When it comes to trucks, Chevrolet knows a thing or two about making a great pickup. With the all-new Colorado, Chevrolet has created love affairs between the midsize pickup and automotive journalists around the country. With a high-output 2.7-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder that produces 310 horsepower and 430 lb-ft of torque, there isn’t much that can…
It can be so exciting and sometimes nerve-racking to go to a dealership and buy a new or used vehicle, but one thing buyers need to be aware of is reliability. No matter how great a car is or even how reliable it has been for other people, things happen. Some vehicles are better than…
The Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA) announced seven category winners for their favorite vehicle awards, each of which became a finalist for MAMA’s Favorite Vehicle of 2024 award. Chevrolet of Spring Valley is excited to inform you that the redesigned 2024 Trax was named MAMA’s Favorite Affordable Vehicle. This is a new award structure for…
It used to be so easy. Vehicle audio systems consisted of a volume knob that also turned the system on, a radio station tuning knob, about five preset buttons, and, if it was fancy, an AM/FM toggle. The systems were so similar across models they didn’t even get mentioned in model reviews. Of course, they…
If you’re shopping for used cars, you want to get the most car for your money. Many factors go into this decision, from condition to accrued mileage. When searching through used inventory, you may run across some vehicles that appear to be in excellent condition but have an interesting background that sometimes includes time as…
Chevrolet of Spring Valley proudly announces that the 2024 MotorTrend Truck Of The Year award went to the Chevrolet Colorado. This is the third time Colorado has taken the Golden Calipers trophy after back-to-back wins in 2015 and 2016. In 2015, it returned to the marketplace with a new design. The addition of the Duramax…
The Colorado was completely redesigned for the 2023 model year. Chevrolet kept interest in the model by adding the off-road-focused ZR2 and the ZR2 Bison, the latter of which added several aftermarket pieces from American Expedition Vehicles. In late December, Car and Driver published a review of the 2023 Colorado ZR2, which is generally the…
The Chevrolet Trax was expected to get the boot after 2023, but Chevy shocked everyone with a significantly updated SUV for the 2024 model year. It grew by almost a foot in length and has a longer wheelbase, giving it a smoother, more confident ride quality. Those qualities were positive enough that Car & Driver…
Drivetrains for full-size pickup trucks followed a fairly consistent pattern for decades. The base engine would have six cylinders and be considered appropriate for light economical duty. Then, there would be a series of V8s and, more recently, a diesel for serious pickup truck activity. 4-cylinder engines were long considered too small for full-size trucks….
2024 will be the third year the Silverado 1500 has had the available Multi-Flex tailgate. At first glance, it looks like a tailgate with a smaller tailgate in its upper section. It will look like that on second glance as well, but it is only when you start working with it that you begin to…