Example carEmissions test for a 1998 GMC Sierra
Emissions test for the 1998 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 18.1 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 1998 GMC Sierra for emissions test
- Body: standard pickup trucks (EPA size class).
1998 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 4.3 L | 4.3 L | 4.3 L | 4.3 L | 5.0 L | 5.0 L | 6.5 L | 6.5 L | 5.0 L | 5.0 L | 5.7 L | 5.7 L | 5.7 L | 5.7 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
| MPG highway (US) | 21 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 |
| MPG combined (US) | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 22 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,700 | US$4,200 | US$4,200 | US$4,200 | US$4,450 | US$4,450 | US$6,400 | US$6,400 | US$4,800 | US$4,800 | US$4,800 | US$4,800 | US$5,150 | US$5,150 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $4,062 | $4,558 | $4,558 | $4,558 | $4,868 | $4,868 | $4,868 | $4,868 | $5,208 | $5,208 | $5,208 | $5,208 | $5,612 | $5,612 |
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 1998 GMC Sierra
- 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 276 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes (100), visibility (47) and power train (27). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04V562000 | 2004-11-26 | equipment adaptive/mobility | ON CERTAIN VANS EQUIPPED WITH SURE-LOK WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT SYSTEMS, THE SPROCKET TEETH OF THE RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY IS OUT OF ALIGNMENT. |
| 98V187000 | 1998-08-10 | fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CREW CAB PICKUP TRUCKS. THE FRONT, INNER CORNER OF THE FUEL TANK CAN CONTACT THE BODY SILL EITHER INTERMITTENTLY OR CONSTANTLY. THIS MOVEMENT CAN CAUSE A DISCERNIBLE NOISE AND, OVER TIME, CAN WEAR A HOLE IN OR CRACK THE FUEL TANK AT POINT OF CONTACT. |
| 98V033000 | 1998-02-17 | service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:rotor | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES. ONE OR BOTH FRONT BRAKE ROTOR/HUBS WERE BUILT WITH AN OUT-OF-SPECIFICATION GRAY IRON THAT CAN FAIL DURING THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 1998 GMC Sierra: Emissions test
CarmaCars does not do mechanical work. For an emissions test on the 1998 GMC Sierra, we connect you with a trusted shop. Rules on emissions testing differ by province and state.
Your Sierra and the shop
A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. Say whether the car is drivable; it changes how it gets to the shop. If you have the service history of your Sierra, have it ready for the shop. The 4.3L 6-cylinder is what moves it, with rear-wheel drive.
What we arrange
We follow up until the shop has the car booked in. The shop sets the price and the time after seeing the car. The repair is between you and the shop; the rental is with us.
Your rental while you wait
We deliver the rental to you and collect it when your car is ready. We collect the rental when your car is back. We bring the car to your address in the Toronto area, or you collect it for free.
Between shop visits
Look at the tire tread before long trips. Clear snow off the whole car, roof included, before you drive. If the car pulls to one side, ask the shop to check the alignment and the tires.
A short checklist
Keep the invoice; it is part of the car's service history. Ask the shop to explain the repair in plain words before you agree. Ask if the shop needs the car for a full day or only a few hours.
One more step
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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