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Buick Verano Steering problems by year

50 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Buick Verano's steering. Loss of power steering, stiff or loose steering, wandering, column and rack problems.

Steering complaints by model year

YearSteering complaintsCrashesInjuriesRecalls
20173100
20164000
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201414000
201314100
20129000

Latest Verano steering complaints

2016 Buick VeranoSteeringTransmission & drivetrainElectrical system

While driving on the highway there was a random harsh jerk on my car, and I was immediately unable to maintain safe speeds driving nearly causing a serious crash. All of the service lights (Service Parking Assist, Service Power Steering, Service StabiliTrak, and Check Engine Light) should up on the dashboard. Trying to engage the vehicle into drive after parked had a harsh jerk shifting into gear and the accelerator was not working properly (going extremely slower than applied pressure). Mobile mechanic reader...

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coded my vehicle with U0101 "Lost Communication with TCM". After touching that TCM connection all of the service lights randomly turned back off, and the vehicle drove (temporarily) normal. No repairs were performed due to possible recall concerns.

Filed Incident Steering · Power train · Electrical systemNHTSA 11727752
2014 Buick VeranoSteeringElectrical system

I would be driving then radio would blink off and the steering would lose power but the car does not shut off. Radio will come back on and then able to steer again. Ac blower is stop or get low. Lights will blink dim on dash and headlights.I took it to the shop and they can't find the problem. The car shop googled this and a lot of Buick Veranos have this same problem but can't find a solution. I need answers because its dangerous to drive and loose steering. This has happened over 6 times in less than a month

Filed Incident Steering · Electrical systemNHTSA 11698064
2014 Buick VeranoSteeringAirbagsEngine & cooling

Car keeps stalling and the service power steering warning comes on the dash as well as the service air bag. Then the car speed drops to around 20 mph and won't go any faster and then when you stop at a stop sign or something the car acts like it doesn't want to go

Filed Incident Steering · Air bags · EngineNHTSA 11655643
2014 Buick VeranoSteeringTransmission & drivetrain

The contact owns a 2014 Buick Verano. The contact stated that after his daughter started the vehicle and attempted to shift into drive, the gear selector briefly failed to move into drive. Upon shifting into drive, the contact stated that while his daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, she became aware that the electronic power steering was not functioning properly, requiring an increased effort to maneuver the vehicle, prompting her to discontinue driving the vehicle. The power steering warning light was...

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illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the gear selector lever. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Incident Steering · Power trainNHTSA 11655285
2014 Buick VeranoSteeringElectrical system

The contact owns a 2014 Buick Verano. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering failed to function as intended. Additionally, several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle to reset the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the failure could not be duplicated. The contact stated that the vehicle had been taken to the dealer several times due to the failure. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic where it...

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was diagnosed with a failed body control module (BCM). The contact was informed that the body control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that due to the failure, the vehicle required a battery jumpstart daily. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Incident Steering · Electrical systemNHTSA 11630138
2017 Buick VeranoSteeringTransmission & drivetrainElectrical system

Driving 40 mph all dash electronics went off as going to turn into parking lot medium traffic steering very very hard to turn, made into lot pulled immediately into first open space engine stalled. Put into park attempted to restart, click-click-click like dead battery opened hood alternator belt ok. Walked into nearby restaurant for lunch ( could not close windows) came out (45minutes) car started rite up everything worked - decided to shoot for home (9 miles) steering still very hard to steer made wide turns to...

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get onto road volt gauge read 12.4 & climbing- windows & all electrical began working as volt gauge hit over 12,8 steering came back to normal. Steering happened 1 other time we were during and within a 1/2 mile it came back.

Filed Incident Steering · Power train · Electrical systemNHTSA 11575844
2013 Buick VeranoSteeringElectrical system

Started having the radio blank out and then steering wheel would lose power while driving. Service stability track error comes on. Took in for diagnostic and was told rear control module was bad. After 1500 to 1800.00 in repairs still had the same issues within 7 days. I've contacted dealership and general motor. I'm afraid my car will lose power while on highway

Filed Incident Steering · Electrical system · Unknown or otherNHTSA 11531467
2016 Buick VeranoSteeringSuspensionElectrical system

Power Steering, Brakes, Turn Signals, Monitor Screen. The Cars steering will lock up and pull to the right hand side and the brakes get mushy. This could be deadly to myself and other motor vehicles. It happens suddenly with out warning and if there is a vehicle in the right hand lane, you will crash into it. I am waiting to take it to the dealer but prior to the steering and electrical, I told them on 10/12/21 oil service about the brakes feeling mushy and they said that's the way they're supposed to be. Only...

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other passengers have witnessed the electrical and steering problem happen. At the exact same time the steering goes out the stability trek light flashes on the panel, the media screen goes out and my turn signal (if on) has no audio. I bought the car 3/26/21 @ 44,690 miles. On 10/12/21 I mentioned the brakes and about 2 months after that this electrical/steering problem started happening. It started out as little quirks but has progressively gotten worse. There is not 1 specific thing that seems to trigger the effect, it is variable.

Filed Incident Steering · Suspension · Electrical systemNHTSA 11507977
2014 Buick VeranoSteeringElectrical system

The power steering indicator will show up and shut the car off while driving. You will be unable to stop your car.

Filed Incident Steering · Electrical systemNHTSA 11505977
2013 Buick VeranoSteeringTransmission & drivetrainElectrical system

The car power steering locked and stopped working while driving on the freeway, this incident put at risk myself and my children safety. After exiting the freeway the steering wheel stopped working again. this is a known issue as the car steering power was not recalled but the issue was acknowledged but GM. The car is a safety hazard for the person who drive it and the public.

Filed Incident Steering · Power train · Electrical systemNHTSA 11491982
2013 Buick VeranoSteeringTransmission & drivetrain

Power steering an steering wheel locks, Once this happens the car becomes a safety hazard, first time it happened two children were in the car and seconds from an accident on the freeway. Exited the freeway and car steering wheel failed again this time stopped working completely putting my children's life in danger.

Filed Incident Steering · Power trainNHTSA 11491979
2014 Buick VeranoSteeringElectrical systemBrakes

Vehicle started flashing multiple indicators on the dashboard, including those related to the charging system. Radio screen went off and then the power steering lost electrical boost while turning the steering wheel. Radio screen came back on its own but then it started cycling among its options (AM, FM, Bluetooth, etc) until settling in FM radio. Second occurrence was similar, although with different manifestations with the dashboard indicators although most concerning behavior dealt with the steering loosing...

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boost almost causing an accident. Have reconnected the battery (changed about 4 months ago, currently showing 12.38V) and retighten the connections to the poles. Retightened the cables going to ground (they were NOT loose).

Filed Incident Steering · Electrical system · Service brakesNHTSA 11482852

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