2015 Buick Verano problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (9) · Air Bags (8) · Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection (6)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
37 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (1,344)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-26 · PIT5698F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi provides diagnostics tips on how the lin bus works and how to diagnosis it.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-04 · PIP4902W · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email gds2 session logs into technical assistance.
Unknown Or Other 2026-07-21 · PIT5099J · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
pi to help diagnose a/c concern
Unknown Or Other 2026-05-19 · PIP6113 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 origi
Unknown Or Other 2026-04-01 · PIT3271Q · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
Unknown Or Other 2026-03-09 · PIP6104 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a gds2 session log and upload to a technical assistance case in cx connect.
Showing the 6 most recent of 1,344 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-02 · Engine“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. …”
2025-12-23 · Visibility/Wiper“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…”
2025-04-14 · Unknown Or Other“sensors and wiring harness corrosion …”
2025-04-12 · Air Bags“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.…”
2024-08-21 · Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection“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…”
2024-03-28 · Air Bags“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.…”
2023-08-07 · Structure:body“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…”
2023-04-14 · Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection“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…”
2022-09-22 · Air Bags“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. …”
2022-08-17 · Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module:software · 101,820 mi“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 was 101,820. …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.