19 problems have been reported for the 2017 Buick Verano. The following chart shows the 11 most common problems for 2017 Buick Verano. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system with 4 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering (3 problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | |
| Steering | |
| Power Train | |
| Structure | |
| Air Bag | |
| Wheel | |
| Latches/locks/linkage | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | |
| Lane Departure | |
| Visibility | |
| Equipment |
In our research we use the PPMY index to compare the reliability of vehicles. The PPMY index of a certain model is defined as the problems reported per thousand vehicles per Year. The total sales of the 2017 Buick Verano in the United States are 7,204 units [1]. If the total number of problems reported by Buick Verano owners in the last 7 years is 19, and the age of the vehicle is 7, the PPMY index can then be calculated as
PPMY Index = 19 / 7,204 / 7 * 1000 = 0.38.
For more information, refer to this page: A study of reliability comparison across Buick Verano model year vehicles.
The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2017 Buick Verano in 2017.
| Service Year | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| 2024 | |
| 2023 | |
| 2022 | |
| 2021 | |
| 2020 | |
| 2019 | |
| 2018 | |
| 2017 |
When making the decision between buying a new or used Buick Verano, the following table can be used to compare the 2017 Buick Verano with the Buick Verano from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2017 Verano is 19 while the average number of problems reported for the 6 model years of the Buick Verano is 103.
| Model Year | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| 2017 Verano | |
| 2016 Verano | |
| 2015 Verano | |
| 2014 Verano | |
| 2013 Verano | |
| 2012 Verano |