AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
2014 Buick Verano
Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data
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Overview
Our database contains 101 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2014 Buick Verano, most frequently naming the electrical, powertrain (other) and engine categories. 6 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 1,480 manufacturer communications are on file.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Complaint activity over time
When owners filed reports about this model year
View as table
| Month | Complaints filed | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2014 | 1 | 9 |
| Jan 2015 | 1 | 10 |
| Mar 2015 | 2 | 12 |
| Apr 2015 | 2 | 14 |
| Jun 2015 | 2 | 16 |
| Jul 2015 | 3 | 19 |
| Sep 2015 | 2 | 21 |
| Jan 2016 | 3 | 24 |
| Sep 2016 | 1 | 25 |
| Oct 2016 | 1 | 26 |
| Jan 2017 | 1 | 27 |
| Feb 2017 | 1 | 28 |
| Mar 2017 | 1 | 29 |
| Jun 2017 | 2 | 31 |
| Oct 2017 | 1 | 32 |
| Nov 2017 | 3 | 35 |
| Jan 2018 | 1 | 36 |
| Feb 2018 | 3 | 39 |
| Mar 2018 | 1 | 40 |
| Apr 2018 | 1 | 41 |
| Jun 2018 | 3 | 44 |
| Aug 2018 | 3 | 47 |
| Sep 2018 | 3 | 50 |
| Nov 2018 | 2 | 52 |
| Dec 2018 | 2 | 54 |
| Apr 2019 | 4 | 58 |
| Jun 2019 | 1 | 59 |
| Aug 2019 | 2 | 61 |
| Oct 2019 | 2 | 63 |
| Dec 2019 | 1 | 64 |
| Jan 2020 | 2 | 66 |
| Feb 2020 | 2 | 68 |
| Mar 2020 | 1 | 69 |
| Apr 2020 | 1 | 70 |
| May 2020 | 1 | 71 |
| Jun 2020 | 2 | 73 |
| Jul 2020 | 1 | 74 |
| Sep 2020 | 1 | 75 |
| Feb 2021 | 1 | 76 |
| May 2021 | 1 | 77 |
| Oct 2021 | 1 | 78 |
| Nov 2021 | 1 | 79 |
| Dec 2021 | 1 | 80 |
| May 2022 | 1 | 81 |
| Aug 2022 | 1 | 82 |
| Sep 2022 | 2 | 84 |
| Oct 2022 | 1 | 85 |
| Jan 2023 | 1 | 86 |
| Feb 2023 | 1 | 87 |
| Mar 2023 | 2 | 89 |
| May 2023 | 1 | 90 |
| Nov 2023 | 1 | 91 |
| Apr 2024 | 1 | 92 |
| Dec 2024 | 1 | 93 |
| Jan 2025 | 1 | 94 |
| Mar 2025 | 2 | 96 |
| Apr 2025 | 2 | 98 |
| May 2025 | 1 | 99 |
| Aug 2025 | 1 | 100 |
| Nov 2025 | 1 | 101 |
What owners report
Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded
- Electrical4226.9%
- Powertrain (other)1811.5%
- Engine1811.5%
- Driver assistance1710.9%
- Steering149.0%
- Airbags138.3%
- Other / unspecified85.1%
- Brakes85.1%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Safety recalls
6 campaigns cover this model year
Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.
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Recent owner complaints
Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words
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
- NHTSA ID
- 11698064
- Incident
- Oct 14, 2025
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.
- NHTSA ID
- 11681910
- Incident
- Jun 1, 2025
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.
- NHTSA ID
- 11660232
- Incident
- Jan 23, 2025
Car keeps stalling and the service power steering warning comes on the dash as well as the service air bag. Then the car speed drops to around 20 mph and won’t go any faster and then when you stop at a stop sign or something the car acts like it doesn’t want to go
- NHTSA ID
- 11655643
- Incident
- Apr 19, 2025
The contact owns a 2014 Buick Verano. The contact stated that after his daughter started the vehicle and attempted to shift into drive, the gear selector briefly failed to move into drive. Upon shifting into drive, the contact stated that while his daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, she became aware that the electronic power steering was not functioning properly, requiring an increased effort to maneuver the vehicle, prompting her to discontinue driving the vehicle. The power steering warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the gear selector lever. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.
- NHTSA ID
- 11655285
- Incident
- Apr 17, 2025
- Mileage
- 100,000 mi
I have included here copies of correspondence between myself and General Motors relating to an issue with my 2014 Buick Verano. As stated in the emails, after some online research, I found that there was actually a class action lawsuit pending in the court with regard to the issue I was having. I did reach out to the attorneys office handling the class action suit and received an auto-reply that they received my message, but nothing further. What I find very disturbing is that in one google search, I found multiple articles and forums as well as two class action lawsuits that address the very issue of excessive oil consumption and General Motors has not done anything to address this issue with vehicle owners. At the very least, a TSB should have been issued to make owners aware of this issue so they could address it properly. There continues to be many posts by people still experiencing this problem which is unacceptable. The issue has caused unnecessary wear and tear on my car and many costly repairs. My car continues to have issues that may have been caused by the initial PVC problem.
- NHTSA ID
- 11647954
- Incident
- Sep 19, 2023
Passenger air bag system shuts off with passenger in vehicle. Message displays to service air bag system. It doesn't always shut off. It's very random when it will shut off or be working. This is a hazard to any passenger in this vehicle.
- NHTSA ID
- 11646565
- Incident
- Mar 5, 2025
Newly purchased delivery of 2014 Buick Verano. from Auto Deal Makers in Chantilly, Va. Not even 5 miles driven, car was hesitant at 20mph, felt like it was going to stall out at 40mph, my left upper lip started tingling, my kids felt sick as we all experienced a heavy taste & smell of burnt oil in the cabin of the car. Two hours later my kids & I still could not get the taste of burnt oil off our tongues and back of our throats even after eating. Contacted GM & Chevy although they are fully aware of the defect they refuse to accept responsibility. The tingling has now reached my chin as though my children and I have been affected by some form of toxic chemical poisoning. This was the first time I ever drove my newly purchased vehicle, and have been poisoned myself & my kids by the toxic fumes the car is emitting. Total recalls should be done, and full compensation to consumers. GM & Chevy are fully aware of the defects and should be held responsible and accountable for the dangerously hazardous fumes that they are knowingly allowing unsuspecting consumers to become victims of their neglect and found guilty of all laws created to protect consumers, and the environment for these defective vehicles and found guilty pursuant to any and all Lemon Laws pertaining to aforementioned toxic chemical exposure. All of these makes/models that have similar issues should be recalled immediately for the safety and health of the consumers, and the environment.
- NHTSA ID
- 11635016
- Incident
- Jan 9, 2025
Manufacturer communications
A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.
This document provides the technician with a diagnostic tip if the vehicle stalls and set diagnostic trouble code P0191 and may also set P0172. The diagnostic tip has the technician inspect the high pressure fuel pump body markings to confirm it is an original manufacture part. If it is not an original manufacture part, they should install one and evaluate the vehicle.
This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.
This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customer’s vehicles that exhibit vibration conditions without utilizing the support of General Motors Technical Assistance Center. If valid vibration frequency or Road Force Variation data has been collected and a repair attempt does not correct the customer complaint, contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further support. For any vehicles that remains unrepaired after being at the dealer for three days or more and a related bulletin or PI is not found, contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further support.
Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.
Compare model years
Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.