AI DamageBuick Cascada: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Buick Cascada across 4 model years: 55 owner complaints and 783 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
What fails most often
- 1 Engine 29% of all complaints
- 2 Structure 27% of all complaints
- 3 Visibility 16% of all complaints
- 4 Engine and cooling 11% of all complaints
- 5 Electrical system 7% of all complaints
- 6 Powertrain 4% of all complaints
- 7 Wheels 4% of all complaints
- 8 Service brakes 4% of all complaints
- Engine: 16 complaints (29% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 217.
- Structure: 15 complaints (27% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 129.
- Visibility: 9 complaints (16% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 71.
- Engine and cooling: 6 complaints (11% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 301.
- Electrical system: 4 complaints (7% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 396.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 1.6 L · petrol · turbo · 4 cyl 2016–2019
- automatic, 6-speed 2016–2019
Drive: RWD, FWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 55 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 16 | 0 | 217 |
| Structure | 15 | 0 | 129 |
| Visibility | 9 | 0 | 71 |
| Engine and cooling | 6 | 0 | 301 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 0 | 396 |
| Powertrain | 2 | 0 | 181 |
| Wheels | 2 | 0 | 152 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 1 | 46 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 | 16 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| Air bags | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 915 |
| Tires | 0 | 0 | 98 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 88 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
There were no warning lights illuminated. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact was knocked unconscious and was able to exit the vehicle with the assistance of emergency services. The contact went to the hospital the next day and was informed she had sustained a broken sternum. A police report was filed.
The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle shuddered with an abnormal whistling sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that the PCV valve needed to be replaced.
Loss of power and humming noise from loose cam cover. (Buick Cascada 2016 and 2019 model years had recalls correcting this problem; but not 2017 or 2018 models. All years have the same engines. I think my vehicle should have been recalled.)
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.
A squealing sound was coming from the top of my engine and I had low/rough idle and it progressed to a low voltage output and check engine lights. This happened while i was driving on the highway and my speed was eratic and I had to cross 2 lanes to get the next exit.
Vehicle is a 2018 requiring valve cover replacement due to an issue that was recalled on previous years, most recently 2016. Extended warranty was offered for these repairs. TSB Special Coverage N192291620 â Camshaft Cover Replacement (later superseded by N232395320). This should be reviewed for additional recalls.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
What to check before buying
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Visibility. Wipers, mirrors, defrosters, cracked glass.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it
- This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance
- PI to help diagnose A/C concern
- This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size…
- This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a…
- This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance
- This Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue with the Telematic…
- This Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue with the Telematic…
- This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance
- This service bulletin provides information on Tire Sidewall Irregularities
- This service bulletin provides information on replacing the intake manifold when the engine is replaced…
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have…
Repair videos
We do not copy videos: these are YouTube links credited to their authors. Amounts are as stated by the author and not verified by us.
- 2016 Buick cascada no crank no start condition. what to check first #autos #buick #madeingermany
- 2016 Buick Cascada repair manual, service manual
- 2016 Buick Cascada P2199 P0097 intake air correlation
- 2019 Buick Cascada Battery Replacement #automobile #diy
- 2019 BUICK CASADA ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE REPLACE
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.