2013 Buick Verano Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 23 Electrical System complaints for the 2013 Buick Verano, 21% of its 107 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 53,884 miles. One complaint involved a fire; no crashes or injuries were reported. The related recall (16V502000) covers 2016-2017 model years, not 2013.
- Electrical System complaints
- 23
- 21% of 107
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 53,884 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Vehicle loses power or shuts off entirely while driving at various speeds, sometimes cutting dashboard lights, steering assist, and turn signals with it.
- Push-button/keyless ignition can be bumped accidentally or malfunction, causing sudden loss of power or difficulty starting.
- Rearview backup camera goes black intermittently, especially in hot weather or after the car has been parked for several days.
- Dashboard warning lights and gauges act erratically, with airbag lights, seat sensors, and other indicators turning on and off without cause.
- Owners report the electrical system tied to a fire that started in the rear driver-side door area after noticing an unusual smell.
- Heating and air system stops working correctly, leaving owners without heat in cold conditions.
When 2013 Buick Verano electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Sep 4, 2012, latest Jan 28, 2025.
Electrical System recalls for the 2013 Buick Verano
- NHTSA 16V502000Jul 5, 2016Electrical System8,367 vehicles
Electrical system:ignition
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.
Remedy: 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.
Electrical System complaints by Verano model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many electrical complaints does the 2013 Buick Verano have?
- NHTSA has logged 23 Electrical System complaints for the 2013 Verano, which is 21% of the 107 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for electrical problems on the 2013 Buick Verano?
- There is one related recall, 16V502000, but it applies to 2016-2017 Verano and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu models for an electronic park lock lever issue, not the 2013 model year.
- At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2013 Verano is 53,884 miles.
- Did the 2013 Buick Verano's electrical issues cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 injuries tied to these complaints, though one complaint reported a fire.
- How does the 2013 Verano compare to other years for electrical complaints?
- The 2013 Verano had 23 electrical complaints (21% share), lower than 2014's 42 complaints (42% share) and 2015's 24 complaints (41% share), among the years listed.