2016 Buick Cascada Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2016 Buick Cascada, and owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2016 Buick Cascada
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Power window devices and controls (visibility)
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…
Remedy: 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…
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2016 Buick Cascada have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 31,024 miles. Complaints peaked in 2026 with 5 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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 e”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 17, 2026 · Engine
“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, wh”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 23, 2026 · Engine and engine cooling
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2016 Buick Cascada. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 23 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 20 / 27 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Subcompact Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 1.6 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6) |
Compare Buick Cascada model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Buick Cascada model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Buick Cascada | 1 | 22 |
| 2017 Buick Cascada | 0 | 15 |
| 2018 Buick Cascada | 0 | 11 |
| 2019 Buick Cascada | 0 | 5 |
Checking a specific 2016 Buick Cascada
How do I know if my 2016 Buick Cascada has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2016 Buick Cascada; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Buick dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 16V844000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Buick models
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.