GM Emissions Testing Letter

Minerbros66 · 04-03-2021, 12:54 PM

So I got this letter the other day which states GM wants to do some emissions testing on my car. In return they will give me 500.00 and a current model rental vehicle. Anyone ever done this or know someone who has? It says it could take up to 4 weeks to test and will put about 300 miles on my car between testing and transit to the facility. 500.00 seems awfully low for a whole month and I wonder if it is a current model camaro or are they shoving me into a cruze or something lol. Also not don't like letting anyone else drive my vehicles. I am going to call them Monday but was just curious if anyone had any input.

396ssrat · 04-03-2021, 01:01 PM

Are they going to extend your warranty? Are they going to pick up the tab on your insurance and registration? Not worth 500 to me, they can beat the shit out of a rental car for that matter.

Minerbros66 · 04-03-2021, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 396ssrat

Are they going to extend your warranty? Are they going to pick up the tab on your insurance and registration? Not worth 500 to me, they can beat the shit out of a rental car for that matter.

yeah lotta unanswered questions, I would certainly turn them down @500.00 was just curious if anyone had any experience. Don't even know if they will take my car as I do have some minor mods on it...

LT1ornothing · 04-03-2021, 01:05 PM

That ain't worth $500 to me and that is awfully low considering the down time, I'd counter offer with $750 and c8 rental all expenses covered.

Puddin · 04-03-2021, 01:14 PM

Don't they have an R&D department for this kind of stuff? 500 is way to low considering the time they want it and the possibility of your car being damaged. I wouldn't even let them see the car for anything below 1000 and let me drive an equivalent SS or something better.

FarmerFran · 04-03-2021, 01:16 PM

Quite simply, **** NO!

Minerbros66 · 04-03-2021, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Puddin

Don't they have an R&D department for this kind of stuff? 500 is way to low considering the time they want it and the possibility of your car being damaged. I wouldn't even let them see the car for anything below 1000 and let me drive an equivalent SS or something better.

Yeah I agree 500 is almost an insult lol. from my understanding EPA requires them to use vehicles that have been bought and used by private parties in order to test how the emissions hold up over time and to make sure GM doesn't use just some special car with some sort of defeat device.

Minerbros66 · 04-03-2021, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 1LEornothing

That ain't worth $500 to me and that is awfully low considering the down time, I'd counter offer with $750 and c8 rental all expenses covered.

Yeah the only way I would even consider it would be at least 1k and a ZL1 or C8 free of charge and I get to drive my car to and from the facility.

HDRDTD · 04-03-2021, 01:20 PM

I got that same offer a number of years ago. I don't recall if they wanted my Camaro or my Malibu at the time. I did reply that I was willing. I believe they ask a few questions about your car (perhaps mileage? I don't remember).
I get the impression that they send the letter out to people with a particular model car they need to test, then select the reply's that fit their needs.
Either way, my car wasn't selected.

ckt227 · 04-03-2021, 01:22 PM

I have heard of that but never seen the letter. I know your car is not a rental, but I know what I have done to rental cars. No way some GM employee is going to rag out my car for a month for $500 and a KIA rental. If I had a 2005 Malibu with 190,000 miles on it then sure for $500. I would advise them to take their time with it even.

Puddin · 04-03-2021, 01:25 PM

Ah the good ole EPA being nosy again. Honestly I'd just shred that letter just because there's way to many variables that can happen to your car. Although for some giggles if I get that letter I'll take mine down there and see if they want still want to do the testing on a cammed catless E85 car.

Trochoidal · 04-03-2021, 01:59 PM

It’s more valuable to GM to have the ability to use your car. If they don’t get participation from a private owner, will the EPA fine them $500?

They’ve left a lot of customers on their own with the A8 mess. Now they want your help?

Hard pass.

90503 · 04-03-2021, 02:31 PM

No thanks. I would not want to be a voluntary pawn in their search for ICE coffin nails.

Any emissions will be too many emissions and prop up the sooner than later end of ICE cars.

CamaroSSStlfan · 04-03-2021, 03:21 PM

$1500 AND they give me a loaner ZL1 OR a C8 or late model C7 as a loaner and $300 gas card!

I assume if Chevy like totaled my Camaro they'd give me a brand new SS as well!

04-03-2021, 12:54 PM	#1
Minerbros66 Drives: 2020 Camaro 2SS, 2018 Shelby Raptor Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Michigan Posts: 103	GM Emissions Testing Letter So I got this letter the other day which states GM wants to do some emissions testing on my car. In return they will give me 500.00 and a current model rental vehicle. Anyone ever done this or know someone who has? It says it could take up to 4 weeks to test and will put about 300 miles on my car between testing and transit to the facility. 500.00 seems awfully low for a whole month and I wonder if it is a current model camaro or are they shoving me into a cruze or something lol. Also not don't like letting anyone else drive my vehicles. I am going to call them Monday but was just curious if anyone had any input. Attached Images __________________ 2020 Camaro 2SS A10 2018 Shelby Baja Raptor #87

04-03-2021, 01:01 PM	#2
396ssrat Drives: 66 Chevelle SS Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,347	Are they going to extend your warranty? Are they going to pick up the tab on your insurance and registration? Not worth 500 to me, they can beat the shit out of a rental car for that matter. __________________ 66 Chevelle SS 396 91 octane Driver n/a 6.44@105.78 1/8th mile

04-03-2021, 01:16 PM	#6
FarmerFran Drives: 2023 ZL1 Vert M6 "Sharky" Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Earth Posts: 4,032	Quite simply, **** NO! __________________ 2023 Camaro ZL1 Vert TR-6060 Sharkskin "Sharky" Firecracker Red Wrangler Willys, 3.6L eTorque, 850RE 8 speed automatic, 25W Willys package, Technology Group, Convenience Group (aka $600 garage door opener), Cold weather Group, Trailer Tow and HD electric group with AUX switches, 3 piece black freedom top.

04-03-2021, 01:59 PM	#12
Trochoidal Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: May 2019 Location: USA Posts: 1,656	It’s more valuable to GM to have the ability to use your car. If they don’t get participation from a private owner, will the EPA fine them $500? They’ve left a lot of customers on their own with the A8 mess. Now they want your help? Hard pass. __________________ Roto-Fab w/sound tube delete, Katech ported TB, Pray IM, Velossa, DD side markers, DSX FF, UPR Catch can, Halo brace, My custom vent gauge pod Originally Posted by arpad_m - “Aww, yet another oil thread with almost the same question in the OP“

04-03-2021, 01:05 PM	#4
LT1ornothing Drives: 2020 LT1 M6 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: South, the DEEP south Posts: 1,114	That ain't worth $500 to me and that is awfully low considering the down time, I'd counter offer with $750 and c8 rental all expenses covered.

04-03-2021, 01:14 PM	#5
Puddin Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,011	Don't they have an R&D department for this kind of stuff? 500 is way to low considering the time they want it and the possibility of your car being damaged. I wouldn't even let them see the car for anything below 1000 and let me drive an equivalent SS or something better.

04-03-2021, 01:20 PM	#9
HDRDTD Drives: 2013 Triple Black ZL1 Vert M6 ECF Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Trenton, Michigan Posts: 7,047	I got that same offer a number of years ago. I don't recall if they wanted my Camaro or my Malibu at the time. I did reply that I was willing. I believe they ask a few questions about your car (perhaps mileage? I don't remember). I get the impression that they send the letter out to people with a particular model car they need to test, then select the reply's that fit their needs. Either way, my car wasn't selected.

04-03-2021, 01:22 PM	#10
ckt227 Drives: CHEVROLET CORVETTE Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: SWFL Posts: 513	I have heard of that but never seen the letter. I know your car is not a rental, but I know what I have done to rental cars. No way some GM employee is going to rag out my car for a month for $500 and a KIA rental. If I had a 2005 Malibu with 190,000 miles on it then sure for $500. I would advise them to take their time with it even.

04-03-2021, 01:25 PM	#11
Puddin Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,011	Ah the good ole EPA being nosy again. Honestly I'd just shred that letter just because there's way to many variables that can happen to your car. Although for some giggles if I get that letter I'll take mine down there and see if they want still want to do the testing on a cammed catless E85 car.

04-03-2021, 02:31 PM	#13
90503 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Torrance Posts: 14,428	No thanks. I would not want to be a voluntary pawn in their search for ICE coffin nails. Any emissions will be too many emissions and prop up the sooner than later end of ICE cars.

04-03-2021, 03:21 PM	#14
CamaroSSStlfan Account Suspended Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: FL Posts: 1,129	$1500 AND they give me a loaner ZL1 OR a C8 or late model C7 as a loaner and $300 gas card! I assume if Chevy like totaled my Camaro they'd give me a brand new SS as well!

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