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At a glance
What can fail
The inflator that fills the side curtain airbag can crack at a weld joint, causing the airbag to deploy suddenly even without a crash.
This page covers 7 recalls, 101 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2014 Buick Verano.
24 mpg combined
9.8 L/100km
Compact Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 3 tested variants for this model year.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Electrical gremlins are the most common thread running through 2014 Buick Verano complaints, with owners frequently describing intermittent power steering loss, dimming or flickering dash and headlights, and radio dropouts, all without the engine actually shutting off. The body control module draws repeated mention, with some owners reporting doors locking and unlocking on their own alongside erratic instrument panel behavior. Powertrain complaints are the second-largest cluster, centering on hesitation and loss of acceleration, with some owners describing the transmission control module losing communication and the car jerking or limiting speed unexpectedly. Engine complaints, a close third, include stalling and reduced-power episodes, sometimes accompanied by service warnings for power steering and airbags appearing together on the dash. A handful of owners also mention AC compressor failure. The gear selector briefly refusing to engage drive appears in an isolated report.
101
Total Complaints
3
Crash-Related
1
Fire-Related
3
With Injuries
By System
The 2014 Buick Verano has 7 recalls, the most serious being a roof-rail airbag inflator that can rupture and send sharp metal fragments into or out of the cabin, or cause the side curtain airbag to deploy without any crash.
All six of the top recalls describe the same underlying defect: the inflator welded into the side curtain airbag assembly above the headliner can split at its weld joint. When that happens, the airbag may partially inflate on its own, and metal fragments from the ruptured inflator can travel into the passenger compartment or outward through the window opening. Prior repair attempts under earlier campaigns did not fully resolve the issue for all affected vehicles, which is why multiple rounds of this recall have been issued. The practical concern is the same throughout: a spontaneous deployment or a burst inflator can injure occupants or bystanders without any collision taking place.
The seventh recall covers the ignition and transmission interlock. On certain vehicles, the electronic park lock mechanism can allow the driver to pull the key from the ignition while the transmission is still in a gear other than Park. If someone steps out of the car in that condition, the vehicle can roll away on its own, even on a modest slope.
At a glance
What can fail
The inflator that fills the side curtain airbag can crack at a weld joint, causing the airbag to deploy suddenly even without a crash.
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Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
What the fix does
General Motors will mail you instructions to visit a dealership to replace the affected side curtain airbag(s).
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The roof-rail air bags mounted above the headliner on the left and/or right side may rupture at the inflator weld joint.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the affected roof-rail air bag modules at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The left and/or right roof-rail air bag inflators may rupture at the weld joint, potentially failing to deploy properly in a side-impact crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the affected roof-rail air bag modules at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The inflator for the side curtain airbag may rupture at the weld joint, causing the airbag to inflate unexpectedly even without a crash.
What the fix does
GM will mail you and ask you to visit a dealership to replace the affected left and/or right side curtain airbag(s).
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The inflator weld joint in the side curtain airbag could rupture, causing the airbag to inflate unexpectedly even without a crash.
What the fix does
GM will mail you instructions to visit a dealership, where technicians will replace the affected left and/or right side curtain airbag(s).
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The roof-rail air bags above the headliner may rupture at the inflator weld joint on the left and/or right side.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the left and/or right-side roof-rail air bag modules at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The electronic park lock lever may allow you to remove the ignition key even when the transmission is not in PARK, which can lead to unintended vehicle movement.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the key cylinder lock housing if necessary, at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
