2013 Buick Verano problems
Owners have filed 157 complaints about the 2013 Buick Verano with NHTSA. Engine accounts for 21% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of electrical system at 14.6%.
Complaints157
Crashes6
Fires2
Injuries5
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Engine 21.0% · 33
Electrical system 14.6% · 23
Air bags 11.5% · 18
Steering 8.9% · 14
Unknown or other 8.9% · 14
Power train 8.3% · 13
Tires 5.7% · 9
Wheels 4.5% · 7
Severity
Of those complaints, 6 describe a crash, 2 describe a fire and 5 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 3 model years of the Buick Verano in this data, 2013 ranks 2nd by complaint volume — 2014 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 8 in the last three years against 25 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 35,250 miles.
In owners' own words
Was driving on route headed towards harrisburg on I 83 south, and the engine cut out, not once, but 3 times. The car totally lost all power. Each time I pulled off to the side of the road, trembling and praying that the car would restart. *Tr all instrument panels went out, no warning lights to warn of what may come next.. Called the dealership and have to wait a week to get in. Engine · reported at 12,400 miles
2.4L LEA engine is burning an excessive ammount of oil. Roughly 2L of oil has been burnt within a week. Upon contacting a dealer about the issue, the issue is known and has been recalled for other GM makes of the same year with the same engine model. The engine will start knocking and then stop running, no matter if the vehicle is driving. Engine
My vehicle starts jerking when I get off expressway. Or at red light or conjested traffic. Car has no code been on at least 7 machine no code Buick cant find the problem. Engine · reported at 96,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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