This bulletin applies to 2016-2017 Buick Verano vehicles. These vehicles may have an ignition system that does not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 114, “Theft protection and rollaway prevention.”
The ignition systems in these vehicles may contain a damaged electronic park lock lever that, in some cases, could fail to prevent the ignition key from being removed when the vehicle’s transmission or gear selection control is in a position other than park. If the operator turns the engine off, removes the ignition key, and exits the vehicles without putting the transmission in Park or applying the park brake, the vehicle could roll away. Inspect the ignition and start switch housing for proper operation. While performing the tests, if the key is able to be removed at any point with the transmission in any gear other than Park, the ignition and start switch housing will need to be replaced.
1. Open the driver door.
2. Set the parking brake.
3. Place the key in the ignition switch and turn the ignition to the RUN position.
4. Hold your foot on the brake pedal and place the transmission in any gear other than Park.
5. Attempt to turn the ignition off and pull the key out.
6. Perform steps 1-5 10 times. If the key does not come out of the ignition with the transmission in any gear other than Park, the system is performing as intended. If the key does come out, replace the ignition and start switch housing.
