What are the most common problems with the 2017 Buick Verano?

Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (4 complaints), followed by steering (3).

How many 2017 Buick Verano complaints mention a crash or fire?

1 of 9 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2017 Buick Verano recalls and problems

1 recall and 9 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2017 Buick Verano.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2017 Buick Verano recalls

Electrical system: ignition · Power train: automatic transmission, control module (tcm/PCM/tecm)

NHTSA campaign 16V502000 · reported July 5, 2016 · General Motors LLC · 8,367 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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."
The risk: If the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury.
The 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Electrical system4
Steering3
Air bags2
Power train2
Structure2
Lane departure1
Latches/locks/linkages1
Unknown or other1
Vehicle speed control1
Visibility1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Aug 31, 2024 · Steering · crash reported
Steering gear linkage went out

Jul 1, 2024 · Structure · 16,400 miles
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…

Mar 6, 2024 · Steering
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…

Sep 1, 2023 · Electrical system
Electrical system shut off and I lost control of car

Feb 14, 2023 · Air bags · 120,000 miles
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…

Verano model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2014	6	101	3	1
2015	0	59	2	1
2016	2	59	1	1
2017	1	9	1	0

Across all years, the 2013 Verano has the most complaints (107). All Buick Verano years →

Questions

Does the 2017 Buick Verano have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2017 Buick Verano, the most recent reported on July 5, 2016 (Electrical system: ignition, Power train: automatic transmission, control module (tcm/PCM/tecm)). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Buick Verano?: Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (4 complaints), followed by steering (3).
How many 2017 Buick Verano complaints mention a crash or fire?: 1 of 9 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received August 31, 2024.