Emissions test for a 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier
Emissions test for the 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier: 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
- 9.8 to 10.7 L/100 km
- Body
- Subcompact Cars
- Length
- 4.54 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 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier for emissions test
- Body: subcompact cars (EPA size class).
- 3 bodies this year: cavalier 4dr sedan, cavalier convertible and cavalier wagon.
2000 Chevrolet Cavalier: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.2 L | 2.4 L | 2.2 L | 2.4 L | 2.2 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 |
| MPG highway (US) | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 26 |
| MPG combined (US) | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 26 |
| 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) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,800 | US$2,800 | US$2,900 | US$2,900 | US$3,050 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,038 | $3,038 | $3,162 | $3,162 | $3,318 |
| Dimension | Cavalier 4dr Sedan | Cavalier Convertible | Cavalier Wagon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4.54 m (179 in) | 4.38 m (172 in) | 4.53 m (178 in) |
| Width | 1.68 m (66 in) | 1.68 m (66 in) | 1.69 m (67 in) |
| Height | 1.36 m (54 in) | 1.34 m (53 in) | 1.34 m (53 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2.57 m (101 in) | 2.57 m (101 in) | 2.57 m (101 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,108 kg (2,443 lb) | 1,140 kg (2,513 lb) | 1,094 kg (2,412 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 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier
- NHTSA lists 2 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 315 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (78), engine and engine cooling (55) and service brakes (50). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04V036000 | 2004-01-27 | electrical system:ignition:switch | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE ENGINE FAILS TO START AND THE DRIVER HOLDS THE KEY IN THE "START" POSITION FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD, HIGH CURRENT FLOWS THROUGH THE IGNITION SWITCH, AND SOMETIMES PRODUCES ENOUGH HEAT TO MELT INTERNAL SWITCH PARTS. |
| 00V201000 | 2000-07-20 | interior lighting | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE BI-FUEL OPTION FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 101, "CONTROL LOCATION, IDENTIFICATION, AND ILLUMINATION." THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS IN THESE VEHICLES ARE AT FULL ILLUMINATION LEVELS AND CANNOT BE ADJUSTED. THE STANDARD REQUIRES AT LEAST TWO LEVELS OF... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Emissions test: how we help
CarmaCars does not do this work itself. For an emissions test on the 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier, we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one. Rules on emissions testing differ by province and state.
Details the shop needs
The shop sets its own price and time after it sees the car. The shop may ask for the VIN to order the right parts. Tell the shop about any warning light or sound you have noticed. The powertrain to know here is the 2.2L 4-cylinder, with front-wheel drive.
What we arrange
The repair is between you and the shop; the rental is with us. We can deliver a rental to you while your car is at the shop. We follow up until the shop has the car booked in.
A car meanwhile
If the repair runs long, keep the rental longer. We collect the rental when your car is back. Your offer shows any delivery fee before you pay.
Questions to ask the shop
Ask for a written estimate before any work starts. Keep the invoice; it is part of the car's service history. Ask for the work to be listed line by line on the invoice.
Good habits for your car
Keep the fuel tank above a quarter in winter. Have the battery tested before winter if it is more than a few years old. Look at the tire tread before long trips.
Make a request
A request is free and gets a reply within one business day.
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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