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2013 Buick VeranoProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 157 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
157
Crashes
6
Fires
2
Recalls
3
TSBs
1,543
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 157 complaints, 6 crashes, 2 fires, and 3 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

clear coat paint peeling

15 complaints • Severity 7.6/10

$X,XXX
2

engine stalls shuts off while driving

8 complaints • Severity 9.2/10

$X,XXX
3

ac heater malfunction

5 complaints • Severity 9.6/10

$X,XXX
4

steering sticks

5 complaints • Severity 7.2/10

$X,XXX
5

tire blowout

5 complaints • Severity 9.2/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the EngineHIGH

33 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 36K miles.

!Inspect the ElectricalMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

52
0–30K
24
30–60K
19
60–90K
13
90–120K
2
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (52 reports) • Median: 36K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Engine (33 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Engine33 (21%)
Electrical23 (15%)
Airbags18 (11%)
Wheels & Tires15 (10%)
Steering14 (9%)
Other14 (9%)
Drivetrain12 (8%)
Stability Control4 (3%)

2013 Buick Verano: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 21% of all reports filed for the 2013 Buick Verano, with 33 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 35,500 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 36K-mile mark.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 15% of all reports filed for the 2013 Buick Verano, with 23 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2013 Buick Verano, with 18 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Wheels & Tires Issues

Wheels & Tires complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2013 Buick Verano, with 15 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to wheels & tires-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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26
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20
15
12
16
11
17
12
18
20
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14
20
6
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23
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26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2013 Buick Verano. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (3 recalls)

14V417000Aug 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 August 16, 2013, and 2012-2014 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles manufactured May 10, 2011, to August 16, 2012 equipped with a Calix oil pan/block heater. In cold temperatures, the insulation on the engine block heater cord can become damaged, allowing the wires to be exposed.

16V502000Oct 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, 2013-2014 Buick Verano, 2011-2016 Chevrolet Cruze, 2010-2013 Chevrolet Equinox 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2011-2013 GMC Terrain vehicles may have been serviced with similar defective replacement electronic park lock levers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."

23V516000Oct 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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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2013 Buick Verano NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Frontal crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Side crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Rollover

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.

The worst model year for the Buick Verano is the 2014 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

2013 Buick Verano vs. Class Average (Compact Cars)

This vehicle

157

Class avg

192

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other compact cars vehicles from 2013.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 157 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

Other Buick Verano Model Years

201720162015201420132012
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2013 Buick Verano: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2013 Buick Verano?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2013 Buick Verano is related to the engine, with 33 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2013 Buick Verano reliable?
The 2013 Buick Verano has 157 complaints, 6 crash reports, and 2 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How safe is the 2013 Buick Verano?
NHTSA rates the 2013 Buick Verano 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 stars in frontal crash tests, 5 stars in side crash tests, 4 stars for rollover resistance. Where NHTSA tested more than one version, the lowest rating is shown.
How much does it cost to fix 2013 Buick Verano problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2013 Buick Verano have any recalls?
Yes, the 2013 Buick Verano has 3 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Buick Verano problems start?
Based on 110 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 35,500 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2013 Buick Verano data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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