Example carEmissions test for a 1985 GMC Pickup
Emissions test for the 1985 GMC Pickup: 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
- 11.2 to 21.4 L/100 km
- Body
- Standard Pickup Trucks
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 1985 GMC Pickup for emissions test
- Body: standard pickup trucks (EPA size class).
1985 GMC Pickup: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 | Powertrain 7 | Powertrain 8 | Powertrain 9 | Powertrain 10 | Powertrain 11 | Powertrain 12 | Powertrain 13 | Powertrain 14 | Powertrain 15 | Powertrain 16 | Powertrain 17 | Powertrain 18 | Powertrain 19 | Powertrain 20 | Powertrain 21 | Powertrain 22 | Powertrain 23 | Powertrain 24 | Powertrain 25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.5 L | 2.5 L | 2.5 L | 6.2 L | 6.2 L | 2.8 L | 2.8 L | 2.8 L | 4.3 L | 6.2 L | 4.3 L | 4.3 L | 6.2 L | 4.3 L | 4.3 L | 5.0 L | 4.3 L | 5.0 L | 5.0 L | 5.0 L | 5.0 L | 5.0 L | 5.7 L | 5.7 L | 5.7 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 9 |
| MPG highway (US) | 24 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
| MPG combined (US) | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,200 | US$3,350 | US$3,550 | US$5,200 | US$5,250 | US$3,825 | US$3,825 | US$3,950 | US$3,950 | US$5,650 | US$4,075 | US$4,117 | US$5,900 | US$4,138 | US$4,325 | US$4,567 | US$4,683 | US$4,800 | US$5,067 | US$5,150 | US$5,150 | US$5,200 | US$5,600 | US$5,600 | US$6,100 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,472 | $3,658 | $3,844 | $3,968 | $4,000 | $4,186 | $4,186 | $4,278 | $4,278 | $4,278 | $4,434 | $4,464 | $4,464 | $4,496 | $4,712 | $4,992 | $5,116 | $5,208 | $5,488 | $5,612 | $5,612 | $5,642 | $6,076 | $6,076 | $6,634 |
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 1985 GMC Pickup
- 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 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel system (3) and service brakes (1). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87V043000 | 1987-04-01 | service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components | IMPROPER SIZE REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLIES WERE INSTALLED. |
| 85V052000 | 1985-05-01 | equipment:other:labels | RIM INFORMATION MAY HAVE BEEN OMITTED ON CERTIFICATION LABEL INSTALLED ON THE LEFT FRONT DOOR. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THESE TRUCKS DO NOT CONFORM WITH FMVSS 120, TIRE SELECTIONS AND RIMS FOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Arranging the work for the Pickup
CarmaCars does not do this work itself. For an emissions test on the 1985 GMC Pickup, we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one. Rules on emissions testing differ by province and state.
Your Pickup and the shop
Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the Pickup. Note the mileage on the odometer when you send the request. A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. Its powertrain is the 2.5L 4-cylinder with all-wheel drive.
Who does what
The repair is between you and the shop; the rental is with us. Send the car's details and what it needs; we take it from there. The shop quotes the job; you approve it before any work.
A 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 and pickup are both options across the Toronto area.
What to ask
Ask whether the estimate includes tax and shop supplies. Ask the shop to call you before doing anything not on the estimate. If the car must stay overnight, ask where it will be kept.
Good habits for your car
Check the tire pressure once a month, when the tires are cold. Replace wiper blades when they streak; it matters in rain and snow. Listen for new noises and mention them to the shop with as much detail as you can.
Let us know
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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