Representative photoEmissions test for a 2016 Chevrolet Spark
Emissions test for the 2016 Chevrolet Spark: 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
- 6.9 to 7.0 L/100 km
- Body
- Subcompact Cars
- Length
- 3.64 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 Chevrolet Spark for emissions test
- Body: subcompact cars (EPA size class).
2016 Chevrolet Spark: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.4 L | 1.4 L | |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | |
| MPG city (US) | 31 | 30 | 128 MPGe |
| MPG highway (US) | 40 | 39 | 109 MPGe |
| MPG combined (US) | 34 | 33 | 119 MPGe |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 41 | 40 | |
| Charge at 240 V | 7 hours | ||
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 311 L (11 cu ft) | 311 L (11 cu ft) | 311 L (11 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$1,950 | US$2,050 | US$650 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,140 | $2,170 | $528 |
| Dimension | Spark 4dr Hatchback |
|---|---|
| Length | 3.64 m (143 in) |
| Width | 1.60 m (63 in) |
| Height | 1.48 m (58 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2.39 m (94 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,019 kg (2,247 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 Chevrolet Spark
- 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 42 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes (20), air bags (5) and electrical system (5). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17V437000 | 2017-07-10 | seat belts:pretensioner | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, 2015-2016 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Trax, Suburban and... |
| 17V307000 | 2017-05-09 | air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Chevrolet Spark vehicles. In the event of a crash, if a young child is seated improperly and not wearing a seat belt while in the front passenger seat, deployment of the front passenger air bag may injure the occupant's neck. As such, these vehicles fail to... |
| 16V651000 | 2016-09-08 | seat belts:pretensioner | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Emissions test: how we help
Emissions test for the 2016 Chevrolet Spark: the work is done by a shop we trust, never by CarmaCars. Rules on emissions testing differ by province and state.
Your Spark and the shop
Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them. Say whether the car is drivable; it changes how it gets to the shop. Note the mileage on the odometer when you send the request. Power comes from the 1.4L 4-cylinder, driving through an automatic (CVT).
What we arrange
The shop quotes the job; you approve it before any work. We do not set the shop's price or promise a date. The repair is between you and the shop; the rental is with us.
Driving while yours is at the shop
We can have a rental ready the day your car goes in. The rental is priced like any other on our site. We meet you with the car at the time we confirm, at your address or ours.
What to ask
Ask for the work to be listed line by line on the invoice. Ask how the shop takes payment before you pick the car up. If the car must stay overnight, ask where it will be kept.
Small things that help
Wash the underside of the car in winter to clear road salt. Listen for new noises and mention them to the shop with as much detail as you can. Top up the washer fluid with a winter mix in the cold months.
Want a price?
Describe the problem, and we arrange a trusted shop.
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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