Buick Verano Engine Problems
Owners have filed 110 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the Buick Verano across 5 model years. The 2012 model year has the most (48). The words owners use most often: “oil consumption” (21% of reports).
- 110engine complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 45%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Oil consumption: mentioned in 23 of 110 complaints (21%)
- Timing chain: mentioned in 6 of 110 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 70 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 110 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 1 an injury.
Buick Verano engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Verano | 7 | 12% | 29,000 |
| 2015 Verano | 4 | 7% | 42,821 |
| 2014 Verano | 18 | 18% | 59,000 |
| 2013 Verano | 33 | 31% | 20,600 |
| 2012 Verano | 48 | 45% | 65,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists engine for the Buick Verano. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Vehicle is showing P138 code, and goes into limp mode and shows stable-track indicator. Has been checked by 2 mechanics, accelerator pedal, and throttle body have been replaced, with same results. This creates a severe hazard while driving.
I am submitting this complaint to report a safety-related issue involving my 2016 Buick Verano. At approximately 112,000 miles, the vehicle experienced a major transmission failure that significantly affected drivability. Shortly thereafter, an airbag warning light illuminated, indicating a…
Vehicle hesitating when attempting to accelerate. No power or minimal momentum when pressing on gas pedal. Transmission control module would randomly drop out and loose communication at the same time the body control module thought the vehicle was in park. It would lock and unlock the doors…
Car keeps stalling and the service power steering warning comes on the dash as well as the service air bag. Then the car speed drops to around 20 mph and wonât go any faster and then when you stop at a stop sign or something the car acts like it doesnât want to go
Engine is known for bad piston rings and a poor emission ventilation system causing extreme engine pressure, blowback, and oil consumption. Engine stalled due to NO oil in it. No oil warning light appeared. Almost ran over two pedestrians as my car would not brake quickly enough as there was no…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Buick Veranos have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 110 owner complaints about engine for the Buick Verano. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Buick Verano engine?
No recall currently lists engine for this vehicle.
What do owners say about engine problems on the Buick Verano?
The most frequent phrase is “oil consumption”, in 23 of 110 complaints, followed by “timing chain” (6).
Other Buick Verano problems
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