2016 Buick Verano Electrical System Problems
Electrical System complaints account for 19 of 59 total complaints (32%) on the 2016 Buick Verano, with a median failure mileage of 26,500 miles. A related recall (16V502000) covers a key cylinder lock housing issue, though it addresses park lock, not the electrical faults themselves.
- Electrical System complaints
- 19
- 32% of 59
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 26,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Owners report inadequate low-beam headlight brightness, making night driving difficult and reducing visibility even shortly after purchase.
- Some describe a dashboard "service side detection system" warning appearing on startup with the blind spot detectors failing to function.
- Several report the car losing power intermittently while driving, sometimes with the malfunction indicator light appearing only after the issue began, not before as stated in the manual.
- One owner reported an unattended vehicle catching fire in the driveway, with the fire apparently starting under the driver's seat and spreading into the door.
- Airbag-related dashboard alerts, including random "service air bag" warnings and unexplained airbag light activation, were reported alongside other system warnings appearing together.
When 2016 Buick Verano electrical complaints were filed
First complaint May 27, 2016, latest Mar 29, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2016 Buick Verano
- NHTSA 16V502000Jul 5, 2016Electrical System8,367 vehicles
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."
Risk: 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.
Electrical System complaints by Verano model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are electrical problems on the 2016 Buick Verano?
- NHTSA lists 19 Electrical System complaints for the 2016 Buick Verano, which is 32% of the 59 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for electrical issues on the 2016 Buick Verano?
- Yes, recall 16V502000 covers the 2016-2017 Buick Verano and addresses a key cylinder lock housing issue that could let the ignition key be removed without the transmission in PARK, filed under the Electrical System component.
- At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2016 Verano?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 26,500 miles for Electrical System complaints on the 2016 Buick Verano.
- Did the 2016 Buick Verano electrical issues cause any crashes or fires?
- NHTSA records 0 crashes and 1 fire among the Electrical System complaints for the 2016 Buick Verano, with 0 injuries reported.