Cascada
Buick Cascada: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
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Opel Cascada2013–2019
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 2013–2019 |
| Body styles | 2-door convertible |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Delta II platform |
| Engines | petrol 1.4 L B14NET (LUJ) turbo I4 1.6 L A16XHT (LVP) turbo I4 1.6 L A16SHT (LWC) turbo I4 diesel 2.0 L B20DTH (LFS) turbo I4 |
| Transmissions | 6-speed GM F40 manual 6-speed GM 6T45 (MH7) automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,695 mm |
| Length | 4,696 mm |
| Width | 1,839 mm |
| Height | 1,443 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,701–1,816 kg |
| Class | Compact car (C) |
| Assembly | Poland: Gliwice (Opel Manufacturing Poland) |
| Designer | Andrew Dyson Elizabeth Wetzel Mark Adams |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017, 2019 | 1.6 L, 4 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2018 | 1.6 L, 4 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2016 | 1.6 L, 4 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017, 2019 | 1.6 L, 4 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 9.8–10.2 L/100 km | 11.2–11.8 L/100 km | 8.1–8.7 L/100 km |
| 2016, 2018 | 1.6 L, 4 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 9.8–10.2 L/100 km | 11.2–11.8 L/100 km | 8.1–8.7 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Subcompact car |
| Model years in EPA data | 2016–2019 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 1.6 L |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Transmission types | Automatic |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive, Front-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (premium), Petrol (regular) |
| Configurations listed | 4 |
| Forced induction | Turbocharged |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 255–311 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 2,322 L |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2016–2019 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and cooling | 21 | 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Body and structure | 15 | 2016, 2017, 2019 |
| Visibility and wipers | 9 | 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 2016, 2017 |
| Wheels | 2 | 2016 |
| Brakes | 2 | 2016, 2018 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 2 | 2018, 2019 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 2016 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 1 | 2017 |
| Airbags | 1 | 2018 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2016–2019: 53 complaints, 1 with a crash and 0 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.