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2016 Buick Verano recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 Buick Verano. The most recent was reported on August 11, 2016. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: VERANO.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2016 Buick Verano, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
16V595000	August 11, 2016	Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
16V502000	July 5, 2016	Electrical System › Ignition

Systems involved: Electrical System (1) · Fuel System, Gasoline (1) · Power Train (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 16V595000Manufacturer no. 54180

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Report received by NHTSA: August 11, 2016
Owner notification: August 19, 2016
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 189 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Buick Verano: February 16, 2016 – May 12, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record: VERANO

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V595000, filed by General Motors LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V502000Manufacturer no. 50490, 50491

Electrical System › Ignition

Report received by NHTSA: July 5, 2016
Owner notification: October 14, 2016
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 8,367 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Buick Verano: April 5, 2016 – May 27, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record: VERANO

Components: Electrical System › Ignition; Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Control Module (Tcm/PCM/Tecm)

Defect summary

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."

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V502000, filed by General Motors LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: August 11, 2016.