Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data
Data refreshed
Our database contains 59 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2015 Buick Verano, most frequently naming the electrical, driver assistance and airbags categories. 1,344 manufacturer communications are on file.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
When owners filed reports about this model year
| Month | Complaints filed | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|
| May 2015 | 1 | 1 |
| Aug 2015 | 1 | 2 |
| Jan 2016 | 1 | 3 |
| Mar 2016 | 1 | 4 |
| May 2016 | 1 | 5 |
| Jul 2016 | 1 | 6 |
| Sep 2016 | 1 | 7 |
| Oct 2016 | 1 | 8 |
| Dec 2016 | 2 | 10 |
| Jan 2017 | 1 | 11 |
| May 2017 | 1 | 12 |
| Feb 2018 | 1 | 13 |
| Mar 2018 | 1 | 14 |
| Oct 2018 | 2 | 16 |
| Feb 2019 | 1 | 17 |
| Apr 2019 | 5 | 22 |
| May 2019 | 2 | 24 |
| Jun 2019 | 1 | 25 |
| Aug 2019 | 2 | 27 |
| Sep 2019 | 1 | 28 |
| Oct 2019 | 1 | 29 |
| Nov 2019 | 1 | 30 |
| Jan 2020 | 1 | 31 |
| Feb 2020 | 3 | 34 |
| Mar 2020 | 1 | 35 |
| Apr 2020 | 3 | 38 |
| Sep 2020 | 1 | 39 |
| Dec 2020 | 1 | 40 |
| Jan 2021 | 1 | 41 |
| Mar 2021 | 1 | 42 |
| Apr 2021 | 3 | 45 |
| Jul 2021 | 1 | 46 |
| Apr 2022 | 1 | 47 |
| Jul 2022 | 1 | 48 |
| Aug 2022 | 1 | 49 |
| Sep 2022 | 1 | 50 |
| Jan 2023 | 1 | 51 |
| Apr 2023 | 1 | 52 |
| Aug 2023 | 1 | 53 |
| Mar 2024 | 1 | 54 |
| Aug 2024 | 1 | 55 |
| Apr 2025 | 2 | 57 |
| Dec 2025 | 1 | 58 |
| Oct 2026 | 1 | 59 |
Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
No recalls in our database for this model year
That does not guarantee a specific vehicle is unaffected — recalls are issued against VINs, and new campaigns are announced regularly. Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov.
Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words
Vehicle is showing P138 code, and goes into limp mode and shows stable-track indicator. Has been checked by 2 mechanics, accelerator pedal, and throttle body have been replaced, with same results. This creates a severe hazard while driving.
Dear National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA),I am submitting this report to express a serious safety concern with my 2015 Buick Verano, which I believe is unsafe for shorter drivers due to poor visibility and design limitations.I received this car as a gift from my father, but the moment I drove it off the lot, I realized I could not safely operate it. I am 4 feet 11 inches tall, and this vehicle seems designed for much taller drivers. The windshield is too close, and there are several significant blind spots that make it extremely difficult to see vehicles, pedestrians, and obstacles around me.To try to fix this issue, we installed four extra mirrors and I used a booster seat, but these adjustments did not resolve the safety problems. I have experienced numerous close calls, including one incident where I nearly struck a pedestrian I could not see until he moved out of the way. Driving this car has become extremely stressful and frightening due to these visibility issues.I have spoken with several friends who are also under 5 feet 3 inches tall, and they reported the same difficulties when driving a Buick Verano. It appears that this model’s visibility design creates unsafe driving conditions for shorter individuals.I request that the NHTSA investigate this design concern to determine whether the 2015 Buick Verano meets safety standards for drivers of different heights, and whether design changes or warnings are necessary to protect shorter drivers.Thank you for your attention to this important safety issue.thank you.
Sensors and wiring harness corrosion
My passenger airbag warning lights appears on the dash several times a day stating “Airbag safety issue detected”. This has been going on for several months now.
My vehicle was rear ended and when the wire connection was detached there was signs of corrosion cause by moisture. The insurance company wont pay for it because the Buick mechanic said this is a common issue with Buick Verano's. When moisture gets into the connectors all instruments on the dashboard goes haywire. it's my belief that this may cause the car to stall and if that happens no power steering or no power breaks.
The light is on and the warning chime constantly goes off when someone is in the passenger seat. This is a known recall issue yet my VIN is not included. It needs to be fixed at the cost of the manufacturer and not my own.
Took my car in due to the paint being damaged by normal sunlight just on my hood, roof and trunk lid was told that it looked like it was just scratched, if that was the case wouldn't my whole car looked like that. Heard back from the dealership auto body manager admitting that gm had messed up the clear coat when it came to the dark color vehicles. Said nothing could be done due to it being out of manufacturer warranty and that my extend warranty wouldn't cover it along with the extra care package that was separate that the dealership had offer that I purchased even though it included oxidation protection.
Radio/Infotainment would turn itself off and then back on while driving and heat/ac would do the same. Then service side detection system alert would come up on screen. Heat stopped working 90% of the time which wasn't safe during winter when I needed the defrost on. Multiple times had to wipe windshield to get condensation off while driving due to no defrost working. Took it to the shop and replaced left sensor due to corrosion (waited a week for the part) and less than a week later the right sensor (waited a month for the part)stopped working. I was then advised if you replaced one sensor the other with fail if not replaced at the same time. How? Why? Because sensors are $755 a piece that's why. I live alone and am the sole bread winner and this made it extremely difficult to get to work. Add on the $2,500.00 to repair. I wouldn't have bothered to repair it but I needed defrost for safety reasons. Ridiculous that these things are married together in a system that isn't protected at all from the elements and the manufacturer is aware of this. Complete rip off and money grab.
A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes B3055, B3
This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it.
This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
PI to help diagnose A/C concern
This document provides the technician with a diagnostic tip if the vehicle stalls and set diagnostic trouble code P0191 and may also set P0172. The diagnostic tip has the technician inspect the high pressure fuel pump body markings to confirm it is an original manufacture part. If it is not an original manufacture part, they should install one and evaluate the vehicle.
This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.
Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.