2017 Buick CascadaProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 16 owner complaints about the 2017 Buick Cascada, most often about the engine. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 26, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2017 Buick Cascada has problems

16 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine70
Visibility/wiper30
Fuel/propulsion system20
Engine and engine cooling20
Electrical system10
Structure10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

2017 Buick Cascada recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

2017 vs. every other Cascada year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Cascada median. How we score

'16'17'18'19
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2017 Buick Cascada safety ratings

2017 Buick Cascada C FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

★★★★★Overall rating
2017 Buick Cascada frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crash★★★★★
2017 Buick Cascada side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrier★★★★★
2017 Buick Cascada side pole test, NHTSA
Side pole★★★★★
  • Rollover: 4 stars (11.1% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words

What Cascada owners report

Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

My Buick Cascada is a 2017 model and has 78,000 miles on it. There was a high pitched whistle/squeal type noise I was hearing and was told by the Buick dealership that it is an issue with the PCV valve failing. To replace this it will cost over $2,000 because of the design of where the valve is…
Complaint 11734656 · Apr 29, 2026
I brought the 2017 Buick Cascada in for repair following rough idle and check engine light. This vehicle only has 46,200 miles. The mechanic put it to the computer and the mechanic found the issue that was ultimately identified as the camshaft cover/pc valve. This part was already replaced in my…
Complaint 11705140 · Dec 15, 2025
Vehicle has rough idle upon start up and randomly rough idle/ acceleration. I have a p0-171 code that comes and goes, Mechanic I took to claims the PCV valve is located in side of the valve cover and feel is the culprit for the issues. Very high vacuum inside engine at this point. No whistling like…
Complaint 11698465 · Nov 9, 2025

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