Buick Verano headlights problems

Filed Nov 7, 2025 · Electrical, Steering · GA

I would be driving then radio would blink off and the steering would lose power but the car does not shut off. Radio will come back on and then able to steer again. Ac blower is stop or get low. Lights will blink dim on dash and headlights.I took it to the shop and they can’t find the problem. The car shop googled this and a lot of Buick Veranos have this same problem but can’t find a solution. I need answers because its dangerous to drive and loose steering. This has happened over 6 times in less than a month

Filed Jun 6, 2019 · Driver assistance · 85,000 miles · KY

A warning that says "service stabili trak" appears at the same time it feels like someone is grabbing the steering wheel. The control screen where the radio is blacks out completely also. It lasts from a split second to several seconds but it renders the driver helpless to control the vehicle. This happens while driving straight, turning, brightening headlights, using electronic window buttons...or just while driving and using nothing else. I have taken it twice to the dealership where I bought it and they say that they have updated modules and changed the power steering motor but it seems to be worse not than before.

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 Jun 29, 2018 · 101,719 miles · IL

Material is melting on the vehicle during hot temps while vehicle is parked not running around all knobs causing burns when adjusting volume on radio, adjusting headlight knobs leaving a melted brown substance on hands also when switching gear shift causing release button on gear shift to fall off and sink all the way in.

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 26, 2016 · Lights · 21,000 miles · WI

(please see included picture) both headlights show what appear to be fine cracks on the inside of the lenses kind of like a starburst appearance. This starburst is affecting the headlight beam and making it harder to see while distracting oncoming traffic. General motors has a tsb#02-08-42-001i that identifies the known manufacturer inconsistency. It is obviously a known fault. Even going as far as stating going through an automatic car wash can cause the lenses to create the starburst appearance. This should be a recall by general motors. They should replace the lenses with a stronger more reliable product. The most dangerous part is the issue may not be readily known by the consumer due to the cracks not being easily seen unless the sunlight reflects a certain way through the lenses. As seen in the picture, there are many fine cracks refracting the light. It is a major concern knowing tens of thousands of vehicles are on the road with these kinds of lenses.

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 !!!!

Filed Nov 6, 2014 · Airbags · 54,698 miles · MD · crash

I was driving home around 6: 55pm going west on 152 when a car coming n the opposite direction headlights blinded me n I went up on the divider in the middle of the road. I felt that I hit the divider so I came off trying to avoid hitting other vehicles n continued driving out of fear. My on star came on letting me know that they knew I had an accident and checking to see if I was alright. I told them I smelled smoke and a funny smell they informed me that smell was from my air bags deploying which they did not. I told them I didn't need help my car was still operable so they informed me to get my air bags checked and hung up. I called home because I was scared and realize my seatbelt had me pinned to my chair and couldn't move. My son had to get me out of my driver seat with force. If my car did catch on fire I would have been in trouble pinned in seat and air bags not deploying could have been worst.