2012 Buick Verano problems
The Buick Verano (Chinese: 威朗) is a compact car manufactured by SAIC-GM for the GM's Buick brand since 2010. It debuted at the North American International Auto Show on January 10, 2011, during a preview of Buick's then upcoming 2012 model. It is the first compact marketed by Buick in the United States since the 1998 Buick Skylark. Verano is Spanish for summer.
The Verano, the Buick Excelle GT, which was developed for the Chinese market, and the Opel Astra/Vauxhall Astra sedan share General Motors' Delta II platform with the Chevrolet Cruze, Chevrolet Orlando, and Opel/Vauxhall Zafira Tourer. In the US, it was manufactured by General Motors from 2012 to 2017.
First generation (2011)
Jim Federico, Executive Director and Vehicle Chief Engineer for Verano, led the vehicle development team and David Lyon, Buick design director, styled the exterior.
The Verano is essentially a North American-market version of the Chinese-market compact Buick Excelle GT. The Verano's unibody construction uses galvanized steel for its front fenders, hood, roof and door panels and thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) bumper covers. It incorporates acoustical laminated glass, triple door seals, a five-layer interior roof liner, sound absorbing mats, recycled denim insulation and specially manufactured 18-inch forged alloy wheels, which minimize road noise. Buick's VentiPorts reappeared at the Verano's introduction, a styling feature unique to Buick dating back to 1949.
The standard powertrain is a 2.4 L Ecotec direct-injected DOHC I4 mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. The 2.4 L engine is rated 180 horsepower (130 kW; 180 PS) at 6,700 rpm and 171 lb⋅ft (232 N⋅m; 24 kg⋅m) of torque at 4,900 rpm. The engine is flex-fuel capable, meaning it can use either gasoline, or E85 ethanol (2012–13) • 2.4L, or any combination of the two fuels. EPA fuel economy estimates are 21 mpg‑US (11 L/100 km; 25 mpg‑imp) city and 32 mpg‑US (7.4 L/100 km; 38 mpg‑imp) highway for gasoline. A 2012 on-road mixed highway-city review by the website MPGOMATIC showed an average 26.5 mpg‑US (8.9 L/100 km; 31.8 mpg‑imp) on E85, and 29 mpg‑US (8.1 L/100 km; 35 mpg‑imp) for gasoline.
A 2.0 L turbocharged version became available in late 2012, for the 2013 model year, as did a 6-speed manual transmission. The 2.0 L turbo engine is rated at 250 horsepower (186 kW; 253 PS) and 260 lb⋅ft (353 N⋅m; 36 kg⋅m) of torque. GM estimated acceleration from 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) is 6.2 seconds, matching the number posted by the Buick Regal GS.
For 2016, the Verano added a new Sport Touring Edition which included unique 18″ aluminum black pocket wheels and a rear lip spoiler.
The Verano was phased out from the US market after the 2017 model year. The second generation Verano is sold exclusively in China, leaving Buick without an entry-level sedan in the US market.
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Common 2012 Buick Verano problems
The Buick Verano, manufactured between 2012 and 2017, has been known to have several common problems that affect its performance and reliability. This article will discuss these issues based on complaints from owners of this car.
- Excessive Oil Consumption: Some of the earlier models of the Buick Verano, particularly the 2012 and 2013 models, have been reported to consume excessive amounts of engine oil. This issue is often caused by abnormal wear of pistons and piston rings, which can lead to engine damage if not addressed promptly.
- Malfunctioning BBT Solenoids: The BBT solenoids in some Buick Verano vehicles tend to malfunction and experience premature failure. When this happens, drivers may notice rough idling, poor acceleration, increased fuel consumption, and overall poor engine performance.
- Engine Stalling: The engine in some Buick Verano vehicles is prone to stalling while driving, which can be a significant safety concern. This issue is often caused by a defective or malfunctioning crankshaft position sensor.
- Infotainment and Navigation System Malfunctions: The infotainment and navigation system in some Buick Verano vehicles tends to malfunction, causing the radio function to lose all preset stations, the touchscreen to become unresponsive, and the screen to go black when backing up or performing a software update. In many cases, these issues require the replacement of the entire unit.
- TPMS Sensor Malfunctions: The TPMS sensors in some Buick Verano vehicles are prone to malfunctioning, causing the TPMS light to illuminate on the dashboard.
- Water Pump Cooling Leaks: The water pump in some Buick Verano vehicles tends to develop cooling leaks before reaching 100,000 miles, which can lead to engine overheating and damage.
- Clear Coat Peeling: The clear coat in some Buick Verano vehicles tends to peel off, which can affect the car's appearance and value.
- Blind Spot Monitor System Control Module Malfunctions: The blind spot monitor system control module in some 2014-2017 Buick Verano vehicles is prone to malfunctioning and experiencing premature failure.
- Noisy Wheel Bearings: The wheel bearings in some Buick Verano vehicles are prone to becoming noisy between 100,000 and 150,000 miles, which can be a significant annoyance for drivers.
- Broken Plastic Components of Window Regulators: The plastic components of the window regulators in some Buick Verano vehicles are prone to breaking over time, causing the affected window not to roll up or down.
These common problems in the Buick Verano can significantly affect the car's performance, reliability, and overall value. It is essential for owners of this vehicle to be aware of these issues and to address them promptly to ensure the safety and longevity of their cars.
What are common problems for a 2012 Buick Verano?
Performance. Number three the engine in some of these vehicles is burned to stall while driving. In some cases this issue is caused by a defective or malfunctioning crankshaft position sensor.
Which Buick Verano to avoid?
If you want to invest in the Buick Verano, avoid the worst years to get the most out of your investment. We recommend avoiding the 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015 selections. They had the most complaints and garnered extensive issues on the road.
How many miles will a 2012 Buick Verano last?
Several sources seem to put the lifespan for the Buick Verano around 150,000-200,000 miles. It's a decent compact car that will last for a decent amount of time if you're able to put proper care and maintenance into the vehicle.
Is Buick Verano a reliable car?
According to withclutch.com, the Buick Verano has an average reliability of 73. This number is excellent and is far above the average of 54 for other cars. According to repairpal.com, the Buick Verano has a reliability rating of ⅘. This number puts it above average compared to similar vehicles in the compact category.
What are common problems for a 2012 Buick Verano?
Performance. Number three the engine in some of these vehicles is burned to stall while driving. In some cases this issue is caused by a defective or malfunctioning crankshaft position sensor.
Which Buick Verano to avoid?
If you want to invest in the Buick Verano, avoid the worst years to get the most out of your investment. We recommend avoiding the 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015 selections. They had the most complaints and garnered extensive issues on the road.
Is Buick Verano a reliable car?
According to withclutch.com, the Buick Verano has an average reliability of 73. This number is excellent and is far above the average of 54 for other cars. According to repairpal.com, the Buick Verano has a reliability rating of ⅘. This number puts it above average compared to similar vehicles in the compact category.
How many miles will a 2012 Buick Verano last?
Several sources seem to put the lifespan for the Buick Verano around 150,000-200,000 miles. It's a decent compact car that will last for a decent amount of time if you're able to put proper care and maintenance into the vehicle.
2012 Buick Verano car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Buick Verano problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Engine problems
- Air bags problems
- Electrical system problems
- Steering problems
- Power train problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2012 Buick Verano vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2012 Buick Verano
The NHTSA has received 105 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2012 Buick Verano. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2012 Buick Verano vehicles.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-04
- VIN: 1G4PP5SKXC4
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: NAV display and radio stopped working black screen blank
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-02-20
- VIN: 1G4PR5SK0C4
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: On 2 separate occasions, I have gone through 4 quarts of oil in 2000 miles. No leaks as verified by mechanic. Just excessive burn. The check oil light does not come on to warn you and says I still have 50% oil life but almost bone dry.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-04-01
- VIN: 1G4PP5SK7C4
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: The passenger airbag indicator goes on and off with person in passenger seat. We first noticed this Summer 2023. It has gotten worse. Now a passenger can shift weight slightly one way or another and cause the indicator status to change which disables the airbag. Dealer also confirmed (4/16/24) DTC code B0081(internal malfunction with passenger presence module). I have recently learned there was a warranty extension for this failure (which had expired) which I was unaware of. I now have a vehicle which I feel is unsafe to travel with a passenger! If GM is aware of the problem and the dealer (imperial Chevrolet) has charged me $160 diagnostic fee for a known problem and tells me it will cost approx. $1,800 to repair/replace the sensor and module.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-04-04
- VIN: 1G4PR5SK4C4
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: Oil Consumption- Burning through 2 qts of oil every 2000 miles. No warning lights coming on. Last oil change my car had no oil in it.
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-01-27
- VIN: 1G4PP5SK1C4
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
- Summary: Car has had excessive oil consumption since start. Easily consuming 1-2 quarts of oil on monthly basis. Had timing chains replaced at 75000 miles. Car suddenly stopped without warning 1/16/23 and completely shut off while driving. Now, at 170000 miles the engine is blown, due to chains loosening, and valves getting bent and scattered.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-01-11
- VIN: 1G4PP5SK6C4
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: This airbag is supposed to last the lifetime of the vehicle and it has not. On top of it not lasting I am being charged to fix the airbag issue replacement and it is at fault of General Motors for not offering a lifetime lasting airbag.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-09-20
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1G4PP5SK3C4
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: The contact owned a 2012 Buick Verano. The contact stated while driving at 30 MPH, another vehicle was traveling in the opposite direction and struck the front driver side of the contact’s vehicle causing damage to the front end of both vehicles. The air bags did not deploy in the contact's vehicle but in the other vehicle, the air bags did deploy. No major injuries and no one seeking medical attention. The police report was filed. The vehicle was towed and deemed total lost. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 106,000.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-09-08
- VIN: 1G4PS5SK4C4
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: My car started burning an excessive amount of oil this caused my car to die with no engine warning while driving. My mechanic found it to be completely out of oil. The car only has 67000 miles on it and now I have to constantly put oil in the car. It does not leak it just burns oil. I just drove 400 miles and when I got to my destination my car was completely out of oil again. My motor is not going to last if this keeps happening.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-03-01
- VIN: 1g4pp5skxc4
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2012 Buick Verano . The contact stated there was an abnormal odor of fuel entering through the vents. In addition, while driving, there was an abnormal very loud knocking noise. The contact noticed that there was oil or fuel leaking from the injection system. The TPMS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer but it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-06-25
- VIN: 1g4pp5sk4c4
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: I was in a traffic jam and had a blowout. My airbags didn't go off no accident was able to pull over. Got it towed to get a new tire. Now I took my car in to get the aribag light off and it's $2000 for seatbelt sensor and another sensor from a blowout that's redicilous. The airbags didn't go off. Now I don't have any air bags because of a tire blowout. No damage to the car either. Please help and thank you for your time!
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-06-05
- VIN: 1G4PP5sk4c4
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: Technical Service Bulletin #13-06-01-003H (TSB 003H) in regards to GM’s 2.4L engines & excessive oil consumption. (https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2016/MC-10116880-9999.pdf) This release not only concedes a persistent issue found in at least six GM models, but more importantly fails to acknowledge the serious and fatal risks as a result of the Oil Consumption Defect. As a direct result of GM's known defect, I was left in a dangerous situation. I crossed a divided residential street, engine stalled and the vehicle turned off, stranded in the middle. It is not unreasonable to imagine other similar situations occurring, leaving people directly susceptible to serious injury or death. Here, the dipstick was completely dry. It took two quarts before any oil appeared on the dipstick. The oil light did not illuminate and I was approximately 1500 miles from my next scheduled oil service. The diagnosis: pistons excessively worn from lack of oil, engine failure. My situation is not unique. https://www.carcomplaints.com/Buick/Verano/2012/engine/engine.shtml Sanchez et al v. General Motors LLC, found in favor of the plaintiffs. The issue: the Oil Consumption Defect, found in 2010-13 Equinox & Terrain, both vehicles listed on TSB 003H with the 2012 Verano. https://www.classaction.org/media/sanchez-et-al-v-general-motors-llc.pdf The primary cause: faulty piston rings and defective crankcase ventilation system, leading to excessive oil consumption. The oil monitoring systems are defective. “Reliance on the [system] instead encourages owners to drive with a false sense of security.” “Problems include, but are not limited to: unanticipated engine shutdowns, engine stalls.” “[This] is a substantial safety concern because [failure]… cannot be reasonably anticipated or predicted.” To allow GM to ignore this documented and persistent issue, without further investigation, would be a failure carry out the NHTSA’s core duty: to save lives and prevent injuries. Thank you.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-03-24
- VIN: 1G4PS5SK9C4
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2012 Buick Verano. The contact stated that her vehicle was constantly loosing oil however, there was no warning light illuminated on the vehicle to indicate that the oil level was low. The contact stated that when the oil level was low, the vehicle made a loud rumbling sound. The contact would then top off the engine oil. The contact stated that without the knocking sound she would not know that the vehicle required additional oil. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and an independent mechanic however, the mechanic was unable to locate an oil leak. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 176,768.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-10-22
- VIN: 1g4ps5sk3c4
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: My car has started to burn oil quickly in the past and I was bringing my car to get oil changes more frequently than the sticker was saying at the dealership. Recently my car showed no oil on the dipstick after my car stopped running. 2 quarts of oil was added and the oil only showed at the tip of the dipstick. My engine was tapping a few weeks prior to my car no longer running. I brought the car to the dealership and they informed me that there was not a recall on my vehicle, but upon checking there was a recall in 2016 for this exact matter. My car is still not running and has been down since October 22, 2021. The dealership is stating that they cannot fix my car because there is not an open recall, but this recall was in 2016 and I was never made aware of the recall nor was I said any correspondences about this recall.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-08-25
- VIN: 1G4PS5SK0C4
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: Replaced many components and still has cylinder misfire . Replaced coils . Spark plugs. Vvt solenoids . Pigtails for vvt and still jerks, stalls, and radio doesn't work.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-05-07
- VIN: 1G4PS5SK6C4
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: Car engine started making noise in front right side. Had oil changed 2000 miles prior and there was no oil when checked. Mechanic said the motors are known to have the timing belt go out and the pistons. There are recalls for this issue, however my VIN number doesn't come up!! Have had the car 2 months!!!! Pretty pissed off!
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-02-22
- VIN: 1G4PR5SK4C4
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: CAR USING EXCESSIVE OIL, BUT NOT LEAKING. NON OIL LIGHT EVER HAS COME ON. CAR ALSO SHOWED P0011 WHICH TIES IN WITH ISSUE.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-01-28
- VIN: 1G4PP55K5C4
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: SAYS SERVICE AIG BAG THIS IS NOT SAFE..
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-06-15
- VIN: 1G4PS5SK2C4
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BUICK VERANO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD INTERMITTENTLY SHUT-OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO LINKED THE FAILURE TO AN UNKNOWN ELECTRICAL DEFECT. THE CONTACT THEN CALLED DAVID CHEVROLET BUICK (10225 NIAGARA FALLS BLVD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY 14304) WHERE SHE WAS PROVIDED AN ESTIMATE TO HAVE THE VEHICLE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT DECLINED TO HAVE THE VEHICLE DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT UNDER RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 100,000.*DT
AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-11-03
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1G4PR5SK3C4
- Components: AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: WHILE PULLING INTO MY HOME DRIVEWAY, WHEN I APPLIED BRAKES . AND THE CAR STARTED TO ACCELERATE CAUSING ME TO HIT MY OTHER VEHICLE AND THEN THE CAR PROCEEDED INTO THE SIDE OF MY HOUSE . I JUST 2 DAYS PRIOR HAD MY CAR INSPECTED AT FIRESTONE, I ALSO JUST HAD NEW BRAKES AND ROTORS REPLACED LESS THAN 5 MONTHS PRIOR, ALSO THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON EARLIER THAT DAY, I WAS COMING HOME FROM FIRESTONE AND NOTICED THE CAR WAS ACCELERATING AND DECELERATION WHILE DRIVING WHICH WAS LESS THAN 10 MILE FROM MY HOME .
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-09-08
- VIN: 1G4PS5SK8C4
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG LIGHT GOES OFF WHEN ENGINE IS RUNNING. DOES THIS WHILE DRIVING OR PARKED. THIS MAKES AIR BAG LIGHT IN THE INFORMATION CENTER OF DASH COME ON OR TURN OFF.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-08-30
- VIN: 1G4PRSSK6C4
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: PURCHASED THE CAR USED WITH 65K MILES AND EVERYTHING SEEMED GOOD. AT AROUND 72K THE CAR HAD A LOUD PINGING NOISE. I CHECKED THE OIL AND THE DIP STICK WAS DRY. I CHANGED THE OIL AND FILTER TO BE SAFE. THE CAR HAS BEEN USING A QUART OF OIL EVERY 2000 MILES. AT 80K THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. IN PA THAT MEANS YOU DO NOT PASS INSPECTION SO WE HAD TO HAVE THE ENGINE SERVICED. THE BILL WAS ONLY $212 DOLLARS FOR TWO VALVE POSITION SOLENOIDS. I DID A COMPLETE OIL AND FILTER CHANGE THEN ALSO. AT 1712 MILES LATER THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN, THE ENGINE OIL WAS 1,5 QUARTS LOW AGAIN. I GUESS I AM IN THE SAME BOAT AS MOST OF THE OTHERS WITH HIGH OIL CONSUMPTION, SHAFTED BY GM AGAIN. I DO NOT UNDERSTAND HOW A COMPANY CAN SELL SOMETHING SO BADF AND GET AWAY WITH IT. IT SEEMS ALL OF THE GM VEHICLES WITH THE 22.4 LITER 4 CYLINDER ENGINE HAVE THESE ISSUES. THE SHAME IS THE CAR ITSELF SO FAR HAS BEEN PRETTY GOOD EXCEPT FOR THE OIL ISSUE. WHEN WILL GM START TO STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCT?
AIR BAGS,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-06-06
- VIN: 1G4PP5SK5C4
- Components: AIR BAGS,ENGINE
- Summary: THE SYSTEM AIR BAG NOTICES KEEPS COMING IN THE CAR, WHEN YOU PUT YOUR SEAT BEAT ON IT GOES AWAY. ALSO THE OIL BUTTON DOESN'T COME ON , THE CAR CONSTANTLY SHAKES AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIKE KEEPS COMING ON AFTER EVEN BEING REPAIRED. I NEEDED A FUEL PUMP AND THAT'S BEEN FIXED BUT THE PROBLEM IS HAPPENING AGAIN
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-04-13
- VIN: 1G4PP5SK6C4
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION. LOW OIL LIGHT DID NOT COME ON CAUSING CAR TO PRODUCE "ENGINE POWER REDUCED" WARNING ON DASHBOARD. LESS THAN HALF A QUART OF OIL IN ENGINE CAUSED TIMING BELT TO BREAK ALONG WITH HEAD GASKET TO COLLAPSE. ISSUE WITH CAR HAPPENED AT WORK SITTING IN STATIONARY PARKING SPOT
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-02-28
- VIN: 1G4PS5SK4C4
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: SERVICE AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON OCCASIONALLY WHEN PASSENGER GETS IN CAR. GOES OFF ONCE PASSENGER BUCKLES SEATBELT AND VEHICLE IS IN DRIVE, MOST OF THE TIME. A COUPLE TIMES IT HAS STAYED ON FOR PART OF A DAY EVEN WITHOUT A PASSENGER AND AFTER SEVERAL TIMES OF TURNING THE CAR OFF AND RESTARTING.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-03-20
- VIN: 1G4PP5SK8C4
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BUICK VERANO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. JOSEPH BUICK GMC 8700 COLERAIN AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45251, (513) 741-1000, WAS CONTACTED BY PHONE. THE CONTACT WAS GIVEN INCORRECT INFORMATION THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SUBJECTED TO A FREE WARRANTY REPAIR. THE CONTACT WAS INSTEAD QUOTED $858.35 FOR THE REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
2012 Buick Verano recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 3 recalls for different components of the 2012 Buick Verano.
- Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 Buick Verano vehicles manufactured December 2, 2011 to July, 16, 2012, Chevrolet Cruze vehicles manufactured December 7, 2011 to July 25, 2012, Chevrolet Sonic vehicles manufactured December 5, 2011 to August 2, 2012, and Chevrolet Camaro vehicles manufactured December 1, 2011 to June 11, 2012. The driver side frontal air bag has a shorting bar which may intermittently contact the air bag terminals.
- Consequence: If the bar and terminals are contacting each other at the time of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, that air bag will not deploy, increasing the driver's risk of injury.
- Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel air bag coil, free of charge. The recall began on July 25, 2014. Chevrolet owners may contact GM at 1-800-222-1020. Buick owners may contact GM at 1-800-521-7300. Note: This is an expansion of recalls 12V-522 and 13V-023.
- Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 Chevrolet Camaro, Cruze and Sonic, and model year 2012 Buick Verano vehicles. The driver side frontal air bag has a shorting bar which may intermittently contact the air bag terminals.
- Consequence: If the bar and terminals are contacting each other at the time of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, that air bag will not deploy, increasing the driver's risk of injury.
- Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel air bag coil, free of charge. The safety recall began on February 13, 2013. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-521-7300.
- Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: General Motors is recalling certain model year 2012 Buick Verano, Chevrolet Cruze, and Chevrolet Sonic vehicles. The driver side frontal air bag has a shorting bar which may intermittently contact the air bag terminals.
- Consequence: If the bar and terminals are contacting each other at the time of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal airbag, that airbag will not deploy, increasing the driver's risk of injury.
- Remedy: General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel airbag coil, free of charge. The safety recall began on January 11, 2013. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-521-7300.
Negative 2012 Buick Verano car reviews
Positive 2012 Buick Verano car reviews
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Hi there! I just wanted to share my experience with my Verano that I bought new on Leap Day. I've put over 17K miles on it already since I commute over 100 miles a day. I must say, this car has exceeded my expectations! I've used every feature of the car and it has not disappointed me. The seats are the best that Buick makes, and the fit and finish inside is as good as any higher brand. All buttons and controls are well placed and easy to use. I'm happy to report that I have had zero issues with the car in over 17K miles. I average 30-34 MPG, which is great! For those who are concerned about the power, I have never had any issues with it. I do a lot of two-lane passing and it has never left me wishing I had more power. Overall, I believe that this car is hands down the best bang for the buck! Thank you for reading.
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Your car has been amazing for you! In just over a year, you've put over 15,000 miles on it and it hasn't given you a single problem. With mostly country driving, you've been able to average about 28-30mpg, and on the highway from Pittsburgh to Nashville TN, you even averaged 35mpg! That's fantastic! In comparison to other compact cars, this car has a good amount of power, despite what some may say. The only areas for improvement are the blind spots and the rear seat room, but overall it's a great car, especially for tall people!
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Beautiful! It's great to hear that you bought the car at such a low mileage. It sounds like it's perfect for your needs since you don't drive long distances and the mileage is good. I understand your concern about not having a rear camera, it can be difficult to back out without one. Additionally, the front windows (wing style) can create a blind spot, making it hard to see pedestrians on the left side while driving. Thank you for sharing your experience with us!
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The Buick Verano is amazing! It has European handling, a smooth ride, and looks better than my coworkers' BMW, Plexus, and Mercedes.
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Hi there! I wanted to share my experience with my 2012 Verona. Overall, I've had a pretty good experience with it, but I did run into a few issues along the way. The Hester fan stopped working about 9 months after I bought it, but thankfully it was fixed under warranty. More recently, I noticed that it was using a lot of oil even after each oil change, and I could only get around 2000 miles before it was almost empty. Then, it suddenly went into safety mode with no warning signs. It was definitely frustrating, but after investing in a new engine, battery, spark plugs, and fluids, it's performing really well now! I know that this engine has caused problems in other models, so I hope the new one holds up. All in all, I've spent around $6200, but I now have a car that's paid for and in excellent condition with only 97248 miles on it. Fingers crossed it lasts for a few more years! Do you think they should do a recall for these issues?
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Are you having problems with your 2012 Buick Verano?
Carlo Quitzon 2024-10-05
I hope you're doing well! I wanted to share my experience with the car I bought. It was definitely exciting to finally have it, even though it was used and had around 80,000 miles on it. Unfortunately, I did run into a few issues with it. For example, the driver's side front seat heater had a short in it that the dealer didn't tell me about, so I had to spend around $500 to have it fixed. Additionally, about 6 months after I bought it, it started throwing codes and shutting off. The code was the CAM position sensor, and even after several replacements, it's still throwing codes. Overall, I don't think it's worth the investment. While it's a cute car, there are several problems with it that you should be aware of.
Horacio Gislason 2024-08-12
Buick was aware of the issues with the Verano's engine, but unfortunately did not issue a recall like some other car manufacturers did. The engine had a high oil consumption and the timing system failed prematurely. In fact, a class action suit was filed in 2022 due to these issues. I had to part ways with my Verano at only 93k miles, which was disappointing. As a result, I have decided not to purchase from Buick again.
Willis Robel 2024-04-22
Hi there! I noticed that you mentioned experiencing some condensation on the exterior front window when running the air conditioner. According to the dealer, this is because the defroster vent never completely closes, which allows cold air to exit and causes condensation to form in certain temperature and humidity conditions. I understand that this can be frustrating, especially since the windshield wiper must be run to allow visibility. Unfortunately, the dealer has stated that this is designed that way and there is no fix available. Please let me know if there's anything else I can do to assist you!
Daryl Beahan 2024-04-02
I am extremely dissatisfied with my recent car purchase. Despite spending a significant amount of money on a new car, I experienced issues with the transmission and check engine light at just 550 miles. Although the dealership was unable to find any problems initially, the issues persisted and the car became stuck in low gear. Thankfully, Buick has sent a part to hopefully resolve the issue. It is disappointing to have such problems with a new car, especially after having a reliable old car. I hope that this issue will be resolved soon.
Olaf Metz 2024-03-01
This car has not met my expectations in terms of performance and durability. The acceleration is slow and the transmission jerks, causing a rough ride. The spoiler has broken off twice and the interior scratches easily. Additionally, the seats are already showing signs of wear. These issues have been disappointing, and I believe they should be addressed by the manufacturer.