Used 2013 Buick Verano Consumer Reviews

2013 Verano - nice near-luxury compact (updated)

I've had many small to medium sedans, but in 2013 I wanted a domestic near-luxury compact instead of expensive foreign makes or the usual mid-sized choices. The Verano fit the bill perfectly. Tasteful two-tone interior, understated exterior styling, and perfect size for an empty-nester or young professional. The base motor was only average in terms of power and MPG, but the overall goodness of the car for the price stood out. The well-equipped base model was the best value, if you could do without the Convenience or Leather packages. 2019 update: Enjoyed it until traded in 2018. Extremely reliable, no issues or repairs needed during my ownership (only an airbag switch recall fix). Quiet, smooth running, upscale feel without a high price to buy or own. Nitpicks: no trunk release on trunk lid itself, thick A-pillars on windshield hampered visibility somewhat, electronic steering felt a bit vague and disconnected. Overall, still a nice car! This model is being discontinued, so if you are interested in a mildly upscale small sedan at a great price, now may be a good time to check out dealer's remaining inventory.

An excellent design by Buick

I have a Verano with the Convenience package, which hits the sweet spot between features and affordability. This car gives you a lot of content for the money. I am very pleased after four months of ownership, and highly recommend it. The only downside I notice is that the base engine (which I have) is underpowered, and the turbo engine increases the price too much. The ride quality is very good for a car of this size, but not quite up to "big car" comfort standards. Wind noise is almost non-existent. Onstar is very beneficial, and almost, but not quite, replaces the convenience of an in-dash GPS navigation system. The vinyl/cloth seats are excellent.

Verano vs. Semi = Verano WIN!

My husband absolutely loved his 2013 Verano. It was his "baby". Sadly, it was recently hit by a Semi truck on the freeway (Semi driver's fault). My husband is undergoing neck, back and shoulder treatments, but he walked away from this accident. The Verano did its job of protecting him. The car was totaled all the way around it, but the passenger compartment stayed in tact, airbags deployed as they were supposed to and all the exterior safety features did their job so that the most important possession inside the car (my husband) was protected. We are very impressed with the Verano and cannot say enough about this wonderful car. So grateful to it and to God for protecting my husband! UPDATE - 2017: We are on our 2nd Verano and still love it! Only complaint is when the battery dies you cannot open the doors, even with the key put directly into the lock because all the key does is activate the "power locks" that have no power when the battery is dead (even Onstar could not unlock the doors). We had to call roadside service who had to use a slim jim to open the door from the inside just so we could pop the hood and jump start it. Such a great car and such a huge disappointment that it has this one very dumb flaw. Just don't leave a light on in your car over the weekend making your battery drain, and you'll be fine.

Don't Get 18" Wheel / Tire Package - Many Blowouts

Power from 4cyl engine is semi-good...interior is nice and Buick has upgraded the car significantly from the Chevy Cruze - design, details, interior. CAUTION! DO NOT GET THE 18" WHEELS / CONTINENTAL P235/45R18 PACKAGE!! EASY TIRE BLOWOUTS and tires are ruined (sidewall damage) and not repairable...have to replace at $190 per tire / per time...an average pot hole or minor bump can unbelievably ruin a tire...this combo of low aspect wheel and tire on a Verano may LOOK good, but totally unusable on real world roads. I've blown 2 front tires in 6.300 miles - I know another Verano owner with same wheels / tires that has blown 3 of these tires in 31,000 miles...and Continental is no help! Shame on Buick engineers for allowing this tire / wheel package out on the road! If you are getting a Verano - go for standard 17" wheels and higher aspect tires - should work better.

Unknown Diamond

I LOVE this car!!!! I had been a three SUV (Jeep) person since 1991. When it came time to purchase a new car in 2012, I found the Verano by accident. I bought the 2012 Leather edition on the spot and was happy as a clam until the Turbo edition became available in 2013. Maybe it was stupid financially, but I traded the 2012 for the 2013 Luxury edition Turbo. Dumb move financially or not...I'm VERY happy I did. This car is AWESOME! It has every bell and whistle possible, drives like a dream, (quite and suspension) comfortable, good gas mileage, ease of controls, nice looking, etc...I look forward to car drives. Since 2013, the car still looks new. The interior has NO issues. Leather seats show no wear and I am obese! The trims and all are still like new and no little screws or parts have ever come off... very well made! To report complaints, it is that the back seat leg room is tight and the headlights don't seem very bright at night. THIS IS A SUPER DIAMOND of a car.

Quiet, nice, comfortable

I have had the Verano for two years now, and have put approximately 30,000 miles. Never had a single issue. The MPG is as it is stated in the sticker, get 32 mpg on highway 70 mph. The exterior design is elegant, quality is excellent. The seats are very comfortable, and you can't find a quieter car in this size. If your do a lot of highway driving, and gas & comfort is essential, you can't go wrong with this car.

Luxury and sport in a tidy package.

The Verano is a delight to drive with the radio off and the climate control turn down low. When on the phone using Bluetooth most don't know I am in the car on the highway. The laminated front glass areas do a great job of eliminating wind noise as most manufacturer wouldn't do. The ride is smooth and quiet yet sporty when you need it. The steering is very quick to response and it matches the responsiveness of the brakes. Highway fuel economy exceeds EPA estimates even with AC blasting. The seats are great on long trips as the foam density is about the best I have recently experienced, yet hugging you for a sporty feel. Update: We needed automatic transmission and AWD so we traded it for a Cadillac ATS 2.0T. The Verano was worth what owed on it. Can't say that much about Cadillac. But the ATS is a dream to drive it handles so well. Update ll: I love the AWD and the styling of the ATS but miss the vault like quiteness and those cushy seats.

Luv this entry level luxury!!

I picked up a 2013 Verano in 2017 for $8,400.00 and only had 13,000 miles on it.....I love the car. It is very comfortable , smooth and quiet ride. My wife and I like going on short trips with this car....everything you would want in a car.... navigation......Sirius radio...backup assist....on coming traffic warning left or right.....side mirror warning for side traffic...day night mirror...fog lamps...brake assist for on hills...and much more....so far I love my buick verano! Shame they discontinued this beautiful entry level luxury car.

2.5 years and still love this car

Never thought I would own a Buick but after test driving midsize after midsize and finding significant issues with each one, I decided to try this car after reading the positive reviews. After 5 minutes in the turbo, I knew this was going to be the one. All of the bells and whistles on a turbo sedan for less than $30K out the door is just a phenomenal deal. You really have to try hard to find even minor issues on this car. Limited rear leg room is not an issue for me.

LUXURY, FUNCTIONALITY, QUALITY and STYLE

My Buick Verano has proven to be an exceptional vehicle, both while running daily errands and taking long road trips. The ride is solid and smooth and acceleration is always there when needed. The interior design is stylish and all instrumentation and controls are laid out with functionality as a guideline. Seats are very comfortable, but rear seat leg room is easily decreased, if there are tall front seat passengers. The trunk can handle a good amount of luggage or cargo, and even more if the rear seats are folded down. In summing this Buick Verano up... this vehicle has luxury, functionality, quality and style for a reasonable price and it looks so sporty, even when just sitting on the driveway. After 8 months of loving this Buick Verano, needed to trade it in for a larger SUV to accommodate transporting grandchildren and young nieces and nephews when moved to Florida. I would still highly recommend the Buick Verano to couples who do not need space for other people. It was perfect for just my wife and me... but it really can't handle others, with us both being in the 6' height range.

Very Nice

I’ve had my Turbo Verano for about two months. It’s my first Buick, and it’s just right for me at this point in my life: right price and right size. It rides well and is quiet, although there is some road/tire noise. I first drove a model with the base engine, which I felt was rather anemic. The turbo is more than adequate for this driver; I actually have to restrain myself a bit when stepping on the gas pedal. Body design is fine, if a bit demure. Interior is very comfortable and well appointed. Overall, it’s an very nice car.

2013 Buick Verano - Leather Group - Mocha Bronze

After reaching 240,000 miles on my 2000 Chevy Silverado, I finally decided that I would move on to another car. I had many vehicles I could choose from, and I really liked my daughters new Chevy Cruze, but after several drives of more than 300 miles, the seats were just not cutting it for me. After many test drives, and anguish over options, I finally chose the Buick Verano for my daily 32 miles each way trip to work. It has not dissapoionted as long as I remember to evaluated the car for what it is. It has plenty of room and easy to drive, while I noticed the some had made comments about the noise, I find that one of the nicest features and get many comments on how quiet the car is.

We STILL LOVE this car!

We purchased a new Verano with the Leather Group package and some additional options including nav. It has ALL the bells and whistles except the turbo (which I didn't want). The base engine (2.4) has sufficient power - the six speed transmission shifts super smoothly - the handling is outstanding - and this is the quietest car we have ever riden in! The Bose music system is incredible! The rear seat handles our 6' 2" grandson but the leg room could be improved. The car gets good all around gas mileage in the mid 20's and really good mileage on the highway (low 30's). And it's a looker too! Ours has the Pearl White paint and we have received many compliments on the car. I really like the waterfall grill and the chrome accents really dresses it up. Our neighbor assumed it was a BMW. I told him it was better! This car is actually FUN to drive! It is so easy to get around town and to park. It is a Goldilocks car - not too big, not too small - it's just right. The trunk room is huge. The only things we would change if we could would be to add a little more rear seat leg room, however, if the front seats are not pushed back all the way, there is enough room. The seats, front and back, are very nice and comfortable. The front seats are electric except for the back adjustment which is manual. Don't know why they cut that corner. The front nose of the car could be made about an inch higher to better clear stop bars and curbs. I know they keep it low on newer cars for aerodynamics and fuel savings but I think a little more height would be appropriate. We have really enjoyed this car over the past four years. We have had NO problems with it in any way!

Once a Buick, You'lll Never Go Back

If it's good enough for Payton Manning, it was good enough for us. After three years, we traded for a Buick Encore, which for us is easier to enter and exit. The Verano is still five stars with us.

Nice upgrade from previous vehicle

In all I truly enjoy the bells and whistles that Buick has established for my age group 35-40 yr old. I wanted to support america this go around and decided to purchase from an American car maker. Who knows the roads better than the soil that the cars are being manufactured. I'm glad that I've purchased this vehicle! For the price point compared to other vehicle options, I don't believe that you will be disappointed.

Unfortunate Loss

My wife and I purchased a new Buick Varano in 2013..under warrantee the battery was replaced. There was also a recall on a pinched wire under the passengers seat..Problems during the 5yrs. Ownership and only front brakes being redone at 120,000 miles ? NONE! GOT HIT FOM BEHIND AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT! Vehicle was a Write OFF ! As seniors we have never owned a more trouble free car.We were sad to lose it..when one reads the reviews on vehicles I've found it's a very good practice to listen to folks that have owned the particular vehicle they are considering buying.

Buick Verano great car

The Buick Verano is one of GM’s more affordable luxury cars with a base price of $20,000. This Buick attracts a lot of younger people that want luxury car features at an affordable price. The Verano is a sporty car, but also a great family vehicle. The upgraded package can includes leather heated seats, a 9 speaker Bose audio system, heated steering wheel, electric seats, rear backup camera and a push to start ignition. While the basic package is well-received, the upgrades are worth the extra money. These upgrades can bring the price to over $25,000. The 2013 Buick Verano comes with two different engine sizes. The base engine is a 4 cylinder 2.4 L able to produce 180 horsepower at 6,700 RPM’s. For a sportier feel the upgraded engine is a 4 cylinder 2.0 L with a turbo for and extra boost of 250 horsepower at 5,300 RPM’s. With a base engine, I noticed that you barley have to hit the gas for the engine to get up in speed. The Verano only comes with a 6 speed automatic transmission that shifts very smoothly through gears. Even know you might think the smaller the engine the better gas mileage, this isn’t true. Buick has put an eco-friendly engine in the Verano. Both models come with a fuel tank capacity size of 15.6 gallons. The fuel economy is rated at 21 miles per gallon in the city and 30 to 32 miles per gallon on the highway. I drive 30 miles round trip 6 days out of the week and have noticed excellent gas mileage. Safety and security features are another great aspect of this car. The Buick Verano includes a driver and passenger airbags. There are also rear side-impact airbags and overhead airbags, for a total of 10, that make passengers feel safe in case of an accident or if the car was to roll over. Other people may wonder if the Verano is secure in weather related conditions. I would say yes, because it is equipped with traction control, ABS brakes and break assist. The Verano is front wheel drive which helps in snow because the weight of the engine is in the front pushing the tires down to grip the surface. In a crash test, the Verano tested 5 out of 5 stars for its excellent safety features. The car also comes with security features such as a panic alarm, 4 door locks and immobilizer which will prevent the wrong key from going in the ignition to keep thieves away from stealing the vehicle. Safety, security and high tech features are why I would suggest a Buick Verano to anyone that is looking for a reliable car to get them to point A and B and back. The only con I had with this car is its limited backseat room which is not that big of a problem. Overall I would rate the 2013 Buick Verano an 8 out of 10 stars.

Reliable Decent Car

Purchased certified pre-owned 2013 Buick Verano with 30K miles in August 2016 and I am still happy with it for the MOST part. People complain about the grill but I think it looks expensive and unique. My younger brother thought it was a Bentley at first glance. The size of this car makes it easy to maneuver and park. Smooth quiet ride that Buick is known for. However, the acceleration is lackluster. I preferred the 2013 Regal Turbo but that was above my budget. The Verano is just fine otherwise, but if you have an extra 3K to spend, get the Regal Turbo. Mileage is now at 54400 and ive had to change the front driver tire twice in the first yr of ownership. Now in the 2nd yr i have changed all 4 tires. And the fake leather seats on the convenience trim stain really easily. The car died on me in the first year. It was the battery which was replaced. Other than the battery and the tires its been just regular maintenance. I do enjoy the service i receive for scheduled maintenance at the dealership. Still have it now at 83k miles. even more reliable now. I feel like it drives better now the longer I've had it. Since the battery, no other major parts have needed to be replaced. Only regular maintenance. 2022- I've changed the battery again now 6 years later. no other mechanical issues. I think the OEM tires and battery are of lower quality. I've replaced with better quality and the car is performing better.

The Good and the Bad

I have this car in the leather trim, which has every convenience except for a sunroof. It has a beautiful white pearl exterior. The interior has two-tone taupe with wood trim, chrome, and a large Infotainment Center. The dashboard has many buttons, but it didn't take long to learn how to use them and how to change the settings. The car has a comfortable and quiet ride, but less so with higher mileage. The heating is above average, but the air conditioning is average. The brakes and audio are some of the best features of this car. The gas mileage averages around 24 miles per gallon. The car has been fairly reliable, but there were unusual issues, like the thermostat getting stuck and oil problems. I would recommend buying a service contract, based on the issues and because of all of the electronics on this car.

Not Worth the Money

I bought 2013 Buick Verano used. This was a big mistake. Since I owned this vehicle I have had to do an Engine swap. New front end. AC system replacement. Blower motor replacement. I am still having timing issues. Mechanical speaking I would not recommend this car. I bought this car in 2020 for $7,800.00. I now have over $20,000.00 in to this car. I could have bought a much newer car for this price. As far as comfortability, tech and audio. Vehicle is pretty comfortable. The tech is very laggy. I have had issues with the Bluetooth from time to time. The audio system is awesome! It has excellent sound. That is why I gave this post a 1 star. Do not buy this car unless you have endless amount of money you need to get rid of. If that is the case this car is for you.

Update of 7/13/13 review

A new problem since my review. 3 blocks from my dealer, the Climate Control quit blowing cold air and started pumping out high heat like the heater was on. I pulled into the dealer, the Service Adviser acknowledged the problem as did the Service Mgr. The S/A got the cold air working again, so I pulled out of the dealership and the cold air quit again. I returned and the dealer put me in a loaner and said they would call later that day. When they did, the S/A told me that the mechanic couldn't get the Climate Control to fail, so nothing was wrong. I do not recommend the Verano to anyone and will return to buying foreign as soon as my short term lease is up. Enough is enough.

Affordable luxury

Great car for the price. Affordable luxury for the average guy.

Bad Air condition

Air does not get cool

NoMo

Bought used with 31k miles, now 59. Not impressed. Entry/exit is extremely difficult. Front seats uncomfortable. Headrest and doorpost create bad vision backing out of parking. Have spent $3300 on camshaft sensor, center dash unit and complete brake replacement. Yearn for old PT Cruiser.

interior noise

the ambient noise level coming from the doors and windows is disappointingly loud. I wrongly assumed that "luxury" meant quiet. WRONG. Before buying/leasing a Verano, take it up to 70mph and listen to the road noise.. It's lousy

Great but with flaws

Overall, I really like my 2013 Verano Leather Group. However, it's not all roses. My main objective was to find a quiet, comfortable car with decent mpg. The Verano does this well. However, I have issues that really detract from my driving enjoyment. They are: very harsh downshifts from the automatic transmission. The Bluetooth randomly changes from English to French and loses my Contacts list. The XM radio changes channels by itself. I turn off the car with the station tuned to one channel, only to find it tuned to the Preview channel #1 upon restarting the car. According to the dealer, no trouble found. I won't return to GM after my 2 year lease is up.

Luxury at a great value

I just have my Verano for about a month now and I'm very impressed. My ruby red color attracts a lot of attention, and shows off the cars great lines. Great finishes in the interior as well looks like a more expensive car. Very comfortable seats for 4 and big trunk. Car loaded with features. More than enough acceleration. Very happy with my selection!

Fun to Drive

This is a great little car. Enough room for two passengers and plenty of trunk space. No problem on a long drive. The seats are comfortable and it is a solid car and quite

Exterior

This was my moms car. I noticed prior to her death that the clear coat was coming off. Unfortunately at the time had to many other things to worry about. Her warranty ran out July 2017. I was unaware of when the warranty ran out. My mother had already passed away. I have contacted Buick and they scheduled for me to go to a Buick dealership to get an estimate. Was told at the dealership that I was not the only one who had brought their vehicle in with this problem. Unfortunately, they told me that it would not be covered and the cost would be $1500-2000. I have never owned a vehicle that the paint did like this. Overall pleased with the Buick but would never purchase due to the way this was handled

Chugs along, guzzles gas; a mediocrity

We have now been driving the Verano for three years and my first impressions turned out to be lasting. This is a heavy vehicle with a so-so engine that drinks gas, especially in winter. It still sounds like a lawnmower, and the view out of the back is poor. It's a two-wheel drive car which guarantees poor performance in winter, which is a shame, because we get five months of snow a year. One January day last year three separate sets of neighbors had to push the car down our street after my wife got stuck; an hour later, I navigated the same stretch without problems in my four-wheel drive BMW 328. On the positive side, the cabin heats up very quickly in the cold. My daughter and wife both love the Verano on the grounds that its bulk means they feel safe.

interior noise

I thought "Luxury" meant quiet. The road noise is unbearable. I took it back to the dealer and they had me drive another one. Same thing. It sounds like you're driving with the door half open. Very disabbointing

2013 Buick Verano

Buick Verano so good it's been discontinued

It has it's good points, and some weak points. Good starter car for young drivers. The music functions and electronics are good, but stay away from the Continental tires it comes with, they are awful and prone to blow outs. Could use more trunk space, especially for golf clubs. Moves well once it gets up to speed, handling is questioned at times, and is not great on windy days.

Amazing Car

I have a 2013 Silver Buick Verano& absolutely love it,It's an amazing car. My only Dislike is The steering postioning,there's only 2 & I wish there were atleast 3.,I have mine on the second postion& my knees almost touch the steering wheel. I'm 5'4".