10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
22,412 miles

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2016 Buick Verano seat belts / air bags problems

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2016 Buick Verano Owner Comments (Page 1 of 2)

problem #22

Jul 202024

Verano

  • 134,700 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2016 Buick Verano. The contact stated while starting the vehicle and driving at an undisclosed speed, the front passenger's side seat sensor failed to detect a passenger in the seat. The -??Air Bag Off-?? and -??Service Air Bag-?? messages were displayed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact related the failure to Special Coverage Adjustment: 23520 Passenger Presence Sensor (PPS) Module; however, the VIN was not included in the Special Coverage Adjustment. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 134,700.

- Rexburg, ID, USA

problem #21

Feb 222023

Verano

  • miles
When I start my car air bag lights on when a passenger is not seat air bags keeps light is on and when I have passenger next to me air bag is off. I took this car to dealership I bought they want me to pay $1720 to fix the system I only driven 42000 miles since I bought I had fully guaranteed paid for 5 years by installation to the company. I am not happy for putting my vehicle I do not wish to take another place for repairs as I had not understand why the are asking a lot of money to put it right for air bag for passenger says need air bag service always when I am driving my vehicle

- Arlington, TX, USA

problem #20

Jan 222024

Verano

  • miles
There are 18 complaints about the passenger airbag sensor that should have been reported as a recall. Buick issued a Special Coverage Adjustment notice for the passenger Presence sensor Reference Number: [XXX] Letter was sent to all customers; I did not ever receive it as i purchased this vehicle as used from the BUICK dealership in EL PASO TX. I recently started experiencing error messages with my airbags. Upon taking it to the dealer, the airbag sensor issue is related to the notice listed above. Because I never received the notice, I wasn't on alert for issues. I don't see why i should have to pay for this repair since its obvious this is a dealer installed defective product. Please help resolve this issue as it going to cause someone's life and by then it will be too late. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- El Paso, TX, USA

problem #19

Dec 212023

Verano

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

- The side detection module became corroded, blew a fuse and stopped functioning. This was reported in a service bulletin and extended warranty protection for some GM vehicles, but not the Buick Verano. [XXX] - This happened while driving. The vehicle would still drive, but lost all gauge functions (No speedometer, tachometer, fuel, or temp gauges). -The side obstacle detection system does not work. -The system also interferes with the passenger side airbag and leaves it turned OFF with a passenger in the seat. These obviously all create a serious safety risk and have not been covered by a recall for this vehicle. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- Amherst, OH, USA

problem #18

Oct 102022

Verano

  • miles
Buick issued a Special Coverage Adjustment notice for the passenger prescence sensor Reference Number: N15202352 Letter was sent to all customers, I did not ever receive it. I recently started experiencing error messages with my airbags. Upon taking it to the dealer, the airbag sensor issue is related to the notice listed above. Because I never received the notice, I wasn't on alert for issues. I had to pay the full amount for the fix. My bigger concern is that with the airbag service error going off - if I had been in an accident, the airbag might not have deployed. This known issue should have been a recall and fixed in this car.

- Apopka , FL, USA

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problem #17

May 092021

Verano

  • miles
Advanced diagnostics alerts whether someone is sitting in the passenger seat or not. Sensor alerts constantly while driving. If there is a passenger sometimes the airbag light isn't lit notifying the airbag is on. This happens whether the vehicle is in motion or not and has happened many, many times.

- Long Beach, MS, USA

problem #16

Mar 182021

Verano

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Service air bags in the seats come on every year.

- Cordova, TN, USA

problem #15

Feb 272020

Verano

  • 46,000 miles
When driving with or without passenger the service airbag warning goes off and on the whole time while driving and being parked.plus the service power steering warning comes on as well.

- Pueblo, CO, USA

problem #14

Dec 302019

Verano

  • miles
Airbags are constantly going on and off several times within minutes. Safety concern.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #13

Dec 042019

Verano

  • 45,000 miles
Airbag issue- airbag sensors have been constantly going off and on as vehicle is in motion. Regardless of turns, speeds, motion, weather, temperature of vehicle, it comes on and off. Issue started at 45,400 miles. Struts issue- struts have become unsafe at 45,600 miles, the vehicle has a tremendous drop on the rear, right passenger end, when reversing from a drive way with an incline.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #12

Jul 182017

Verano

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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.

- Schaumburg, IL, USA

problem #11

Jan 062019

Verano

  • 50,600 miles
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.

- Hanford, CA, USA

problem #10

May 172019

Verano

  • 60,000 miles
Service airbag lights appears for driver side airbag even though all modules are new, not defective nor have they been tampered with.

- Cartersville, GA, USA

problem #9

Feb 152019

Verano

  • 52,728 miles
Airbag system service indication light comes on, the passenger side airbag goes on and off without warning when a passenger sits down, causing the airbags to be turned off. This happens while the car is stationary and in motion.

- Cartersville, GA, USA

problem #8

Jul 182018

Verano

  • 38,000 miles
Service tire monitor system, tire pressure system not teading properly, service battery charging system, battery saver active, service power steering, service air bag

- Memphis, TN, USA

problem #7

Jul 142018

Verano

  • 39,000 miles
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

- Memphis, TN, USA

problem #6

Jun 112018

Verano

  • miles
I bought my car in January 2016. Since then my passenger air light has been coming on. This mostly happens in the summer when it is hot and humid. I have taken it to mcgrath Buick multiple times. They have been unable to repair the issue. I have now filed a complaint with the state attorney. I believe I have a lemon. This is a safety issue to my passengers per when this occurs the air bag will not deploy if I am in an accident.

- Cedar Rapids, IA, USA

problem #5

Jan 022018

Verano

  • 14,530 miles
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.

- Honolulu, HI, USA

problem #4

Oct 012017

Verano

  • miles
With regard to my complaint # 11040554 filed on line last month. Please be advised that so far no serious action have been taken to fix the problem in spite as per the GM adviser mr craig to check the car with two different Buick dealer mechanics who failed to address the problem to fix it. The problem still exist and the danger of the pass whatever he/she ia a boy or adult cannot be avoidable. So please advise me to avoid any possible danger and the car still under the manufacture warranty. Awaiting your help. Thanks

- Riverside, CA, USA

problem #3

Sep 212017

Verano 4-cyl

  • miles
Pass air bag light was off most the time when a pass is there. Reported the problem two times to GM dealer near to me. But the dealer was unable to fix it. Call GM and reported it, with a case # [xxx] on 10/26/17, without any response till now. Please advise me about situation. Thanks VIN# [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Riverside, CA, USA

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