2014 Buick Verano Problems

Above Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2014 Buick Verano.

20132015
Complaints
169
Crashes
5
Fires
1
Injuries
15
Fatalities
Recalls
6

Worst 2014 Buick Verano Problems

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

#142 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:53,840 mi
Fires:1
#218 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:69,378 mi
#318 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:42,948 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2014 Buick Verano.

Electrical Faults
42
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
53,840
Engine Problems
18
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
69,378
Transmission / Drivetrain
18
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
42,948
Steering Defects
14
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
70,414
Airbags
13
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
55,995
Electronic Stability Control
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
69,323
Brakes
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
59,880
Tire Defects
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
12,301
Wheel Issues
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
13,382
Unintended Acceleration
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
62,100
Fuel System
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Other Equipment
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Assist
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Rear Window Defogger
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2014 Buick Verano

6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~43,787 vehicles.

25V764000Air Bags:side/window
~2,099 affected

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Buick Verano and Chevrolet Cruze vehicles. The left and/or right-side roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflators located on the roof rails above the headliner, may rupture at the inflator weld joint.

23V870000Air Bags:side/window
~20,712 affected

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Buick Verano and Chevrolet Cruze vehicles. The left and/or right-side roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflators may rupture at the inflator weld joint. This recall is an expansion of Recall 23V-674.

23V674000Air Bags:side/window
~9,264 affected

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Buick Verano and Chevrolet Cruze vehicles. The left and/or right-side roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflators located on the roof rails above the headliner, may rupture at the inflator weld joint.

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.

14V092000Automatic Transmission
~355 affected

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Regal, LaCrosse, Verano, and Enclave, and Chevrolet Impala, Malibu, Cruze, and Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. In the affected vehicles, the transmission shift cable adjuster may disengage from the transmission shift lever. As such, these vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect." They also fail to conform to FMVSS number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."

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2014 Buick Verano — FAQ

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

Is the 2014 Buick Verano reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2014 Buick Verano has 169 NHTSA complaints, 5 crash-related, and 6 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 42 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2014 Buick Verano?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (42 complaints, avg 53,840 mi); Engine Problems (18 complaints, avg 69,378 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (18 complaints, avg 42,948 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 2014 Buick Verano?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 54,527 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2014 Buick Verano?
NHTSA complaints for the 2014 Buick Verano include 5 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 15 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 2014 Buick Verano have any recalls?
Yes — 6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 43,787 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 2014 Buick Verano?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.

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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