Problems · NHTSA complaints
2014 Buick Verano problems
Owners filed 101 complaints about the 2014 Buick Verano with NHTSA between Oct 2013 and Nov 2025. The most-cited component is electrical system (42).
Complaints
101
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
3
Reported by owners
Fires
1
Reported by owners
Injuries
7
People reported injured
Deaths
0
Reported to NHTSA
Complaints by component
One complaint can cite several components
- Electrical system42
- Power train19
- Engine18
- Steering14
- Air bags13
- Electronic stability control (esc)10
- Service brakes8
- Wheels6
- Tires6
- Vehicle speed control5
- Fuel/propulsion system4
- Lane departure3
- Visibility/wiper2
- Seat belts1
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 10, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
When complaints were filed
Does it get worse with age? Complaints per calendar year filed
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| Model year | Complaints filed per calendar year |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2015 | 12 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2018 | 19 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2020 | 11 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 8 |
Mileage at failure isn’t a structured field in NHTSA complaint data, so we don’t chart it. Some owners mention it in their reports below.
Top problems in owners’ words
Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first
Electrical system
42 reports1 fire1 related recall
“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”
Power train
19 reports1 related recall
“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.”
Engine
18 reports
“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”
Steering
14 reports
“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.”
Air bags
13 reports3 crashes3 related recalls
“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.”
Electronic stability control (esc)
10 reports
“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.”
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 10, 2026
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.