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2017 Buick Verano problems

The most common problem on the 2017 Buick Verano is electrical system. It has fewer complaints than a typical Verano model year.

Fewer complaintsAmong the best years of this model
Year score
95/100
Owner complaints
9
Recalls
1
Service bulletins
9281 warranty
Worst area
Electrical
Crash rating
5/5
Fuel economy
24mpg

The worst 2017 Buick Verano problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Electrical
    4
  • Steering
    3
  • Airbags
    2
  • Body
    2
  • Transmission
    2

Problems by type

Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.

  • Electrical
    4
  • Steering
    3
  • Airbags
    2
  • Body
    2
  • Transmission
    2
  • Acceleration
    1
  • Driver assistance
    1
  • Locks
    1
  • Visibility
    1
  • Wheels
    1

Recalls 1

Electrical system: ignitionReported July 5, 2016 · 8,367 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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 vehicles may have been serviced with similar defective replacement electronic park lock levers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
Risk
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. GM's number for this recall is 50490 and 50491.

Recall number 16V502000 · Recall details

See all 1 recalls for the 2017 Buick Verano

Technical service bulletins for the 2017 Buick Verano 928

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 928 bulletins for the 2017 Buick Verano

2017 Buick Verano crash test ratings

Government 5-star crash tests. Higher is safer. Each row is a body style and drivetrain that was tested.

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
Buick Verano 4 DR FWD5554

2017 Buick Verano fuel economy

Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.

EngineDriveCityHighwayCombined
2.4L 4‑cylFWD213124

What 2017 Buick Verano owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Aug 31, 2024 · Steering · OH · crash

Steering gear linkage went out

Filed Jul 1, 2024 · Body, Locks · 16,400 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2017 Buick Verano. The contact stated that after purchasing the vehicle, it was discovered that all four doors would not properly open nor close and remain secured. Additionally, the front driver's side window would not roll down as needed. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who discovered that the subframe of the vehicle was corroded. The contact was informed that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The cause of the failure was not yet determined, and the vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 16,400. The VIN was not available.

Filed Mar 6, 2024 · Electrical, Steering · FL

Driving 40 mph all dash electronics went off as going to turn into parking lot medium traffic steering very very hard to turn, made into lot pulled immediately into first open space engine stalled. Put into park attempted to restart, click-click-click like dead battery opened hood alternator belt ok. Walked into nearby restaurant for lunch ( could not close windows) came out (45minutes) car started rite up everything worked - decided to shoot for home (9 miles) steering still very hard to steer made wide turns to get onto road volt gauge read 12.4 & climbing- windows & all electrical began working as volt gauge hit over 12,8 steering came back to normal. Steering happened 1 other time we were during and within a 1/2 mile it came back.

Filed Sep 1, 2023 · Acceleration, Electrical · AZ

Electrical system shut off and I lost control of car

Filed Feb 14, 2023 · Airbags · 120,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2017 Buick Verano. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, she noticed that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

Filed Oct 11, 2022 · Electrical · TX

Vehicle seems to loose power, radio & power sterring turn off and back on constantly. Shows message " Service Stability Track". I took it back to the lot where I purchased it, they had 2 different mechanics look at it and they could not figure out what is wrong with it. Picked up the vehicle a week in a half later and the vehicle was fine for a week or so and then it started up again. all power is lost on the vehicle while driving, backing up or parking at times, then it turns back on, on its own. Its like it losses power for a few seconds, steering wheel gets hard and radio turns off. Then it turns back on. Its gotten to the point to where its done it on sharp turns. This not only puts me at risk but other people. No service engine light one, gives either "service stability track" or " service power steering" or " collision sensor maintenance", but not service lights are on, no codes.

Filed Aug 12, 2022 · Driver assistance · MI

I keep getting a message stating "service side detection system" every time my car is started. This happened shortly after getting a car wash. I no longer can use the blind spot system in my car. I have done some research online and have seen that this is a common issue in chevy cars, (the federal safety agency Bulletin Subject N172097060) and I'm seeing a few videos pop up on Youtube(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UW6pyWp2uKo). I have yet to take it to the dealer as I keep reading online that it will cost $500+ to fix but I'm willing to in order to get some kind of investigation started to make Buick/GM pay for the repair.

Filed Mar 14, 2021 · Electrical, Transmission · GA

Theses item had a recall... And no one notified me. The issues was never checked or fixed

Filed Dec 1, 2018 · Airbags, Body · 55,021 miles · TX

I was pulling into a parking place in a restaurant parking lot after turning off a city street. All of a sudden the car was lunging forward instead of stopping. It hit a steel fence cable which pushed it onto a metal fence post and stopped. The 4 side airbags opened up and the one by the driver had to be cut in order for me to get out. My thumb was jambed against the steering and later found to be broken. I was in shock and not sure what had happened or how. It may be that my foot slid off the brake without my realizing it, but I had the sensation of the car being taken out of my control. I am thinking something went wrong with the brakes but since the car was declared a total loss and not road driveable I was told there wasn't any way to test and verify that.

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Questions about the 2017 Buick Verano

Is the 2017 Buick Verano reliable?

Owners have filed 9 complaints about the 2017 Buick Verano, fewer than a typical Verano model year.

What is the 2017 Buick Verano year score?

The 2017 Buick Verano scores 95 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Buick Verano: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.

What is the most common problem with the 2017 Buick Verano?

Electrical system, with 4 complaints. Next is steering (3).

How many recalls does the 2017 Buick Verano have?

1 recall, covering electrical system.

Is the 2017 Buick Verano safe in a crash?

In government crash tests the 2017 Buick Verano scored 5 out of 5 stars overall.

What gas mileage does the 2017 Buick Verano get?

Official estimates for the 2017 Buick Verano range from 24 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.4L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 21 city and 31 highway.

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