How many problems does the 2014 BUICK Verano have?

The 2014 BUICK Verano currently has 101 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.

What are the most common problems with 2014 BUICK Verano?

The most common problems reported for the 2014 BUICK Verano are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.

Where does this 2014 BUICK Verano problem data come from?

All problem and complaint data for the 2014 BUICK Verano comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.

2014 BUICK Verano Problems

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

10 complaints

Back in 2018 my car was cutting out while driving on the road I had to pull out then engine light came on I was told it was rodent that ate the wires but I fact it was not because fast forward to and incident that happened Sunday last week my car won’t go inter gear and was shaking really bad and I found out it’s fruse block was bad. This power the transmission and can cause serious damage to another person on the road if it goes out while driving you lose all control of car on highway etc. this can kill anyway if they don’t correct this issue

Apr 05, 2024

SAME ISSUE I SEE MULTIPLE GM OWNERS HAVING. SERVICE SIDE DETECTION SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS AFTER MULTIPLE REPAIRS. HAVE HAD SENSORS REPLACED MULTIPLE TIMES. I HAVE HAD TO EVERY YEAR AT LEAST IF NOT EVERY SIX MONTHS. INITIALLY UNDER WARRANTY, BUT NOW NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. I UNDERSTAND VEHICLES HAVE ISSUES, BUT THE SAME ISSUES OVER AND OVER AGAIN IS NOT OKAY. I HAVE HAD WHERE IT SHORTS OUT MY ENTIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WHILE DRIVING. I LITERALLY FEARED FOR MY LIFE. EVEN THE DEALER ACKNOWLEDGES THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH GM SERVICE SIDE DETECTION SYSTEM. IT CAN HAPPEN AT ANY TIME. IT HAS NEVER BEEN LONGER THAN A YEAR BEFORE THE ISSUE COME UP AGAIN. I AM NOT EVEN ABLE TO DRIVE THE CAR BECAUSE OF THE ISSUES THE SERVICE SIDE DETECTION SYSTEM CAUSES. EITHER I LOSE ALL ELECTRICAL IN THE CAR OR IT DRAINS THE BATTERY SO I CANNOT START THE CAR. I HONESTLY DO NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING THIS VEHICLE. I ONLY SEE THE OPTION ONCE TO INDICATE WHEN IT HAPPENED, SO I WILL PUT THE MOST RECENT OCCURRENCE.

Jun 14, 2020

SIDE DETECTION MODULES KEEP BURNING OUT MAKING MY VEHICLE UNDRIVABLE. LOCATION OF MODULE IS UNDER REAR BUMPER AND IS NOT PROTECTED BY THE ELEMENTS. IN SNOWY WET WEATHER, CAUSES FAILURE. WHEN MODULE IS BURNED OUT, NOTHING WILL WORK ON VEHICLE. THIS IS THE 2ND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED IN ONE YEAR. *TR

May 07, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2014 BUICK VERANO. WHILE DRIVING, THE CONTACT'S TWO YEAR OLD CHILD WANTED THE REAR WINDOWS ROLLED DOWN. THE CONTACT LOOKED UP AND NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER, REMOVED THE CHILD FROM THE VEHICLE, AND ATTEMPTED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FIRE WAS COMING FROM THE REAR WINDOW. THE FIRE GREW TOO LARGE AND WAS OUT OF CONTROL. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CONTACTED AND THEY EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL TOW YARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT ASSIST BECAUSE THE CONTACT TURNED THE VEHICLE OVER TO HER INSURANCE COMPANY. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 72,000.

Apr 29, 2019

Fire: 1

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BUICK VERANO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND WAS ABLE TO RESUME DRIVING; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED A MILE DOWN THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY AND COULD NOT BE REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 92,000.

Feb 05, 2018

+ 5 more complaints for this component

AIR BAGS

9 complaints

Passenger air bag system shuts off with passenger in vehicle. Message displays to service air bag system. It doesn't always shut off. It's very random when it will shut off or be working. This is a hazard to any passenger in this vehicle.

Mar 05, 2025

1. Passenger presence module internally faulted and passenger presence sensor shorted. They are still in vehicle. 2. Safety at risk because of questionable air bag. 3. Problem confirmed by dealership. Dealership is Bob Moore Buick GMC (405) 721-6000. Invoice #[XXX] 15NOV23. 4. Vehicle has not been inspected by police, manufacturer, or insurance representative. 5. The " Service Airbag" light comes on intermittently. Car purchased used in May 2023. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Nov 19, 2023

ME AND MY FRIEND WAS SITTING IN MY BUICK AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE INDICATOR SAYS PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF AND THE DIC SAYS SERVICE AIRBAG AND THE RED AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER.

Feb 10, 2021

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BUICK VERANO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE WARNING LIGHT WOULD FLASH ON AND OFF. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER JUST RUDELY DISMISSED THE CONTACT'S CONCERN AND TOLD HIM TO CALL A DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 95,000.

Jan 21, 2020

PASSENGER AIR BAG OFTEN DISPLAYS 'OFF' WHEN PASSENGER IS PRESENT AND SOMETIMES DISPLAYS 'ON' WITH SEAT BELT WARNING DISPLAYED WITH NO PASSENGER PRESENT. THIS OCCURS WITH VEHICLE IN MOTION. DEALERSHIP STATED 'THIS IS A FREQUENT PROBLEM. WE FIXED 2 LAST WEEK'. COST FOR REPAIR IS $1148!!!!

Jan 02, 2020

+ 4 more complaints for this component

ENGINE

6 complaints

My 2014 Buick Verano, that I have owned for several years now, is consuming oil at an alarming rate. The problem is that the manufacturer put a PCV valve into the engines intake manifold that gets clogged and produces too much pressure. With the pressure being so high, it forces oil into the air intake breather box and up through the throttle body and gets burnt off. If the oil pressure gets too high, the additional risk is that the rear main seal may get blown. Because of this, I have to continuously check for proper engine oil level, and even while doing that often (weekly), there are times that I find the car needing more than 2 quarts of oil to be put into the engine regardless of how long it has been between oil changes. Additionally, there has never been an oil light or any indicator light showing any trouble at all. GM knows there are problems with these 2.4l engines because they sent letters to some owners of 2012 GMC Terrains with the same problems. As there are still many Buick Veranos and other vehicles on the road sharing the same engine, I believe that GM should still be held responsible for repairing a known problem. I have not taken this to the dealer for this problem, as I have read many other accounts of people being charged diagnosis fees with $5000 plus repair bills for this issue.

May 30, 2023

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BUICK VERANO. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE STALLED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO COULTER BUICK (7780 S AUTOPLEX LOOP, TEMPE, AZ 85284, (480) 666-7397) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED TO SCHEDULE A DIAGNOSTIC APPOINTMENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 123,000.

Nov 19, 2018

ENGINE CUT OFF WITH NO WARNING SIGN, SYMBOL WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. COASTED OFF THE ROAD, HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO MECHANIC. TOOK THREE QUARTS OF OIL TO REGISTER ON STICK. OIL AND FILTER WAS CHANGED ABOUT A MONTH AND A HALF AGO. AGAIN, NO LOW OIL PRESSURE, ENGINE SERVICE LIGHT, ETC. NO WARNING JUST STOPPED RUNNING. WAS ON A RURAL ROAD, HAD THIS HAPPENED ON THE INTERSTATE OR HIGHWAY IT WOULD HAVE BEEN HORRIBLE. THE MECHANIC SAYS THE ENGINE HAS LOST COMPRESSION AND RECOMMENDS A NEW MOTOR. DEALERSHIP AND MANUFACTURER SAY NO WARRANTY LEFT ON THE VEHICLE AND NO RECALLS FOR THIS VEHICLE HAVE BEEN ISSUED.

Jun 07, 2018

ACTUATOR HAS GONE OUT AT 28,000 MILES WHICH HAS TO DO WITH THE TIMING CHAIN. IT SOUNDS LIKE THIS IS A DESIGN ISSUE WITH THE VERANO. IT IS IN THE SHOP AND HAS BEEN FOR TWO WEEKS.

Nov 12, 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BUICK VERANO. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 23,000.

Jul 21, 2015

+ 1 more complaint for this component

STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

5 complaints

I would be driving then radio would blink off and the steering would lose power but the car does not shut off. Radio will come back on and then able to steer again. Ac blower is stop or get low. Lights will blink dim on dash and headlights.I took it to the shop and they can’t find the problem. The car shop googled this and a lot of Buick Veranos have this same problem but can’t find a solution. I need answers because its dangerous to drive and loose steering. This has happened over 6 times in less than a month

Nov 07, 2025

The contact owns a 2014 Buick Verano. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering failed to function as intended. Additionally, several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle to reset the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the failure could not be duplicated. The contact stated that the vehicle had been taken to the dealer several times due to the failure. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a failed body control module (BCM). The contact was informed that the body control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that due to the failure, the vehicle required a battery jumpstart daily. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was unknown.

Dec 11, 2024

The power steering indicator will show up and shut the car off while driving. You will be unable to stop your car.

Feb 07, 2023

My car just shut off while I’m driving

Jan 12, 2023

ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS MY CARS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WILL RANDOMLY FADE IN AND OUT AND SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING. THIS IS MOST EVIDENT IN THE POWER STEERING, RADIO CONTROLS AND AIR CONDITIONING. I HAVE TESTED AND REPLACED BOTH THE BATTERY IN THE ALTERNATOR. I HAVE ALSO BROUGHT THE CAR INTO THE DEALERSHIP SO THEY COULD RUN A DIAGNOSTICS. NOTHING CAN BE IDENTIFIED AS A CENTRAL PROBLEM, BUT THE ISSUE STILL CONTINUES. IT IS VERY DANGEROUS AS I LOOSE MY POWER STEERING WHILE TURNING. THIS HAPPENS ON SHORT TRIPS AND LONG TRIPS AND MANY TIMES WHILE ON THE FREEWAY AT HIGH SPEEDS.

Mar 16, 2020

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

5 complaints

AC Compressor failure. I have seen several online reports that this is a common problem with Buick models. The repair costs between $1590 and $2000.

Aug 20, 2025

UNSURE FLAPPING TYPE NOISE UNDER CAR SOUNDS LIKE ITS ON THE FRONT LEFT I HAVE HAD SEVERAL MECHANICS TO DRIVE THE CAR LISTEN TO THE SOUND NO ONE CAN SEEM TO FIND OUT WHAT IT IS I DO NOT THINK ITS MECHANICAL BUT NOT REALLY SURE AND THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR SEVERAL YEARS

Apr 16, 2019

WHILE DRIVING TO MY DESTINATION. THE SILVER LEVER THAT YOU PUSH IN TO SHIFT THE GEARS COMPLETELY FELL OUT IN MY HAND AND THE PIECE THAT HOUSES THE SPRING FOR THE LEVER. I COULD NOT PUT THE CAR IN PARK OR CUT THE CAR OFF.

Sep 28, 2018

A METALLIC KNOCKING OR THUMPING NOISE SEEMINGLY LOCATED AROUND RIGHT FRONT OF CAR WHEN MOVING, INTERMITTENTLY.

Jun 07, 2017

I PURCHASE A BUICK VERANO 2014 IN AUGUST 2014 AND SINCE DATE OF MY PURCHASED I HAVE HAD THE CONTINUE ONGOING ISSUE WITH THE AUTO AND NO SOLUTION DUE TO THE DEALER IS UNABLE TO PEN POINT THE ISSUES . EVERY 2-3 MONTHS THE BATTERY IS DEAD IN THE AUTO , IN 2014 I USED ALL OF MY TRIPLE A HAVING THE AUTO TOWED INTO THE SHOP AND NOW I AM USING TOWING SERVICE ATTACHED TO MY WARRANTY SERVICE .ON JUNE 19 , I HAD TO HAVE THE AUTO TOWED IN AGAIN SAME ISSUES . THIS IS SO OVERWHELMING ESPECIALLY WHEN I AM PAYING FOR A AUTO THAT NOT FUNCTIONING AND I HAVE A VERY ILL HUBBY AT HOME THAT'S I CARE FOR 24/7 AND ATTENDS A LOT OF MEDICAL APPOINTMENT AND I NEED A DEPENDABLE AUTO . THE DEALER I HAVE REQUEST TO COME UP WITH A SOLUTION TO GET RID OF THIS AUTO WITHOUT ME HAVING TO PAY ANOTHER DOWN PAYMENT FOR ANOTHER AUTO THIS IS SO UNFAIR THIS AUTO IS A LEMON AND ITS CLEAR TO ME NOW ITS AUTO HAD ISSUES AND THIS IS WHY IT WAS TRADED IN

Jun 22, 2015

POWER TRAIN

5 complaints

Drove car into driveway to park. Shift remained in drive. Car would only go into neutral. I had to hold brake. Applied emergency brakes and put brakes behind wheels to keep it from rolling backwards. Another problem dealing with removing key from ignition.vehicle taken to dealer for repair. Diagnose as broken chain in brake line. However, brakes never failed. I purchased vehicle in 2018.

Mar 30, 2023

The contact owns a 2014 Buick Verano. The stated that while he was pressing the shift knob to select drive, the vehicle failed to shift into the desired gear. The contact stated he pressed the shift knob several times and the vehicle shifted into drive(D). The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the shift knob needed to be replaced. On another occasion, the contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the steering wheel lock released and would not lock into place. The vehicle was also taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the shaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired; however, the dealer added a screw for the steering wheel to remain in place. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

Sep 21, 2022

The contact owns a 2014 Buick Verano. The contact stated while shifting the gear shifter into park, the gear shifter button fractured and detached in her hand. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened a case. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.

May 25, 2021

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BUICK VERANO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PLASTIC BUTTON TO SHIFT GEARS FRACTURED AND BECAME DETACHED. THE FAILURE MADE IT IMPOSSIBLE TO SHIFT GEARS. THE CONTACT CALLED ACURA OF AUGUSTA (1760 GORDON HWY, AUGUSTA, GA 30904, (706) 737-5200) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY AND THE ENTIRE GEAR BOX NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 59,000. *TT*JB

Nov 28, 2018

MY SHIFT CABLE DISENGAGED FROM THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER AND I AM NOT ABLE TO SHIFT GEARS WHICH MEANS I AM NOT ABLE TO DRIVE MY CAR. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE, I HAVEN'T EVEN HAD MY CAR FOR A YEAR AND I AM NOT ABLE TO DRIVE IT NOW BECAUSE THE LEVER IS BROKEN. CAN SOMEONE PLEASE FIX THIS, MY CAR SHOULD HAVE A RECALL ON THAT.

Jun 27, 2018

TIRES

5 complaints

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BUICK VERANO EQUIPPED WITH CONTINENTAL CONTACT TIRES, SIZE: P235/45R/1894H (NA). THE CONTACT OBSERVED THAT ALL FOUR TIRES WERE RUNNING LOW ON AIR. THE FAILURE WAS PERSISTENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE WAS REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE LOCAL DEALER (JEFF WYLER FLORENCE BUICK GMC, 1154 BURLINGTON PIKE, FLORENCE, KY 41042) STATED THAT THE TIRES WERE NOT DEFECTIVE. THE VIN WAS PROVIDED. THE TIRE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE DOT NUMBER WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE TIRE AND VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 38,000.

Jan 22, 2018

VEHICLE HAD 16000 MI., BLEW A HOLE 1"X2" OUT OF THE INSIDE OF THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE GOING ABOUT 45 MPH, SLIGHTLY RAN OFF OF PAVING ON TO GRAVEL, BLEW WHEN GOT BACK ON ROAD. WHEN I TOOK IT TO TIRE STORE THEY NOTICED A BUBBLE ON THE DRIVER OUTSIDE OF THE TIRE APPROXIMATELY SAME SIZE. I HAVE TO REPLACE THAT TIRE AS WELL. THESE TIRES APPEAR EXCESSIVELY PRONE TO " ROAD ISSUES". FORTUNATELY I WAS DRIVING NOT MY WIFE (HER CAR).

Jul 27, 2015

I HAD A BLOW OUT ON INSIDE OF PASSENGER SIDE FRONT TIRE, WHEN I TOOK IT TO GET REPLACED THEY NOTICED I ALSO HAD A LARGE BUBBLE ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE DRIVER FRONT TIRE.

Jul 27, 2015

HAD CONTINENTAL TIRE BLOW OUT ON REAR PASSENGER SIDE OF 2014 BUICK VERANO WITH 1,096 MILES. I WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH IN THE CITY. I HAD TO PULL OFF THE ROAD AND WAIT FOR ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE TO INSTALL SERVICE TIRE AND THEN TOOK IN NEXT DAY FOR REPLACEMENT AT MY COSTS. $225 FOR ONE TIRE AND LOW MILEAGE. WAS TOLD THIS IS COMMON WITH THE CONTINENTAL TIRES. FEEL IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE CONSIDERING I WAS TOLD BY SEVERAL PEOPLE, THESE TIRES DO THIS IF THEY HIT A POT HOLE, A CURB OR ANY TYPE OF BUMP. ALSO WAS TOLD I COULD BUY A TIRE WARRANTY. SORRY BUT I'M OVER 50 AND NEVER HEARD THAT I COULD BUY TIRE INSURANCE BECAUSE THE PRODUCT HAS A REPUTATION FOR WHAT HAPPENED. I FEEL RIPPED OFF AND NOT TOLD ABOUT THE PROBLEMS WHEN I GOT THE BUICK VERANO. I DON'T HAVE $225 EVERYTIME I HIT A POT HOLE WHICH I DIDN'T EVEN HIT! *TR

Jan 10, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BUICK VERANO EQUIPPED WITH CONTINENTAL TIRES, SIZE P235/45-R18. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT BOTH THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE AND REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRES WERE DEFLATED. THE CONTACT CHANGED THE REAR PASSENGERS TIRE WITH A SPARE TIRE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND NO REMEDY WAS OFFERED. THE DEALER RECOMMENDED TO REPLACE THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE AND ADVISED THE CONTACT TO SEND THE TIRE BACK TO THE MANUFACTURER IN ORDER TO DETERMINE THE DEFECT. THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE FOR THE VEHICLE AND TIRES WAS 2,500.

May 27, 2014

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE

3 complaints

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 multiple times and the car would jerk uncontrollably. Extremely unsafe while mobile. Issue first occurred randomly summer of 2023 and has progressively gotten worse. Now it occurs at least once every 2 weeks.

May 11, 2025

MY CAR STOPS EVERYTIME I STOP OR WHEN I PUT IT IN REVERSE AND MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IT ON.

Dec 04, 2018

MY WIFE AND I WERE TRAVELLING SOUTH ON I-95 IN PHILADELPHIA IN OUR 2014 VERANO T W/KEYLESS IGNITION. I WAS DRIVING, AND REACHED UP WITH MY RIGHT HAND TO ADJUST THE CENTER LEFT VENT. AFTER ADJUSTING THE VENT, I NOTICED THAT THE A/C HAD TURNED OFF, AND THAT THE TACHOMETER HAD FALLEN TO ZERO. I THEN REALIZED THAT I MUST HAVE BRUSHED AGAINST THE START/OFF BUTTON (LOCATED NEXT TO THE VENT) AND INADVERTENTLY TURNED THE ENGINE OFF.MY WIFE (WHO DRIVES THE CAR MORE THAN MYSELF) HAD PREVIOUSLY RELATED TO ME THAT SHE HAD ACCIDENTALLY SHUT THE CAR OFF TWICE BEFORE ON NEIGHBORHOOD STREETS, SO I QUICKLY ASKED HER HOW SHE HAD MANAGED TO START THE CAR AGAIN. SHE SAID THAT SHE HAD TO PULL OVER, PUT IT IN PARK, AND PUSH THE START BUTTON. WELL, SINCE WE WERE DOING ABOUT 60 ON I-95 IN HEAVY TRAFFIC AND IN AN AREA WITHOUT SHOULDERS ON EITHER SIDE, THIS WAS GOING TO BE NO MEAN TRICK AND POSSIBLY SUICIDAL. I TRIED TO START THE CAR BY PUTTING IT INTO NEUTRAL AND PRESSING THE START BUTTON, BUT THIS ONLY RESULTED IN THE GAUGE NEEDLES SWEEPING FROM LEFT TO RIGHT AND THE CAR DID NOT RESTART. WITH NO VIABLE ALTERNATIVE, I PUT THE FLASHERS ON AND MANAGED TO MANEUVER THROUGH THE TRAFFIC TO THE FAR RIGHT LANE.SAYING A PRAYER, I THEN BROUGHT THE CAR TO A STOP IN THE SPEEDING TRAFFIC, PUT IT IN PARK, AND RESTARTED IT. IT WAS TRULY A MIRACLE THAT WE WEREN'T REAR-ENDED DURING THIS ORDEAL. WHEN OUR BREATHING HAD RETURNED TO NORMAL, I ASKED MY WIFE TO CHECK THE OWNER'S MANUAL (WHICH I HAD READ) FOR ANY PROCEDURE TO RESTART THE CAR UNDER THE CIRCUMSTANCES THAT WE HAD JUST EXPERIENCED AND SHE REPORTED THAT THERE WAS NONE.BETWEEN THE TWO OF US WE HAVE 92 YEARS OF DRIVING EXPERIENCE AND I CONSIDER MYSELF AN ENTHUSIAST. OUR OPINION IS THAT THE START/OFF BUTTON IS IN A BAD PLACE, UNPROTECTED, TOO SENSITIVE, AND THAT TOUCHING IT ACCIDENTALLY CAUSES UNWANTED ENGINE SHUT DOWN WITH INADEQUATE WARNING TO THE DRIVER.

Jun 12, 2015

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE

3 complaints

TL* THE CONTACT LEASES A 2014 BUICK VERANO. WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND WAS ABLE TO DRIVE, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. IN ADDITION, ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS RANDOMLY ILLUMINATED AND ALL THE DOOR LOCKS WENT UP AND DOWN. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LEASING MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE WIRING UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE WAS LOOSE, WHICH CAUSED ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWO WEEKS LATER AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE SAME LEASING MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS CURRENTLY BEING REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 179,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

Dec 20, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BUICK VERANO. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, IT WOULD TURN ON AND OFF BY ITSELF. THE FAILURE ALSO OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH. WHEN THE CONTACT WAS ATTEMPTING TO RETURN HOME, THE VEHICLE CUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT HAD TO WAIT FIFTEEN MINUTES TO RESTART IT AND DRIVE HOME. THE DEALER (RAY LAETHEM BUICK GMC, 17677 MACK AVE, DETROIT, MI 48224, (313) 886-1700) AND THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT FIND ANY FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.

Dec 03, 2018

WHILE DRIVING AT APPROX 70 MPH MY KNEE BUMPED THE KEY/IGNITION AND THE CAR TURNED OFF. I BELIEVE THE KEY ACTUALLY TURNED IN THE IGNITION. THIS APPEARS TO BE THE RESULT OF THE COMBINATION OF THE LOCATION OF THE IGNITION SWITCH, THE DESIGN OF THE KEY FOB AND THE KEY CHAIN AND TAG THAT THE RENTAL CAR COMPANY USES. I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE IN MODERATELY HEAVY TRAFFIC. I HAD THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED SO MY FOOT WAS NOT PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR. I HAD THE SOLE OF MY SHOE FLAT ON THE FLOOR AND MY KNEE BENT. I WAS APPROXIMATELY 3 HOURS INTO A LONG TRIP AND IDLY SHIFTED MY POSITION. SOMEHOW THE KEY CHAIN, FOB, 2ND KEY AND TAG HAD ALIGNED IN SUCH A WAY THAT MY KNEE WAS ABLE TO BUMP THEM AND APPLY ROTATIONAL LEVERAGE IN SUCH A WAY AS TO TURN THE KEY FROM ON TO OFF. FORTUNATELY, I WAS IN THE LEFT LANE ON A RELATIVELY FLAT/STRAIGHT SECTION OF INTERSTATE AND THERE WAS A WIDE PAVED SHOULDER. I PUT ON MY FLASHERS, MOVED ONTO THE SHOULDER AND WAS ABLE TO STEER AND BRAKE WELL ENOUGH TO STOP THE CAR SAFELY. I WAS THEN ABLE TO RESTART THE CAR AND CONTINUE. I HAVE PICTURES AVAILABLE OF THE KEY FOB/CHAIN ARRANGEMENT. *TR

Sep 18, 2014

SERVICE BRAKES

3 complaints

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BUICK VERANO. WHILE DRIVING, THE BRAKES FAILED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT TRAVELED FOR 60 MILES WITH NO BRAKES. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO TURN OFF AND RESTART THE VEHICLE, BUT NOTHING WORKED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S HOME. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN.

Aug 26, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BUICK VERANO. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, A GRINDING NOISE WAS PRESENT WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEMONTROND BUICK (14101 NORTH FREEWAY, HOUSTON, TX) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE BRAKE MECHANISM PIN FAILED AND CAUSED THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE BRAKE PAD TO WEAR EXCESSIVELY AND UNEVENLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 119,000.

Sep 11, 2018

I OWN A 2014 BUICK VERANO. I PURCHASED THIS CAR IN MAY 2015. I NOTICED AN ISSUE WITH IT'S BREAKING SYSTEM ON 1/20/2016. I WAS SITTING AT A STOP LIGHT, APPLYING THE BRAKES WITH MODERATE PRESSURE. BECAUSE IT HAD BEEN SNOWING EARLIER IN THE DAY, I SUPPOSE I WAS PRESSING DOWN HARDER THAN NORMAL. AS I WAS SITTING THERE, I NOTICED THE BRAKE PEDAL SLOWLY MOVING TO THE FLOOR. I PULLED OFF THE ROAD AND REPEATED THE OPERATION IN A PARKING LOT. INDEED, SITTING STILL, WITH THE CAR IN PARK, THE BRAKE PEDAL CONTINUES TO SLOWLY MOVE TO A COMPLETELY DEPRESSED POSITION, RESTING ON THE FLOOR. I SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALERSHIP FOR 2/22/2016. THE SERVICE MANAGER TOLD ME THAT THIS WAS A KNOWN ISSUE AND WAS DUE TO EITHER THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM ACTIVATION (WHILE SITTING MOTIONLESS?), OR THE BRAKE BOOSTER SLOWLY LOSING VACUUM (WHICH WOULD MAKE THE PEDAL RISE FROM THE FLOOR INSTEAD OF GOING TOWARDS IT). THE DEALER SAID 'THEY CHECKED OUT THE BRAKE SYSTEM', (SOMETHING I DON'T FULLY BELIEVE), AND THE BRAKING SYSTEM WAS COMPLETELY NORMAL. I INSISTED THAT THE DEALER BRING ANOTHER VEHICLE INTO THE SHOP, AND THEY COMPLIED. THE NEWER VERANO DID EXACTLY THE SAME THING. I HAVE NOT HAD AN ACCIDENT WITH THIS CAR, BUT I BELIEVE THE DESIGN OF THE BRAKING SYSTEM IS FLAWED. AT AN EARLIER POINT IN MY LIFE, I DID A CONSIDERABLE AMOUNT OF MAINTENANCE TO THE VEHICLES I OWNED. I HAVE NEVER CONSIDERED THE SITUATION WITH THE BUICK VERANO BRAKES TO BE A NORMAL CONDITION. I ASK THAT YOUR ENGINEERS TAKE A LOOK AT THIS SITUATION AND DETERMINE IF IT IS SAFE, OR NOT. I CERTAINLY DO NOT FEEL SAFE.

Jan 30, 2016

WHEELS

3 complaints

THE CAR HAS CONTINENTAL TIRES ON IT . THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE HAS A BIG BUBBLE ON THE SIDEWALL. IF YOU RESEARCH THIS PROBLEM YOU WILL SEE CONTINENTAL TIRES HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THEIR SIDE WALLS

Apr 11, 2018

LOW PROFILE TIRES: A ROCK HIT MY TIRE-TIRED DESTROYED-HIT SMALL HOLE APPROXIMATELY 4 IN DEEP ABOUT 6 INCHES WIDE TIRE BLEW. TODAY WIFE BACKING UP HIT ROUNDED CORNER TIRE BLEW. CONTINENTAL TIRES LOW PROFILE ARE UNSAFE. I DO NOT TRUST THEM AND DEALERS. TELL ME THEY ARE CHANGING TIRES BY MULTIPLE TIMES DUE TO LOW PROFILE. TIRES ARE 235X45X 18 PRO H . I BELIEVE THEY ARE A SAFETY HAZARD .

Jun 13, 2017

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BUICK VERANO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE RIM BLEW A HOLE INTO THE INNER RIM. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 11,000.

Apr 08, 2015

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE

2 complaints

Blind spot warning began displaying at startup. Turn signal bell and dash illuminators failed intermittently while driving. A Google search revealed the location of blind spot radar module. Inspected right rear module (located in bumper) and found corrosion. Difficult to remove module because of swollen internals. Pried open module after removal to expose corrosion damage to radar cells. The module mount location is openly exposed to road grime and salt. This infiltrated the module and ruined it because the module cover (white panel) is too thinly sealed.

Mar 09, 2023

The dash warning light indicated the blind spot warning system needs service. The passenger side warning light on the side view mirror stopped working. Subsequent internet searches indicated that the bumper module has gone bad. No response from the dealership yet. Other repair shops have quoted $400 to $860 to repair. This is a safety issue.

Oct 26, 2022

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2 complaints

TL* THE CONTACT WAS A STATE PATROL OFFICER WHO WAS IN PURSUIT OF A 2014 BUICK VERANO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IT BECAME EVIDENT FROM THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL SEIZED WHILE DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE TRAVELED BETWEEN 80-100 MPH AT TIMES. THE DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO SLOW DOWN THE VEHICLE FOR 65 MILES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO USE THE PARKING BRAKE TO FINALLY BRING THE VEHICLE TO A STOP. THE DRIVER STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED ONCE IN THE PAST. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TOW LOT. THE CONTACT WAS UNAWARE IF THE MANUFACTURER OR DEALER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. *TT *TR

Aug 26, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BUICK VERANO. WHEN ACCELERATING, THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO RESPOND. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 32,000.

Oct 04, 2016

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

2 complaints

A WARNING THAT SAYS "SERVICE STABILI TRAK" APPEARS AT THE SAME TIME IT FEELS LIKE SOMEONE IS GRABBING THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CONTROL SCREEN WHERE THE RADIO IS BLACKS OUT COMPLETELY ALSO. IT LASTS FROM A SPLIT SECOND TO SEVERAL SECONDS BUT IT RENDERS THE DRIVER HELPLESS TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. THIS HAPPENS WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT, TURNING, BRIGHTENING HEADLIGHTS, USING ELECTRONIC WINDOW BUTTONS...OR JUST WHILE DRIVING AND USING NOTHING ELSE. I HAVE TAKEN IT TWICE TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I BOUGHT IT AND THEY SAY THAT THEY HAVE UPDATED MODULES AND CHANGED THE POWER STEERING MOTOR BUT IT SEEMS TO BE WORSE NOT THAN BEFORE.

Jun 06, 2019

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND THE VEHICLE WENT TOTALLY DEAD WITH NO WARNING

Aug 26, 2018

STEERING,POWER TRAIN,WHEELS

2 complaints

FROM A STOP, START TO ACCELERATE SLOWLY INTO A RIGHT TURN THE STEERING WHEEL (OR FRONT RIGHT WHEEL) STARTS TO VIBRATE OR WOBBLE. VEHICLE NOW HAS 2000 MILES AND THE PROBLEM IS ONGOING. THE VIBRATION CAN BE FELT IN THE DRIVERS SEAT. *TR

Apr 19, 2015

FROM A STOP START TO ACCELERATE INTO RIGHT TURN RIGHT FRONT WHEEL STARTS TO WOBBLE AND TREMORS IS FELT IN STEERING WHEEL. WOBBLE NOT FELT IN QUICK ACCELERATION ONLY IN GRADUAL ACCELERATION. IT HAS BECOME PROGRESSIVELY WORSE OVER THE LAST 5000 MILES. TOOK IT TO GM DEALER. SAY THEY COULD NOT FEEL PROBLEM. TOOK TECHNICIAN FOR A RIDE AND DUPLICATED PROBLEM SEVERAL TIMES. TECHNICIAN S SAYS HE FEELS TREMOR DOES NOT KNOW WHAT IS CAUSING PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM IS DEFINITELY COMING FROM RIGHT CV AXLE WHEN POWER IS INITIALLY APPLIED TO RIGHT WHEEL. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN SHOP FOUR DAYS NO SOLUTION TO PROBLEM.

Mar 20, 2015

STEERING,AIR BAGS,ENGINE

1 complaint

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 won’t go any faster and then when you stop at a stop sign or something the car acts like it doesn’t want to go

Apr 19, 2025

STEERING,POWER TRAIN

1 complaint

The contact owns a 2014 Buick Verano. The contact stated that after his daughter started the vehicle and attempted to shift into drive, the gear selector briefly failed to move into drive. Upon shifting into drive, the contact stated that while his daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, she became aware that the electronic power steering was not functioning properly, requiring an increased effort to maneuver the vehicle, prompting her to discontinue driving the vehicle. The power steering warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the gear selector lever. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.

Apr 17, 2025

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE

1 complaint

I have included here copies of correspondence between myself and General Motors relating to an issue with my 2014 Buick Verano. As stated in the emails, after some online research, I found that there was actually a class action lawsuit pending in the court with regard to the issue I was having. I did reach out to the attorneys office handling the class action suit and received an auto-reply that they received my message, but nothing further. What I find very disturbing is that in one google search, I found multiple articles and forums as well as two class action lawsuits that address the very issue of excessive oil consumption and General Motors has not done anything to address this issue with vehicle owners. At the very least, a TSB should have been issued to make owners aware of this issue so they could address it properly. There continues to be many posts by people still experiencing this problem which is unacceptable. The issue has caused unnecessary wear and tear on my car and many costly repairs. My car continues to have issues that may have been caused by the initial PVC problem.

Mar 12, 2025

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

Newly purchased delivery of 2014 Buick Verano. from Auto Deal Makers in Chantilly, Va. Not even 5 miles driven, car was hesitant at 20mph, felt like it was going to stall out at 40mph, my left upper lip started tingling, my kids felt sick as we all experienced a heavy taste & smell of burnt oil in the cabin of the car. Two hours later my kids & I still could not get the taste of burnt oil off our tongues and back of our throats even after eating. Contacted GM & Chevy although they are fully aware of the defect they refuse to accept responsibility. The tingling has now reached my chin as though my children and I have been affected by some form of toxic chemical poisoning. This was the first time I ever drove my newly purchased vehicle, and have been poisoned myself & my kids by the toxic fumes the car is emitting. Total recalls should be done, and full compensation to consumers. GM & Chevy are fully aware of the defects and should be held responsible and accountable for the dangerously hazardous fumes that they are knowingly allowing unsuspecting consumers to become victims of their neglect and found guilty of all laws created to protect consumers, and the environment for these defective vehicles and found guilty pursuant to any and all Lemon Laws pertaining to aforementioned toxic chemical exposure. All of these makes/models that have similar issues should be recalled immediately for the safety and health of the consumers, and the environment.

Jan 09, 2025

Injuries: 3

STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

Vehicle started flashing multiple indicators on the dashboard, including those related to the charging system. Radio screen went off and then the power steering lost electrical boost while turning the steering wheel. Radio screen came back on its own but then it started cycling among its options (AM, FM, Bluetooth, etc) until settling in FM radio. Second occurrence was similar, although with different manifestations with the dashboard indicators although most concerning behavior dealt with the steering loosing boost almost causing an accident. Have reconnected the battery (changed about 4 months ago, currently showing 12.38V) and retighten the connections to the poles. Retightened the cables going to ground (they were NOT loose).

Sep 04, 2022

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 complaint

All occurrences happened on city streets and all during the daytime. First time this occurred was on 6/15/2022 with 148,467 miles. It went to the dealer. Lots of low voltage and lots of comm codes stored in a lot of modules. All were cleared out. They could not replicate the problem. Then it occurred again on 7/23, 7/24 and 7/25. Then on 7/26/2022 (twice) with 151,261 miles and again at 151,264 miles. Then 08/01/2022 at 151,475 miles four to five times. And so it goes. The car suddenly lurches like it’s downshifting. If you were to keep driving the car, the transmission does not shift. The faster you go the higher the tachometer goes. When I took it to the dealer, I had to use the highway. Could not go above 60mph. The tach reading was too high. All four door locks start unlocking and locking and they keep doing this till you shut the car off. Vehicle chimes start going off. A “Service Power Steering” message appears on the center message board. A “Service Stabili Trak” message appears on the center message board. A “Service Parking Assist” message appears on the center message board. The Malfunction Indicator Lamp icon is on. The Brake System Warning light is on. After pulling to the side of the road and you put the car in reverse, there is no backup camera picture. After shutting the car off and then restarting it, all is well until it happens again. Since the first occurrence, I’ve also noticed when using the remote control FOB, the car starts then shuts off within three seconds. But it does not do this every time.

Aug 01, 2022

VISIBILITY/WIPER,LANE DEPARTURE

1 complaint

A "Service Side Detection Error" is causing multiple electrical issues in the front dash: prevent defrost and heat from working in the middle of a Vermont winter. This prevents me from seeing where I am going. This has also caused erratic problems with any function/feature on my electric panel, and erratic errors that come and go. There is a VERY HIGH NUMBER of Buick drivers who have had this error with the SAME EXACT issues. The sensors in the back wheel wells are not water proof. They get corroded. Additionally, after the sensors are replace, Buick requires the computer be reprogrammed only through them. non-GM service centers literally cannot reprogram them. I plan to get on each forum to request all drivers with this error file reports with NHTSA. I don't feel enough drivers know that they should/could do this and just end up paying this repair because they are just barely out of warranty, or GM says it is not covered. I also home to start a class-action lawsuit as electric panel issues involving our heating/cooling system fans and defrost, and other random electric problems related to this are vital to a drivers safety.

May 12, 2022

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE

1 complaint

The car stalls in traffic and the air conditioning will stop working and remote start doesn't work although I have paid for it to be fixed. You can just be driving along the car will stop and not start. It has stalled 6 times in mid traffic putting my life and my children's life in danger we almost was hit by other cars on the highway because the car stopped suddenly. I had the car towed to the Shortline Buick GMC 1301 S Havana St. Aurora, CO. 80012 because of this and they charged me $1000 and only change filters did not fix the car or the remote start. This on or around October 13, 2020.

Dec 07, 2021

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

Car is having transmission issues. Car doesn't know what gear it's in. Very similar issues to the recall that is saying my car isn't affected. Doors are trying to lock and unlocking by themselves. Stalling and shuts off while driving

Nov 29, 2021

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

February 2021 Electronic parking brake activated while vehicle moving without being activated. Vehicle slid to a stop. This is a major safety issue for both the driver and other vehicles on the road as the vehicle is braking on its own and locking the rear wheels. Service parking brake light illuminated. Vehicle was brought to Jim Curley Buick GMC in Lakewood, Nj. Parking brake module was replaced at customer cost. October 2021 Same issue reoccurred. Vehicle was brought again to Jim Curley. Dealer replaced parking brake module again. Issue reoccurred while in dealer possession. Dealer is now replacing all rear calipers, rotors, and pads at customer cost. Vehicle is a major safety risk as this issue causes the vehicle to unexpectedly brake and lock the rear wheels causing the driver to lose control.

Oct 04, 2021

AIR BAGS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE

1 complaint

MY TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING. I AM HAVING SO MANY PROBLEMS SINCE I PURCHASED THIS CAR. ELECTRICAL, LIGHTS, THE AIR SYSTEM.

Sep 17, 2020

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,POWER TRAIN

1 complaint

THE GEAR SHIFT CONSOLE IS COMING APART. UNABLE TO DRIVE. WHEN TRYING TO DRIVE THE CAR I NOTICED THE GEAR SHIFT BUTTON/LATCH FELL OFF. WAS UNABLE TO PUT IT BACK, HAD TO TAPE IT BACK ON UNTIL IT GOT TOWED.

Jul 13, 2020

STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 complaint

NOTICED CAR JERKING AND LOSING POWER WHILE GOIN UPHILL. GOING UPHILL SLOWED DOWN TO ONLY GO ABOUT 25MPH. CAME TO NOT BEING ABLE TO DRIVE FORWARD AT ALL ONLY IN REVERSE. HAD CAR TESTED AT 2 DIFFERENT AUTO PLACES AND WAS GIVEN POSSIBLE CODES OF IT BEING THE TRANSMISSION MODULE. UNFORTUNATELY UP TO NOW HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE TO AFFORD TO REPAIR. *TR

Jun 12, 2020

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

CAR WOULD SHUT OFF WHEN COMING TO A LIGHT SLOW TO GO WHEN PULLING OFF STALLED HAD IT FIX AT JOHN MILES BUICK LAST SUMMER NOW IT STARTED BACK .CAR SEEM TO SHIFT GEAR ON IT OWN RADIO GO DIM THEM BRIGHT UP BY ITSELF .JOHN MILES SAY THEY CAN'T FIND THE ISSUE AUTO START ON KEY CHAIN DO NOT WORK ALL THE TIME EVEN WHEN YOU CHANGE THE BATTERIES

Apr 27, 2020

STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 complaint

2/15/2020 AS I WAS LEAVING WORK AT 10:08A.M AS SOON AS I PULLED OUT OF PARKING LOT AND STARTED TO GO MY CAR SHUT DOWN. I WAS GOING PROBABLY 23 MPH: THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED, PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, EVERYTHING CUT OFF. THANK GOD I WAS ABLE TO PUT IT IN PARK. I WAS BLESSED TO NOT BE IN HEAVY TRAFFIC AND COULD COAST TO THE CURB AS I FOUGHT WITH THE STEERING WHEEL TO GET OUT OF THE STREET. I TRIED SEVERAL TIMES TO START IT AND IT WOULDN'T, I GOT NOTHING, THE CAR WAS COMPLETELY DEAD. THE KEYS WOULDN'T COME OUT BUT I FIGURED IT OUT. HUSBAND CAME, TOOK OUT BATTERY AND TOOK IT TO GET CHECKED OUT, IT WAS 100%. I CALLED A ROADSIDE SERVICE TO HAVE IT TOWED TO CHEVY, WHERE I BOUGHT IT IN 11/2015, BUT WHEN MY HUSBAND WAS RECONNECTING THE BATTERY THE CAR CAME TO LIFE. I CALLED AND CANCELLED THE TOWI, DROVE HER HOME NO PROBLEM; HOWEVER, SOMETHING IS DEFINITELY WRONG 😕THIS CARE IS GETTING TRADED SOON NO MORE BUICKS FOR ME🙋

Feb 16, 2020

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

1 complaint

THE SIDE DETECTION MONITOR KEPT SAYING NEEDED TO BE SERVICE, THEN IT PROGRESSED TO IT NOT TURNING OFF, AND NOW ALL OF THE GAUGES ON MY DASHBOARD STATES THAT IT NEEDS TO BE SERVICED: AIRBAG, THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM, AND THE TIRE MONITOR SYSTEM. IN ADDITION THE HEAT WILL TURN ON AND OFF AND SO IS THE RADIO.

Feb 10, 2020

STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

1 complaint

I'VE ONLY HAD THE VEHICLE A YEAR SOME CHANGE. PARKING BREAK LIGHT COMES WHEN I TURN THE CAR OFF AND GOES AWAY ONCE I PUT IT DRIVE OR REVERSE. POWER STEERING LOCKS ON ME WHEN TURNING ESPECIALLY ON THE HIGHWAY WHICH IS SO DANGEROUS. ALSO SO MANY ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH THE COMPUTER IN THE VEHICLE THAT CAUSE THE DOOR TO LOCK AND UNLOCK ON ITS OWN WHEN I TRY TO PUT ON MY FOG LIGHTS THE ENGINE MAY REV UP

Oct 24, 2019

POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

WHEN PULLING UP TO PARK MY CAR THE RELEASE BUTTON ON AUTOMATIC STICK SHIFT POPPED OUT MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO PUT IN PARK. WOULD ONLY STAY IN DRIVE. HAD TO TURN TIRES INTO STREET CURB SO CAR WOULDN'T ROLL AWAY.

Oct 14, 2019

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER

1 complaint

THE SIDE DETECTION SYSTEM HAS FAILED SO I NO LONGER HAVE MIRROR BLIND SPOT PROTECTION. THE PROBLEM IS ALSO CAUSING PROBLEMS WITH THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FAILING. THE ISSUE IS EXACTLY LIKE THE ONE COVERED BY BULLITEN 16-NA-178 FOR OTHER GM VEHICLES OF THE SAME MODEL YEARS WHICH USE THE SAME SYSTEM. GM SHOULD RECALL ALL THE CARS THAT USED THIS SYSTEM, NOT JUST SOME AS IT IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AS THE WHOLE CLUSTER CAN GO DEAD WHILE THE CAR IS BEING DRIVEN.

Apr 19, 2019

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

1 complaint

THE RADIO TURNS OFF AND ON, A STABILITRAK WARNING SOMETIMES COMES ON, THE VEHICLE LOSES POWER AND THE CAR TURNS OFF WHICH THEN LOCKS THE STEERING AND THEN THE CAR WILL TURN BACK ON BY ITSELF. THIS HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY WHEN DRIVING IN TOWN, ON THE HIGHWAY, TURNING, AT ANY SPEED, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE GAS TANK IS FULL/LOW, WITH AND WITHOUT ANY ACCESSORIES PLUGGED IN, AND REGARDLESS OF THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE. THIS ISSUE MAKES THE CAR VERY UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND IT IS SCARY WHEN THIS HAPPENS. FIRST OCCURRENCE WAS 8/3/18.

Sep 04, 2018

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTS,ENGINE

1 complaint

RADIO SHUTS ON AN OFF AS I DRIVE. THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING AND I HAVE TO PULL OVER TO A SAFE AREA, IT'S SO SCARY AND UNSAFE.

Aug 16, 2018

POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

1 complaint

STABILITYTRAK CAME ONE ALSO MY AIR CONDITIONING STOPPED WORKING AND MY TRANSMISSION IS VIBRATING AND MY BACK UP CAMERA HAS DETECTION.

Jun 21, 2018

POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

THE SHIFT CHANGER HAS A COMPONENT INSIDE THAT CRACKED AND COMPLETELY FELL OFF . NOW INDUCING THE VEHICLE TO HAVE A SAFETY DEFECT DUE TO NOT COMPLETELY GOING INTO PARKING POSITION AND A MESSAGE DISPLAYING SHIFT TO PARK. *TR

Mar 21, 2018

STEERING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

1 complaint

MY POWER STEERING SENSOR IS ON AS WELL AS THE STABILITY TRAK SENSOR.

Feb 09, 2018

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS- VEHICLE SHUTS DOWN ON ITS OWN. AT RANDOM! WHEN I AM ABLE TO BRING IT BACK UP THE PROBLEM NO LONGER EXIST AND CAN'T BE TRACED. AT RANDOM MY SERVICES LIGHTS POPS ON AND OFF!. EMERGENCY PARKING BREAKS LOCKS ON THEIR OWN AND I CAN'T DRIVE THE CAR PROPERLY. GEARS SHIFT ON THEIR OWN WHICH CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE WINDSHIELD AND BODY.! I WAS DRIVING WHEN THE GEARS SHIFTED. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT WOULDN'T ACCURATE WHEN MY FOOT WAS ON THE GAS.I WAS ROLLING AND BECAUSE MY ACCELERATOR PEDAL WOULDN'T WORK I PULLED OVER TO THE GRAVEL NEXT TO ME VEHICLE AND THE GRAVEL FLEW UP AND BROKE MY WINDSHIELD AND DID A LITTLE BODY DAMAGE. I CONTACTED GM AND ALTHOUGH THERE ARE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS AND SPECIAL COVERAGES THEY DENIED MY CLAIM AFTER DOING AN CDR REPORT AND I NEVER REPORTED TO BE IN A CRASH!

Nov 20, 2017

VISIBILITY

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BUICK VERANO. AFTER APPROXIMATELY THIRTY MINUTES OF DRIVING, THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND THE REAR WINDOW SUDDENLY SHATTERED. THE CONTACT NOTICED A ROUND BURNED SPOT IN ONE OF THE REAR WINDOW DEFROST FILAMENTS. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER (LOU FUSZ BUICK/GMC IN SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR DEFROST SHORTED OUT AND THE WINDOW NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.

Nov 07, 2017

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

1 complaint

PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE JANUARY 2015. AT THIS TIME I NOW HAVE 73000 MILES ON IT. WHILE DRIVING THE WRENCH AND LIGHTENING BOLT FLASHES ON AND OFF REALLY FAST MULTIPLE TIMES AND THE CAR BEGAN TO JERK. IT ONLY LASTS A FEW SECONDS BUT NOW IT KEEPS DOING IT AND IM SCARED IT WILL CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. I TOOK IT TO MY LOCAL BUICK DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID NO CODES WERE FOUND, BUT MY BATTERY TEST FAILED SO I PAID FOR A BATTERY REPLACEMENT. HOWEVER THE BATTERY THAT WAS REPLACED WAS ONLY A YEAR OLD! EVEN WITH THE BATTERY REPLACED IT STILL HAPPENS AND WE CANNOT FIGURE OUT WHY. WHAT WOULD CAUSE A BATTERY TO FAIL IN A YEARS TIME? WHAT WOULD CAUSE THAT SPECIFIC LIGHT TO FLICKER AND THE CAR BEGAN JERKING. NO CODES ARE SHOWING UP ON THEIR SYSTEM SO THEY CANNOT FIGURE OUT WHY IT IS HAPPENING. AND OF COURSE IT DOESN'T HAPPEN WHEN THEY DRIVE IT FOR A BIT, BUT IT HAPPENS WHEN I DRIVE SO THEY CANNOT SEE WHAT IT IS DOING.

Oct 27, 2017

AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2014 BUICK VERANO. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PLACE THE VEHICLE IN REVERSE, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT FAILED TO RESPOND. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED AND CAUSED BOTH A FRONT AND REAR END COLLISION. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT'S WIFE SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE NECK AND ARM THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INSURANCE LOT AND THEN LATER TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 400. UPDATED 08/03/17*LJ *AS

Mar 15, 2017

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

STRUCTURE

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT LEASED A 2014 BUICK VERANO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HOOD LID AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE FENDER WERE NOT PROPERLY ATTACHED TO THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE, WHICH CAUSED AN OPENING WHERE THE SIZE OF A FINGER COULD ENTER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS IMPROPERLY DESIGNED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 13.

Jan 19, 2016

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY ON JANUARY 2 AT 218 AFTERNOON GOIN 70-74 MILES AN HOUR. AND THE CAR TURN OFF I PUT MY FOOT TO THE FLOOR NOT SURE IF THE CRUISE TURNED OFF CAR WAS OFF I LUCKY WAS ABLE TOO PULL OVER SAFELY I TURNED THE CAR BACK ON I CALL THE ONSTAR OPERATED AND THE RAN DU AGONISTS AND FOUND NOTHING. WHICH I FIND UNBELIEVABLE I AM GOING TO SUBORDINATE BUICK ON MONDAY 1-4-2026 IN TAYLOR MICHIGAN.

Jan 03, 2016

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING

1 complaint

CAR WOULD NOT START. BATTERY TOTALLY DEAD. COULD NOT EVEN GET THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION. AAA CAME AND JUMPED BATTERY, FOUND NO CAUSE OR REASON FOR THE PROBLEM. CAR IS USED EVERY DAY; THIS PROBLEM WAS FOUND IN THE MORNING AFTER SITTING IN THE GARAGE ALL NIGHT. NO SIGN OF ANYTHING LEFT ON OR ANYTHING CAUSING THE DEAD BATTERY. BATTERY TOOK CHARGE AND CAR PERFORM WELL UNTIL 09/19/2015 WHEN THE SAME THING HAPPENED AGAIN. DEALER SAYS NO CAUSE FOUND OR KNOWN. THIS HAS BEEN REPORTED BY OTHERS ON THIS MODEL AND ALSO ON 2012 AND 2013 MODELS.

Sep 20, 2015

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BUICK VERANO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE FORWARD COLLISION SENSOR FAILED TO WORK SPORADICALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS WORKING UP TO SPECIFICATIONS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,800. UPDATED 4/15/15*CN

Mar 18, 2015

SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN

1 complaint

SECOND COMPLAINT,SWAY OR WOBBLE FROM RIGHT TIRE AT OR BETWEEN 15 AND 20 MPH WHEN SHIFTING FROM 1ST YO 2ND.GM WAS IN TOUCH WITH DEALERSHIP AND IT WAS TOLD TO ME THAT ALL 2014 BUICK VERANOS HAVE THIS.THEY SAID THIS IS NORMAL OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE. WHAT WAS TOLD TO ME JUST NOT MAKE SENSE. *TR

Jun 24, 2014

TIRES,WHEELS

1 complaint

AT OR AROUND 10 TO 15 MPH FROM STOP, I GET A SWAY IN RIGHT FRONT TIRE. AS I GET UP SPEED THE SWAY IS NOT FELT. *TR

Jun 17, 2014

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

1 complaint

WHEN VEHICLE IS IN DRIVE MODE AND MOVING, ONE MAY WANT TO UTILIZE THE "FAVORITE RADIO STATION" BUTTON. THE "START/STOP ENGINE" BUTTON IS LOCATED DIRECTLY ABOVE THE "# 1 "FAVORITE RADIO STATION BUTTON".AND DIRECTLY BELOW THE "FAVORITE RADIO STATION" IMAGE ON THE TOUCH SCREEN.WHEN DEPRESSING THE "#I FAVORITE RADIO STATION" BUTTON IT IS EASY TO ACCIDENTALLY TOUCH THE "START/STOP ENGINE BUTTON.THIS SAME RESULT CAN OCCUR WHEN TRYING TO UTILIZE THE IMAGE OF THE "#1 FAVORITE RADIO STATION" IMAGE ON THE TOUCH SCREEN. WHEN THE ENGINE STOPS WHILE THE CAR IS IN DRIVE AND MOVING, THE "DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER" DISPLAYS A "PUT ENGINE IN PARK TO START" MESSAGE. THE TRANSMISSION CAN ONLY BE PUT IN PARK WHEN THE CAR IS STOPPED. THIS COULD PRESENT AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION ON THE HIGHWAY!! *TR

Apr 04, 2014

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

WITH THE NEW PUSH BUTTON START-STOP THERE IS NO SAFETY SHUT OFF. MY WIFE BECAME DISTRACTED AND FORGOT TO PRESS THE BUTTON AND LOCKED THE CAR. WHEN SHE RETURNED FROM HER EVENT THE CAR WAS STILL RUNNING.THIS HAS HAPPENED TO HER TWICE NOW. THE REMOTE START HAS A RUN TIME OF ONLY 10 MINUTES. WHY CAN'T THE CAR HAVE THE SAME SAFETY FACTOR. IF IT HAD BEEN PARKED IN MY INTEGRAL GARAGE UNDER MY BEDROOM I COULD HAVE BEEN DEAD FROM CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING. HOW MANY SENIOR CITIZENS DO WE HAVE TO KILL BECAUSE OF THE AUTOMAKERS LACK OF FORESIGHT BY NOT INCLUDING THIS SAFETY FEATURE. *TR

Oct 22, 2013

2014 BUICK Verano Problems & Complaints

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