restraint system. An independent mechanic advised that the vehicle was no longer safe or economically reasonable to repair due to the transmission failure and the airbag system warning. The cost of transmission repai… Look up ODI 11715188 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 11124253 · 29,000 mi BEGINNING IN MAY, I STARTED NOTICING ODD DECLINES IN ACCELERATIONS, RANDOMLY, EVEN WHEN USING CRUISE CONTROL. THEN, I ALMOST STALLED OUT ON THE ROAD & LOST POWER STEERING. THIS IS DANGEROUS & SCARY. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP & REPORTED A HARD SHIFT FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR AND MY RADIO SHUTTING OFF RANDOMLY, TOO. AFTER LOOKING OVER MY CAR, I WAS TOLD THEY COULD NOT 'REPLICATE THE ISSUE' OF LOSING POWER, AND THAT THEY NEEDED A CODE OR AN ERROR MESSAGE & TO BRING IT BACK WHEN I HAD THAT! I GUESS, IT'S OK WITH GM IF I'M IN AN ACCIDENT (OR DIE) IN… Look up ODI 11124253 at NHTSA ↗	—	1 ODI 11715188 I am submitting this complaint to report a safety-related issue involving my 2016 Buick Verano. At approximately 112,000 miles, the vehicle experienced a major transmission failure that significantly affected drivability. Shortly thereafter, an airbag warning light illuminated, indicating a potential malfunction of the supplemental restraint system. An independent mechanic advised that the vehicle was no longer safe or economically reasonable to repair due to the transmission failure and the airbag system warning. The cost of transmission repai… Look up ODI 11715188 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 10876968 · 4,000 mi 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". THE BUICK MANUFACTURING AND CAR INS… Look up ODI 10876968 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 11124253 · 29,000 mi BEGINNING IN MAY, I STARTED NOTICING ODD DECLINES IN ACCELERATIONS, RANDOMLY, EVEN WHEN USING CRUISE CONTROL. THEN, I ALMOST STALLED OUT ON THE ROAD & LOST POWER STEERING. THIS IS DANGEROUS & SCARY. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP & REPORTED A HARD SHIFT FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR AND MY RADIO SHUTTING OFF RANDOMLY, TOO. AFTER LOOKING OVER MY CAR, I WAS TOLD THEY COULD NOT 'REPLICATE THE ISSUE' OF LOSING POWER, AND THAT THEY NEEDED A CODE OR AN ERROR MESSAGE & TO BRING IT BACK WHEN I HAD THAT! I GUESS, IT'S OK WITH GM IF I'M IN AN ACCIDENT (OR DIE) IN… Look up ODI 11124253 at NHTSA ↗	0	0
Unknown Or Other	2 ODI 11233317 PASSENGER AIRBAG IS ON WHEN NO PASSENGER AND SEATBELT NOT BUCKLED. WHEN PASSENGER IS SITTING WITH SEAT BELT THE AIRBAG IS OFF. BEEN THIS WAY SINCE PURCHASE. ANOTHER ISSUE IS WITH THERMOSTAT AND DEGREES . DOES NOT SHOW OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE AND ALSO RELAYS THE CHANGE IN THERMOSTAT CONTROLS IN CELSIUS NOT FERINHEIGHT. NO OPTION TO CHANGE . Look up ODI 11233317 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11715188 I am submitting this complaint to report a safety-related issue involving my 2016 Buick Verano. At approximately 112,000 miles, the vehicle experienced a major transmission failure that significantly affected drivability. Shortly thereafter, an airbag warning light illuminated, indicating a potential malfunction of the supplemental restraint system. An independent mechanic advised that the vehicle was no longer safe or economically reasonable to repair due to the transmission failure and the airbag system warning. The cost of transmission repai… Look up ODI 11715188 at NHTSA ↗	3 ODI 11064377 · 5,500 mi 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. AS OF 1/23/18 BUICK HAS NOT DETERMINED THE CAUSE OF THE P… Look up ODI 11064377 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11233317 PASSENGER AIRBAG IS ON WHEN NO PASSENGER AND SEATBELT NOT BUCKLED. WHEN PASSENGER IS SITTING WITH SEAT BELT THE AIRBAG IS OFF. BEEN THIS WAY SINCE PURCHASE. ANOTHER ISSUE IS WITH THERMOSTAT AND DEGREES . DOES NOT SHOW OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE AND ALSO RELAYS THE CHANGE IN THERMOSTAT CONTROLS IN CELSIUS NOT FERINHEIGHT. NO OPTION TO CHANGE . Look up ODI 11233317 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11416069 · 24,000 mi 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. Look up ODI 11416069 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 11715188 I am submitting this complaint to report a safety-related issue involving my 2016 Buick Verano. At approximately 112,000 miles, the vehicle experienced a major transmission failure that significantly affected drivability. Shortly thereafter, an airbag warning light illuminated, indicating a potential malfunction of the supplemental restraint system. An independent mechanic advised that the vehicle was no longer safe or economically reasonable to repair due to the transmission failure and the airbag system warning. The cost of transmission repai… Look up ODI 11715188 at NHTSA ↗	—	0	0	0	0
Power Train	1 ODI 11022677 · 4,500 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 BUICK VERANO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 80 MPH, THE GEAR SHIFTED SO HARD THAT THE VEHICLE JOLTED AND CAUSED THE FRONT PASSENGER TO STRIKE THE DASHBOARD. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE SERVICE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (HIRNING BUICK GMC, POCATELLO, ID, [phone removed]) WHERE A ROAD TEST WAS PERFORMED, BUT THE FAILURE WAS NOT DUPLICATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ANOTHER DEALER (WACKERLI BUICK, IDAHO FALLS, ID, … Look up ODI 11022677 at NHTSA ↗	2 ODI 11435225 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. T… Look up ODI 11435225 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11727752 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 “L… Look up ODI 11727752 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 10876968 · 4,000 mi 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". THE BUICK MANUFACTURING AND CAR INS… Look up ODI 10876968 at NHTSA ↗	0	—	0	0	0
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)	1 ODI 11115114 · 39,000 mi SERVICE TIRE MONITOR SYSTEM, TIRE PRESSURE NOT READING PROPERLY, SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM, BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE, SERVICE POWER STEERING, SERVICE AIR BAG, RADIO POWERS OFF & ON WHILE DRIVING. ALL LIGHT INDICATORS Look up ODI 11115114 at NHTSA ↗	3 ODI 11115114 · 39,000 mi SERVICE TIRE MONITOR SYSTEM, TIRE PRESSURE NOT READING PROPERLY, SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM, BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE, SERVICE POWER STEERING, SERVICE AIR BAG, RADIO POWERS OFF & ON WHILE DRIVING. ALL LIGHT INDICATORS Look up ODI 11115114 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11124253 · 29,000 mi BEGINNING IN MAY, I STARTED NOTICING ODD DECLINES IN ACCELERATIONS, RANDOMLY, EVEN WHEN USING CRUISE CONTROL. THEN, I ALMOST STALLED OUT ON THE ROAD & LOST POWER STEERING. THIS IS DANGEROUS & SCARY. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP & REPORTED A HARD SHIFT FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR AND MY RADIO SHUTTING OFF RANDOMLY, TOO. AFTER LOOKING OVER MY CAR, I WAS TOLD THEY COULD NOT 'REPLICATE THE ISSUE' OF LOSING POWER, AND THAT THEY NEEDED A CODE OR AN ERROR MESSAGE & TO BRING IT BACK WHEN I HAD THAT! I GUESS, IT'S OK WITH GM IF I'M IN AN ACCIDENT (OR DIE) IN… Look up ODI 11124253 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11269516 · 72,246 mi THE INTAKE CAM SOLENOID VALUE FAILED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. NO LIGHT CAME ON TO WARN ME. THE CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE AND ALMOST COMPLETELY STOP. I WAS ENTERING A VERY USY INTERSTATE I - 20 AND THE CAR WAS STALLING AS OTHER CARS WERE SPEEDING BEHIND ME. I COULD NOT ACCELERATE AT A SAFE SPEED. I MADE IT TO AN EXIT. THE CAR SHUT OFF . I PUT GAS IN BECAUSE I WAS ON A HALF TANK. I THOUGHT IT WAS GAS RELATED. I TRIED TO LEAVE THE GAS STATION THE CAR CUT OFF AGAIN. I HAD THE CAR TOLLED TO THE DEALERSHIP. I WAS TOLD THEY DIDN'T KNOW WHY THAT H… Look up ODI 11269516 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 11124253 · 29,000 mi BEGINNING IN MAY, I STARTED NOTICING ODD DECLINES IN ACCELERATIONS, RANDOMLY, EVEN WHEN USING CRUISE CONTROL. THEN, I ALMOST STALLED OUT ON THE ROAD & LOST POWER STEERING. THIS IS DANGEROUS & SCARY. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP & REPORTED A HARD SHIFT FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR AND MY RADIO SHUTTING OFF RANDOMLY, TOO. AFTER LOOKING OVER MY CAR, I WAS TOLD THEY COULD NOT 'REPLICATE THE ISSUE' OF LOSING POWER, AND THAT THEY NEEDED A CODE OR AN ERROR MESSAGE & TO BRING IT BACK WHEN I HAD THAT! I GUESS, IT'S OK WITH GM IF I'M IN AN ACCIDENT (OR DIE) IN… Look up ODI 11124253 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	—	0	1 ODI 11269516 · 72,246 mi THE INTAKE CAM SOLENOID VALUE FAILED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. NO LIGHT CAME ON TO WARN ME. THE CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE AND ALMOST COMPLETELY STOP. I WAS ENTERING A VERY USY INTERSTATE I - 20 AND THE CAR WAS STALLING AS OTHER CARS WERE SPEEDING BEHIND ME. I COULD NOT ACCELERATE AT A SAFE SPEED. I MADE IT TO AN EXIT. THE CAR SHUT OFF . I PUT GAS IN BECAUSE I WAS ON A HALF TANK. I THOUGHT IT WAS GAS RELATED. I TRIED TO LEAVE THE GAS STATION THE CAR CUT OFF AGAIN. I HAD THE CAR TOLLED TO THE DEALERSHIP. I WAS TOLD THEY DIDN'T KNOW WHY THAT H… Look up ODI 11269516 at NHTSA ↗
Exterior Lighting	1 ODI 11217565 · 50,600 mi THE AIR BAG LIGHT AND SOUND INDICATOR RANDOMLY AND REPEATEDLY ALERTS 'SERVICE AIR BAG' WHETHER THE CAR IS IN MOTION OR STOPPED OR HAS AN ADULT PASSENGER OR DOES NOT HAVE A PASSENGER AT ALL. HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE BUICK DEALERSHIP ON THREE OCCASIONS AND THEY CANNOT FIND THE PROBLEM OR A RECALL. ISSUE HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVED. Look up ODI 11217565 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	0	0	0	—	0
Fuel/Propulsion System	1 ODI 11115888 · 38,000 mi SERVICE TIRE MONITOR SYSTEM, TIRE PRESSURE SYSTEM NOT TEADING PROPERLY, SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM, BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE, SERVICE POWER STEERING, SERVICE AIR BAG Look up ODI 11115888 at NHTSA ↗	2 ODI 11115888 · 38,000 mi SERVICE TIRE MONITOR SYSTEM, TIRE PRESSURE SYSTEM NOT TEADING PROPERLY, SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM, BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE, SERVICE POWER STEERING, SERVICE AIR BAG Look up ODI 11115888 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11269516 · 72,246 mi THE INTAKE CAM SOLENOID VALUE FAILED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. NO LIGHT CAME ON TO WARN ME. THE CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE AND ALMOST COMPLETELY STOP. I WAS ENTERING A VERY USY INTERSTATE I - 20 AND THE CAR WAS STALLING AS OTHER CARS WERE SPEEDING BEHIND ME. I COULD NOT ACCELERATE AT A SAFE SPEED. I MADE IT TO AN EXIT. THE CAR SHUT OFF . I PUT GAS IN BECAUSE I WAS ON A HALF TANK. I THOUGHT IT WAS GAS RELATED. I TRIED TO LEAVE THE GAS STATION THE CAR CUT OFF AGAIN. I HAD THE CAR TOLLED TO THE DEALERSHIP. I WAS TOLD THEY DIDN'T KNOW WHY THAT H… Look up ODI 11269516 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	0	1 ODI 11269516 · 72,246 mi THE INTAKE CAM SOLENOID VALUE FAILED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. NO LIGHT CAME ON TO WARN ME. THE CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE AND ALMOST COMPLETELY STOP. I WAS ENTERING A VERY USY INTERSTATE I - 20 AND THE CAR WAS STALLING AS OTHER CARS WERE SPEEDING BEHIND ME. I COULD NOT ACCELERATE AT A SAFE SPEED. I MADE IT TO AN EXIT. THE CAR SHUT OFF . I PUT GAS IN BECAUSE I WAS ON A HALF TANK. I THOUGHT IT WAS GAS RELATED. I TRIED TO LEAVE THE GAS STATION THE CAR CUT OFF AGAIN. I HAD THE CAR TOLLED TO THE DEALERSHIP. I WAS TOLD THEY DIDN'T KNOW WHY THAT H… Look up ODI 11269516 at NHTSA ↗	0	—

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7 patterns with matching reports.

Stalling or loss of power

8 mentions · 13.6% of complaints

Median mileage: 14,650 mi (4 usable records).

ODI 10939199 · 300 mi

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ODI 10939206 · 300 mi

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ODI 11124253 · 29,000 mi

BEGINNING IN MAY, I STARTED NOTICING ODD DECLINES IN ACCELERATIONS, RANDOMLY, EVEN WHEN USING CRUISE CONTROL. THEN, I ALMOST STALLED OUT ON THE ROAD & LOST POWER STEERING. THIS IS DANGEROUS & SCARY. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP & REPORTED A HARD SHIFT FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR AND MY RADIO SHUTTING OFF RANDOMLY, TOO. AFTER LOOKING OVER MY CAR, I WAS TOLD THEY COULD NOT 'REPLICATE THE ISSUE' OF LOSING POWER, AND THAT THEY NEEDED A CODE OR AN ERROR MESSAGE & TO BRING IT BACK WHEN I HAD THAT! I GUESS, IT'S OK WITH GM IF I'M IN AN ACCIDENT (OR DIE) IN…

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\b(stall\w*|loss of power|lost power|engine shut\w* off)\b

Steering assistance concerns

6 mentions · 10.2% of complaints

Median mileage: 38,500 mi (4 usable records).

ODI 11115114 · 39,000 mi

SERVICE TIRE MONITOR SYSTEM, TIRE PRESSURE NOT READING PROPERLY, SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM, BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE, SERVICE POWER STEERING, SERVICE AIR BAG, RADIO POWERS OFF & ON WHILE DRIVING. ALL LIGHT INDICATORS

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ODI 11115888 · 38,000 mi

SERVICE TIRE MONITOR SYSTEM, TIRE PRESSURE SYSTEM NOT TEADING PROPERLY, SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM, BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE, SERVICE POWER STEERING, SERVICE AIR BAG

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ODI 11124253 · 29,000 mi

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\b(power steer\w*|steering assist\w*|steering lock\w*|steering wheel lock\w*)\b

Warning lights and dashboard alerts

6 mentions · 10.2% of complaints

Median mileage: 77,000 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 11460200

Fuel level sensor failure. I haven't checked but I don't think a regular dealer would inspect for free because it's inside of the gas tank. The gas gauge gets stuck at around a quarter of a tank leading a sensible person to assume their is gas in the vehicle. This is a safety risk because your vehicle can stall in the middle of the road as it did in my case. You lose the ability to steer the vehicle and put other vehicles behind you or around you at risk. The problem has been reproduced by me when comparing the range for my vehicle (396 miles…

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ODI 11465118 · 77,000 mi

The contact owns a 2016 Buick Verano. The contact stated that the front driver’s side seat was no longer adjustable. The contact was unable to adjust the height in order to see over the steering wheel. Additionally, while operating the vehicle the check engine warning light remained illuminated; the vehicle failed to properly accelerate. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer was notified but no assistance was provided. The manufacturer was not contacted and notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 77,000.

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ODI 11582612

The side detection system got corroded as it was exposed to water. My airbags, turn signals, speedometer, cameras, blind spot warnings, etc. went out. This costed almost $2k to replace and get fixed when this could have been avoided if the side detection parts weren't easily exposed to water. Knowing that this could happen again as this is the way the car was manufactured does not sit well with me. It started failing while on an interstate which caused very unsafe driving conditions for me and the drivers around me. This seems to be a common is…

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\b(warning light\w*|check engine|dashboard warning\w*|malfunction indicator)\b

Brake response concerns

2 mentions · 3.4% of complaints

Median mileage: 21,102 mi (2 usable records).

ODI 10983274 · 17,703 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 BUICK VERANO. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE EVENTUALLY CAME TO A STOP. THE FAILURE OCCURRED A SECOND TIME AND THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY THE ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE IN ORDER TO STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 8-2909153881. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS SERIOUS AND WOULD REACH BACK OUT…

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ODI 11302827 · 24,500 mi

TL* 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.

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Hard or delayed shifting

2 mentions · 3.4% of complaints

Median mileage: 29,000 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 11124253 · 29,000 mi

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ODI 11727752

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 “L…

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Battery drain and no-start mentions

1 mentions · 1.7% of complaints

Median mileage: 14,530 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 11061181 · 14,530 mi

JAN 2018, THE SYSTEM AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING TOOK IT INTO THE SHOP AND TURNS OUT THE AIRBAG MODULE ITSELF HAS TO BE REMOVED AND REPLACED. HOW ANNOYING IS THIS ON A STILL FAIRLY NEW VEHICLE. LET'S KEEP IN MIND I JUST BROUGHT IT IN TO THE SHOP DEC 2017 FOR A DEAD BATTERY BECAUSE APPARENTLY I AUTO STARTED IT TO MUCH.

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Oil consumption or dilution

1 mentions · 1.7% of complaints

Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).

ODI 11653419

Engine is known for bad piston rings and a poor emission ventilation system causing extreme engine pressure, blowback, and oil consumption. Engine stalled due to NO oil in it. No oil warning light appeared. Almost ran over two pedestrians as my car would not brake quickly enough as there was no power to any of the systems. And now I have to pay well over $6,000 to repair it? I JUST had my oil changed 5 days ago.

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Matching rule

\b(oil consumption|burn\w* oil|consum\w* oil|oil dilution|gas(?:oline)? in (?:the )?oil)\b