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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1G4PW5SKXG4161768 · Checked Oct 23, 2026
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1G4PW5SKXG4•••••• 2016 Buick VERANO

This build draws 1.7× more complaints than the average 2016 Buick VERANO build (3 vs 2).

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58on the model
32builds in total
Most reported Wheels 1 Air Bags 1

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Air Bags Jul 2024
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…
Unknown Or Other Jan 2020
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…
Wheels Jun 2019
Tire went flat

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1G4PW5SKXG4161768 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.