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2017 Buick Verano Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Best

Complaint Index

0/100

#6 most-complained of 6 Verano years

The 2017 Buick Verano ranks best among 6 model years, with a complaint index of 0, 9 complaints, and 1 recall. Electrical System issues lead reported problems at 44% share, but crash and fire counts stay low.

Complaints
9
Recalls
1
Crashes / fires
1 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
24
21 city / 31 hwy

Top 2017 Buick Verano problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System4 (44%)
  2. Steering3 (33%)
  3. Airbags2 (22%)
  4. Structure & Body2 (22%)
  5. Transmission & Powertrain2 (22%)
  6. Engine1 (11%)
  7. Lane Departure1 (11%)
  8. Other1 (11%)
  9. Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (11%)
  10. Visibility & Wipers1 (11%)

What owners report

  • Steering can suddenly turn very hard while dash electronics go off and the engine stalls, sometimes at 40 mph.
  • Airbag warning lights illuminate without a diagnosed cause, with one case reaching a median mileage of 87,510.5 miles.
  • Electrical faults cause loss of power along with the radio and power steering cycling off and on, accompanied by a "Service Stability Track" message.
  • A lane-departure or blind-spot system disables itself and displays a "service side detection system" message, sometimes after a car wash.
  • Owners report the vehicle subframe corroding, which prevents doors from closing properly and the driver's window from rolling down, at a median mileage of 35,710.5 miles.
  • A park lock lever defect covered by recall 16V502000 lets the ignition key be removed without the transmission being in PARK.
2017 Buick Verano complaints: complaints filed per month3Dec 2018Aug 2022Feb 2023Mar 2024Aug 2024
18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2018 to Aug 2024; peak Dec 2018 (3).

2017 Buick Verano recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. 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.

2017 Buick Verano fuel economy and fuel cost

City
21 MPG
Highway
31 MPG
Combined
24 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,700
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2017 compared with other Verano years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100201220132014201520162017
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2015Best2058024
2016Good4059224
2017Best09124

All Buick Verano years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2017 Buick Verano reliable?
Among the 6 model years with data, the 2017 Verano has the lowest complaint index at 0 and carries a 'Best' verdict, with only 9 total complaints and 1 recall.
What problems does the 2017 Buick Verano have?
NHTSA complaints point mostly to the Electrical System (44% share), Steering (33%), and Airbags (22%), including a park lock lever recall.
Does the 2017 Buick Verano have any recalls?
Yes, one recall (16V502000) addresses an electronic park lock lever that could allow the ignition key to be removed without the transmission being in PARK. It is not a do-not-drive recall.
How does the 2017 Verano compare to other years?
The 2017 Verano ranks 6th out of 6 years worst-first, meaning it has fewer reported problems than 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016.
What is the fuel economy of the 2017 Buick Verano?
The 2017 Verano gets 24 mpg combined (21 city / 31 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,700.

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.