2013 Buick Verano Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Verano years
- More complaints than other years 1st of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 107 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Buick Verano. That is the most of any Verano model year in the database (6 years). The most reported problem area is engine (33 complaints, 31%), typically at around 20,600 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 1 fire, 3 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 107owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 Buick Verano problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 33 | 31% | 20,600 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 23 | 21% | 53,884 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 18 | 17% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 14 | 13% | 20,131 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 14 | 13% | 58,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 13 | 12% | 38,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 9 | 8% | 3,905 | — | — |
| Wheels | 7 | 7% | 3,905 | — | — |
| Structure | 5 | 5% | 11,200 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 4 | 4% | 51,800 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 4% | 10 | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 3% | 87,400 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 2% | 41,533 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 2% | 46,750 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 1% | 7,800 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 1% | 7,800 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1% | 7,370 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1% | 96,000 | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 1% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 1% | 55,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2013 Buick Verano recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Problem: 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.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Dealers will replace the driver-side air bag module, free of charge. On some 2013 Volt vehicles, the steering wheel will be replaced as well, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 23, 2023. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 and Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N232413120.
Electrical system:ignition; power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Problem: 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."
Risk: If the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the key cylinder lock housing, free of charge. The recall began on October 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick 1-800-521-7300, and GMC 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 50490 and 50491.
Equipment:electrical
Problem: 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.
Risk: Exposed wires increase the risk of electrical shock and personal injury if the cord is handled while it is plugged in.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine oil pan/block heater cord with a new cord that is rated for temperatures of minus 40 degree Celsius. The recall began in August 2014. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14257.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
My service airbag light continues to come on when driving. I was told there was a recall on the airbags a few years ago, but my VIN number was not included in that recall. I purchased this car from Carmax in 2018. I was told there were no recalls on my car at time of purchase and it was not having…
the passenger front sidewall of the tire has a bubble. The tire is a Goodyear LS-2 235/45R18 is the model. I felt very unsafe do drive on a defected tire. The tire dealer told me it was not a defect and i would have to replace the tire at full cost. There was no warning of a problem with the tire…
The contact owns a 2013 Buick Verano. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the Service Air Bag warning light unexpectedly illuminated. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the…
My driver side air bag notification keeps coming on. On and off, while I'm driving. My electrical system is odd. I can not charge any devices and my screen will turn off while I'm driving. I'm giving today's date, but this is an ongoing problem for at least a year.
The contact owns a 2013 Buick Verano. The contact stated that while the vehicle was off on an inclined driveway, the vehicle rolled away. The contact had accidentally not shifted out of the drive gear position. The contact was able to jump back in the vehicle where he pressed the brake pedal and…
Other Buick Verano years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Verano | 9 | 1 |
| 2016 Verano | 59 | 2 |
| 2015 Verano | 59 | 0 |
| 2014 Verano | 101 | 6 |
| 2013 | 107 | 3 |
| 2012 Verano | 106 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Buick Verano?
Owners most often report engine, electrical system, air bags problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 33 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Buick Verano?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2013 Buick Verano a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Verano model years, the 2013 has more complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.