Smog check: Missing hood emissions decal - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

TheBrightSide · 11-02-2024, 06:05 PM

Will I be able to pass emissions in CA, even with missing the OEM GM/Chevrolet under hood emissions info decal? My car was re-sprayed/re-painted in various areas and had multiple body panels, including the hood and trunk to be replaced. I’m not sure since it looks like it’s a hit and miss, although I’m assuming it’s a lot stricter since the last 1-4 years have passed…

With that being said, the only original decals I believe I have, are to both doors and door jams, which all seem to be original and with matching frame/chassis VIN’s. I think the only other factory decal I have, is the AC refrigerant and coolant info decal, which is on the upper radiator support (plate on top of hood latch area).

King Nothing · 11-02-2024, 08:56 PM

I believe we have to have that decal if you want a legit smog in our wonderful state. If you want to find a hot smog it’ll cost you, but I wouldn’t recommend it personally. You should be able to get one from your local Chevy dealership.

marozaddy1 · 11-11-2024, 12:59 AM

I don’t think it’s necessary but call and ask around you may find a shop that will do it regardless.

11-02-2024, 06:05 PM	#1
TheBrightSide Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro 2SS coupe (MT) Join Date: Jan 2024 Location: Sacramento, CA - USA Posts: 367	Smog check: Missing hood emissions decal Will I be able to pass emissions in CA, even with missing the OEM GM/Chevrolet under hood emissions info decal? My car was re-sprayed/re-painted in various areas and had multiple body panels, including the hood and trunk to be replaced. I’m not sure since it looks like it’s a hit and miss, although I’m assuming it’s a lot stricter since the last 1-4 years have passed… With that being said, the only original decals I believe I have, are to both doors and door jams, which all seem to be original and with matching frame/chassis VIN’s. I think the only other factory decal I have, is the AC refrigerant and coolant info decal, which is on the upper radiator support (plate on top of hood latch area).

11-02-2024, 08:56 PM	#2
King Nothing Turning wrenches Drives: 2011 Camaro SS By Berger 11BC21 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 1,291	I believe we have to have that decal if you want a legit smog in our wonderful state. If you want to find a hot smog it’ll cost you, but I wouldn’t recommend it personally. You should be able to get one from your local Chevy dealership. __________________ Sold-2006 Pontiac GTO M6 1 of 475 353rwhp 353rwtq Sold-2000 Camaro SS A4 Hardtop #867 of 8913 1 of 103 Bright Rally Red Hardtop SS A4 in 2000 1 of 25 and only SIM Camaro By Berger in 2011 year, 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS M6 By Berger #11BC21

11-11-2024, 12:59 AM	#3
marozaddy1 Drives: 2015 Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2024 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 11 View My Garage	I don’t think it’s necessary but call and ask around you may find a shop that will do it regardless.