2015 Buick Verano problems
Verdict · NHTSA data
Among the better years
The 2015 Buick Verano is among the quieter years of the Verano on NHTSA's books: 82 complaints (33% below the model's median year), no recalls, and no open investigations.
Electrical System leads the complaint categories with 26 reports (32% of the total). In government crash testing it earned 5 of 5 NCAP stars overall.
82
NHTSA complaints
0
Recalls
0
Investigations
3
Crash-involved
1
Fires reported
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
5
NCAP overall · of 5 stars
How does 2015 compare to other Verano years?
What are the most common 2015 Buick Verano problems?
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 26 | 32% | ▼ down |
| Other | 10 | 12% | — flat |
| Airbags | 10 | 12% | — flat |
| Driver Assistance | 7 | 9% | ▲ up |
| Steering | 6 | 7% | ▼ down |
| Transmission | 4 | 5% | ▼ down |
| Body & Structure | 3 | 4% | ▲ up |
| Engine | 3 | 4% | ▼ down |
| Speed Control | 3 | 4% | ▼ down |
| Tires & Wheels | 2 | 2% | ▼ down |
| Fuel System | 2 | 2% | ▼ down |
| Lighting | 2 | 2% | ▲ up |
| Visibility & Wipers | 1 | 1% | ▼ down |
| Brakes | 1 | 1% | ▼ down |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | ▼ down |
| Suspension | 1 | 1% | — flat |
Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA
Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.
“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…”
“ON JAN 11@ 8 AM. I GOT STUCK (STATIONARY) IN THE SNOW AND THE 2015 BUICK VERONA CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE ENTIRE CAR WAS COMPLETELY BURNT. THIS EVENT HAPPEN 500 FT OFF THE US 550 MILE MARKER 135.”
“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…”
“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…”
“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…”
2015 Buick Verano — common questions
Is the 2015 Buick Verano reliable?
Its record is better than the model's norm: 82 NHTSA complaints, below the typical Verano year, with 0 recalls and no open investigations.
What are the most common 2015 Verano problems?
According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are electrical system (26 complaints), airbags (10 complaints), other (10 complaints).
Does the 2015 Buick Verano have recalls?
No. NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2015 Buick Verano.
How safe is the 2015 Buick Verano?
In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2015 Buick Verano earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.