2013 Buick Verano Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 33about this part
- Share
- 31%of 107 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,600miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 33 complaints about the engine of the 2013 Buick Verano, 31% of the 107 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,600 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Excessive oil consumption problem. I own a 2013 Buick Verano with a 2.4l engine, approximately 100,000 miles. We have recently noticed when checking the oil in-between oil changes that there was no oil on the dipstick. E.g.., at 40 or 50% life left for oil change, there was no oil on the dipstick. In the past the car has never used or leaked a drop of oil. In doing some additional research, this is a common problem with other Buick's with the same engine.. …”
NHTSA complaint #11298037, filed 2020-01, 100,000 miles“Was driving on route headed towards harrisburg on I 83 south, and the engine cut out, not once, but 3 times. The car totally lost all power. Each time I pulled off to the side of the road, trembling and praying that the car would restart. All instrument panels went out, no warning lights to warn of what may come next.. Called the dealership and have to wait a week to get in.”
NHTSA complaint #10615066, filed 2014-07, 12,400 miles“While driving my vehicle up a small hill at 30mph a beep sounded, I checked the dashboard for a low fuel notification or some other alert. The dashboard was totally dark. The start/stop engine button was yellow.the vehicle had shut off while I was driving. I coasted to the side of the road, pulled over and put the car in park.I restarted the car without any difficulties. There were no indications of an issue, such as the check engine light.”
NHTSA complaint #10617567, filed 2014-07, 7,000 miles“My vehicle starts jerking when I get off expressway. Or at red light or conjested traffic. Car has no code been on at least 7 machine no code Buick cant find the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11186685, filed 2019-03, 96,000 miles“Driving down back road 40-45 MPH, at night, lights and radio on, with my boyfriend when everything went pitch black, no lights on car at all, engine shut off, very scary. I coasted to stop, hit start engine button it restarted, like normal. All lights came back on, no further incident. Took to dealer could find nothing wrong. They said when you drive car it erases data???? Now im scared to drive car. When car quit, lights shut off nothing showed on dash or otherwise.”
NHTSA complaint #10640834, filed 2014-10, 20,600 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11026017Jun 5, 2025This service bulletin provides information on replacing the intake manifold when the engine is replaced after severe internal engine damage.
- 11024485May 15, 2025The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the…
- 11017263Mar 25, 2025This bulletin advises the technician to flush the cooling system multiple times if oil has been found in the cooling system and replace the parts that may be contaminated due to…
- 11016942Mar 4, 2025This bulletin advises the technician to flush the cooling system multiple times if oil has been found in the cooling system and replace the parts that may be contaminated due to…
- 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.
- 11014233Jan 30, 2025This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large…
- 11013069Jan 9, 2025This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
- 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.
- 11011205Oct 28, 2024This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services and the importance of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules.
- 11010490Oct 5, 2024This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2013 Buick Verano
23 complaintsAir bags
18 complaintsOther or unknown
14 complaintsSteering
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsTires
9 complaintsWheels
7 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsSuspension
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Buick Verano
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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