2013 Buick Verano engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 33 complaints for the 2013 Buick Verano, 21% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 33 21% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 21,000 miles 23 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 9 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 23 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 21,000 miles, and 61% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the engine complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 buick verano (n/a). The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the contact accidentally bumped the engine on/off button located in the left side of the dashboard, close to the radio and GPS. As a result, the vehicle turned off. The contact was concerned that it was a safety hazard, and believed that a vehicle should not be turned off by pressing a button, while in motion. The failure and current mileage was 210.
Since I bought the car it consumes an excessive amount of oil, it makes it clicking noise if it gets slow talk to the dealership at least twice and was told that this is just what these engines sound like after doing research I've noticed that there are multiple complaints about the same issue, now I'm having a problem with the car just shutting off especially if I am coming to a stop or at a red light, today I was making a left over a four-lane highway to get onto my road the car just shut off and I almost got…
Other problems reported for the 2013 Buick Verano
- Electrical system 23 complaints
- Air bags 18 complaints