2013 Buick Verano: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 106 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 3 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
106
Complaints
3
Recalls
4
Crash reports
1
Fire reports
3
Injuries
43.4
Severity index
Severity index 43.4 - Medium. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 145 2013 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2013 Buick Verano ranks 107 of 145 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 26% of its model-year peers. See the full 2013 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 33 | 31.1% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 23 | 21.7% |
| AIR BAGS | 17 | 16.0% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 14 | 13.2% |
| STEERING | 14 | 13.2% |
| POWER TRAIN | 13 | 12.3% |
| TIRES | 9 | 8.5% |
| WHEELS | 7 | 6.6% |
The single most-reported system is ENGINE, cited in 33 of 106 complaints (31.1%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 4 |
| 2014 | 21 |
| 2015 | 13 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 15 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 2 |
Complaint volume is declining, consistent with a defect that was addressed by recall or that affected early builds.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16V502000 | 05/07/2016 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 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, 2013-20 |
| 14V417000 | 02/07/2014 | EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 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 Augu |
| 23V516000 | 27/07/2023 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 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. |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.