2014 BUICK VERANO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
5/5
Safety Rating
169
Owner Complaints
6
Recalls
26
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2014 BUICK VERANO
The 2014 BUICK VERANO has received a total of 169 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program crash tests. There have been 7 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW. 26 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (42 complaints), Engine (18 complaints), and Power Train (18 complaints).
Recalls for the 2014 BUICK VERANO
NHTSA has recorded 7 recalls for the 2014 BUICK VERANO, potentially affecting up to 52,154 vehicles.
Recall 25V764000 — AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
| 2,099 vehicles affected
Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Buick Verano and Chevrolet Cruze vehicles. The left and/or right-side roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflators located on the roof rails above the headliner, may rupture at the inflator weld joint.
Consequence: An inflator that ruptures may partially inflate the air bag and cause sharp metal fragments to enter or exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of an injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the left and/or right-side RRAB modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 5, 2025. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is...
View full details →Recall 23V870000 — AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
| 20,712 vehicles affected
Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Buick Verano and Chevrolet Cruze vehicles. The left and/or right-side roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflators may rupture at the inflator weld joint. This recall is an expansion of Recall 23V-674.
Consequence: An inflator that ruptures may partially inflate the air bag and cause sharp metal fragments to enter or exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of an injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the left and/or right-side RRAB modules as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 22, 2024. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 and Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this...
View full details →Recall 23V674000 — AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
| 9,264 vehicles affected
Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Buick Verano and Chevrolet Cruze vehicles. The left and/or right-side roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflators located on the roof rails above the headliner, may rupture at the inflator weld joint.
Consequence: An inflator that ruptures may partially inflate the air bag and cause sharp metal fragments to enter or exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of an injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the left and/or right-side RRAB modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 12, 2024. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is...
View full details →Recall 16V502000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
| 8,367 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: If the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the key cylinder lock housing, free of charge. The recall began on October 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick 1-800-521-7300, and GMC 1-800-462-8782....
View full details →Recall 16V502000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
| 8,367 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: If the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the key cylinder lock housing, free of charge. The recall began on October 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick 1-800-521-7300, and GMC 1-800-462-8782....
View full details →Recall 14V417000 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
| 2,990 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: Exposed wires increase the risk of electrical shock and personal injury if the cord is handled while it is plugged in.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine oil pan/block heater cord with a new cord that is rated for temperatures of minus 40 degree Celsius. The recall began in August 2014. Owners may contact Buick customer service...
View full details →Recall 14V092000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
| 355 vehicles affected
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Regal, LaCrosse, Verano, and Enclave, and Chevrolet Impala, Malibu, Cruze, and Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. In the affected vehicles, the transmission shift cable adjuster may disengage from the transmission shift lever. As such, these vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard...
Consequence: If a vehicle's shift cable disengages from the transmission shift lever, a driver may be unable to shift gear positions and the indicated shift position may not represent the gear position the vehicle is in. Should a disengagement occur while the vehicle is being driven, when the driver goes to stop and park the vehicle, the driver may be able to shift the lever to the "PARK" position, but the vehicle transmission may not be in the "PARK" gear position. If the vehicle is not in the "PARK" position there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.
Remedy: General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any affected transmission shift cable adjusters, free of charge. The recall began on April 10, 2014. Chevrolet owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-222-1020, Buick owners at 1-800-521-7300, and...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2014 BUICK VERANO
169 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2014 BUICK VERANO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 42 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Engine | 18 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Power Train | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 13 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Lane Departure Blind Spot Detection | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment Adaptivemobility | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lane Departure Assist | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemrear Window | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I would be driving then radio would blink off and the steering would lose power but the car does not shut off. Radio will come back on and then able to steer again. Ac blower is stop or get low. Lights will blink dim on dash and headlights.I took it to the shop and they can’t find the problem. The car shop googled this and a lot of Buick Veranos have this same problem but can’t find a solution. I need answers because its dangerous to drive and loose steering. This has happened over 6 times in less than a month
I would be driving then radio would blink off and the steering would lose power but the car does not shut off. Radio will come back on and then able to steer again. Ac blower is stop or get low. Lights will blink dim on dash and headlights.I took it to the shop and they can’t find the problem. The car shop googled this and a lot of Buick Veranos have this same problem but can’t find a solution. I need answers because its dangerous to drive and loose steering. This has happened over 6 times in less than a month
AC Compressor failure. I have seen several online reports that this is a common problem with Buick models. The repair costs between $1590 and $2000.
Vehicle hesitating when attempting to accelerate. No power or minimal momentum when pressing on gas pedal. Transmission control module would randomly drop out and loose communication at the same time the body control module thought the vehicle was in park. It would lock and unlock the doors multiple times and the car would jerk uncontrollably. Extremely unsafe while mobile. Issue first occurred randomly summer of 2023 and has progressively gotten worse. Now it occurs at least once every 2 weeks.
Vehicle hesitating when attempting to accelerate. No power or minimal momentum when pressing on gas pedal. Transmission control module would randomly drop out and loose communication at the same time the body control module thought the vehicle was in park. It would lock and unlock the doors multiple times and the car would jerk uncontrollably. Extremely unsafe while mobile. Issue first occurred randomly summer of 2023 and has progressively gotten worse. Now it occurs at least once every 2 weeks.
Safety Rating for the 2014 BUICK VERANO
The 2014 BUICK VERANO received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
| Test Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Side Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
Safety ratings are based on controlled crash tests conducted by NHTSA. A 5-star rating indicates the highest level of occupant protection.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2014 BUICK VERANO
General Motors, LLC has issued 26 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2014 BUICK VERANO. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
19NA044 — ENGINE
This informational bulletin provides information on a normal engine operating condition for faster emission warm up time.
PI1410B — PARKING BRAKE
This preliminary informational bulletin provides information regarding the normal characteristic of instrument panel red brake light intermittently comes on.
16NA227 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PRCEDURE TO REPROGRAM THE COMMUNICATION INTERFACE CONTROL MODULE TO CORRECT THE CUSTOMERS CONCERN OF A DEAD BATTERY.
16NA227 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PRCEDURE TO REPROGRAM THE COMMUNICATION INTERFACE CONTROL MODULE TO CORRECT THE CUSTOMERS CONCERN OF A DEAD BATTERY.
PIC5656D — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have driver and passenger temperatures settings are displayed in Celsius or the outside ambient temperature is missing from the radio / Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning display. Technician will need to use a scan tool to check for Diagnostic Trouble Codes...
PIT5444 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the text messaging feature on some newer General Motors infotainment systems. Pair the iPhone to the system then enter the Bluetooth settings menu, select the ?i? icon next to the vehicle name in the device and enable show notifications. The...
PIE0318 — STEERING
This engineering information bulletin is requesting information from dealers on a customer concern of a squeak or rubbing type noise when turning the steering wheel.
PI1395 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
GENERAL MOTORS: 2013-2014 BUICK VERANO, CADILLAC ATS : SOME CUSTOMERS HAVE CONCERNS OF VEHICLE STALLING WHILE DRIVING , NO MALFUNCTION WARNING CODE SHOWING. *LJ
14676 — STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
14676 - CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM. CERTAIN 2014 MODEL YEAR BUICK VERANO AND CHEVROLET SONIC VEHICLES MAY HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH OUT OF SPECIFICATION UNDERHOOD CLINCH JOINTS WERE REPLACED WITH RIVETS AT THE TIME OF MANUFACTURE. THESE RIVETS WERE NOT TREATED WITH CORROSION PROTECTION AND MAY ALSO EXHIBIT POOR PAINT...
PI0686C — EQUIPMENT
This preliminary bulletin provides a procedure to install a seat cushion lateral repair to correct the customers concern of the drivers and passenger seat moving laterally, clunking, squeaking, clicking, or shifting around while cornering.
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2014 BUICK VERANO
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BUICK VERANO
- 2012 BUICK VERANO — 145 complaints
- 2013 BUICK VERANO — 154 complaints
- 2014 BUICK VERANO (current)
- 2015 BUICK VERANO — 82 complaints
- 2016 BUICK VERANO — 94 complaints
- 2017 BUICK VERANO — 19 complaints
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- BUICK LESABRE — 4,864 total complaints
- BUICK REGAL — 4,444 total complaints
- BUICK ENCLAVE — 3,194 total complaints
- BUICK LACROSSE — 2,882 total complaints
- BUICK CENTURY — 2,393 total complaints
- BUICK PARK AVENUE — 1,880 total complaints
- BUICK RENDEZVOUS — 1,795 total complaints
- BUICK LUCERNE — 1,322 total complaints