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2015 Buick Verano

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2015 models.

Buick Verano
Pictured: 2012 Buick Verano -- 04-30-2012. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Class
Compact Cars
Body styles
4dr Sedan Base/Turbo
Engines
2.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
MPG (best)
25 combined · 21 city / 31 hwy
Length
183.9 in
Curb weight
3,300 lb
NHTSA rating
Not rated
Recalls
0 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

  • Few owner complaints59 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 243 for similar models.
  • No recalls so far

Watch out for

No weak spots against similar models in the data.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 30 similar 2015 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2015 Buick Verano is a compact car offered with 2 engines (2.4L 4-cyl and 2.0L 4-cyl turbo) and front-wheel drive.

It measures about 184 inches long and 71 inches wide on a 106-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,300 lb.

EPA rates its most efficient version at 25 MPG combined (21 city / 31 highway), 5% worse than the 2015 compact car average of 26.3 MPG, for an estimated $2,700 a year in fuel.

NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.

It has 0 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 59 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the electrical system.

What changed for 2015

No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2014 Verano — a carry-over year in the data.

Compared with 2014; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2014 Verano →

Dimensions & weight

BodyLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseTrack F / RCurb weightWeight F/R
4dr Sedan Base/Turbo183.9 in71.3 in58.3 in105.9 in60.6 / 61.4 in3,300 lb61/39

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.

Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →

Engines, MPG & running costs

VersionEngineTransmissionDriveCity / Hwy / Combvs. classFuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Verano2.4L 4-cylAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive21 / 31 / 25-5%$2,700358
Verano2.0L 4-cyl turboManual 6-spdFront-Wheel Drive20 / 31 / 24-9%$2,800372
Verano2.0L 4-cyl turboAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive21 / 29 / 24-9%$2,800373
6/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)
6/10EPA greenhouse gas score
Spend $1,500Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
26.3 MPG2015 Compact Cars average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2015 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2015 Buick Verano.

Similar 2015 compact cars

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2015 Buick Verano (this car)25 MPGNot rated0
2015 Toyota Corolla34 MPGNot rated1
2015 Honda Civic44 MPGNot rated1
2015 Honda Accord47 MPGNot rated6
2015 Toyota Camry40 MPGNot rated1
2015 Nissan GT-R19 MPGNot rated1
2015 Toyota Prius50 MPGNot rated2

Recalls (0)

No vehicle recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2015 Buick Verano.

Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2015 Buick Verano is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

59Complaints to NHTSA since 2015
2Involved a crash
1Involved a fire
1Injuries reported
40,797 miTypical mileage at failure
Electrical System21
Unknown Or Other10
Air Bags10
Steering6
Lane Departure › Blind Spot Detection6
Engine4
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)4
Vehicle Speed Control3
Complaints received per month (last 24 months with reports)
19/10: 119/11: 120/01: 120/02: 320/03: 120/04: 320/09: 120/12: 121/01: 121/03: 121/04: 321/07: 122/04: 122/07: 122/08: 122/09: 123/01: 123/04: 123/08: 124/03: 124/08: 125/04: 225/12: 126/10: 119/1020/0220/0921/0322/0422/0923/0825/04max 3

Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.

Used 2015 Buick Verano buyer's checklist

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. No recalls on file, but check anyway.
  2. Electrical System — 21 owner reports. Test every window, lock, light, screen and USB port; check the battery age.
  3. Air Bags — 10 owner reports. Confirm the airbag warning light turns off after start-up and any airbag recall was completed.
  4. Steering — 6 owner reports. Turn lock-to-lock while parked and on the road; listen for noises and feel for heavy or loose steering.
  5. Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 40,797 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
  6. Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2015 Buick Verano. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other Verano years

Compare all years →
YearMPG (best)LengthOverallRecallsComplaints
2017 Verano24183.9 inNot rated19
2016 Verano24183.9 inNot rated259
2014 Verano24183.9 inNot rated692
2013 Verano24183.9 inNot rated381
2012 Verano24183.9 inNot rated385

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Buick. How we calculate this →