2016 Buick Verano: headlights failing or too dim

5 of the 59 complaints about the 2016 Buick Verano describe headlights failing or too dim.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 8%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 9 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Headlights failing or too dim by model year

2016
5
2015
1
2014
2
2013
1
2012
2

What owners say

Filed Aug 23, 2018 · Lights · 29 miles · NJ

Head lights are not bright enough and pose a very significant danger. Dealer says that it is standard.I have complained on 2 warranty service visits including today.

Filed May 4, 2017 · Visibility · 803 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 buick verano. While driving 35 MPH at night with the low beam headlights activated the contact's view was obstructed by the upper layer factory tint on the front windshield. The contact stated that the issue was not present with the headlights from oncoming traffic or while driving on lighted roadways. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the headlamps were adjusted; however, that failed to remedy the issue. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 803. Updated 06/27/17*lj

Filed Oct 15, 2016 · Visibility · 45 miles · PA

I purchased my 2016 buick verano on july 23, 2016. That evening while visiting friends, my wife and I left after it became dark. As we started to drive we noticed we could only see out of the lower quarter of the windshield. If I put the high beams on viewing becomes better. But you cannot drive around with the high beams on, all the time! I cannot drive this vehicle at night for fear of having an accident and hurting my family or another family in another vehicle. Tried to trade but they wanted to deduct $10,000.00 of my vehicle. Gm has no concerns for their customer's complaints as I even sent a letter directly to ceo of gm. In one communications with gm they told me, there was no fix for this and case was closed.

Filed Jun 18, 2016 · Lights · NJ

The 1st time I drove this car at the visibility range of low beam headlights was horrible. What a difference from my 2007 buick lucerne! I avoided night driving because of it. Then in march of this year I saw a report online and on national news about the safety of 30 new cars and their headlight rating by the insurance institue go highway safety. My car, a 2016 buick verano was listed in the top 3 worst cars tested. The news report suggested driving with high beams which is illegal. Last week car was serviced for 1st time with only 3800 miles. I brought my concerns about lights to attention of service manager and he seemed offended or put off by my concerns. I told him I wanted documentation of my concerns because when accidents start happening because of these poor lights I wanted to be part of a class action lawsuit against gm if they are found at fault. He told me they were able to raise the line of sight about 6 inches. That night I tested the light. No noticeable changes. I guess I will have to drive with my high beams on and risk a ticket. Great car otherwise but very disappointed in headlights.

Filed May 27, 2016 · Lights · 3,000 miles · AR

As soon as I bought this new car I was driving it at night with my dim head lights on and I could not see very far ahead of me unless I put my bright lights on, so this needs to be fixed or an accident can occur very easily !!!!