A Buick Cascada VIN opens with W04 (Germany). Position 11, the plant, reads G; a 2019 Cascada carries K in position 10. Decoding one also brings up 1 recall campaign and 52 owner complaints from NHTSA.
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How to read a Buick Cascada VIN
Here is a real 2019 Buick Cascada VIN from our database, split into its parts:
VIN W04WJ3N58KG300354 — decoded free on its own report page.
| Position | Section | What it tells you |
|---|---|---|
| 1–3 | WMI | World Manufacturer Identifier — country, manufacturer and vehicle type. |
| 4–8 | VDS | Vehicle Descriptor Section — body style, engine, restraint system, series. |
| 9 | Check digit | A calculated digit that validates the whole VIN. Wrong digit = wrong VIN. |
| 10 | Model year | One character for the model year. Letters skip I, O, Q, U and Z. |
| 11 | Plant | The assembly plant that built the car. |
| 12–17 | Serial | Sequential production number of this exact vehicle. |
Where Buick Cascada VINs say the car was built
The first three characters are the World Manufacturer Identifier. Across 14 Buick Cascada VINs we have on file, these are the codes that actually show up — and the plants behind them:
| WMI | Built in | Vehicle type | VINs on file | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W04 | Germany | — | 14 |
Country and vehicle type come from the NHTSA manufacturer registry. Share is measured across VINs decoded on ForCar, not production volume.
Model-year codes for the Buick Cascada
Position 10 carries the model year, skipping I, O, Q, U and Z. The alphabet comes round every 30 years, which the Buick Cascada has not yet outlived: its 4 years still map one-to-one. All 4 model years of the Buick Cascada, 2016 to 2019, with the character each one carries:
| Model year | VIN character (position 10) | Same character as |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | K | — |
| 2018 | J | — |
| 2017 | H | — |
| 2016 | G | — |
Body and engine characters we see on Buick Cascada VINs
Positions 4–8 are the maker's own build code. Across 14 VINs the Buick Cascada uses 5 different characters in positions 4, 5 and 8:
| Position | Characters seen on real VINs | Variety |
|---|---|---|
| 4 — body | W (100%) | 1 distinct |
| 5 — series | T (36%) · H (36%) · J (29%) | 3 distinct |
| 8 — engine | 5 (100%) | 1 distinct |
What a decoded Buick Cascada VIN gets you
Behind a Buick Cascada VIN: 52 owner complaints and every recall campaign NHTSA has on record:
| Data | For this model | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Recall campaigns | 1 campaigns | NHTSA |
| Owner complaints | 52 filed | NHTSA |
| Fuel economy | 24 mpg combined (avg) | EPA |
| Crash-test ratings | 4 rated model years | NHTSA |
| Model years covered | 4 years | ForCar catalog |
Where to find the VIN on a Buick Cascada
A Buick Cascada VIN normally opens with W04; the full number sits in four places, and all four must match.
| Where | How to see it | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Dashboard, driver side | Through the windshield, bottom corner | Easiest to check before you touch anything |
| Driver door jamb | Open the door, sticker on the pillar | Also lists tire pressures and build date |
| Under the hood | Firewall or strut tower plate | Survives a windshield replacement |
| Title and insurance | Paper documents | Must match the car — a mismatch means fraud or a swapped panel |
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Frequently asked questions
Is this Buick Cascada VIN decoder free?
Yes, with no account. Besides the year, plant and build characters it shows 1 recall campaign and 52 owner complaints NHTSA holds on the Buick Cascada.
What year is my Cascada by its VIN?
Read position 10: a 2019 Cascada carries K, a 2018 Cascada carries J, a 2017 Cascada carries H.
Where was my Cascada built?
Position 11 names the plant. Across 52 dated Buick Cascada VINs it reads G 100%.
What does position 4 mean on a Buick Cascada VIN?
It is part of the maker's own build code, so read it against this model, not a generic chart. On 14 Buick Cascada VINs here, W is the most common character in position 4, on 100% of them.
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