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2017 Buick Verano

Based on reports from 19 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recalls

TSBs

918

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Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 19 complaints, 1 crashes, 0 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

4 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 55K miles.

!Inspect the SteeringMED

Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical (4 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

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical4 (21%)

Steering3 (16%)

Airbags2 (11%)

Drivetrain2 (11%)

Structure:body1 (5%)

Wheels & Tires1 (5%)

Other1 (5%)

Latches & Locks1 (5%)

2017 Buick Verano: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 21% of all reports filed for the 2017 Buick Verano, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 55,021 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 55K-mile mark.

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 16% of all reports filed for the 2017 Buick Verano, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2017 Buick Verano, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2017 Buick Verano, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-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

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2017 Buick Verano. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (1 recall)

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."

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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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.

2017 Buick Verano vs. Class Average (Compact Cars)

This vehicle

Class avg

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical compact cars vehicles. A good sign.

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. 19 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

Other Buick Verano Model Years

2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012

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2017 Buick Verano: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2017 Buick Verano?

The most commonly reported issue with the 2017 Buick Verano is related to the electrical, with 4 complaints filed with NHTSA.

Is the 2017 Buick Verano reliable?

The 2017 Buick Verano has 19 complaints, 1 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.

How much does it cost to fix 2017 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 2017 Buick Verano have any recalls?

Yes, the 2017 Buick Verano has 1 recall 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 7 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 55,021 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.

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?

NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.

How is this different from Carfax?

Carfax is VIN-specific history ($45/report). BumperScan is model-level reliability intelligence — what problems this car is known for, what they cost, and whether you should buy it. Complementary, not competing.

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