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2012 Buick Verano Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2012 Buick Verano has 5 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2012 Buick Verano

Engine
36
Airbags
24
Electrical
14
Steering
9
Visibility
5
Powertrain
5
Speed Control
4
Suspension
3

5

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated May 12, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jan 27, 2023POWER TRAIN,ENGINECar has had excessive oil consumption since start. Easily consuming 1-2 quarts of oil on monthly bas...
Sep 30, 2019POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMVEHICLE STALLED AT RED LIGHT ON CITY STREET. VEHICLE ENDED UP NEEDED 4 QUARTS OF OIL WHICH CAUSED A ...
Jul 11, 2019POWER TRAIN,ENGINECAR JERKS WHEN SITTING AT STOP SIGNS, RED LIGHT, IN CONGESTED STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. IT ALSO HESITATES...
Nov 14, 2015POWER TRAIN,ENGINETODAY I WAS DRIVING MY 2012 BUICK VERANO AND WITHOUT ANY ADVANCED NOTICE (IE.. LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON...
Dec 31, 2012POWER TRAINIT HAS ALWAYS DOWN SHIFTED HARD AT ABOUT 28 TO 30 MPH, WE ASKED THE DEALER AND HE SAID IT WAS NORMAL...

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