Buick Verano years to avoid and best years
Newer Buick Verano years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones. 2013 has the most complaints per year, at 13 (107 complaints). Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2017 at 0 (from 9 complaints), 2015 at 4 (from 58 complaints), and 2012 at 7 (from 106 complaints). On the 2013 Buick Verano, 21 of 107 complaints name Engine.
Data as of .
Buick Verano reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Buick Verano. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 → Fewest | 0 | 9 | 1 | Air bags | 24 |
| 2016 → | 7 | 59 | 2 | Air bags | 24 |
| 2015 → Fewest | 4 | 58 | 0 | Electrical system | 24.3 |
| 2014 → | 9 | 101 | 6 | Electrical system | 24 |
| 2013 → Most | 13 | 107 | 3 | Engine | 24 |
| 2012 → Fewest | 7 | 106 | 3 | Engine | 24 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- Sedan
- Oil
- 0W-30 (2.0L turbo; naturally aspirated engines may differ) · 6.3 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 225/45R18
Known issues for this generation
NHTSA campaign 16V-502 covers certain 2016-2017 Buick Verano vehicles (with 2016 Malibu and several earlier GM models that may have received replacement park-lock levers): the electronic park lock lever may allow the ignition key to be removed without the transmission in Park, creating a rollaway risk (FMVSS 114); dealers inspect and replace the key-cylinder lock housing as needed. Campaign 16V-595 covers certain 2016 Verano vehicles with the 2.0L turbo built February 16 to May 12, 2016, where a misrouted fuel-line assembly may contact the engine, wear, and leak fuel; dealers replace the fuel-line assembly. Shared unit counts apply when other GM models are listed.
Frequently asked questions
Which Buick Verano years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2017 at 0 (from 9 complaints), 2015 at 4 (from 58 complaints), and 2012 at 7 (from 106 complaints).
Which Buick Verano year has the most owner complaints?
2013 has the most complaints per year, at 13 (107 complaints). On the 2013 Buick Verano, 21 of 107 complaints name Engine.
How do Buick Verano owner complaints compare by year?
Newer Buick Verano years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones.
What oil does a Buick Verano take?
US notes for the 2.0L turbo list 0W-30 (about 6.3 qt with filter); naturally aspirated engines may differ.
Does NHTSA campaign 16V-502 cover the Buick Verano?
It covers certain 2016-2017 Verano vehicles (with other GM models named in the campaign): the electronic park lock lever may break; dealers replace the lever.
What generation is the Buick Verano?
GK generation for the US years this site tracks (2012-2017).