2016 Buick Verano Fuel Line Recall: Fire Risk from Engine Contact
GM recalls 2016 Buick Veranos (Feb 16-May 12, 2016) with potential fuel line contact to engine causing fire risk. Free replacement fuel line assembly available.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the fuel line contacts the engine, the fuel line may wear, resulting in a fuel leak and increasing the risk of a fire.
What happened, in plain English
GM is recalling certain 2016 Buick Verano vehicles that may have a fuel line assembly misrouted, causing the fuel line to contact the engine. This could lead to fuel leaks and fire risk if the fuel line contacts the engine. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226634-2016-buick-verano-fuel-line-recall-fire-risk-from-engine.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226634-2016-buick-verano-fuel-line-recall-fire-risk-from-engine · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V595000
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“2016 Buick Verano Fuel Line Recall: Fire Risk from Engine Contact.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226634-2016-buick-verano-fuel-line-recall-fire-risk-from-engine. Based on NHTSA recall #16V595000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V595000).
Why it’s dangerous
The fuel line assembly may be misrouted, causing it to contact the engine surface. This can lead to fuel leaks and increase fire risk, especially if the fuel line is exposed to heat or vibration.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2016 Buick Verano vehicles manufactured between February 16 and May 12, 2016, with a 2.0L turbocharged engine are affected. Drivers of these vehicles are most at risk if the fuel line contacts the engine.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2016 Buick Verano was manufactured between February 16 and May 12, 2016, and has a 2.0L turbocharged engine. The recall covers vehicles with a misrouted fuel line assembly.
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What to do — step by step
Contact GM Customer Service
Call 1-800-521-7300 to schedule a fuel line replacement.
Get Fuel Line Replacement
Dealers will replace the fuel line assembly at no cost once you contact GM.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 3 months.
- Recall began
- NHTSA received the defect report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #16V595000 (November 8, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.