KnownCarProblems2014 Buick Verano Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 101 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Buick Verano, most often about the electrical (42% of complaints, typically around 65,000 miles). It is the 3rd most complained-about Verano model year since 2000 and has 6 recalls.
Most common 2014 Buick Verano problems
Electrical
42 complaints · 42%Half of these problems showed up before 65,000 miles.
Side detection modules keep burning out making my vehicle undrivable. Location of module is under rear bumper and is not protected by the elements. In snowy wet weather, causes failure. When module is burned out, nothing will work on vehicle. This is the 2nd time this has happened in one year.
Electrical problems- vehicle shuts down on its own. At random! When I am able to bring it back up the problem no longer exist and can't be traced. At random my services lights pops on and off!. Emergency parking breaks locks on their own and I can't drive the car properly. Gears shift on their own which caused damage…
Transmission
19 complaints · 19%Half of these problems showed up before 56,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
When pulling up to park my car the release button on automatic stick shift popped out making it impossible to put in park. Would only stay in drive. Had to turn tires into street curb so car wouldn't roll away.
The contact owns a 2014 Buick Verano. The contact stated that the plastic button to shift gears fractured and became detached. The failure made it impossible to shift gears. The contact called acura of augusta (1760 gordon hwy, augusta, ga 30904, ([phone]) and was informed that the part was not covered under warranty…
Engine
18 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 59,000 miles.
Actuator has gone out at 28,000 miles which has to do with the timing chain. It sounds like this is a design issue with the Verano. It is in the shop and has been for two weeks.
The contact owns a 2014 Buick Verano. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle shut off. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 23,000.
Steering
14 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 78,000 miles.
2/15/2020 as I was leaving work at 10:08a.m as soon as I pulled out of parking lot and started to go my car shut down. I was going probably 23 MPH: the steering wheel locked, pedal went to the floor, everything cut off. Thank god I was able to put it in park. I was blessed to not be in heavy traffic and could coast to…
On multiple occasions my cars electrical system will randomly fade in and out and shut down while driving. This is most evident in the power steering, radio controls and air conditioning. I have tested and replaced both the battery in the alternator. I have also brought the car into the dealership so they could run a…
Air bags
13 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 57,000 miles.
Passenger air bag often displays 'off' when passenger is present and sometimes displays 'on' with seat belt warning displayed with no passenger present. This occurs with vehicle in motion. Dealership stated 'this is a frequent problem. We fixed 2 last week'. Cost for repair is $1148!!!!
Me and my friend was sitting in my Buick and all of a sudden the indicator says passenger air bag off and the dic says service airbag and the red airbag light came on in the instrument cluster.
Wheels and tires
11 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 13,500 miles.
Tl contact owns a 2014 Buick Verano. The contact stated that the rear driver side rim blew a hole into the inner rim. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 11,000.
Vehicle had 16000 mi., blew a hole 1"x2" out of the inside of the right front tire going about 45 MPH, slightly ran off of paving on to gravel, blew when got back on road. When I took it to tire store they noticed a bubble on the driver outside of the tire approximately same size. I have to replace that tire as well.…
Other or unspecified
11 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 73,500 miles.
Electrical problems- vehicle shuts down on its own. At random! When I am able to bring it back up the problem no longer exist and can't be traced. At random my services lights pops on and off!. Emergency parking breaks locks on their own and I can't drive the car properly. Gears shift on their own which caused damage…
The shift changer has a component inside that cracked and completely fell off . Now inducing the vehicle to have a safety defect due to not completely going into parking position and a message displaying shift to park.
Stability control
10 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 73,000 miles.
Purchased this vehicle january 2015. At this time I now have 73000 miles on it. While driving the wrench and lightening bolt flashes on and off really fast multiple times and the car began to jerk. It only lasts a few seconds but now it keeps doing it and im scared it will cause an accident. I took it to my local…
The side detection monitor kept saying needed to be service, then it progressed to it not turning off, and now all of the gauges on my dashboard states that it needs to be serviced: airbag, theft deterrent system, and the tire monitor system. In addition the heat will turn on and off and so is the radio.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2014 Buick Verano recalls
Air bags: side/window
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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 n252530830. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall numbers 23v674 and 23v870.
Full defect summary
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.
Air bags: side/window
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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 recall is n232425640.
Full defect summary
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.
Air bags: side/window
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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 n232408490.
Full defect summary
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.
Electrical: ignition
Risk: If the key is removed without the transmission in park, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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."
Equipment: electrical
Risk: Exposed wires increase the risk of electrical shock and personal injury if the cord is handled while it is plugged in.
Fix: 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 at 1-800-521-7300 or chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. Gm's number for this recall is 14257.
Full defect summary
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 oil pan/block heater. In cold temperatures, the insulation on the engine block heater cord can become damaged, allowing the wires to be exposed.
Transmission: automatic transmission
Risk: 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
Fix: 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 gmc owners at 1-800-462-8782. General motors' number associated with this recall is 14048.
Full defect summary
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 (fmvss) number 102, "transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect." they also fail to conform to fmvss number 114, "theft protection and rollaway prevention."
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2014 Buick Verano
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Buick Verano?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (42 complaints, typically around 65,000 miles); transmission (19 complaints, typically around 56,000 miles); engine (18 complaints, typically around 59,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2014 Buick Verano have?
- 6 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from November 6, 2025 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2014 a bad year for the Buick Verano?
- It is the 3rd most complained-about Verano model year since 2000, with 101 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.