NHTSA vehicle safety data
2016 Buick Cascada Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2016 Buick Cascada has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 23 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Buick dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2016 Buick Cascada, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2016 Buick Cascada owner complaints
Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Buick Cascada, describing incidents dated January 1, 2016 to October 14, 2026.
Most-cited components
- Structure 10 complaints
- Unknown or Other 7 complaints
- Engine 6 complaints
- Visibility/Wiper 4 complaints
- Electrical System 3 complaints
- Wheels 2 complaints
Newest complaints
ODI #11773949 · Filed
The contact owns a 2016 Buick Cascada. 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…
ODI #11765093 · Filed
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…
ODI #11745874 · Filed
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…
NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2016 Buick Cascada in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.
- Engineering Analysis EA21-002: Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Open since September 17, 2021
Convertible Roof Control Module/FMVSS 118
NHTSA #16V844000 · Visibility — Power Window Devices and Controls · NHTSA notice
Reported November 21, 2016 · General Motors LLC
Potentially affected: 4 vehicles
Repair completion: 50% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign 16126 · Owners notified December 1, 2016 · Vehicles built December 1, 2015 – February 24, 2016 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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."
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer 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 recall is 16126.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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