2013 Buick Verano Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2013 Buick Verano.

20122014
Complaints
154
Crashes
6
Fires
2
Injuries
5
Fatalities
Recalls
3

Worst 2013 Buick Verano Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#133 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:45,579 mi
#223 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:52,057 mi
Fires:1
#316 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:61,033 mi
Crash-related:2
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2013 Buick Verano.

Engine Problems
33
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
45,579
Electrical Faults
23
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
52,057
Airbags
16
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
61,033
Steering Defects
14
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
30,945
Transmission / Drivetrain
12
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
39,396
Tire Defects
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
8,944
Wheel Issues
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
5,906
Electronic Stability Control
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention:Warnings:External/Pedestrian Alert
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structural Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension:Rear:Springs:Coil Springs
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Sunroof/Moonroof
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2013 Buick Verano

3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~12,124 vehicles.

23V516000Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
~767 affected

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013 Buick Verano, Chevrolet Camero, Sonic, and Volt vehicles. The driver-side air bag inflator may explode during deployment due to a manufacturing defect.

16V502000Electrical System:ignition · Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
~8,367 affected

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. Also, certain 2013 Buick Encore, 2011 Buick Regal, 2013-2014 Buick Verano, 2011-2016 Chevrolet Cruze, 2010-2013 Chevrolet Equinox 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2011-2013 GMC Terrain vehicles may have been serviced with similar defective replacement electronic park lock levers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."

14V417000Equipment:electrical
~2,990 affected

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Buick Encore all-wheel-drive vehicles manufactured August 23, 2012, to September 9, 2013; Verano vehicles manufactured August 8, 2012, to June 20, 2013; Chevrolet Cruze vehicles manufactured August 7, 2012, to August 16, 2013, and 2012-2014 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles manufactured May 10, 2011, to August 16, 2012 equipped with a Calix oil pan/block heater. In cold temperatures, the insulation on the engine block heater cord can become damaged, allowing the wires to be exposed.

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2013 Buick Verano — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2013 Buick Verano reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2013 Buick Verano has 154 NHTSA complaints, 6 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 33 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2013 Buick Verano?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (33 complaints, avg 45,579 mi); Electrical Faults (23 complaints, avg 52,057 mi); Airbags (16 complaints, avg 61,033 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2013 Buick Verano?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 41,565 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2013 Buick Verano?
NHTSA complaints for the 2013 Buick Verano include 6 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 5 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2013 Buick Verano have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 12,124 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2013 Buick Verano?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Buick Verano reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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