2.9

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
48,263 miles

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problem #19

Jul 162021

Verano

  • miles
The Service Side Detection System (SSDS) maintenance light appears on my dashboard and remains unless I cancel it out by pressing the menu button on the turning signal. Both sides of the vehicle cannot accurately detect when vehicles are approaching and passing-??the SSDS indicator lights in the side mirrors come on and off randomly. Currently, my left mirror indicator light remains lit even when the vehicle is turned off. The problem started with my fan-??it stopped blowing air. I made a stop and when I restarted my vehicle the fan started again. This problem started about 6-8 months ago. Now-??it is getting worst-??I am getting errors on all my systems when I start my car. Yesterday, I couldn-??t turn my car off-??finally when I did, I couldn-??t start it. I was not able to engage the brake pedal and couldn-??t turn over the vehicle. I remote started the vehicle; however, when I tried to actually start the vehicle by pressing the Engine start button it would not turn to green-??now, unable to turn over the car completely and again unable to turn off the car I utilized the remote to shut the engine off. This morning, engine turned on and only the SSDS light came on and Theft Detection-??fan blower going off and on randomly. A recall is needed.

- Geneva, OH, USA

problem #18

Apr 192021

Verano

  • 85,840 miles
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 well and my screen for the radio and such keep blacking out and rebooting over and over.

- Huntsville, AL, USA

problem #17

Mar 112021

Verano

  • 175,000 miles
The car stopped, I got a boost and it immediately cut off again, had it towed to shop, they stated it was alternator so I purchased a new one and it died again, purchased a new batery and still dead. The recalls showing electrical problems for 2013 and 2014 but I have a 2015

- Spring, TX, USA

problem #16

Nov 012020

Verano

  • 29,500 miles
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 seems to have failed due to poor design that allows water to get in easily. (the Verano is virtually the same car).

- Niles, IL, USA

problem #15

Dec 212020

Verano

  • 65,000 miles
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.

- Harrison Township, MI, USA

problem #14

Apr 232020

Verano

  • 53,000 miles
Service side detection light came on, blind spot warning lights malfunction even when system is turned off. From other reports this is due to a design flaw of the sensor that allows it to corrode quickly/easily. Please issue a recall, many have had this issue.

- Willoughby, OH, USA

problem #13

Mar 252020

Verano

  • 68,800 miles
Upon starting the car we have no working guages. The temperature and gas level don't work. And the following error messages show up on the dash. Service air bag, tire monitoring system, front camera, parking assist, side detection system, and theft deterrent system. The car it basically undriveable. The blinkers do not work, heated seats (though that is minor) radio stops working. We don't know what the temperature of the engine is, how much fuel we have and how fast we are going. There is only 68,800 miles on it. When I call the dealership (they're the only ones with the technology to look at this and troubleshoot) they tell me it's a few hundred dollars just to run diagnostics. This is ridiculous that the car is this unsafe to drive but I have to pay to diagnose it. Then I find out just to replace the side detection system will cost me like $700. I can't imagine what it would take to fix this bigger issue. I'm forced to pay to have diagnostics run at this point because I can't have my wife and daughter driving around in this vehicle when it's this unsafe. I also have a video I can upload if needed. But for now I took screenshots of the video and will upload them. What can be done on stuff like this? I appreciate your time, jason

- Manitowoc, WI, USA

problem #12

Feb 222020

Verano

  • 31,917 miles
Electrical system is unstable causing ac operation problems, fan motor problems, engine overheating problems, remote door system problems, all at once while moving or standing still. This happens on city streets, roads, freeways.

- Tucson, AZ, USA

problem #11

Feb 112020

Verano

  • 28,000 miles
I own a 2015 Buick Verano convenience with only 28,000 miles. About a month ago I noticed the right side detection indicator on the mirror acting sporadic. Coming on when there was no vehicle in my blind spot, and not coming on as it should. After noticing that, the service side detection message displayed on the center counsel. I contacted the dealer I bought the car from and they basically told me it's a very common problem because of the placement of the sensor modules in the bumper that collect water, snow, salt and causes corrosion. A very poor design for a safety feature! approximately $1,000 to fix! I did purchase an after market warranty with the vehicle, but I believe it will not cover this because they have a clause about corrosion. I decided to just turn off the feature from the setting panel and just call it a day, seeing I have been driving for 50 years and never had to rely on a side detection system to view my blind spot. Now I get two messages when I start the car'side detection system is off, and service side detection system. Well anyway, yesterday while I was driving, the indicator light on the right-side mirror came on, but the system was off. The light still stayed on even with the car shut off. After a while of driving and turning on and off the system from the settings, the light finally went off. Why would that light come on when I manually turned off the system" do I need to pull the fuse for the side detection system? I am just afraid that this is going to create other issues with the vehicles electrical system and become a safety problem. There was a special program GM initiated in April of 2019 to fix this problem, but only for the Chevy Cruze. The Buick Verano and Chevy Cruze are basically the same car. Is there anyway the Buick Verano can be added to this GM program" bulletin #N172097060 thank you!

- Rochester, NY, USA

problem #10

Nov 212019

Verano

  • 47,642 miles
Gear shift release switch knob broken : causing not going into park or in park position but engine won't turn off due to not being in park. There are not replacement parts available.

- El Paso, TX, USA

problem #9

Nov 032019

Verano

  • 58,000 miles
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?

- Auburn, AL, USA

problem #8

Oct 162019

Verano

  • 40,797 miles
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"

- Winston Salem, NC, USA

problem #7

Aug 102019

Verano

  • 40,000 miles
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?

- La Porte, TX, USA

problem #6

May 102019

Verano

  • 48,500 miles
The lights on the dashboard work, and nearly every service light and message pops up. None of the gauges on the dashboard work including the speedometer and gas meter. The turn signal works but doesn't show it inside the car. The radio has to be turned on manually when getting in and out of the car. The radio will randomly shut off when driving. I've been sent away from dealerships before with no answer claiming that all modules are giving a reading so they do not know what the problem is. My cruise control has shut itself off a couple of times while driving. This car is a 2015 and is far to new to be dealing with a safety hazard like this.

- Horseheads, NY, USA

problem #5

Nov 092018

Verano

  • 38,000 miles
Blind side alert failed.water sand and dirt gets inside.

- Kent, OH, USA

problem #4

Apr 012019

Verano

  • miles
Side view mirror warning system stopped working.

- Macomb, MI, USA

problem #3

Mar 082019

Verano

  • 40,000 miles
The left side blind side alert failed.when driving home the light on the passenger side mirror stayed on.when I got home it was on.the next day it was off and no longer worked.

- Kent, OH, USA

problem #2

Oct 112018

Verano

  • 62,000 miles
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.

- Rochester, MN, USA

problem #1

Jul 152015

Verano

  • 5,000 miles
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.

- Richmond, VA, USA