I just bought one of these 2016 with 57000 miles on it and real good shape. This is my wife’s car and the only convertible we have ever owned. Thank you for the video. Real good info and my wife has asked to join the group on fb. Happy new year
I know your friend was trying to help, but he went about it in a convoluted way. Regardless, once the water drained out, he should have absorbed as much interior water with towels, then used a wet/dry vac with a carpet water removal attachment to suck out excess moisture under the carpet/padding. [Not use compressed air blowing it all over the place including the seats] Then you put the A/C on max with the interior air on directed at the feet, for at least one hour. Then you open the top in the heat of the day, and let the carpet bake in the hot sun. All of that will remove residual moisture so you don't develop mold or have rust or electrical issues with any remaining moisture. You should also cut off those four rubber like flaps with a box cutter or scissors, so you don't have the problem re-occur.
I kept the roof open for a few days. And you’re right. The problem is still there. It was to get the water out. But once it rains, it filled back up again. Took a year or so--but the problem returned. It’s at the dealership right now as I type--getting it taken care of.
I literally damaged the motor for my rear window because of frozen water caused by water not draining in that exact same area. Thank you for showing me this.
Omg are you serious!! Damn…….sorry to read that! Yeah--sounds like a waterbed when it’s melted, huh? 🤣🤣🤣 I was disgusted when I discovered this for all convertibles and some cars! I keep putting off purchasing a car cover! I really need to do it before the spring….more rain 🥹🥹🥹🥹! Glad this gave you insight!
If you have extended warranty--that should have been covered. My regulator and labor was covered. Now, the catch for me is--the dealership is doing some flaky 💩and told me that the warranty isn’t covering the water/unclogging. I have to pay the dealership $600 before they can do the work on the regulator/window. I talk to warranty--they said they NEVER got a request from the dealership. The dealership had to tell them that’s an issue so they can approve it. It’s a longgggg story behind this for me. If u stroll up--I just told another person what’s going on right now!! But yes, if u have warranty--that should have been covered for free.
You’re so welcomed. Funny enough, my warrant is about to expire. So on 3/18/24-- it had been at the dealership getting warranty approved work done. The water issue happened again and it affected the regulator in my back right window. That window won’t go up/down. So I wanted this to all be addressed before warranty expired. Warranty paid for a diagnostic test to happen. A oil leak in engine was detected. They also found something with my convertible top. Then the dealership broke a part in my engine and had to order a part (free to me). But never addressed the chief complaint I came in- which was the water/window. I had to escalate it as of “THIS WEEK”-because they had my car for two months. Plus, they’re saying they can’t do the work on my window regulator until “I” pay to remove the water first ($600). Now the work for the regulator and labor is approved-- but the water isn’t allowing them to do it. Then the dealership lied and said that the warranty said they are denying the water /unclogging because that’s a force of nature-- not mechanical. Warranty company said THEY DID NOT SAY THAT. They need the dealership to put in the request for work- so they can approve it! Don’t know why the dealership is procrastinating. I think the dealership messed my cars engine up and isn’t trying to say it. I have one of their loaners in the meantime. They are about to be in court and giving me a new car. The warranty company is all over it as of yesterday. I’ve asked for them to escalate the complaint up the chain. And I’m forced to use this particular dealership because it’s a Ourisman Buick dealership. Pissed is an understatement. If you can avoid the dealership and have a trusted mechanic get it unclogged--you’re good. Also, have the mechanic remove the plugs once it’s unclogged. I was told by many that they serve no purpose. The dealership will try to hit your head. If you have warranty--you have to go through the process to get it covered. That’s the ONLY REASON WHY I’ve been patient with the process. Also on FB, I’m apart of a Buick Cascada group. Here is the link. Very helpful! Good luck!! If you join--See you there!! (private Group) facebook.com/share/HArtdvdQBQDhvSWG/?mibextid=K35XfP
I think I would have jacked up the front of the car to allow the water to flow to the rear and then released the rear drain plug. The compressed air seems to have forced the water into the interior of the car. That would have been cleaned up better with a wet/dry shop vac. I would have also had a catch bucket rather than having to mop up the shop floor.
Facts! Now keep in mind (back then)-neither of us knew how this would end. Now, we know. lol As of recent, I got my car back from the dealership. They had to get involved because there was still blockage. That blockage was directly interfering with warranty approved work. The dealership took the remaining plugs out (I took some out myself). Then the dealership cleared the drains all out. The water drain clearing work at dealership would have cost $700….lol. However, because the water was blocking electrical work for the replacement to my back right window regulator--they drained it as a courtesy. My warranty company was NOT covering the water -AT ALL! Pissed! They said “It’s a natural act of nature. Not a mechanical breakdown.” Even thought the regulator was mechanical--they covered the part and labor. But the dealership could NOT install the new regulator with water surrounding it. It would ruin it again. So eventhough the dealership treated me like garbage….they drained the water and cleared the canals for me. As far as the dealership issues--long story. lol
@@AmyCakes1378 Sorry to hear. I just bought a low mileage 2017 Cascada for my wife. It had 15,000 miles on it when we purchased it last March. I guess my question is how is the water getting in? I think keeping the boot and well area, where the top drops into when it is down, is a big part of keeping the drains from getting plugged with debris. BTW, thanks for the quick response.
@todzilla09 Yep that exactly where! Just let her know to try not to park under trees--where debris can fall onto car. Or if she “does” park under trees--make sure it’s covered or she take the debris off. It’s a whole group on FB! You’ll see me post my content too! It’s some great advise here too. Some things we go thru--we’ll talk about how we found answers or post videos of the issue. It helps the mechanics too. It’s not many of our cars that’s even made. I think it’s a total of 48,000 world wide (or something like that)! So we watching out for one another there. Some things are easy fixes--and some issues are weird! Outside of that--I love my car! It’s beautiful. I get many compliments….even still! Good luck to yall! facebook.com/share/tUnzqpWqB8GikW2w/?mibextid=K35XfP
@@AmyCakes1378 We love our Cascada too and happy to find a place to search for information! Like you said there aren't that many Opel/Buick Cascadas worldwide.
Once you learn the car and get over this hump--you good! I love my car. If I didn’t have the warranty--I would have got rid of it. The warranty saved me. I’ve since got everything ran thru my warranty and they unclogged it!! Now, I’m good!
@AmyCakes1378 yeah that's good but I'd rather not have to deal with the chore of draining the car time and time again. We got rid of a gorgeous BMW that had the exact same problem. There's no way that can be good for a car. I'm sure it's going to rust from the inside out due to the moisture.
The same thing was happening to my 2016 Cascada. . so I did the same thing as the mechanic here did. .... After finding the drain cap and removing it on the right side , not much if any water came out I used a Long screwdriver, and nothing . . I blew compressed air into the hole and nothing . Then I went to the left side or drivers side , removed the cap then used the long screwdriver and nothing . Then the Compressed Air and HOLY CRAP ! ......Niagara Falls came out ! I couldn`t believe it ! ..........Why did they DESIGN the car like this ?
Did you have any problems with getting errors about top not secure. We have the water issue for sure and the dealer is saying that could be why we are also getting the errors of top not secure and the trunk wont open
Nope…no error messages about the top. Now, that don’t mean that that isn’t the problem. Because I’m thinking “HOW IS THE WATER CHANNELING INTO THE CAR?” Ultimately, it’s a beautiful car…but a piss poor design.
Hello! Actually, he has since transferred to another shop. However, if you talk with a mechanic and show them this-- they should be able to help you figure things out! Keep me posted how it goes for you. Take care!!
Whenever it rains--the water travels in a canal and it stores in the side/wheel area. It’s plugs there. It you can remove the plugs then the water would just run out. If leaves or debris get stuck--it will also clog the canal. Try not to park underr trees. I gotta but a car cover once I get my car back from the dealership. It’s been there for 2 months. If you stroll up--you’ll see why! A lot has happened!
Yepppppppppppppppppppp! One time the front and back floor had about 2 inches of water. It had rained here in dc so bad…….it flooded my car from the inside. This is how I ended up getting this done. My car was like a mobile waterbed!! Lol
@barringtonbunny5 lt really was. This was the first bout with it. Eventually, I had to let the dealership deal with it. Because it was affecting a warranty approved part--they drained/cleaned it for free.
@@AmyCakes1378 Ok I got you. You had me scared cause I just bought 1 in mint condition. So I only have to worry about this if my car gets rained on right??? Are you in the Buick cascade face book group? If not you should join😁
Hey no electrical problems--thank gawd!! The plugs are directly behind each tire. You have to take the tire off to get to it…. A piss poor design, but I love my car!!!
I loveeeeeee my car! It’s a beautiful car. It’s well built-- outside of this situation. This actually happened to most convertibles. However, I suggest to still get it. But the more you know--will help you maintain it in the future.
I have to say that I have had several convertibles over the years and this the only that is so poorly designed. Also this the only convertible that I have had that doesn't have a lock on the glove compartment. Why? That is about the dumbest thing ever...@AmyCakes1378
It is a piss poor design! I agree with you. Once you learn the car--it will be fine. Mines is at the dealership right as I type getting warranty approved work done. They will have to clear my drain because it’s interfering with them doing the warranty approved work. Once I get it back….a rain cover. Also remove the plugs so the water can just run thru it.
All you need to do is remove the flaps over the drain holes and it will solve debris getting clogged. The flaps were in theory to prevent bugs or small pests from getting in. So removed those flaps with an box cutter or scissors, clean the drain line, and you won't have a reoccurrence.
@@MultiEviscerator they’re removed. That’s not the problem. There is blockage and it’s stuff stuck. The dealership has to unclog it. The water seeped into the door regulator. Now that is covered under warranty--plus labor. The water typically IS NOT. However, because it is affecting the dealership to do the work--they will pay for it too. Waiting for the claim to be officially submitted now. Spoke with warranty company on this passed Friday. Just waiting. Once all is done--car cover from here on out!
I just bought one of these 2016 with 57000 miles on it and real good shape. This is my wife’s car and the only convertible we have ever owned. Thank you for the video. Real good info and my wife has asked to join the group on fb. Happy new year
Heyyyyy and awesome!!! You both will love the group. It’s a great community of ppl. Very informative and supportive.
I know your friend was trying to help, but he went about it in a convoluted way. Regardless, once the water drained out, he should have absorbed as much interior water with towels, then used a wet/dry vac with a carpet water removal attachment to suck out excess moisture under the carpet/padding. [Not use compressed air blowing it all over the place including the seats]
Then you put the A/C on max with the interior air on directed at the feet, for at least one hour. Then you open the top in the heat of the day, and let the carpet bake in the hot sun. All of that will remove residual moisture so you don't develop mold or have rust or electrical issues with any remaining moisture. You should also cut off those four rubber like flaps with a box cutter or scissors, so you don't have the problem re-occur.
I kept the roof open for a few days. And you’re right. The problem is still there. It was to get the water out.
But once it rains, it filled back up again. Took a year or so--but the problem returned. It’s at the dealership right now as I type--getting it taken care of.
I literally damaged the motor for my rear window because of frozen water caused by water not draining in that exact same area. Thank you for showing me this.
Omg are you serious!! Damn…….sorry to read that! Yeah--sounds like a waterbed when it’s melted, huh? 🤣🤣🤣 I was disgusted when I discovered this for all convertibles and some cars! I keep putting off purchasing a car cover! I really need to do it before the spring….more rain 🥹🥹🥹🥹! Glad this gave you insight!
If you have extended warranty--that should have been covered. My regulator and labor was covered. Now, the catch for me is--the dealership is doing some flaky 💩and told me that the warranty isn’t covering the water/unclogging. I have to pay the dealership $600 before they can do the work on the regulator/window. I talk to warranty--they said they NEVER got a request from the dealership. The dealership had to tell them that’s an issue so they can approve it. It’s a longgggg story behind this for me. If u stroll up--I just told another person what’s going on right now!! But yes, if u have warranty--that should have been covered for free.
I have the same exact car and I'm experiencing the same problem. Thanks so much for this video.
You’re so welcomed. Funny enough, my warrant is about to expire. So on 3/18/24-- it had been at the dealership getting warranty approved work done. The water issue happened again and it affected the regulator in my back right window. That window won’t go up/down. So I wanted this to all be addressed before warranty expired. Warranty paid for a diagnostic test to happen. A oil leak in engine was detected. They also found something with my convertible top. Then the dealership broke a part in my engine and had to order a part (free to me).
But never addressed the chief complaint I came in- which was the water/window. I had to escalate it as of “THIS WEEK”-because they had my car for two months. Plus, they’re saying they can’t do the work on my window regulator until “I” pay to remove the water first ($600). Now the work for the regulator and labor is approved-- but the water isn’t allowing them to do it. Then the dealership lied and said that the warranty said they are denying the water /unclogging because that’s a force of nature-- not mechanical. Warranty company said THEY DID NOT SAY THAT. They need the dealership to put in the request for work- so they can approve it! Don’t know why the dealership is procrastinating. I think the dealership messed my cars engine up and isn’t trying to say it. I have one of their loaners in the meantime. They are about to be in court and giving me a new car. The warranty company is all over it as of yesterday. I’ve asked for them to escalate the complaint up the chain. And I’m forced to use this particular dealership because it’s a Ourisman Buick dealership. Pissed is an understatement. If you can avoid the dealership and have a trusted mechanic get it unclogged--you’re good. Also, have the mechanic remove the plugs once it’s unclogged. I was told by many that they serve no purpose. The dealership will try to hit your head. If you have warranty--you have to go through the process to get it covered. That’s the ONLY REASON WHY I’ve been patient with the process. Also on FB, I’m apart of a Buick Cascada group. Here is the link. Very helpful! Good luck!! If you join--See you there!!
(private Group) facebook.com/share/HArtdvdQBQDhvSWG/?mibextid=K35XfP
I think I would have jacked up the front of the car to allow the water to flow to the rear and then released the rear drain plug. The compressed air seems to have forced the water into the interior of the car. That would have been cleaned up better with a wet/dry shop vac. I would have also had a catch bucket rather than having to mop up the shop floor.
Facts! Now keep in mind (back then)-neither of us knew how this would end. Now, we know. lol
As of recent, I got my car back from the dealership. They had to get involved because there was still blockage. That blockage was directly interfering with warranty approved work. The dealership took the remaining plugs out (I took some out myself). Then the dealership cleared the drains all out. The water drain clearing work at dealership would have cost $700….lol. However, because the water was blocking electrical work for the replacement to my back right window regulator--they drained it as a courtesy. My warranty company was NOT covering the water -AT ALL! Pissed! They said “It’s a natural act of nature. Not a mechanical breakdown.” Even thought the regulator was mechanical--they covered the part and labor. But the dealership could NOT install the new regulator with water surrounding it. It would ruin it again. So eventhough the dealership treated me like garbage….they drained the water and cleared the canals for me.
As far as the dealership issues--long story. lol
@@AmyCakes1378 Sorry to hear. I just bought a low mileage 2017 Cascada for my wife. It had 15,000 miles on it when we purchased it last March. I guess my question is how is the water getting in? I think keeping the boot and well area, where the top drops into when it is down, is a big part of keeping the drains from getting plugged with debris. BTW, thanks for the quick response.
@todzilla09 Yep that exactly where! Just let her know to try not to park under trees--where debris can fall onto car. Or if she “does” park under trees--make sure it’s covered or she take the debris off.
It’s a whole group on FB!
You’ll see me post my content too! It’s some great advise here too. Some things we go thru--we’ll talk about how we found answers or post videos of the issue. It helps the mechanics too. It’s not many of our cars that’s even made. I think it’s a total of 48,000 world wide (or something like that)! So we watching out for one another there. Some things are easy fixes--and some issues are weird!
Outside of that--I love my car! It’s beautiful. I get many compliments….even still!
Good luck to yall!
facebook.com/share/tUnzqpWqB8GikW2w/?mibextid=K35XfP
And no problem! When I see replies--I try to stay on top of that-so I don’t forget! 😉🤣
@@AmyCakes1378 We love our Cascada too and happy to find a place to search for information! Like you said there aren't that many Opel/Buick Cascadas worldwide.
Thanks for sharing this, i was almost ready to purchase one of these vehicles but have since changed my mind. NO WAY JOSE!!!
Once you learn the car and get over this hump--you good! I love my car. If I didn’t have the warranty--I would have got rid of it. The warranty saved me. I’ve since got everything ran thru my warranty and they unclogged it!! Now, I’m good!
@AmyCakes1378 yeah that's good but I'd rather not have to deal with the chore of draining the car time and time again. We got rid of a gorgeous BMW that had the exact same problem. There's no way that can be good for a car. I'm sure it's going to rust from the inside out due to the moisture.
@kennethwise7108 right.
Thank you Amy. I have that problem too. I will take it to the shop asap .
If you are in the DMV area…. Let me know. I can point you in the right direction with this mechanic.
Hi Amy, thanks for the vid. Where are is the Mech located. I’m in NY
Hello and Ty so much for tuning in. The mechanic is in Maryland. Hope the video helped you 🙂
I'm sending this to the mechanic NEOWW lol thanks!
You’re so welcomed!
The same thing was happening to my 2016 Cascada. .
so I did the same thing as the mechanic here did. .... After finding the drain cap and removing it on the right side , not much if any water came out I used a Long screwdriver, and nothing .
. I blew compressed air into the hole and nothing .
Then I went to the left side or drivers side , removed the cap then used the long screwdriver and nothing . Then the Compressed Air and HOLY CRAP ! ......Niagara Falls came out !
I couldn`t believe it ! ..........Why did they DESIGN the car like this ?
It’s a piss poor design. I love my car--but this is the part I hate about it. Did your back floor floor?
Is there anyway you can make a video of where all the drains are located top and bottom? I would really appreciate it im in the process of doing it rn
They’re right behind each tire. You have to take the tire completely off to see it. It’s visible. I did capture it in the video though.
Did you have any problems with getting errors about top not secure. We have the water issue for sure and the dealer is saying that could be why we are also getting the errors of top not secure and the trunk wont open
Nope…no error messages about the top. Now, that don’t mean that that isn’t the problem. Because I’m thinking “HOW IS THE WATER CHANNELING INTO THE CAR?”
Ultimately, it’s a beautiful car…but a piss poor design.
This video helped a lot gonna get mine drained now 😅 love my cascada though
How did it all work out for you?
Oh thank same problem 😅
Your welcomed!!
I don’t know if you are still checking this but can you tell me where this person works I am having the same problem with my car please and thank you
Hello! Actually, he has since transferred to another shop. However, if you talk with a mechanic and show them this-- they should be able to help you figure things out! Keep me posted how it goes for you. Take care!!
I guess it's living up to it's name as "Cascada" means "Waterfall" in Spanish LOL
Ahahahhaahhhahahahhahaahhahahaha! It sure do!! lol omgggggggg
how was it getting in?
Whenever it rains--the water travels in a canal and it stores in the side/wheel area. It’s plugs there. It you can remove the plugs then the water would just run out. If leaves or debris get stuck--it will also clog the canal. Try not to park underr trees. I gotta but a car cover once I get my car back from the dealership. It’s been there for 2 months. If you stroll up--you’ll see why! A lot has happened!
Did you have seepage into the inside floor mats?
Yepppppppppppppppppppp! One time the front and back floor had about 2 inches of water. It had rained here in dc so bad…….it flooded my car from the inside. This is how I ended up getting this done. My car was like a mobile waterbed!! Lol
@@AmyCakes1378 lol I'm glad you found the solution to a lot of people that been trying to figure this out. Thanks
@@AmyCakes1378been there and dealt with that! What a pain.
@barringtonbunny5 lt really was. This was the first bout with it. Eventually, I had to let the dealership deal with it. Because it was affecting a warranty approved part--they drained/cleaned it for free.
Wow. How did that happen? How often do you have to do this?
Hey Hey 👋 !! As it rains/snows. Over time, water collects in those compartments.
@@AmyCakes1378 Ok I got you. You had me scared cause I just bought 1 in mint condition. So I only have to worry about this if my car gets rained on right??? Are you in the Buick cascade face book group? If not you should join😁
@@christopherglover7795 It’s a groupppppp? Awwwwwwwww what is the infooooo? Or should I simply type in “Buick Cascada Car Group”-- or something? 🤣🤣
@@christopherglover7795 I found the group. Waiting to be accepted now!!
Where are the drain plugs Ryan opened for the front of the car? Have you had any electrical issues?
Hey no electrical problems--thank gawd!! The plugs are directly behind each tire. You have to take the tire off to get to it…. A piss poor design, but I love my car!!!
Even with this problem, Do you recommend buying the car?
I loveeeeeee my car! It’s a beautiful car. It’s well built-- outside of this situation. This actually happened to most convertibles. However, I suggest to still get it. But the more you know--will help you maintain it in the future.
I have to say that I have had several convertibles over the years and this the only that is so poorly designed.
Also this the only convertible that I have had that doesn't have a lock on the glove compartment. Why? That is about the dumbest thing ever...@AmyCakes1378
Why is he blowing air on carpet….use vacuum dummy
biggest piece of crap I ever bought, need drain cleaning almost every time it rains, I'm ready to install a bilge pump on this POS
It is a piss poor design! I agree with you. Once you learn the car--it will be fine. Mines is at the dealership right as I type getting warranty approved work done. They will have to clear my drain because it’s interfering with them doing the warranty approved work. Once I get it back….a rain cover. Also remove the plugs so the water can just run thru it.
I’m apart of this group on FaceBook. It’s been very helpful!
facebook.com/share/rbLnukzcP658Ca7d/?mibextid=K35XfP
All you need to do is remove the flaps over the drain holes and it will solve debris getting clogged. The flaps were in theory to prevent bugs or small pests from getting in. So removed those flaps with an box cutter or scissors, clean the drain line, and you won't have a reoccurrence.
@@MultiEviscerator they’re removed. That’s not the problem. There is blockage and it’s stuff stuck. The dealership has to unclog it. The water seeped into the door regulator. Now that is covered under warranty--plus labor. The water typically IS NOT. However, because it is affecting the dealership to do the work--they will pay for it too. Waiting for the claim to be officially submitted now. Spoke with warranty company on this passed Friday. Just waiting. Once all is done--car cover from here on out!