2017 Buick Verano Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2017 Buick Verano, and owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2017 Buick Verano
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Ignition (electrical system) and power train: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
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…
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…
9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2017 Buick Verano have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 63,807 miles. Complaints peaked in 2024 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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, th”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 1, 2024 · Structure
“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. Pu”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 6, 2024 · Steering
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2017 Buick Verano. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 24 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 21 / 31 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Compact Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2.4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6) |
Compare Buick Verano model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Buick Verano model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Buick Verano | 3 | 106 |
| 2013 Buick Verano | 3 | 107 |
| 2014 Buick Verano | 6 | 101 |
| 2015 Buick Verano | 0 | 59 |
| 2016 Buick Verano | 2 | 59 |
| 2017 Buick Verano | 1 | 9 |
Checking a specific 2017 Buick Verano
How do I know if my 2017 Buick Verano has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2017 Buick Verano; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Buick dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 16V502000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Buick models
- Lesabre3,728 complaints
- Regal3,264 complaints
- Enclave2,501 complaints
- Lacrosse2,122 complaints
- Century1,817 complaints
- Park Avenue1,368 complaints
- Rendezvous1,241 complaints
- Lucerne943 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.