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2016 Buick Verano

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2016 Verano.

Body PASSENGER CAR

The 2016 Buick Verano is a compact passenger car that represents the brand's entry in the competitive small sedan segment, positioned between the smaller Encore crossover and the larger Regalia in Buick's contemporary lineup; as a 2016 model, it arrived during a period of notable transition for the nameplate's reliability profile, with owner complaints standing at 59 for that model year—substantially lower than the 106 recorded for the 2012 launch year but considerably higher than the 9 complaints that would later characterize the 2017 model's nadir, suggesting a trajectory of incremental improvement that the 2016 model both benefited from and helped establish as the nameplate worked through early production issues, though the air bag system emerged as the primary concern area across the model run, which saw two separate recalls issued for the 2016 model year.

Model year2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 48 · 615 CCA battery, OE oil filter 12580255. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 48 · 615 CCAOEM · verified

Tire sizeP235/45R18OEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	12580255 alt 12605566
Engine air filter	13272719 alt 13272720
Spark plug	12681658
Battery	88866271 alt 88864541
Front wiper blades	13348838 alt 13348836
Serpentine belt	12634319
Thermostat	12622410 alt 03522676
Cabin air filter	13503677

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	183.9 in
Overall width	71.3 in
Overall height	58.3 in
Wheelbase	105.9 in
Curb weight	3300 lb
Track (front / rear)	60.6 / 61.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	61/39

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Verano of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.4–8.7 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.40 sec — 2013 Turbo Sedan

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2013	Turbo Sedan 2.0L Turbo I-4	6.40 sec	15.20 sec	250 hp	FWD
2013	Turbo Sedan 2.0L Turbo I-4	6.40 sec	15.00 sec	250 hp	FWD
2012	Leather Group Sedan 2.4L I-4	8.20 sec	16.30 sec	180 hp	FWD
2012	Leather Group Sedan 2.4L I-4	8.30 sec	16.20 sec	180 hp	FWD
2012	Leather Group Sedan 2.4L I-4	8.70 sec	16.70 sec	180 hp	FWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 18.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid	DEXRON(R)-VI GM P/N 89020661
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	4.5-6.5
Brake Fluid	DOT 3
Brake Fluid Capacity	0.981
Clutch Fluid	DOT 3
Engine Coolant	Dex Cool
Engine Coolant Capacity	8.5 qt
Engine Coolant Capacity	9.0 qt

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs	89 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs	89 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	7.3
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	10.3
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	18
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	10.3
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	18.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	18.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-3-4-2
Spark Plug Manufacturer	AC Delco
Spark Plug Gap	.037 - .043 in
Spark Plug Torque	15 ft-lbs
Spark Plug Manufacturer	AC Delco
Spark Plug Gap	.030 - .035 in
Spark Plug Torque	15 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.43 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Oil Capacity	4.23 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	48
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	615 cca
Standard BCI Group Number	48

Service checks

Pressure Test	15, Pressure should not exceed 20 psi.
Thermostat Opening Temperature	188-206 °F
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)	43-58 psi at idle psi
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)	50-94
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)	43-58 psi at idle psi
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)	50-94
Engine Compression	100 psi
Engine Compression	100 psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque	Front: 21; Rear: 21 /
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque	Front: 111; Rear: 74 /; Front: 111; Rear: 74
ABS Sensor Torque	7 / NS
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.078; Rear: 0.078 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement	Front: .905; Rear: .393
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after Refinish	Front: .913; Rear: .402
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation	.0002
Maximum Rotor Runout	.004

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

Front Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages

111.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: Back off 45 degrees, Step 3: 185.0

111 ft. lbs

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

18.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 100

18 ft. lbs

Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

39.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 25

39 ft. lbs

Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

39.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 25

39 ft. lbs

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

15.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 70

15 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 60,000 mi; coolant at 150,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 150,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 mi	Accelerator Pedal (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Engine Oil (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil Life Monitor (inspect)
Every 22,500 mi	Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 45,000 mi	Brake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect)
Every 60,000 mi	Spark Plug Wires (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2016 Buick Verano sits in the latter half of the model run, after the generation's highest complaint and recall activity. Complaints dropped from 101–106 annually in 2012–2014 to 58–59 in 2015–2016, with 2016 registering 59 complaints, 2 recalls, 0 investigations, and 1,061 TSBs. That places 2016 well below the 2014 peak of 6 recalls and roughly half the early-year complaint volume, though it carries slightly more federal exposure than the final 2017 model, which had just 9 complaints and 1 recall. The leading 2016 complaint categories were Air Bags (11), Power Train (3), Engine (3), and Unknown/Other (3), with one crash-related and one fire-related complaint; the data does not specify root causes. Given the downward trend in complaints and TSBs, the 2016 model year appears to be a relatively settled choice within this generation, though buyers should verify the two recalls were addressed.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

1061

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

1 involved a crash · 1 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

Overall★★★★★

Frontal★★★★★

Side★★★★★

Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’12 ’13 ’14 ’15’16’17

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 59 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Air Bags11

Power Train3

Engine3

Unknown Or Other3

Exterior Lighting3

Electrical System2

Air Bags,Seats2

Fuel/Propulsion System2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

16V502000Electrical System:IgnitionReported 05/07/2016

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… 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…

16V595000Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And FittingsReported 11/08/2016

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… 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 1061 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
PIP6113	2026-05-18	Unknown Or Other	This document provides the technician with a diagnostic tip if the vehicle stalls and set…
PIT3271Q	2026-04-01	Unknown Or Other	This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel…
PIP6104	2026-03-09	Unknown Or Other	This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and…
PIP4902V	2026-03-09	Unknown Or Other	This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into…
PIP4902U	2026-01-08	Unknown Or Other	This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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Build data

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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 48 battery Engine oil filter 12580255 Engine air filter 13272719 Spark plug 12681658 Battery 88866271

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Vehicle recalls & TSBs OBD-II trouble codes Torque specifications Maintenance schedules

Frequently asked

Does the 2016 Verano have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.