2015 BUICK VERANO

0 recalls, 82 complaints - 1,720 TSBs - 5/5 safety rating

No recalls found for this vehicle.

Complaint Statistics

82 total complaints 3 crashes 1 fires 1 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM20
UNKNOWN OR OTHER10
AIR BAGS8
STEERING7
ENGINE5
LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION4
POWER TRAIN4
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)4
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL3
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM2
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Dec 23, 2025
Incident date: Jul 22, 2025
Missing frunk emergency release. This compartment is definitely large enough for a child to fit and be trapped in. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 401 mandates an interior release mechanism for enclosed trunks to prevent entrapment.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS Dec 23, 2025
Incident date: Jul 22, 2025
I am submitting a safety complaint regarding unexpected and inappropriate automatic braking behavior at low speeds involving the parking sensors, rear cross-traffic alert, and/or automatic emergency braking system. While performing normal, low-speed maneuvers such as backing out of street parking s... Read more
BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING Dec 23, 2025
Incident date: Jul 22, 2025
I am submitting a safety complaint regarding unexpected and inappropriate automatic braking behavior at low speeds involving the parking sensors, rear cross-traffic alert, and/or automatic emergency braking system. While performing normal, low-speed maneuvers such as backing out of street parking s... Read more
POWER TRAIN Apr 14, 2025
Incident date: Apr 14, 2025
The contact owns a 2020 Lincoln Nautilus. The contact stated that while driving at slow speeds in stop-and-go traffic, the vehicle jerked abnormally. There was no warning light illuminated. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The contact was informed that the VIN ... Read more
ENGINE Apr 12, 2025
Incident date: Dec 8, 2024
Car is burning oil. Oil change done at 3k and no oil in vehicle at all. Transmission shakes violently on start up and first movement and slips shifting gears. No response sometimes when pressing gas pedal to go
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Aug 21, 2024
Incident date: Aug 6, 2024
The vehicle suddenly shuts down while driving creating a dangerous situation. The dealership diagnosed it as a faulty ignition switch and said it is common and that there was the same issue on previous generation of caravan that was recalled. I have it scheduled for replacement and will ask for the... Read more
STEERING Aug 21, 2024
Incident date: Aug 6, 2024
Received warning that steering effort changed requiring replacement of steering module
SUSPENSION Mar 28, 2024
Incident date: Mar 1, 2023
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the tire went flat on the front passenger's side, and the tire pressure warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken into a parking lot where a spare tire was installed on the vehicle, and it was ... Read more
ENGINE Aug 7, 2023
Incident date: Aug 1, 2023
I bought the car in July 2022 with 62,000 miles for my daughter. The car now has 65,000 miles on it as she only drives back and forth to school. Check engine light came on a month ago then 2 weeks later it overheated with coolant light coming on. It took over a month to get in to the dealership t... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING Apr 14, 2023
Incident date: Feb 8, 2022
2019 Nissan Altima is experiencing judder when switching between gears at low speeds. Also automatic breaking system (ABS) activates when I attempt to park.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jan 7, 2023
Incident date: Jan 7, 2023
No Incident
AIR BAGS Sep 22, 2022
Incident date: Aug 2, 2021
Advanced diagnostics alerts whether someone is sitting in the passenger seat or not. Sensor alerts constantly while driving. If there is a passenger sometimes the airbag light isn't lit notifying the airbag is on. This happens whether the vehicle is in motion or not and has happened many, many times... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE Aug 17, 2022
Incident date: Aug 16, 2022
The contact owns a 2015 Buick Verano. The contact stated when she attempted to shift the gear into reverse however the lever would not shift. Once the contact was able to shift the lever, it felt lose. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage w... Read more
AIR BAGS Jul 18, 2022
Incident date: Dec 1, 2021
The contact owns a 2015 Buick Verano. The contact stated that the driver’s and passenger’s side air bag warning lights were illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and the contact was informed that the cause of the failure might be related to crimped wiring inside ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Apr 9, 2022
Incident date: Apr 5, 2022
Not sure if this is a safety problem or is just a freak, isolated incident. In either case, I am reporting this since it might impact vehicles other than just my own. I own a 2015 Buick Verano. On Tuesday, April 5, 2022, upon parking my car, I noticed that my driver’s door wasn’t closing corr... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jul 17, 2021
Incident date: Jul 16, 2021
The Service Side Detection System (SSDS) maintenance light appears on my dashboard and remains unless I cancel it out by pressing the menu button on the turning signal. Both sides of the vehicle cannot accurately detect when vehicles are approaching and passing…the SSDS indicator lights in the si... Read more
LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION Jul 17, 2021
Incident date: Jul 16, 2021
The Service Side Detection System (SSDS) maintenance light appears on my dashboard and remains unless I cancel it out by pressing the menu button on the turning signal. Both sides of the vehicle cannot accurately detect when vehicles are approaching and passing…the SSDS indicator lights in the si... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Apr 22, 2021
Incident date: Apr 19, 2021
THE CAR CONSTANTLY HAS THE SAME ERROR STATING THAT THE AC IS OFF DUE TO HIGH ENGINE TEMPS. EVEN WHEN FIRST STARTED IN THE MORNINGS. LAST WEEK I WAS DRIVING AND THE CAR SHOWED AN ERROR STATING THAT THE STABLITRAK NEEDED SERVICED. IT THEN JUMPED LANES AND LEFT THE ROAD. I LOST STEERING CAPABILITY AS W... Read more
STEERING Apr 22, 2021
Incident date: Apr 19, 2021
THE CAR CONSTANTLY HAS THE SAME ERROR STATING THAT THE AC IS OFF DUE TO HIGH ENGINE TEMPS. EVEN WHEN FIRST STARTED IN THE MORNINGS. LAST WEEK I WAS DRIVING AND THE CAR SHOWED AN ERROR STATING THAT THE STABLITRAK NEEDED SERVICED. IT THEN JUMPED LANES AND LEFT THE ROAD. I LOST STEERING CAPABILITY AS W... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Apr 7, 2021
Incident date: Jan 4, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 BUICK VERANO. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE HER VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE KEY COULD NOT BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION. THE STEERING WHEEL WAS LOCKED. NO WARNING LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TODD WENZEL BUICK GMC OF DAVISON (1146 S STATE RD, DAVISON, MI 48423,... Read more
LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION Apr 5, 2021
Incident date: Apr 1, 2021
SERVICE SIDE DETECTION SYSTEM LIGHT CAME ON OUT OF NOW WHERE, BEFORE IT CAME ON A FEW DAYS PRIOR THERE WAS NO ONE INFRONT OF ME, I WAS IN THE FREEWAY RAMP GETTING ON AND IT HAD THE AVOID FORWARD CRASH ALARM CHIME AND POP UP ON THE DASH. DRIVING TO WORK AND THE SERVICE SIDE DETECTION SYSTEM LIGHT CAM... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS Apr 5, 2021
Incident date: Apr 1, 2021
SERVICE SIDE DETECTION SYSTEM LIGHT CAME ON OUT OF NOW WHERE, BEFORE IT CAME ON A FEW DAYS PRIOR THERE WAS NO ONE INFRONT OF ME, I WAS IN THE FREEWAY RAMP GETTING ON AND IT HAD THE AVOID FORWARD CRASH ALARM CHIME AND POP UP ON THE DASH. DRIVING TO WORK AND THE SERVICE SIDE DETECTION SYSTEM LIGHT CAM... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Mar 16, 2021
Incident date: Mar 11, 2021
THE CAR STOPPED, I GOT A BOOST AND IT IMMEDIATELY CUT OFF AGAIN, HAD IT TOWED TO SHOP, THEY STATED IT WAS ALTERNATOR SO I PURCHASED A NEW ONE AND IT DIED AGAIN, PURCHASED A NEW BATERY AND STILL DEAD. THE RECALLS SHOWING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS FOR 2013 AND 2014 BUT I HAVE A 2015
LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION Jan 3, 2021
Incident date: Nov 1, 2020
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 SEE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jan 3, 2021
Incident date: Nov 1, 2020
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 SEE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Dec 21, 2020
Incident date: Dec 21, 2020
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 U... Read more
LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION Dec 21, 2020
Incident date: Dec 21, 2020
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 U... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Sep 27, 2020
Incident date: Sep 26, 2020
THE GEARSHIFT DOES NOT ALWAYS WORK YOU HAVE TO WIGGLE IT AROUND TO GET IT TO WORK AND THE THING THAT YOU HAVE TO PUSH BACK IS VERY LOOSE AND THIS JUST HAPPENED LATELY I'M NOT SURE IF THERE'S A RECALL ON IT BUT SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE WITH IT SO IT'S EASIER TO PUT YOUR CAR IN PARK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Apr 24, 2020
Incident date: Apr 23, 2020
SERVICE SIDE DETECTION LIGHT CAME ON, BLIND SPOT WARNING LIGHTS MALFUNCTION EVEN WHEN SYSTEM IS TURNED OFF. FROM OTHER REPORTS THIS IS DUE TO A DESIGN FLAW OF THE SENSOR THAT ALLOWS IT TO CORRODE QUICKLY/EASILY. PLEASE ISSUE A RECALL, MANY HAVE HAD THIS ISSUE.
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) Apr 20, 2020
Incident date: Apr 13, 2020
BLIND SPOT DETECTION SENSORS BECOME CORRODED DUE TO BEING EXPOSED TO THE ENVIRONMENT. THIS IS A FAULTY DESIGN AND AN EXPENSIVE REPAIR. GM REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE PROBLEM EVEN THOUGH THE SYSTEM CAN FAIL AT ANYTIME WITHOUT WARNING AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. WHEN THE SENSORS BECOME CORRODED, THEY COU... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Apr 6, 2020
Incident date: Mar 25, 2020
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 UNDRIVEAB... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Apr 6, 2020
Incident date: Mar 25, 2020
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 UNDRIVEAB... Read more
AIR BAGS Apr 6, 2020
Incident date: Mar 25, 2020
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 UNDRIVEAB... Read more
AIR BAGS Mar 22, 2020
Incident date: Mar 21, 2020
CHEVY CRUZE SERVICE SIDE DETECTION MODULE WAS RECALLED. BUICK VERANO USES THE SAME PART. MY BUICK SHOWED SERVICE SIDE DETECTION. THE DESIGN ALLOWS WATER AND SALT TO INTERFERE WITH THE PERFORMANCE. IT SHUT DOWN MY CAR. ENABLED MY ANTILOCK THEFT SYSTEM AND ALL VOLTAGE SYSTEMS SHUT DOWN. THE CAR PROCEE... Read more
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) Mar 22, 2020
Incident date: Mar 21, 2020
CHEVY CRUZE SERVICE SIDE DETECTION MODULE WAS RECALLED. BUICK VERANO USES THE SAME PART. MY BUICK SHOWED SERVICE SIDE DETECTION. THE DESIGN ALLOWS WATER AND SALT TO INTERFERE WITH THE PERFORMANCE. IT SHUT DOWN MY CAR. ENABLED MY ANTILOCK THEFT SYSTEM AND ALL VOLTAGE SYSTEMS SHUT DOWN. THE CAR PROCEE... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Mar 22, 2020
Incident date: Mar 21, 2020
CHEVY CRUZE SERVICE SIDE DETECTION MODULE WAS RECALLED. BUICK VERANO USES THE SAME PART. MY BUICK SHOWED SERVICE SIDE DETECTION. THE DESIGN ALLOWS WATER AND SALT TO INTERFERE WITH THE PERFORMANCE. IT SHUT DOWN MY CAR. ENABLED MY ANTILOCK THEFT SYSTEM AND ALL VOLTAGE SYSTEMS SHUT DOWN. THE CAR PROCEE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Feb 23, 2020
Incident date: Feb 22, 2020
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IS UNSTABLE CAUSING AC OPERATION PROBLEMS, FAN MOTOR PROBLEMS, ENGINE OVERHEATING PROBLEMS, REMOTE DOOR SYSTEM PROBLEMS, ALL AT ONCE WHILE MOVING OR STANDING STILL. THIS HAPPENS ON CITY STREETS, ROADS, FREEWAYS.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Feb 13, 2020
Incident date: Jan 31, 2020
BOTH SIDE DETECTION SENSORS OF MY 2015 BUICK VERANO ARE BOTH INOPERATIVE IN UNDER 5 YEARS AFTER PURCHASING BRAND NEW VEHICLE. "SERVICE SIDE DETECTION SYSTEM" MESSAGE PERSISTS. GM MECHANIC SAID THERE WAS WATER PRESENT IN MOUNTING BRACKETS FOR BOTH MODULES AND THERE IS NO COMMUNICATION WITH EITHER ONE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Feb 12, 2020
Incident date: Feb 11, 2020
I OWN A 2015 BUICK VERANO CONVENIENCE WITH ONLY 28,000 MILES. ABOUT A MONTH AGO I NOTICED THE RIGHT SIDE DETECTION INDICATOR ON THE MIRROR ACTING SPORADIC. COMING ON WHEN THERE WAS NO VEHICLE IN MY BLIND SPOT, AND NOT COMING ON AS IT SHOULD. AFTER NOTICING THAT, THE SERVICE SIDE DETECTION MESSAGE DI... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jan 13, 2020
Incident date: Nov 21, 2019
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.
ENGINE Jan 13, 2020
Incident date: Nov 21, 2019
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.
POWER TRAIN Jan 13, 2020
Incident date: Nov 21, 2019
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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Nov 7, 2019
Incident date: Nov 3, 2019
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 W... Read more
POWER TRAIN Nov 7, 2019
Incident date: Nov 3, 2019
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 W... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Oct 17, 2019
Incident date: Oct 16, 2019
CAR FAILED TO START WITH REMOTE KEY. WHEN TRIED TO START WITH THE KEY THE CD EJECTED, AND IT WOULDN'T START. I USED A BATTERY PACK TO JUMP START THE CAR. I THEN HAD A ERROR MESSAGE DISPLAYED SAYING "SERVICE THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM"
AIR BAGS Sep 12, 2019
Incident date: Aug 15, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 BUICK VERANO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TWINS BUICK GMC (614-515-4194, LOCATED AT 960 MORSE RD, COLUMBUS, OH 43229) WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS NO FAILURE WITH... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY Aug 19, 2019
Incident date: Sep 15, 2017
VEHICLE'S PAINT IS DAMAGED. UNDER NORMAL SUN EXPOSURE, THIS VEHICLE HAS EXTREME HAIRLINE SCRATCHES THROUGHOUT. I HAVE TAKEN MY CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP AND WANT TO BLAME THIS ON ANIMALS. I DO NOT OWN ANIMALS THAT CLIMB ON MY CAR. ON HOOD, ROOF, AND TRUNK.THE REST OF THE CAR IS PERFECTLY FINE, WHICH IS ... Read more
STEERING Aug 10, 2019
Incident date: Aug 10, 2019
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 TIME... Read more
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) Aug 10, 2019
Incident date: Aug 10, 2019
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 TIME... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Aug 10, 2019
Incident date: Aug 10, 2019
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 TIME... Read more

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NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2015 BUICK VERANO

2015 Buick Verano 4 DR FWD

CategoryRating
Overall Rating 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash, Driver 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash, Passenger 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Driver 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Passenger 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Rollover 4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Rollover Risk 11.3%

Safety Technology

FeatureStatus
Electronic Stability ControlStandard
Forward Collision WarningOptional
Lane Departure WarningOptional

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

EPA Fuel Economy, 2015 BUICK VERANO

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 6-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 20.0 31.0 24.0 Regular $2,600
2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (S6) (Front-Wheel Drive) 21.0 29.0 24.0 Regular $2,600
2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic (S6) (Front-Wheel Drive) 21.0 31.0 25.0 Regular $2,500

CO2 Emissions: 372.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2015 BUICK VERANO

1,720 manufacturer communications from 1035 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT287
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL197
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM161
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING100
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY93
060000 ENGINE (PWS)77
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.67
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL62
00-03-10-006P Apr 18, 2024
200000 WHEELS
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Tire Radial Force Variation (RFV).
20-NA-132 Apr 10, 2024
350000 EQUIPMENT
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
20-NA-132 Apr 10, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
17-NA-052 Apr 8, 2024
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin updates the position of General Motors on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM has determined that wheel refinishing under warranty will no longer be performed.
17-NA-052 Apr 8, 2024
200000 WHEELS
This bulletin updates the position of General Motors on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM has determined that wheel refinishing under warranty will no longer be performed.
10-08-45-001H Mar 28, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new General Motors replacement fasteners with conductive finish.
20-NA-132 Mar 26, 2024
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
20-NA-132 Mar 26, 2024
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
20-NA-132 Mar 26, 2024
350000 EQUIPMENT
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
20-NA-132 Mar 26, 2024
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
20-NA-132 Mar 26, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
23-NA-103 Mar 21, 2024
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This service bulletin provides information on submitting quality Photos of Various Vehicle Concerns to the GM Technical Assistance Center (TAC).
16-NA-383 Mar 13, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels shou
07-00-89-037S Mar 11, 2024
350000 EQUIPMENT
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information for GM courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs.
11-00-89-005X Mar 10, 2024
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information on Dealer Empowerment for Goodwill, Customer Enthusiasm and Policy (U.S. Only).
PIP5596A Mar 4, 2024
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
This Preliminary information communicates that when removing the fuel line jumper hose care should be taken to be sure the line is reinstalled correctly to avoid a no/low fuel pressure situation.
PIP5596A Mar 4, 2024
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This Preliminary information communicates that when removing the fuel line jumper hose care should be taken to be sure the line is reinstalled correctly to avoid a no/low fuel pressure situation.
24-NA-040 Mar 4, 2024
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This service bulletin provides information on All hazmat parts being returned to the Warranty Parts Center (WPC) must be shipped using Central Transport. Hazardous materials should never be sent by air transportation to the WPC.
17-NA-073 Mar 1, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
22-NA-074 Feb 22, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.
16-NA-222 Feb 7, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin provides information on Engine Concerns that could result from lack of scheduled maintenance, improper service or aftermarket calibrations.
19-NA-044 Feb 7, 2024
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This service bulletin provides information on the cold start control system in DI engines to reduce cold start emissions and improve fuel economy.
19-NA-044 Feb 7, 2024
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
This service bulletin provides information on the cold start control system in DI engines to reduce cold start emissions and improve fuel economy.
16-NA-338 Feb 2, 2024
100000 POWER TRAIN
This Warranty Admin service bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and explains the PQC process, GWM Transaction submission, vehicle
16-NA-338 Feb 2, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This Warranty Admin service bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and explains the PQC process, GWM Transaction submission, vehicle
PIT6122 Jan 31, 2024
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
This Preliminary information communicates to dealers of a known issue with failed map update
PI0281K Jan 18, 2024
160000 STRUCTURE
This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
18-NA-099 Jan 16, 2024
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
PI1394B Jan 12, 2024
100000 POWER TRAIN
This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
PI1394B Jan 12, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
02-08-42-001J Jan 12, 2024
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
PIP5601B Jan 12, 2024
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately diagnose and repair. Technician will need to use Pico Oscilloscope Di
PI0592I Jan 8, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This preliminary information (PI) provides information om Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes (E4398, E4399, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414, E4423, E4491 or E6961).
PIT5074P Dec 18, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads. The J-35616-64B is the latest test probe released for checking
PIT5962A Dec 15, 2023
110220 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HAND HEATER:WIRING HARNESS
This Preliminary information communicates a GM part number for reflective high temperature heat or insulating tape when repairing wiring harnesses.
PIT5962A Dec 15, 2023
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This Preliminary information communicates a GM part number for reflective high temperature heat or insulating tape when repairing wiring harnesses.
23-NA-219 Dec 12, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer Installed Accessories.
23-NA-219 Dec 12, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer Installed Accessories.
20-NA-132 Dec 8, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
20-NA-132 Dec 8, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
20-NA-132 Dec 8, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
PIT5214F Nov 14, 2023
020000 SUSPENSION
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customer?s vehicles that exhibit vibration conditions without utilizing the
03-00-91-001I Nov 6, 2023
200000 WHEELS
This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing vibration concerns.
03-00-91-001I Nov 6, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing vibration concerns.
03-00-91-001I Nov 6, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing vibration concerns.
03-00-91-001I Nov 6, 2023
020000 SUSPENSION
This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing vibration concerns.
03-00-91-001I Nov 6, 2023
010000 STEERING
This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing vibration concerns.
20-NA-159 Oct 30, 2023
200000 WHEELS
This Warranty Administration bulletin is for information on General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program (U.S. Dealers Only).
23-NA-065 Oct 16, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
This service bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of OnStar Inoperative after Importing Vehicle from Canada to the United States.
23-NA-065 Oct 16, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This service bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of OnStar Inoperative after Importing Vehicle from Canada to the United States.
05-00-89-029F Oct 11, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This service bulletin provides information on General Motors Dealership Critical Equipment Requirements and Recommendations.
01-06-01-011O Oct 6, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
17-NA-170 Oct 6, 2023
200000 WHEELS
This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.
99-00-89-019Y Oct 3, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information on the Global Warranty Management (GWM) Warranty Parts Center (WPC) Parts Return Program.
20-NA-159 Sep 28, 2023
200000 WHEELS
This Warranty Administration bulletin is for information on General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program (U.S. Dealers Only).
20-NA-159 Sep 28, 2023
190000 TIRES
This Warranty Administration bulletin is for information on General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program (U.S. Dealers Only).
PIT5698D Sep 26, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Preliminary information communicates additional information on how a LIN bus operates and diagnostic tips when working on a LIN bus.
PIT5099G Sep 26, 2023
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have hi
10-00-89-006J Sep 26, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This service bulletin provides information for dealers on how to submit a product information report (PIR) (Canada Only).
02-00-89-002W Sep 26, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. and Canada Dealers Only).
23-NA-154 Sep 21, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin provides information on Warranty Administration a?? Required Operating Procedures - 8 Points (U.S. Only).
07-08-49-020R Sep 21, 2023
117100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER
This informational bulletin provides information for the IPC odometer programming method quick reference guide.
07-08-49-020R Sep 21, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
This informational bulletin provides information for the IPC odometer programming method quick reference guide.
07-08-49-020R Sep 21, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This informational bulletin provides information for the IPC odometer programming method quick reference guide.
17-NA-157 Sep 8, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin explains the difference in oil filters for gas engines with new oil pump control systems and the possibilities of what may happen using the incorrect filter.
23-NA-154 Sep 5, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This bulletin provides information on Warranty Administration a?? Required Operating Procedures - 8 Points (U.S. Only).
18-NA-306 Sep 1, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This Warranty Administration service bulletin provides information for dealers/Service advisors on when and how to submit a Pre-Repair Authorization (PRA).
23-NA-153 Sep 1, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the customer that it is normal for the delay.
23-NA-153 Sep 1, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the customer that it is normal for the delay.
PIP5621D Aug 24, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer technician that TAC recommends the utilization of the GDS2 software to aid in diagnosing automatic transmission concerns. TAC is requesting the GDS2 session logs be sent in before the
18-NA-073 Aug 24, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and prevent unnecessary engine replacement.
18-NA-306 Aug 18, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Warranty Administration service bulletin provides information for dealers/Service advisors on when and how to submit a Pre-Repair Authorization (PRA).
09-00-89-016H Aug 15, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information on the proper use of the labor operation 0600014.
23-NA-065 Aug 14, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
This service bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of OnStar Inoperative after Importing Vehicle from Canada to the United States.
23-NA-065 Aug 14, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This service bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of OnStar Inoperative after Importing Vehicle from Canada to the United States.
PIP5628G Aug 10, 2023
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D
23-NA-141 Aug 10, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This informational bulletin advised the technician that the engine and related parts will be debited if found that the tech didn't properly prepare the engine block from dirt and debris in bolt holes or if found that the block was damaged b
16-NA-222 Aug 10, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides information on Engine Concerns that could result from lack of scheduled maintenance, improper service or aftermarket calibrations.
16-NA-222 Aug 10, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin provides information on Engine Concerns that could result from lack of scheduled maintenance, improper service or aftermarket calibrations.
15-00-89-004F Aug 7, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
15-00-89-004F Aug 7, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
15-00-89-004F Aug 7, 2023
020000 SUSPENSION
This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
15-00-89-004F Aug 7, 2023
010000 STEERING
This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
04-06-04-051H Aug 1, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
04-06-04-051H Aug 1, 2023
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
01-00-89-010R Aug 1, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
This service bulletin provides information on a guide to help reduce repeat visits for the same customer concern.
09-06-04-026X Jul 31, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
09-06-04-026X Jul 31, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
17-NA-066 Jul 21, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
This service bulletin provides information for automatic transmission Oil Cooler Flush and flow test.
17-NA-066 Jul 21, 2023
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
This service bulletin provides information for automatic transmission Oil Cooler Flush and flow test.
PIP5358C Jul 18, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint. Technician should get record a sound clip or take a video of the
21-NA-026 Jul 17, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on accessory all-weather floor liners and flat mats warped or misshapen.
99-09-40-005I Jul 17, 2023
150000 SEAT BELTS
This service bulletin provides information on availability for a seat belt extender.
PIP4902R Jul 13, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that General Motors Technical Assistance Center may ask for Global Diagnostic System 2 Session Log. Technician will need use Global Diagnostic System 2 to sen
99-08-51-001F Jun 30, 2023
160000 STRUCTURE
This service bulletin provides information on Paintless Dent Repair Process.
01-06-01-011N Jun 30, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
13-08-116-001I Jun 29, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The intent of this service bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as potential sources for causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other diagnostic methods to identify them.
17-NA-066 Jun 29, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
This service bulletin provides information for automatic transmission Oil Cooler Flush and flow test.
16-NA-158 Jun 14, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
This service bulletin describes the U.S. Dealer Special Tool Loan Program process.
PIT4261J Jun 9, 2023
192000 TIRES:SIDEWALL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles with tire sidewall irregularities. This is a visual condition that will not affect durability, reliability or performance of the tires. Dealer

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NHTSA Safety Investigations, BUICK VERANO

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

RQ13002 Opened: May 31, 2013 , Closed: Jul 9, 2014
RQ, Closed , Model Year: 2012
Air Bag Non-deployment
General Motors (GM) has initiated a safety recall of 31,520 model year (MY) 2012 Buick Verano and Chevrolet Camaro, Cruze and Sonic vehicles to address a defect condition that could result in the primary or secondary stage air bag not deploying.These vehicles are a small percentage of all MY 2012 ve... Read more

BUICK VERANO - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the BUICK VERANO across all model years (2012, 2017).

15 Total Recalls
669 Total Complaints
1 Investigations
27 Reported Crashes
10 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

BUICK VERANO - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2017 1 19 View
2016 2 97 View
2015 (current) 0 82
2014 6 169 View
2013 3 156 View
2012 3 146 View

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ENCORE 41 854 View