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2014 Buick Verano Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 18 brake complaints for the 2014 Buick Verano, 18% of its 101 total complaints for the year, the highest share of any model year for this component. Median mileage at failure was 65,300 miles. No related recalls are listed.

Brakes complaints
18
18% of 101
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
65,300 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Owners describe complete brake pedal failure with no response, in one case leading to a front and rear end collision.
  • Some drivers report grinding noises when depressing the brake pedal, traced to a failed front brake mechanism pin causing uneven pad wear.
  • Several complaints describe brakes failing entirely while driving, with one owner reporting travel for 60 miles with no brakes.
  • Multiple reports mention a stabilitrak warning appearing alongside a sensation of the steering wheel being grabbed, sometimes with the radio screen going black.
  • A few owners noted the vehicle losing power or shutting off unexpectedly while driving, sometimes locking the steering.

When 2014 Buick Verano brake complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 3, 2016, latest Sep 4, 2022.

2014 Buick Verano brakes complaints: complaints filed per month2Jan 2016Oct 2017Jun 2018Sep 2018Aug 2019Feb 2020Oct 2021Sep 2022
18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2016 to Sep 2022; peak Jan 2016 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2014 Buick Verano

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Verano model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 20128 (8%)
  2. 20134 (4%)
  3. 201418 (18%)
  4. 20155 (9%)
  5. 20166 (10%)
  6. 20170 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does the 2014 Buick Verano have?
NHTSA lists 18 brake-related complaints for the 2014 Verano, which is 18% of the 101 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a brake recall for the 2014 Buick Verano?
No related recalls for brakes are listed in NHTSA data for the 2014 Verano.
At what mileage do 2014 Verano brake problems usually occur?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for brake complaints on the 2014 Verano is 65,300 miles.
Did any 2014 Verano brake complaints involve crashes or injuries?
Yes, NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 1 injury among the brake-related complaints for the 2014 Verano.
How does the 2014 Verano compare to other years for brake complaints?
The 2014 model year has the highest brake complaint share among Verano model years listed, at 18%, compared to 8% in 2012, 4% in 2013, 9% in 2015, 10% in 2016, and 0% in 2017.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.