Example carEmissions test for a 2003 Cadillac CTS
Emissions test for the 2003 Cadillac CTS: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 12.4 L/100 km
- Body
- Midsize Cars
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2003 Cadillac CTS for emissions test
- Body: midsize cars (EPA size class).
2003 Cadillac CTS: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.2 L | 3.2 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 16 | 17 |
| MPG highway (US) | 24 | 24 |
| MPG combined (US) | 19 | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 23 | 23 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 368 L (13 cu ft) | 368 L (13 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$4,350 | US$4,350 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $4,340 | $4,340 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2003 Cadillac CTS
- NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 313 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (57), service brakes (49) and engine and engine cooling (42). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14V394000 | 2014-07-02 | electrical system:ignition | This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 2, 2014... |
| 10V105000 | 2010-03-17 | service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | GENERAL MOTORS HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA OF A DEFECT IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2003-2007 CADILLAC CTS VEHICLES CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN OR ORIGINALLY SOLD IN CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA,... |
| 03V250000 | 2003-07-15 | equipment:other:owners/service/other manual | CERTAIN MINIVANS, PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEM." THE OWNER'S MANUAL DOES NOT EXPLAIN THE MEANING OF THE LOCATION SYMBOLS FOR THE CHILD RESTRAINT LOWER UNIVERSAL ANCHORAGE SYSTEM. |
| 03V115000 | 2003-03-24 | steering | SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT BOLT MAY BE LOOSE. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2003 Cadillac CTS: Emissions test
Searching for emissions test for the 2003 Cadillac CTS? CarmaCars does not do this work itself; we arrange it with a trusted shop. Emissions tests are required in some provinces and states; a licensed shop does the test.
Details the shop needs
Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them. Tell the shop about any warning light or sound you have noticed. If you have the service history of your CTS, have it ready for the shop. The 3.2L 6-cylinder does the work, through a 5-speed automatic.
What to send us
We follow up until the shop has the car booked in. Send a request with the car and what it needs; a person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one. We tell you plainly if we do not know a shop for the job.
No car? Rent one meanwhile
A rental from us keeps you moving while the shop has your car. Keep the rental as long as the repair takes. Pick it up from us for free, or have it brought to you.
Good habits for your car
Check the tire pressure once a month, when the tires are cold. Wash the underside of the car in winter to clear road salt. Check that all lights work every few weeks.
Getting a clear quote
Ask whether anything else is close to needing attention, and how soon. Ask how the shop takes payment before you pick the car up. Ask the shop to explain the repair in plain words before you agree.
Ready when you are
One request: the job, the car, and whether you need a rental meanwhile.
Request emissions test
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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