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 also made it so my rear brake light on the right would not work (which is illegal). It would cost me over $1,000 to fix this issue since the corrosion isn't covered by the warranty. This vehicle was made with a faulty item going out of the factory that way. I am appalled in gm for letting a vehicle go out on the street this way.
2015 Buick Verano owner complaints
58 complaints filed with NHTSA on this vehicle , including 1 reporting a crash, fire, injury, or fatality. Showing the 300 most recent — grouped by category for scanning.
electrical 4 complaints shown
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"
Tl* the contact rented a 2015 Buick verano. The contact stated that the keyless ignition failed to turn off until several attempts. On a separate occasion, the engine started independently however, the contact was able to enter the vehicle and turned the engine off. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 5,000. The VIN was unknown.
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.
steering 3 complaints shown
I was driving normally, slowed down to make a left turn and the steering wheel locked up on me. I could not turn at all. I was in a lane of traffic at the time but fortunately on a private street. I called the Buick dealer and they suggested gm roadside assistance. I called gm roadside assistance and it took 2 hours for a tow truck to pick up the car. I had the flashers on the whole time and the battery was dead when the tow truck driver tried to start it. He jumped it and the steering wheel was still locked. It was towed to the dealer. The dealer told me the pin fell when it was not supposed to. They are checking out the car now. Thankfully I was not on the freeway or anywhere else as it could have been a disaster. *tr
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 the power steering goes out. I looked online to see what may be the problem and noticed plenty of other people have had these issues as well with no one being able to find a solution.
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 span which made it very hard to steer the vehicle and all of the radio screen shut down also. This issue has me worried because at high speeds if this happens it will be very hard to control the vehicle. I have noticed that this is a common problem with this vehicle. Has the car dealers acknowledge this issue and what do they recommend to do?
body 3 complaints shown
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
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 strange. I have encountered more than 10 cars with the same issue. There is no reason that a 4 year old car, within normal sun conditions, should have its paint deteriorate at this rate. It is embarrassing and the dealership refuses to repaint. I still have the note on the car.
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.
other 3 complaints shown
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!!!
The following was sent to gm in response to their letter of sept 2016 we just received a letter from gm that borders on being stupid. The letter tells us the accelerator pedal stalk may break off, rendering the vehicle inoperative. It goes on to tell us not to take the vehicle to the dealer unless we believe the vehicle has this problem. Please explain how this belief process works prior to a disabling failure? Surely gm has identified what production dates had the defective part installed. What are supposed to do, wait until we are left stranded by the part breaking. Please rethink and revise the instructions you sent out. I expect more explicit instructions. I will be sharing my concerns with the federal regulatory authorities
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
powertrain 2 complaints shown
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 vehicle skipped?
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.
airbags 2 complaints shown
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.
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 the vehicle. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
brakes 1 complaint shown
While my wife was driving the car, the electronic parking brake came on causing the car to come to an ubrupt stop on a city street. It did not turn off until my wife turned off the engine, restarted it and shifting through the automatic transmission gears. The car has been at henry brown Buick in gilbert, az for over a month and they have not been able to figure out the problem. General motors has refused to do anything further about the problem. This is a life-threatening issue with potential grave consequences if the brake came on again on a highway or in traffic.
lighting 1 complaint shown
(please see included picture) both headlights show what appear to be fine cracks on the inside of the lenses kind of like a starburst appearance. This starburst is affecting the headlight beam and making it harder to see while distracting oncoming traffic. General motors has a tsb#02-08-42-001i that identifies the known manufacturer inconsistency. It is obviously a known fault. Even going as far as stating going through an automatic car wash can cause the lenses to create the starburst appearance. This should be a recall by general motors. They should replace the lenses with a stronger more reliable product. The most dangerous part is the issue may not be readily known by the consumer due to the cracks not being easily seen unless the sunlight reflects a certain way through the lenses. As
cruise control 1 complaint shown
2015 Buick verano. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle sudden acceleration accident. *smd the consumer stated when she shifted the vehicle into drive, she removed her foot from the brake and the vehicle took off without her applying the accelerator. She attempted to apply the brake, but it failed to slow or stop the vehicle. Instead, the vehicle picked up speed and the steering became loose and delayed and therefore, she was unable to accurately steer the vehicle, without the ability to stop or control the speed, the vehicle proceeded to go through a stop sign and crossed over a major highway, jumping a curb across the road. She continued trying to stop and steer and finally the vehicle turned left and crossed back over the highway and into her neighbor's front lawn. The vehicle struc