2017 Buick Verano Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Verano years
- Not enough data 6th of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Buick Verano. That ranks 6th out of 6 Verano model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (4 complaints, 44%). Complaints mention 1 crash. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 9owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 4 | 44% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 22% | 87,511 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 22% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 22% | 35,711 | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 11% | 16,400 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 11% | 16,400 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 11% | 55,021 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 Buick Verano recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
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.
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.
Steering gear linkage went out
The contact owns a 2017 Buick Verano. The contact stated that after purchasing the vehicle, it was discovered that all four doors would not properly open nor close and remain secured. Additionally, the front driver's side window would not roll down as needed. The vehicle was taken to the local…
Driving 40 mph all dash electronics went off as going to turn into parking lot medium traffic steering very very hard to turn, made into lot pulled immediately into first open space engine stalled. Put into park attempted to restart, click-click-click like dead battery opened hood alternator belt…
Electrical system shut off and I lost control of car
The contact owns a 2017 Buick Verano. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, she noticed that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the…
Other Buick Verano years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 9 | 1 |
| 2016 Verano | 59 | 2 |
| 2015 Verano | 59 | 0 |
| 2014 Verano | 101 | 6 |
| 2013 Verano | 107 | 3 |
| 2012 Verano | 106 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Buick Verano?
Owners most often report electrical system, steering, air bags problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Buick Verano?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2017 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 2017 has too little data to compare, 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.