I purchased this used vehicle in March 2022 $8500 cash. I have had problems with oil consumption since I purchased. The car stalls and turns off when the oil is low. I am literally putting a quart of oil in the car every 40-50 miles. I have 6 children to get to school and I also work. At this time I can't afford another vehicle so I'm hoping that others come forth so this car can be recalled or fixed. Life is hard enough
2013 Buick Verano: engine stalls while driving
6 of the 107 complaints about the 2013 Buick Verano describe engine stalls while driving.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- recalls
- 0
Engine stalls while driving by model year
What owners say
The contact owns a 2013 Buick Verano. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, an unknown message was displayed on the instrument panel, and the vehicle decelerated to 15 MPH, lost motive power, and stalled. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine timing chain had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. An unknown dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 125,000
The car shuts off while in motion driving down interstate or any road; sometimes the car won't say a word when trying to crank until after a few tries; plugged into computer but gives no codes
I was driving in vernon bc and coming to a stop light when the engine quit. I had to stop put car in park and restart. The problem occured in a parking lot about ten minutes later. I called the dealer and they said if no engine light on there was nothing that could be done. I drove for over 2000 miles and the fuel pump became noisy and that was changed. All was well until dec.1 2014 when driving in florida the car stalled while slowing for a stop light. Put in park and started again. Called dealer and they can't help. The only other thing was the temperature was about 85 f all three times.
The engine stalled while driving on a city street at 35 MPH. I was able to turn into a driveway and park. The engine started the first time I pushed the start button. Dealer could find nothing wrong but suggested it might be the type of fuel. I started using the type fuel they suggested and kept the gas tank half full. This has happened twice since may. Again on july 13th the engine stalled when I pulled up and stopped at a stop light. Took it to the dealer, they kept it three days and could find nothing wrong. The latest incident happened two weeks ago august 5th while driving down the street at 40 MPH. Was able to pull over to the curb but this time the car wouldn't start the first time I pushed the button. I tried a second and third time and I then took time to get my phone to call for help and decided I would try one more time and this time it started. Dealer kept it 5 days and could find nothing wrong. They called the technicians at gm and they had no answer. The customer service contact person at gm told me they have never had any complaints with this problem for the verano. They must not be looking at this website!! I am afraid to drive this car. I can only imagine what would happen if I were driving down the interstate in front of an 18 wheeler and this happened. I hope something will be done about this.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 buick verano. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH and making a turn the vehicle stalled without any warning. The contact stated that the failure occurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing and the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 6,700. The current mileage was 6,900. R
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Related recalls
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Questions about the 2013 Buick Verano stalling
Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 2013 Buick Verano?
6 of 107 owner complaints about the 2013 Buick Verano (6%) mention engine stalls while driving. The model year with the most reports is 2012.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2013 Buick Verano?
There are 0 recalls and 197 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2013 Buick Verano
Oil consumption 9Tire blowout 7Airbag light 6Jerking 6Loss of power 6Check engine light 5Steering lock-up 5
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