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Buick Verano 2013 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2013 Buick Verano: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

107Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
3Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
0Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
8Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Engine33 complaints

33 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System23 complaints

23 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 16V502000.

Air Bags18 complaints

18 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 23V516000.

Steering14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment1 complaints

1 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 14V417000.

Lighting1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

14V417000Reported July 2, 2014 - 2,990 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on July 2, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 2,990 vehicles across all affected models.

16V502000Reported July 5, 2016 - 8,367 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on July 5, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 8,367 vehicles across all affected models.

23V516000Reported July 27, 2023 - 767 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on July 27, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 767 vehicles across all affected models.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20121
20134
201421
201513
20167
20177
20187
201915
20209
20213
20228
20235
20243
20251
20263
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.