2012 Buick Verano Consumer Reviews
Most Helpful Reviews
Positive Review
I have had my Verano for a little over a year. We bought it in summer (fitting given it's name) and I drove it through it's first winter here in Michigan. It handled and handles amazingly in rain, snow, and shine. It is really nice for 2 person road trips. It's a little tight for 4 adults to fit in for long (3+hr) road trips, but does it's best to accommodate. The rear trunk space is excellent. The folding rear seats are very easy to use for larger items. Gas mileage isn't comparable to fuel efficient brothers, however, I noticed that when I turn off the traction control I can hit 30MPG easily with a mix of freeway and city driving. If I don't turn it off I get about 26 in the city and 29 freeway. I am not a slow driver. I have to navigate around a lot of large semi trucks on the freeway. I drive 37 miles to work, then back again, each day so for me the fuel economy is great. I love the pick-up and pep in the car. The sound system is really nice for not being bose or alpine. The lack of outside noise is to die for! I am always shocked when I roll down my windows and hear a loud motorcycle. I simply roll the windows back up and enjoy the silence. I really love my Verano. I have had a few problems that the dealership has taken care of. One was a recall. The other was a bit more tricky I guess. Ultimately, in the year I have had the car, I feel I made the right purchase.
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Critical Review
I bought my 2014 new from the dealership in 2015. It had never been sold and only had 2,000 miles. At first, I loved the car. It was nice and had a lot of great features and was reasonably priced. I gave Buick such a great review that 2 of my friends went out and bought a Buick (different models). I had 2 family members who had the same car (Verano) but one had a 2012 and the other a 2013 and they had been enjoying their cars. Well around 2016 they both started having trouble with the paint on their cars hood, roof and trunk. At this point, I wasn't having any problems with my paint. Then around 2017 my car started with the paint issues in the exact same areas. I've taken it to the dealership and they've taken photos but it's been a huge run around with no results. Dealer pretty much confirmed the clear coat is failing on the darker paints. Not sure why they wouldn't recall this if multiple cars are having the same issue. I'm embarrassed of my car. Everyone makes comments. Someone once said look at my 19 something Bronco over there, your paint looks just as bad as mine. I have a 2000 Mustang that I bought brand new at the end of 1999. I drove that car around for 10 years (I now have it parked in the garage) and the paint on that car looks nothing like the mess on this Buick. Recently I started having issues with my AC. It works on and off. I've taken it to get checked but they can't find what's causing the problem because every time I take it in the AC starts working and they can't diagnose. I have to take it back because they mentioned it might be electrical. To this day I still haven't had problems like this with my 2000 Mustang. The only issues I had was the need for the occasional adding of freon. It's a 2014 and I've also already had to purchase my 3rd battery on this car. I understand cars do a lot more with all of the technology but 3 batteries on a 5 year old car seems excessive. I thought I was getting a great deal on this car. I had always heard Buick was a reliable car but have found out the hard way that isn't always the case. I would say this car is a lemon and even though I still owe on it I'm probably going to trade it in and get something else. Hopefully I can get a car that will work and be as durable as my 2000.
2012 Verano Reviews
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Nice low mileage automobile. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Low milage, 14,000 miles. Loaded. Garage kept. Excellent condition. One owner. Senior woman. Car hardly ever driven. Regular maintenance.
Pay attention to the 2012 and 13 models. Most of the vehicles around town have a paint issue. You will notice that the hood, roof, and top of the trunk are all fading. It appears to be certain colors. I complained to GM when I noticed the problem and was told they had not received other complaints. A year later I happen to come across a FaceBook Group, made of of Buick Verano owners who all had the same issue. GM has not acknowledged that this is obviously a paint issue. Aside from the paint issue, I have really enjoyed the vehicle.
Sexy as hell
Can't tell when the engines running
You can do 90 without shake shiver. Fun to drive, good gas mileage on the highway. Turns heads everywhere she goes. That's why her name is Beastie
This car is fun to drive it handles very well and
I guess the biggest con is once you get in the car
This is a vehicle that is luxury. With all the added features on the inside like dual leather andterior with dual control temperature settings moon roof Sirius XM radio show start remote I'm telling you you can't go wrong. It is extremely spacious on the inside sets 4 to 5 people very very comfortably
Stylish, fun to drive, economical
There's NOTHING about this car that I can object t
I've been driving for 53 years and have almost always driven Buicks. I've always found Buick to be excellent in all areas, and my 2016 premium Verano has been my favorite by far.
Noisy when vent on high
Never had a problem with it comfortable runs great good on gas easy to future into small spaces and great take off
Great handling, quiet and terrific mileage!
No back seat leg room to speak of
I love this small but mighty Verano! My car has the leather package with all the bells and whistles. It’s a must for winter driving eg: heated steering wheel, climate control, heated seats and remote start. I drive a lot for commuting to work and this vehicle has not let me down. I change the oil every 3k miles, have the dealer check it out and off I go. I put snow tires on all 4’s and I can go anywhere! A huge plus with unpredictable winter driving. The Bose system and SiriusXM are a marriage built in heaven. I sure wish they’d continue making this model but I’m sold on Buicks for dependability and luxury.
