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 B…
2015 buick Verano steering problems
moderate 6 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $700
Complaints
6
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$700
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
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 …
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 SH…
Common questions
How serious is the steering problem on the 2015 buick Verano?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 6 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $700 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the steering typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $700 for steering repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to steering?
No active recalls currently cover steering issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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