Silverado High Desert Package

Chevrolet revealed on 5/11/16 the Silverado High Desert package, which will arrive in dealers this fall. Based on the concept vehicle revealed at the 2014 SEMA show, the High Desert package brings unique content and capability to Silverado’s lineup of special editions – which offers more choices for truck buyers than any other brand.

Available on LT, LTZ, and High Country trim levels, the High Desert package combines refined exterior styling, an all-new cargo system that is lockable and water resistant and available Magnetic Ride Control suspension on High Country.

“The High Desert package blends the capability and utility of Silverado with the refinement and luxury of Suburban,” said Sandor Piszar, director of Chevrolet truck marketing. “It’s ideal for those customers who want both the security of a lockable cargo area, as well as the flexibility of a pickup truck bed.”

An all-new flexible, lockable storage system in the cargo bed locks cargo away safely and protects it from the elements. The system installs over the roll-formed, high-strength steel bed to add dual side storage bins and a three-piece hard tonneau cover. Inside, a cargo divider can be raised to secure smaller items, or lowered to access the full length of the bed floor. As with all Silverado LT, LTZ, and High Country models, the tailgate locks with the keyfob, enabling users to secure their cargo with the push of a button. The High Desert package on the LT trim level features 20-inch wheels with all-season tires, while 22-inch wheels and all-terrain tires are available on LTZ and High Country trim levels.

The High Desert is also the first Silverado offered with Magnetic Ride Control suspension, which delivers more precise body motion control. Its sensors “read” the road every millisecond, triggering damping changes in as little as five milliseconds in electronically controlled shock absorbers that replace conventional mechanical-valve shocks. They’re filled with a magneto-rheological fluid containing minute iron particles and under the presence of a magnetic charge, the iron particles align to provide damping resistance. Changes in the magnetic charge alter the damping rate of the

shocks, with changes occurring almost instantly.

 

Silverado’s EcoTec3 6.2L V-8, is available on LTZ and High Country models and is backed by the new Hydra-Matic 8L90 eight-speed automatic transmission. The engine is SAE-certified at 420 horsepower and 460 lb.-ft. of torque, making it the most powerful engine offered in a light-duty truck.

Interested in getting your own Chevrolet Silverado High Desert Package?  Call our customer care team at 630-898-9630 or visit our website for additional information on how to get your very own Silverado High Desert Chevrolet truck.

30 day tire match makes tire shopping a snap.

Find a lower price elsewhere?  No problem.  Buy select tires and if you find a better price within 30 days of purchase, we’ll refund the difference.^{‡  ELIGIBLE TIRE BRANDS: BFGoodrich, Bridgestone, Continental, Dunlop, Firestone, General, Goodyear, Hankook, Kelly, Michelin, Pirelli, and Uniroyal.}

Hate waiting?  Need a vehicle to drive while we are mounting and balancing your new tires?  No problem.  Just ask your Ron Westphal Chevrolet service writer for a for a brand new Chevrolet service loaner* and you can stop back and pick up your vehicle at your convenience.

Schedule service online or call us now at 630-898-9630.

 

Gm Restoration Parts.

The Most Authentic and Accurate Parts For Your Restoration

Visit HERE for a list of vendors licensed by GM to sell reproduction parts.

The mission of the GM Restoration Parts Licensing Program is to assist in the availability of quality reproduction parts for older General Motors vehicles. As an automotive restoration enthusiast, you have probably experienced, at one time or another, difficulty in locating and obtaining certain discontinued automotive parts. GM has worked closely with Equity Management Inc. (EMI) to develop licensees which will benefit the vehicle-restoration aftermarket.

GM assists licensees in obtaining original specifications, blueprints, and tooling (when available) for applicable parts, as well as the use of the Chevrolet Restoration Parts Emblem. These features allow for the manufacture and/or sale of quality parts with the same value and fitment as the original parts. EMI is GM’s exclusive agent trademark licensing representative for the management and administration of the Chevrolet Restoration Parts Licensing Program.

It was a chance find, based on a story recounted by a friend of a

friend. But there it was – the classic muscle car you’d been searching

for, hidden beneath a dusty tarp in an old barn. You worked hard, but

finally convinced the stubborn farmer to sell it.

With the car safely in your garage, the exuberance of the thrill of

the hunt morphs into the realization that a careful and accurate

restoration is needed to bring that vintage car back to its original

glory. That means more hunting for the right parts; everything from

the carburetor to the clamps that hold the fuel lines in place.

GM knows it’s the little things that count with a restoration. With

countless resources for restoration components, assurance that

you’re getting the most authentic and best-fitting parts comes when

you buy officially licensed GM Restoration Parts. They’re made by

manufacturers who build to GM’s specifications and label them

accordingly. Many even use original tooling for unparalleled accuracy

in look, feel and performance.

You can find licensed GM Restoration Parts for everything from

Grille badge from a 1969 Camaro. That’s right – an entire classic Camaro body!

Before purchasing any reproduction parts for your valuable project,

make sure the manufacturer is licensed by GM Restoration Parts.

With mint condition on your mind, licensed GM Restoration Parts are

the only parts that should go into your barn-find beauty.

 

ChevySmallCars.com is a new website that Chevrolet Launched!

The 2017 Trax restyled

In 2015, small SUVs comprised the fastest-growing segment in the industry, and with enhancements coming
to the 2017 Chevrolet Trax, we are in a position to win segment leadership.
The new, restyled 2017 Trax will play a pivotal role for Chevrolet in the highly competitive Small SUV arena.
Since Trax made its debut in December 2014, it has surged to No. 2 in the Small SUV segment with a 20
percent share of that market.
Trax has helped attract many new customers to Chevrolet and has earned the largest following among
women, by percentage (58 percent), of any vehicle in the Chevrolet lineup.
Now, we’re planning to build on that success and give Trax an even stronger presence with design
enhancements inside and out, technology upgrades and the latest available safety features.
We’re adding phone integration with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility,1 plus available driver
safety alerts that could help prevent a crash or reduce its impact.
Of course, Trax will maintain all its proven benefits. Trax not only offers excellent fuel economy,2 but also
demonstrates that a small vehicle can offer unexpected benefits such as advanced connectivity, SUV
versatility and available all-wheel drive.
These style and technology enhancements are designed to ensure the new 2017 Trax stands out in a
segment with many competitors. As our small car portfolio brings younger customers into your showrooms, we’ll have more opportunities to win their loyalty.
The new Trax is scheduled to arrive at dealerships in fall 2016.

Brian Sweeney
U.S. Vice President, Chevrolet

Visit our website to find your perfect 2017 Trax restyled or a remaining new 2016 model.  If we can assist you further, call our customer care team at 630-898-9630.

2017 Trax restyled

 

See the All New 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Running in action!  This video shows a brand new Cruze running down the road and you get to see it from all angles.

 
Want to drive your own 2016 Cruze?

Visit our WEBSITE and pick out which Cruze you would like to drive. Then, just call us at 630-898-9630 to schedule your test drive to feel free to drop by anytime.

Indy Pace Car Video

50th Anniversary Camaro SS
to Pace Indianapolis 500

Racing legend Roger Penske will drive pace car
for 100th running of classic race

Indy Pace Car – A unique version of the new, 2017 Camaro SS 50th Anniversary Edition will lead the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500 next month, driven by motorsports legend Roger Penske, who is marking 50 years as a race team owner.

It’s the ninth time Camaro has served as the pace car and the 27th time for Chevrolet, dating back to 1948.

“Chevrolet and the Indianapolis 500 have a long, storied history and it’s an honor to mark the respective milestones of the Indy 500 race and the Camaro simultaneously,” said Mark Reuss, executive vice president of Global Product Development and Global Purchasing and Supply Chain. “It’s also a privilege to have Roger Penske perform the driving duties, as his team has helped Chevrolet earn four consecutive IndyCar manufacturer titles since 2012.”

Four identically prepared pace cars will support the race, all with exclusive Abalone White exteriors featuring “100th Running of the Indianapolis 500” graphics on the doors and the iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway wing-and-wheel logo on the quarter panels. They also incorporate the exterior cues and graphics that are unique to the Camaro 50th Anniversary package that goes on sale this summer.

With 455 horsepower on tap, the Camaro SS pace cars require no performance modifications to lead the racing field.

Looking for your own pace car?  Call Ron Westphal Chevy at 630-898-9630 or visit our website!

GM reduces it’s footprint.

Visit this blog regularly to view additional steps that GM is taking to create a greener path.

Source: Some of GM’s water bottles are recycled into insulation for Empowerment Plan coats that turn into sleeping bags for the homeless community.