2012 Buick Verano engine problems
48 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2012 Buick Verano — 45% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“On 2 separate occasions, I have gone through 4 quarts of oil in 2000 miles. No leaks as verified by mechanic. Just excessive burn. The check oil light does not come on to warn you and says I still have 50% oil life but almost bone dry.”
filed May 26, 2024
“Oil Consumption- Burning through 2 qts of oil every 2000 miles. No warning lights coming on. Last oil change my car had no oil in it.”
filed Apr 20, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Verano years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Verano | 7 | 12% |
| 2015 Verano | 3 | 5% |
| 2014 Verano | 18 | 18% |
| 2013 Verano | 33 | 31% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 Buick Verano
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.