Emissions test for a 2016 Cadillac CTS
Emissions test for the 2016 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
- 9.6 to 14.1 L/100 km
- Body
- Midsize Cars
- Length
- 5.02 m

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 2016 Cadillac CTS for emissions test
- Body: midsize cars (EPA size class).
2016 Cadillac CTS: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 3.6 L | 3.6 L | 3.6 L | 6.2 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 14 |
| MPG highway (US) | 30 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 24 | 21 |
| MPG combined (US) | 25 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 17 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 30 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 23 | 20 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 368 L (13 cu ft) | 368 L (13 cu ft) | 368 L (13 cu ft) | 368 L (13 cu ft) | 368 L (13 cu ft) | 368 L (13 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,300 | US$3,400 | US$2,800 | US$3,050 | US$4,350 | US$4,850 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $3,360 | $3,430 | $3,100 | $3,286 | $4,376 | $4,936 |
| Dimension | Cts-v 4dr Sedan Rwd |
|---|---|
| Length | 5.02 m (198 in) |
| Width | 1.83 m (72 in) |
| Height | 1.45 m (57 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2.91 m (115 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,880 kg (4,145 lb) |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov); dimensions and curb weight are NHTSA vPIC Canadian vehicle specifications, by body. 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 2016 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 31 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (10), power train (9) and engine (4). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V329000 | 2026-05-21 | air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, XTS, 2015-2016 Cadillac ATS, CTS, and SRX vehicles. The front-driver air bag inflator may rupture during deployment. |
| 25V175000 | 2025-03-20 | steering:electric power assist system | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Cadillac CTS, 2017-2018 Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Camaro, and Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. The electric power steering (EPS) assist may fail. |
| 19V086000 | 2019-02-07 | steering:electric power assist system | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Cadillac CTS, and 2017 Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Camaro, and Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. The electric power steering (EPS) assist system may fail. |
| 18V595000 | 2018-09-07 | seats:front assembly:seat heater/cooler | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Cadillac CTS vehicles, equipped with heated front seats. The flexible heating mats in the front seats may be damaged over time, resulting in the seat heaters producing excessive heat. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Arranging the work for the CTS
CarmaCars does not do mechanical work. For an emissions test on the 2016 Cadillac CTS, we connect you with a trusted shop. Emissions tests are required in some provinces and states; a licensed shop does the test.
Before the shop sees your CTS
Tell the shop the year, the trim and the engine: the 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo. Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the CTS. The shop may ask for the VIN to order the right parts. Under the hood: the 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo and rear-wheel drive.
What to send us
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. You agree everything with the shop before work begins.
A rental while you wait
We collect the rental when your car is back. We can have a rental ready the day your car goes in. Delivery covers the Toronto area, priced by distance in your offer; pickup from us is free.
Good habits for your car
Have the cabin air filter changed on the maker's schedule. Top up the washer fluid with a winter mix in the cold months. Use the grade of fuel your owner's manual calls for.
Getting a clear quote
Ask how the shop takes payment before you pick the car up. If a warning light was the reason, ask what the code was and what fixed it. Ask whether anything else is close to needing attention, and how soon.
Over to you
Start with a short request; a person replies within one business day.
The 2016 Cadillac CTS trims in Canada
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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