Is the 2013 Buick VERANO reliable?

The 2013 Buick VERANO has 156 complaints filed with NHTSA (1.1x the segment average). Our reliability verdict: below-average. Most common issue: ENGINE problems.

What are common problems with the 2013 Buick VERANO?

Top problems: ENGINE (33 complaints, avg repair $500); ELECTRICAL (23 complaints, avg repair $500); AIR BAGS (17 complaints, avg repair $500). Issues typically appear around 50K miles.

Are there any recalls on the 2013 Buick VERANO?

Yes, there are 3 recall(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION, EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL, AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. Contact any Buick dealer to verify if recalls have been completed on your specific vehicle.

How much does it cost to charge a 2013 Buick VERANO?

The 2013 Buick VERANO has an EPA rating of 24 MPGe. At the current US average residential electricity rate, driving 12,000 miles per year costs roughly $3202. State rates vary significantly — see the interactive calculator on this page.

How much does it cost to insure a 2013 Buick VERANO?

Estimated US average full-coverage insurance for the 2013 Buick VERANO is approximately $1,708/year (ev-mainstream class). Actual quotes vary heavily by state, driver age, driving record, and credit — see the interactive insurance estimator on this page for state-specific pricing.

Does the 2013 Buick VERANO qualify for tax credits?

The federal EV tax credit (Section 30D) expired for vehicles acquired after September 30, 2025. If purchased before that date, the 2013 Buick VERANO may still qualify on the 2025 tax return. State-level incentives remain active in 13+ states — see the incentives section on this page for details.

2013 Buick VERANO

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Below Average

Quick Summary

The 2013 Buick VERANO has 156 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.1x the segment average of 146. The most common issue is engine problems (21% of all complaints), specifically: tl* the contact owns a 2013 buick verano (n/a). the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the contact accidentally bumped the engine on/off button located in the left side of the dashboard, close to the radio and gps. as a result, the vehicle turned off. the contact was concerned that. There are 3 recalls issued for this model year. ⚠️ 2 fire reports filed.

2 fire reports 5 crash reports 5 injuries

156

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

5/5

Safety Stars

1.1x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 5 of 8)

ENGINE

33 complaints

21%

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BUICK VERANO (N/A). THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT ACCIDENTALLY BUMPED THE ENGINE ON/OFF BUTTON LOCATED IN THE LEFT SIDE OF THE DASHBOARD, CLOSE TO THE RADIO AND GPS. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE TURNED OFF. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BUICK VERANO. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH AND MAKING A TURN THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNO
• WAS DRIVING ON ROUTE HEADED TOWARDS HARRISBURG ON I 83 SOUTH, AND THE ENGINE CUT OUT, NOT ONCE, BUT 3 TIMES. THE CAR TOTALLY LOST ALL POWER. EACH TIME I PULLED OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, TREMBLING AND PRAYING THAT THE CAR WOULD RESTART. *TR ALL INSTRUMENT PANELS WENT OUT, NO WARNING LIGHTS TO

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BUICK VERANO (N/A). THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT ACCIDENTALLY BUMPED THE ENGINE ON/OFF BUTTON LOCATED IN THE LEFT SIDE OF THE DASHBOARD, CLOSE TO THE RADIO AND GPS. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE TURNED OFF. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT”

— NHTSA complaint filing

When Problems Appear on the 2013 Buick VERANO

Based on 110 owner complaints that included an odometer reading. Median mileage at time of complaint: 35K miles. Most complaints cluster in the 0-30K miles range.

Overall complaint distribution by mileage

0-30K

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60-100K

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200K+

ENGINE

In line with typicalmedian 21K mi · 23 reports

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30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

STEERING

In line with typicalmedian 20K mi · 11 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

TRANSMISSION

In line with typicalmedian 38K mi · 9 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

TIRES

In line with typicalmedian 4K mi · 7 reports

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30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

WHEELS

In line with typicalmedian 4K mi · 7 reports

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30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

BODY/STRUCTURE

In line with typicalmedian 11K mi · 5 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

Mileage figures are self-reported by owners in NHTSA complaint filings. Peak bucket = the mileage range with the most complaints for that component; it reflects when owners noticed and reported problems, not necessarily when the fault first occurred.

Recalls (3)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION05/07/2016

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."

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

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.

Charging Cost Calculator for 2013 Buick VERANO

Live EIA prices

Annual miles driven: 12,000

Your state (affects local electricity price)

Per year

$3,173

Per month

$264

Per mile

26.4¢

kWh/mi

1.40

Based on EPA fuel-economy ratings and EIA weekly retail prices (2026-07-20). Real-world cost varies with driving style, trim/engine, terrain, and traffic.

Estimated Insurance Cost for 2013 Buick VERANO

Estimate only, not a quote. Modeled from NAIC + HLDI averages for a hypothetical 35-year-old driver with clean record + full coverage. Your actual quote depends heavily on your age, driving history, credit, ZIP code, and insurer.

Your state (affects local premium average)

Full coverage / year

$1,708

Full coverage / month

$142

Liability only / year

$638

vs US avg

+2%

How this estimate is calculated

US base full-coverage premium$1674

× state (US)1.00x

× vehicle class (ev-mainstream)1.18x

× theft risk1.00x

× safety rating0.94x

× vehicle age0.92x

= Full coverage estimate$1708

Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.

Maintenance & Warranty

Buick New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage

Bumper-to-bumper (basic)

4 yr / 50K mi

Powertrain

6 yr / 70K mi

Hybrid/EV battery

8 yr / 100K mi

Corrosion (rust perforation)

6 yr / 100K mi

Roadside assistance

6 yr / 70K mi

These are the terms for a new Buick. If you're buying a used 2013 VERANO, remaining coverage is usually pro-rated from the vehicle's original in-service date. Not all coverage transfers between owners — check with a Buick dealer for VIN-specific remaining warranty.

EV Incentives for 2013 Buick VERANO

Updated 2026-07

Federal Tax Credit (Section 30D) — Expired 2025-09-30

Section 30D new clean vehicle credit ($7,500 max) expired for vehicles acquired after Sept 30, 2025 per Public Law (One Big Beautiful Bill Act). Vehicles acquired on or before that date remain eligible on the buyer's 2025 return. No federal purchase credit exists for post-9/30/2025 acquisitions.

State-Level Incentives (Still Active in 14 States)

CaliforniaUp to $12,000

Clean Cars 4 All

ColoradoUp to $5,000

Innovative Motor Vehicle Credit

ConnecticutUp to $4,250

CHEAPR (Connecticut Hydrogen and Electric Automobile Purchase Rebate)

DelawareUp to $2,500

Clean Vehicle Rebate

IllinoisUp to $4,000

Illinois EV Rebate Program

MarylandUp to $3,000

Excise Tax Credit for Plug-in Electric Vehicles

MassachusettsUp to $3,500

MOR-EV

New JerseyUp to $4,000

Charge Up New Jersey

New YorkUp to $2,000

Drive Clean Rebate

OregonUp to $7,500

Oregon Clean Vehicle Rebate

PennsylvaniaUp to $3,000

Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Rebate Program

Rhode IslandUp to $2,500

DRIVEEV

TexasUp to $2,500

Light-Duty Motor Vehicle Purchase or Lease Incentive

VermontUp to $5,000

Incentive Program for New Electric Vehicles

See full state-by-state EV incentive details

Source: US Department of Energy Alternative Fuels Data Center + state DOR / DEQ program pages. Program details and eligibility limits change frequently — always verify with the linked source before purchase.

Estimated Repair Costs

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

AIR BAGS(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

STEERING(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 156 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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ENGINE: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BUICK VERANO (N/A). THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT ACCIDENTALLY BUMPED THE ENGINE ON/OFF BUTTON LOCATED IN THE LEFT SIDE OF THE DASHBOARD, CLOSE TO THE RADIO AND GPS. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE TURNED OFF. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BUICK VERANO (N/A). THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT ACCIDENTALLY BUMPED THE ENGINE ON/OFF BUTTON LOCATED IN THE LEFT SIDE OF THE DASHBOARD, CLOSE TO THE RADIO AND GPS. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE TURNED OFF. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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AIR BAGS: 2013 BUICK VERANO. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO AIRBAG AND SEAT BELT MALFUNCTION DURING A REAR END COLLISION. CONSUMER HAS PREVIOUS CORRESPONDENCE WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE IN ARTEMIS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE SEAT BELT DID NOT LOCK INTO PLACE AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *JB
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: THE CAR IS EQUIPPED WITH A BACK UP CAMERA AND SCREEN INSIDE. WHICH I UNDERSTAND WILL SHORTLY BE A REQUIREMENT FOR ALL CARS. HOWEVER THERE ARE SERIOUS PROBLEMS WITH CAMERA/SCREEN SYSTEM. IF CAR IS PARKED IN A GARAGE THE LIGHT SENSOR SETS THE TV SCREEN TO THE LOWEST LEVEL, AND WHEN YOU BACK OUT INTO T
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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RECALLS: Verify all 3 recalls have been completed — free at any Buick dealer
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)