2017 Buick Cascada Problems
- Complaints
- 15filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 21,318miles, 3 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 / 5stars overall
- EPA fuel economy
- 23 mpgcombined, 1.6L 4-cyl RWD · 20 city / 27 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2017 Buick Cascada (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 2017 Buick Cascada. The part named most often is engine, with 7 complaints (47% of the total), followed by visibility (3) and engine cooling (2). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 21,318 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 890 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 83 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Visibility complaints overlap with 26 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Engine7 47%
- Engine cooling2 13%
- Other or unknown2 13%
- Electrical system1 6.7%
- Fuel system1 6.7%
- Body and structure1 6.7%
Example complaints
Engine: “I have noticed in a Buick thread that I am not the only one who had a pcv valve go bad on 2017 Buick Cascada. The problem is Buick built this valve into the valve cover,it can not be replaced without replacing the whole aluminum cover. The cover was a small 900.00$ fee , plus another 5-600 for mechanic. Seems to me they have an issue with the pcv valves, since I am not the only one with this problem. Pcv valve is an important part to emissions and the car.”
NHTSA complaint #11515179, filed 2023-04Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “The rear window of this car has separated and when I contacted the manufacturer they indicated a service bulletin was issued but they are not liable for the repair. The window has become more and more separated and I'm using glue to hold it on but it's becoming undrivable due to the risk of it separating while on the road. While this has not yet caused an accident, I believe this is one waiting to happen as many other owners of this vehicle are reporting the same issue. If this would fully separate while on a highway the consequences could be dangerous. This is a chronic manufacturing defect. …”
NHTSA complaint #11718080, filed 2026-02Engine cooling: “The contact owns a 2017 Buick Cascada. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal squealing sound coming from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was discovered that the diaphragm inside the PCV (Positive Crankcase Ventilation) valve had ruptured. The part was replaced by the mechanic. Upon investigation, the contact discovered that the failure was covered under warranty through the manufacturer. …”
NHTSA complaint #11587414, filed 2024-05, 45,928 milesOther or unknown: “The front collision alert doesn't work at all. It is supposed to light up and make a sound to warn that you are approaching another car to fast, it doesn't. The indicator that lights up green to show that there is a car in front of you should turn amber if you get to close, it doesn't. This is an option that I bought as a safety device or something to assist in my safe driving. I took it back to the dealer and the tech said that per the GM technical document that it worked as it should, even though the service advisor and the tech agreed that it didn't work at all. …”
NHTSA complaint #11000828, filed 2017-06, 100 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 100 and 45,928 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2017 Buick Cascada. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cascada · C FWD | ★★★★★ | 4 / 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 11.1% risk |
Neighbouring years: 2016: same overall rating; 2018: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2017 Buick Cascada version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cascada RWD | 1.6L 4-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 20 | 27 | 23 | $3,550 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2017 Buick Cascada in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 890 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11037555Sep 26, 2026Other or unknown. This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it.
- 11037253Sep 4, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11035340Jul 21, 2026Other or unknown. PI to help diagnose A/C concern
- 11030974Apr 1, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
- 11030092Mar 9, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.
- 11030091Mar 9, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11027601Jan 8, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11025755Nov 20, 2025Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customer’s vehicles that exhibit…
- 11023091Sep 9, 2025Other or unknown. New Vehicle Monitoring Programs Section in IVH
- 11022084Aug 14, 2025Other or unknown. This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
Other model years of the Buick Cascada
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 5 | 50,300 | 0 | 5 | 24 | — | Not enough data |
| 2018 | 11 | 72,000 | 0 | 5 | 24 | — | Not enough data |
| 2017 | 15 | 21,318 | 0 | 5 | 23 | — | Rising |
| 2016 | 22 | 18,500 | 1 | 5 | 23 | — | Falling |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2017 Buick Cascada have?
NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 2017 Buick Cascada as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2017 Buick Cascada is reported most often?
Engine is named most often, in 7 complaints (47% of the total), followed by visibility with 3.
Has the 2017 Buick Cascada been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How did the 2017 Buick Cascada do in NHTSA crash tests?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2017 Buick Cascada 5 out of 5 stars overall. Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.
What gas mileage does the 2017 Buick Cascada get?
The EPA rates the 2017 Buick Cascada (Cascada, 1.6L 4-cyl) at 23 mpg combined, 20 city and 27 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,550 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2017 Buick Cascada reported?
Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 21,318 miles and the middle half falls between 100 and 45,928 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.