Example carEmissions test for a 1990 GMC Sierra
Emissions test for the 1990 GMC Sierra: 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
- 13.1 to 19.6 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 1990 GMC Sierra for emissions test
- Body: standard pickup trucks (EPA size class).
1990 GMC Sierra: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 4.3 L | 6.2 L | 6.2 L | 4.3 L | 4.3 L | 4.3 L | 4.3 L | 6.2 L | 6.2 L | 4.3 L | 4.3 L | 5.0 L | 5.0 L | 5.7 L | 5.0 L | 5.0 L | 5.0 L | 5.7 L | 5.0 L | 5.7 L | 5.7 L | 5.7 L | 5.7 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| MPG highway (US) | 22 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 13 |
| MPG combined (US) | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,700 | US$5,300 | US$5,300 | US$3,950 | US$3,950 | US$4,200 | US$4,200 | US$6,000 | US$6,000 | US$4,450 | US$4,450 | US$4,450 | US$4,450 | US$4,450 | US$4,800 | US$4,800 | US$4,800 | US$4,800 | US$5,150 | US$5,150 | US$5,150 | US$5,600 | US$5,600 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $4,062 | $4,062 | $4,062 | $4,278 | $4,278 | $4,558 | $4,558 | $4,558 | $4,558 | $4,868 | $4,868 | $4,868 | $4,868 | $4,868 | $5,208 | $5,208 | $5,208 | $5,208 | $5,612 | $5,612 | $5,612 | $6,076 | $6,076 |
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 1990 GMC Sierra
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 18 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes (12), power train (3) and tires (3). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 93V119000 | 1993-08-02 | service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:rotor | SEVERE CORROSION DUE TO ROAD SALT AT THE JOINT OF THE STAMPED STEEL CENTER SECTION AND THE CAST OUTER SECTION CAN CAUSE THE SECTIONS TO SEPARATE. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 1990 GMC Sierra: Emissions test
Your 1990 GMC Sierra needs an emissions test? We do not do mechanical work, but we arrange it and rent you a car meanwhile. Rules on emissions testing differ by province and state.
Your Sierra and the shop
Mention the trim and engine in your request; parts differ between them. Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the Sierra. Tell the shop about any warning light or sound you have noticed. Power comes from the 4.3L 6-cylinder, driving through a 5-speed manual.
The steps
You agree the price with the shop before any work starts. We can deliver a rental to you while your car is at the shop. You agree everything with the shop before work begins.
A rental while you wait
The rental is priced like any other on our site. Rent for as long as the job takes, by the day or the week. Delivery to your door is available across the Toronto area.
A short checklist
Ask the shop to call you before doing anything not on the estimate. Ask whether the quote includes both parts and labour. Keep the invoice; it is part of the car's service history.
Good habits for your car
Top up the washer fluid with a winter mix in the cold months. Keep a record of every service; it helps the shop and adds value when you sell. Replace wiper blades when they streak; it matters in rain and snow.
When you know your dates
Ask, and we tell you plainly what we can arrange.
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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