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2012 Buick Verano engine problems

The 2012 Buick Verano has 50 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 34% of the year's total, and the first year with meaningful reports in this category.

50

Engine complaints

34%

Share of year

0

Crash-involved

0

Related recalls

Engine complaints by year

Verano engine complaints by model year50 complaints2012: 50 complaints2013: 33 complaints2014: 18 complaints2015: 3 complaints2016: 8 complaints
Verano engine complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

What owners report

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,…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · January 27, 2023

Common questions

How many engine complaints does the 2012 Buick Verano have?

NHTSA has 50 complaints about the 2012 Buick Verano engine — 34% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.