2016 Buick Cascada Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Cascada years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Buick Cascada. That is the most of any Cascada model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is structure (10 complaints, 45%), typically at around 36,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 22owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 Buick Cascada problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 10 | 45% | 36,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 7 | 32% | 43,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 4 | 18% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 14% | 2,505 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 14% | 5,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 9% | 19,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 9% | 28,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 5% | 16,231 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 Buick Cascada recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Visibility:power window devices and controls
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Buick Cascada vehicles manufactured December 1, 2015, to February 24, 2016. The affected vehicles may have had the original convertible roof control module (CRCM) replaced with an incorrect CRCM, that allows the windows to close automatically when the roof is closed and can allow the windows to be closed remotely from distances beyond 11 meters using the key fob. As such, these vehicles no longer meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."
Risk: If the windows close automatically or can be closed remotely in ways that do not meet all the requirements of FMVSS 118, the unexpected closure can increase the risk of injury to the passengers.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the CRCM with correct module, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is 16126.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture (EA21002) — opened Sep 17, 2021, still open.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
After owning for a year, it started idling very rough. Took it to a shop and there was a GM Service Bulletin issued on these cars N192291620 that expired on 6/2026. They would not reimburse me as it expired and car was repaired by a third party. We had only put 500 miles on it since purchasing. It…
The contact owns a 2016 Buick Cascada. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormal squealing sound. The vehicle was subsequently taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a PCV valve failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was…
Buick Cascada back window on the convertible tops coming apart, causing flooding inside the car, also there's a danger the window will come out driving down the road. Buick refuses to do anything.
The rear window of the convertible top starts to pull away from the top itself. Could separate and displace entirely causing damage or injury behind.
The back window on the convertible top has separated from the fabric. Buick dealership said it was not a covered item under the extended warranty. We tried to glue it back down but it keeps separating all around. Dangerous situation because it could separate completely during travel and cause an…
Other Buick Cascada years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Cascada | 5 | 0 |
| 2018 Cascada | 11 | 0 |
| 2017 Cascada | 15 | 0 |
| 2016 | 22 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Buick Cascada?
Owners most often report structure, unknown or other, visibility problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 10 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Buick Cascada?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2016 Buick Cascada a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Cascada model years, the 2016 has far more complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.