KnownCarProblems2015 Buick Verano Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 59 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Buick Verano, most often about the electrical (39% of complaints, typically around 48,000 miles). It is 4th of 6 Verano model years by number of complaints.
Complaints59
Recalls0
Crashes reported2
Fires reported1
Injuries reported1
Most common 2015 Buick Verano problems
Electrical
23 complaints · 39%Half of these problems showed up before 48,000 miles. Parts named most often: ignition.
The lights on the dashboard work, and nearly every service light and message pops up. None of the gauges on the dashboard work including the speedometer and gas meter. The turn signal works but doesn't show it inside the car. The radio has to be turned on manually when getting in and out of the car. The radio will…
Gear shift release switch knob broken : causing not going into park or in park position but engine won't turn off due to not being in park. There are not replacement parts available.
Other or unspecified
10 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 40,000 miles.
The left side blind side alert failed.when driving home the light on the passenger side mirror stayed on.when I got home it was on.the next day it was off and no longer worked.
Left side object detection module malfunction. Indicator in mirror quit working without warning while in traffic.. The right side failed last march under the same conditions>>>while in traffic!!!
Air bags
10 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 69,000 miles.
Upon starting the car we have no working guages. The temperature and gas level don't work. And the following error messages show up on the dash. Service air bag, tire monitoring system, front camera, parking assist, side detection system, and theft deterrent system. The car it basically undriveable. The blinkers do…
The contact owns a 2015 Buick Verano. The contact noticed that the air bag indicator was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.
Steering
6 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 42,500 miles.
I purchased my Buick Verano on 12/29/2017. During the first while driving my eletrical system just shut down about 2-3 times. In the second year it started happening more often while making a turn or just going aroun another vehicle. From july to august the electrical system shut down about 5 times in about a 5 week…
My 2015 Buick Verano shakes/shudder between 15-20 MPH. The shaking cause the car body and steering wheel to shake. I have went to two dealerships and the defect isn't fixable. After doing some research I've found other Verano owners with the same issue. Seem like there is no solution to this very scary defect.
Driver assistance
6 complaints · 10%Parts named most often: blind spot detection, warnings.
It all started with the side detection system. Told me to have it serviced, as I was on the high way the electrical stated going crazy. Gauges going back and fourth constantly, radio turned off, fans turned off, and blind spots kept blinking. The mechanic found a corrosion issue. They were able to unplug it but it…
Right side passenger blind spot detection does not work and "service side detection system" error message now appears on dashboard. Upon review this appears to be the same issue that affects the chevy cruze of same year for which campaign #n172097060 was issued in april 2019. The sensor module seems to have failed due…
Engine
4 complaints · 7%The contact owns a 2015 Buick Verano. While parking at a restaurant, the engine revved and the vehicle accelerated independently. The vehicle lunged more than five feet across two concrete curbs and crashed into a tree. The air bags did not deploy. There were no injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was…
Gear shift release switch knob broken : causing not going into park or in park position but engine won't turn off due to not being in park. There are not replacement parts available.
Stability control
4 complaints · 7%Certain systems of my car while I am driving will shut down. For example I will be taking a turn and the power steering will go out. Other things that seem to shut down either at the same time or separately are the radio/ screen, the cruise control, blinker, ect. This has been an issue especially when I am turning and…
I purchased my Buick Verano on 12/29/2017. During the first while driving my eletrical system just shut down about 2-3 times. In the second year it started happening more often while making a turn or just going aroun another vehicle. From july to august the electrical system shut down about 5 times in about a 5 week…
Transmission
4 complaints · 7%Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
Gear shift release switch cover broken causes car to 1)not go into park mode 2)goes into physical park mode but ignition switch is locked and does not release key please compare to recall number 16v50200 or Buick recall numbers 50490 and 50491 for 2013 - 2014 and 2016 - 2017 Buick veranos, why was my model year…
Gear shift release switch knob broken : causing not going into park or in park position but engine won't turn off due to not being in park. There are not replacement parts available.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2015 Buick Verano recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2015 Buick Verano
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Buick Verano?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (23 complaints, typically around 48,000 miles); other or unspecified (10 complaints, typically around 40,000 miles); air bags (10 complaints, typically around 69,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2015 Buick Verano have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2015 Buick Verano. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2015 a bad year for the Buick Verano?
- It is 4th of 6 Verano model years by number of complaints, with 59 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.