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#BS-2016-BUIVER-144E

2016 Buick Verano

Based on reports from 94 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
94
Crashes
1
Fires
3
Recalls
2
TSBs
1,053
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Preliminary Verdict

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Based on 94 complaints, 1 crashes, 3 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

ac heater not working properly

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
2

exhaust odor in cabin

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
3

wobble and vibration

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the AirbagsHIGH

23 owners reported airbags issues — failures commonly reported around 28K miles.

!Inspect the ElectricalMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

32
0–30K
15
30–60K
6
60–90K
1
90–120K
1
120–150K
1
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (32 reports) • Median: 28K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Airbags (23 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Airbags23 (24%)
Electrical14 (15%)
Engine8 (9%)
Other7 (7%)
Drivetrain5 (5%)
Seats4 (4%)
Fuel System4 (4%)
Stability Control4 (4%)

2016 Buick Verano: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 24% of all reports filed for the 2016 Buick Verano, with 23 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 28,450 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 28K-mile mark.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 15% of all reports filed for the 2016 Buick Verano, with 14 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2016 Buick Verano, with 8 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 2016 Buick Verano, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2016 Buick Verano. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

16V502000Oct 2016

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

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."

16V595000Aug 2016

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Buick Verano is the 2014 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

2016 Buick Verano vs. Class Average (Compact Cars)

This vehicle

94

Class avg

92

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other compact cars vehicles from 2016.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 94 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Buick Verano Model Years

201720162015201420132012
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2016 Buick Verano: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2016 Buick Verano?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2016 Buick Verano is related to the airbags, with 23 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2016 Buick Verano reliable?
The 2016 Buick Verano has 94 complaints, 1 crash reports, and 3 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2016 Buick Verano problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2016 Buick Verano have any recalls?
Yes, the 2016 Buick Verano has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Buick Verano problems start?
Based on 56 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 28,450 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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