2018 Buick Cascada Owner Complaints

Complaint Summary
The 2018 Buick Cascada has 8 reported complaints.
- Top issues involve structure:body and air bags.
Reliability Score
Reliability Score
Based on 8 complaints
Most Frequent Issues
STRUCTURE:BODY
1 12.5%
AIR BAGS
1 12.5%
SERVICE BRAKES
1 12.5%
VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 12.5%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
1 12.5%
Quick Insights
The top category is STRUCTURE:BODY, accounting for 12.5% of all complaints.
Owners have reported issues across 8 distinct vehicle systems.
Note: Complaint data reflects owner reports and may not always indicate a verified defect. Compare with Recalls and TSBs for a complete picture.
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What owners keep reporting on the 2018 Buick Cascada
The 2018 Buick Cascada has 8 owner complaints in this dataset. STRUCTURE:BODY is the most common complaint category, representing about 13% of the reports shown here.
Most common complaint categories
The top complaint groups for the 2018 Buick Cascada are STRUCTURE:BODY (1), AIR BAGS (1), SERVICE BRAKES (1).
Are these complaints a serious red flag?
Potentially. 4 complaint reports involve higher-attention systems like brakes, steering, engine, powertrain, fuel, suspension, airbags, or electrical components, which is enough to justify a focused inspection.
What should buyers inspect on a used 2018 Buick Cascada?
Start with the top complaint systems, compare them against the recall report, then inspect service records for evidence that those same areas were already repaired or monitored.
Detailed Complaint Log
Showing 8 of 8 systems
STRUCTURE:BODY
1 Report13% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
BOTH QUARTER PANELS HAVE AT 25 ROCK CHIPS. THE FRONT WHEEL STICKS OUT AND IS FLICKING THE ROCK BACK TO THE QUARTER PANELS WHICH STICKS EVEN FURTHER OUT.
2/24/2020
AIR BAGS
1 Report13% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
The contact rented a 2018 Buick Cascada. The contact stated while driving at 5 MPH and making a right turn, the brake pedal was depressed but failed to respond, which caused another vehicle going at an undisclosed speed to crash into the front driver side of the vehicle. 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 vehicle was towed to an undisclosed location. The dealer was made aware of the failure and advised to tow the vehicle to their location so they could diagnose it. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not provide assistance. The VIN and failure mileage was unavailable.
6/23/2021
SERVICE BRAKES
1 Report13% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
The contact rented a 2018 Buick Cascada. The contact stated while driving at 5 MPH and making a right turn, the brake pedal was depressed but failed to respond, which caused another vehicle going at an undisclosed speed to crash into the front driver side of the vehicle. 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 vehicle was towed to an undisclosed location. The dealer was made aware of the failure and advised to tow the vehicle to their location so they could diagnose it. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not provide assistance. The VIN and failure mileage was unavailable.
6/23/2021
VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 Report13% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
17-NA-216 was originally issued in in 2017 updated in 2019 to include 2018 model. Back windshield detaches from canvas/folding top. Was concerned primarily about safety of my child who drives car that windshield would completely fly off when driving. I replaced the folding top cover per bulletin. GM refused to reimburse stating not recalled since not safety issue. I disagree. Damage it could cause if flys off while driving could cause an accident for driver or other cars on the road who are hit with window or avoid being hit.
4/18/2023
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
1 Report13% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
The contact owns a 2018 Buick Cascada. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, there was a whistling sound coming from the engine compartment, with the check engine warning light displayed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the intake manifold was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 80,000.
1/22/2025
POWER TRAIN
1 Report13% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
Chirping sound from under hood took to GM dealer, they changed the belt and transitioned and was still chirping. Now say it is pvc/camshaft cover.
7/11/2025
ENGINE
1 Report13% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
Camshaft cover recall on exact model car for different year model, recall doesnât cover this years model, however, I have the same issue.
9/3/2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 Report13% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
While driving down the highway my vehicle decreased in power and then I heard a loud whistle or whining sound. Upon examination at the dealership, they determined that the PCV system had failed. The positive crankcase ventilation system caused my Camm to leak and created a vacuum leak which blew out the seals of my vehicle. Upon further investigation I found that GM was involved in a class action lawsuit for the 2016 models and that an extended warranty was given for 2016 -2019 Cascada models. 15 years 150,000 miles. However, my vin and year was not included for the same problem.
10/9/2025
Data and Methodology
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
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- Complaint entries
- 8
- Top-topic view
- 5 grouped topics shown
- Primary source
- NHTSA ODI owner complaint records
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