Worst 2013 Buick Verano Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ENGINE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
AIR BAGS
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2013 Buick Verano.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 33 | — | — | 45,579 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 23 | — | 1 | 52,057 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 16 | 2 | — | 61,033 mi | |
| STEERING | 14 | 1 | — | 30,945 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 14 | — | 1 | 55,108 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 12 | 1 | — | 39,396 mi | |
| TIRES | 8 | — | — | 8,944 mi | |
| WHEELS | 7 | — | — | 5,906 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 4 | 1 | — | 66,093 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 4 | 1 | — | 10 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 4 | — | — | 25,502 mi | |
| SEATS | 3 | — | — | 87,400 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | — | — | 46,750 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT | 1 | — | — | 7,800 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1 | — | — | 7,800 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | 7,370 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 96,000 mi | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION | 1 | — | — | 55,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | 1 | — | — | 100,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 1 | — | — | 11,200 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | — | — | 65 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS | 1 | — | — | 83,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 55,000 mi |
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Recalls for 2013 Buick Verano
4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~20,491 vehicles.
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.
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."
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."
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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