Verano
Buick Verano: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
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Buick Verano (China)2015–2021
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 2015–2021 |
| Body styles | 4-door sedan 5-door hatchback |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel drive |
| Platform | D2XX platform |
| Engines | 1.0 L LIV I3 (turbo gasoline) 1.3 L L3Z I3 (turbo gasoline) 1.5 L LFV turbo I4 (gasoline) 1.5 L L2B I4 (gasoline) |
| Transmissions | 6-speed manual 6-speed automatic 7-speed dual-clutch CVT |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm |
| Length | 2016–19: 4,718 mm 2020–21: 4,723 mm |
| Width | 1,802 mm |
| Height | 1,466 mm |
| Assembly | China: Shenyang, Liaoning (SAIC-GM Norsom Motors) |
| Designer | Yin He (sedan) Uwe Müller (hatchback) |
Buick Verano (North America)2011–2017
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 2011–2017 |
| Model years | 2012–2017 |
| Body styles | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel drive |
| Platform | Delta II platform |
| Engines | 2.4 L LEA I4 (gasoline/E85) 2.0 L LHU I4 (turbocharged gasoline) 1.6 L A16LET (LLU) I4 (turbocharged gasoline) 1.5 L LFV I4 (turbocharged gasoline) |
| Transmissions | 6-speed GM 6T40 automatic 6-speed GM 6T50 automatic 6-speed GM F40-6 manual 7-speed dual-clutch |
| Wheelbase | 2,685 mm |
| Length | 4,671 mm |
| Width | 1,814 mm |
| Height | 1,483 mm |
| Class | Compact car |
| Assembly | Orion Township, Michigan (Orion Assembly) |
| Designer | David Lyon |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–2017 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2013–2016 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2013–2016 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 6-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2012–2013 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol or E85 (flex-fuel) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–2017 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 9.4–9.8 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 7.6 L/100 km |
| 2013–2016 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 9.8 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 8.1 L/100 km |
| 2013–2016 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 6-speed manual · Front-wheel drive | 9.8 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 7.6–7.8 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Compact car |
| Model years in EPA data | 2012–2017 |
| Powertrains | Petrol, Flex-fuel |
| Engine displacement | 2.0–2.4 L |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Transmission types | Automatic, Manual |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular), Petrol or E85 (flex-fuel) |
| Configurations listed | 14 |
| Forced induction | Turbocharged (on some versions) |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 396 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 2,577 L |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2012–2017 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 123 | 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Engine and cooling | 113 | 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Airbags | 93 | 2012, 2013, 2016 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 52 | 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Steering | 50 | 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Stability and traction control | 26 | 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Speed control and cruise | 19 | 2012, 2014, 2015 |
| Tyres | 18 | 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Wheels | 18 | 2013, 2014, 2016 |
| Visibility and wipers | 15 | 2012, 2014, 2016 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2012–2017: 441 complaints, 19 with a crash and 5 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.