Example carEmissions test for a 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche
Emissions test for the 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche: 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
- 13.7 to 13.9 L/100 km
- Body
- Sport Utility Vehicle -
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 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche for emissions test
- Body: sport utility vehicle - (EPA size class).
2012 Chevrolet Avalanche: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 5.3 L | 5.3 L |
| Cylinders | 8 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 15 | 15 |
| MPG highway (US) | 21 | 21 |
| MPG combined (US) | 17 | 17 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 20 | 20 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,950 | US$3,950 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $4,248 | $4,310 |
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 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche
- NHTSA lists 3 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 52 complaints with NHTSA, most often about unknown or other (32), air bags (9) and engine (3). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21V051000 | 2021-02-05 | air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2012 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500/3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500/3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida,... |
| 21V054000 | 2021-02-05 | air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, PR, AS, GU, the MP, and... |
| 14V827000 | 2014-12-30 | electrical system:ignition | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado HD, Silverado LD, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra LD, Sierra HD, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the ignition lock actuator may bind, making turning the... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Emissions test for the 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche
For an emissions test on your 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche, we arrange a trusted shop; CarmaCars does not do the work. Emissions tests are required in some provinces and states; a licensed shop does the test.
Before the shop sees your Avalanche
The shop may ask for the VIN to order the right parts. Mention the trim and engine in your request; parts differ between them. Note the mileage on the odometer when you send the request. The powertrain to know here is the 5.3L 8-cylinder, with rear-wheel drive.
What we arrange
We pass your request to a trusted shop or give you its name. The shop quotes the job; you approve it before any work. The repair is between you and the shop; the rental is with us.
Your rental while you wait
A rental from us keeps you moving while the shop has your car. We deliver the rental to you and collect it when your car is ready. Delivery starts at $75 plus distance; collecting the car yourself is free.
A short checklist
Ask for a written estimate before any work starts. Ask whether the parts are new, rebuilt or used. If a warning light was the reason, ask what the code was and what fixed it.
Car care, briefly
Use the grade of fuel your owner's manual calls for. Switch to winter tires before the first snow, and back in spring. If the car pulls to one side, ask the shop to check the alignment and the tires.
Want a price?
Send the car's details and the job, and we take the next step.
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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