2012 Buick Verano Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 4%of 106 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 59,831miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the brakes of the 2012 Buick Verano, 4% of the 106 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,831 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While pulling into my home driveway, when I applied brakes . And the car started to accelerate causing me to hit my other vehicle and then the car proceeded into the side of my house . I just 2 days prior had my car inspected at firestone, I also just had new brakes and rotors replaced less than 5 months prior, also the airbag light came on earlier that day, I was coming home from firestone and noticed the car was accelerating and deceleration while driving which was less than 10 mile from my home .”
NHTSA complaint #11374577, filed 2020-11, 60,700 miles“I own a 2012 Buick Verano with only 48k on it, ownership transferred over from my father in law who bought this vehicle brand new. Car hesitates, does not pick up speed after slowing/stopping which we noticed at 36k, burns through a lot of oil- oil light does not go on when low, rear brakes and rotors were already compromised at less than 45k, and just recently lost brakes completely while driving a month ago due to a bad caliper. Car also accelerates sometimes when applying the brake. …”
NHTSA complaint #11197329, filed 2019-04, 36,000 miles“The contact owns a 2012 Buick Verano. While driving approximately 40 MPH, all of the warning lights on the instrument panel remained illuminated and the brakes made an abnormal noise when the gear was shifted into reverse. The failure recurred several times. The contact also stated that the traction and low volt lights needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 59,831.”
NHTSA complaint #10705053, filed 2015-04, 59,831 miles“The contact owns a 2012 Buick Verano. After the vehicle was serviced, the brakes made an abnormal noise. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the brakes needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. In addition, while driving at an unknown speed, the windshield wipers failed to operate. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was undetermined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN and failure mileage were unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #10851547, filed 2016-03Related service bulletins
- 11014230Jan 31, 2025This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11011709Nov 5, 2024This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 10253061Mar 4, 2024This Preliminary information communicates that when removing the fuel line jumper hose care should be taken to be sure the line is reinstalled correctly to avoid a no/low fuel…
- 10222777Sep 16, 2022This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2012 Buick Verano
48 complaintsAir bags
27 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Buick Verano
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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