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2016 Buick Cascada

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2016 Cascada.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (S6)

The 2016 Buick Cascada is a passenger car equipped with a six‑speed automatic transmission and returns an EPA rating of 20 city/27 highway/23 combined mpg. Owner‑reported issues total 21 complaints — the highest of any year in the 2016‑2019 span — with the leading category listed as “Structure, Unknown Or Other.” The model also carries a single recall for this year. By contrast, complaint volume falls to just five in 2019, indicating the 2016 model year sits at the peak of the Cascada’s early‑generation reliability concerns.

Model year2019201820172016

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

EPA fuel economy20/27/23 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI NS · NS CCA battery, OE oil filter 55593191. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI NS · NS CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP245/40R20OEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter55593191 alt 55578715
Engine air filter13272719
Spark plug12683541
Battery88864542
Front wiper blades13348836 alt 13348838
Serpentine belt55569810
Thermostat55492940 alt 55492938
Cabin air filter13503677

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length185 in
Overall width72.4 in
Overall height56.7 in
Wheelbase106.3 in
Curb weight3748 lb
Track (front / rear)62.6 / 62.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)57/43

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined20 / 27 / 23 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Cascada of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

8.3–8.9 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 8.30 sec — 2016 Premium Convertible
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2016Premium Convertible 1.6L Turbo I-48.30 sec16.50 sec200 hpFWD
2016Premium Convertible 1.6L Turbo I-48.90 sec16.80 sec200 hpFWD
2016Premium Convertible 1.6L Turbo I-48.90 sec16.90 sec200 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 6.6 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidDEXRON(R)-VI GM P/N 89020661
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity4.5-6.5
Brake FluidDOT 4
Brake Fluid Capacity1.416
Clutch FluidDOT 3
Engine CoolantDex-Cool
Engine Coolant Capacity6.7
Power Steering FluidATF

Engine torques

Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug26.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug6.6 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs89.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts6.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts43.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.38 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity4.25 oz

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque21
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 111 Final
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.080; Rear: 0.080 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.063; Rear: .394
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation.0002
Maximum Rotor Runout.004

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Front Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages
1111.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: Back off 45 degrees, Step 3: 185.0111 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
133.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 6033 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
137.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 6037 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 60,000 mi; coolant at 150,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 150,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miAccelerator Pedal (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Engine Oil (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil Life Monitor (inspect)
Every 22,500 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 45,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect)
Every 60,000 miSpark Plug Wires (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2016 Buick Cascada represents the peak of reported issues within the provided federal record, with complaints and Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) steadily declining each subsequent year through 2019. Specifically, the 2016 model recorded 21 complaints, one recall, and one investigation, while the 2017 through 2019 models saw zero recalls or investigations. Top complaint areas for 2016 include Structure (3), Structure/Unknown Or Other (3), Engine & Engine Cooling (2), and Visibility (2), though the data does not specify the root causes. With 983 TSBs, the 2016 model also has a significantly higher volume of service bulletins than the 536 reported for the 2019 model. Because this year exhibits the highest frequency of recalls, investigations, and complaints in the generation's arc, it is not the ideal year to buy.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
983
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
21
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 21 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Structure,Unknown Or Other3
Structure3
Engine & Engine Cooling2
Visibility2
Unknown Or Other2
Seat Belts1
Structure,Visibility/Wiper,Visibility1
Electrical System,Structure,Unknown Or Other1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

16V844000Visibility:Power Window Devices And ControlsReported 21/11/2016

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… 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 983 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
PIT3271Q2026-04-01Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel…
PIP61042026-03-09Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and…
PIP4902V2026-03-09Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into…
PIP4902U2026-01-08Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into…
PIT5214G2025-11-20Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

Does the 2016 Cascada have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Cascada get?

EPA figures are 20 city / 27 highway / 23 combined mpg.