Chevy Approaches 100% Reliability in Engines and Transmission

In the month of January, 99.3% of the 1.8 million Chevrolet vehicles enrolled in OnStar Vehicles Diagnostics reported that there were no issues with the key compontens of their engine and transmission systems. The Chevrolet Malibu's engine and transmission systems reported no issue in 99.7% of the vehicles checked by OnStar.

At Chevrolet, we have significantly reduced customer warranty claims over the past few years, as we continually strive to make the most dependable cars and trucks on the road. A key part of that success is OnStar Vehicl Diagnostics, which helps Chevrolet and our customers keep vehicles in top running condition.

2011 Chevy Silverado HD

2011 CHEVROLET SILVERADO HD

Segment-best towing (20,000 lb / 9,072 kg) and payload (6,335 lb / 2,873 kg) supported by all-new frames and strong suspensions for maximum capability

Class-leading torque, class-leading fuel economy with up to 63-percent lower emissions and quicker acceleration with new 6.6L Duramax diesel mated to new Allison 1000 six-speed automatic transmission

B20 biodiesel capable

All-new exhaust brake system for greater feeling of control and reduced brake pad wear

Comprehensive set of confidence- and control-related features, including trailer sway control, integrated trailer brake control, hill start assist, automatic grade braking and intelligent brake assist

Bold and new exterior design features louvered hood, front bumper, grille and 20-inch wheels

Extended cab models feature 170-degree-opening rear access doors for unobstructed access to the interior

Purposeful technology, including available mobile WiFi, USB connectivity, Bluetooth connectivity, XM Satellite Radio, OnStar 9.0 and navigation

Goes on sale this summer

Stronger

Working smarter and stronger under the hood means the new Silverado HD is capable of even more. The dependable available Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8 got a boost in muscle, delivering increased horsepower and torque ratings. You'll get plenty of pull too, with 20,000 lbs of towing. That's more than Ford or Dodge.

Despite the boost in muscle, we've also managed to make the Duramax quieter than before. The engineers managed to not only increase power but also improve highway fuel economy. Using a more aerodynamic front end, high-pressure piezo injectors and a larger 36 gallon tank, it offers up to 680 hwy miles between fill-ups.

Sturdier

An all new chassis with a high strenght, fully boxed steel frame contributes to an increased gross vehicle weight rating Torsional stiffness has increased by five times, which also improves ride quality. Looking for that fully-boxed frame on a Ford F-250 or F-350? You won't find it.

Three tons of weight? That's a wa;l in the snow for the new Silverado HD. Thanks to a new front suspension system with massive control arms, torison bars and the largest steering gear we've ever used on a heavy duty pickup, the new Silverado HD now offers up to a 6,000 lb front gross axle weight rating.

The entire suspension is completely redesigned. Many components are bigger and stronger to handle increased loads. A new fully-boxed frame along with intelligently designed hydraulic body mounts on Extended and Crew Cab models improve ride quality by helping to isolate and absorb bumps.

More Secure

Now standard on all single rear wheel models, StrabiliTrak uses a combination of braking and engine management to aid in helping to keep the vehicle on the driver's intended path, particularly during emergency maneuvers. In an instant, it automatically adjusts engine power and is designed to apply the brakes. So if you hit a patch of ice and start to skid, StabiliTrak can apply brake pressure to the appropriate wheel, slow the engine and help the driver maintain control.

The new Trailer Sway Control feature senses trailer sway and automatically applies the truck's brakes and reduces engine power, if necessary to help you get back on track.

On uphill inclines, greater than 5% grade, the Hill Start Assist automatically engages to hold the truck stationary for about a second after the brakes is released. This gives drivers time to apply the throttle before the truck can roll backward.

When it comes to the brakes, everything has improved. Larger rotors and calipers improve brake pedal feel and result in shorter pedal travel. Intelligent Brake Assist is designed to sense a panic braking situation and fully applies the brake. It all adds up more confidence, even when you're hauling heavy loads or towing.

We're so confident in the new Silverado HD that we're backing it with a 100,00 mile/5-year transferable Powertrain Limited Warranty, plus Roadside Assistance and Courtsey Transportation Programs. That's 40,000 more miles than Ford.

The New 2009 Corvette ZR1 is at Phillips Chevy!

(From Popular Mechanics)

Let's start out with the biggest numbers. And you've heard them before, the new 2009 Corvette ZR1 has: 638 hp. 605 lb.-ft. 205 mph. All this is achieved by an LS9 aluminum-block, supercharged 6.2-Liter OHV pushrod, 2-valve per engine cylinder based on the 7-liter V8 from the current Vette. A 4-lobe Eaton supercharger, in a special, ultra–low profile housing with a pair of intercoolers, boosts intake manifold pressure to a 10.5 psi max. The displacement is reduced to only 6.2 liters, because the extra torque required thicker metal in the cylinder walls and block. Connecting rods are titanium, as are the intake valves. Exhaust valves are sodium-filled for better cooling. Tired of scaring the neighbor's baby? The dual exhaust mufflers have a pair of internal valves that don't open up until wide-open throttle to free up some back pressure and deliver a much more authoritative note. Power is delivered to the rear wheels through a small-diameter twin-disc clutch, a 6-speed Tremec manual transmission and a reinforced rear end. No automatic is available.

The 2009 Corvette ZR1's frame is all aluminum, with a sprinkling of magnesium castings at critical points to add strength without weight. Brakes are massive, carbon-ceramic Brembos, which should last the life of the vehicle. The carbon-fiber front splitter mounted below the radiator inlet generates enough downforce that the front fascia had to be reinforced to prevent it from sagging and letting the splitter graze the pavement.

Stop in Phillips Chevrolet today!

New Camaro outsells Mustang for first time since ’93 !

Automotive News
July 1, 2009 - 3:10 pm ET
UPDATED: 7/1/09 4:12 p.m. ET

DETROIT -- General Motors earned some good news in an otherwise dismal sales month in June: the Chevrolet Camaro outsold the Ford Mustang for the first time since 1993.

The reborn Camaro throttled the restyled Mustang, 9,320 to 7,362. The last time the Camaro beat the Mustang in a U.S. monthly sales race was October 1993, when Chevy sold 10, 985 Camaros and Ford sold 5,680 Mustangs.

The Camaro's success emerged as GM -- which has been operating in Chapter 11 bankruptcy since June 1 -- posted a 33.4 percent monthly sales decline in June and a 40.4 percent plunge for the first half of the year. The last time the Camaro outsold the Mustang for a full year was 1985. That year, Chevrolet sold 199,985 Camaros, while Ford moved 157,821 Mustangs.

Mark LaNeve, General Motors vice president of vehicle sales, service and marketing, said nearly every Camaro sale in June was at retail, and sales for the month were nearly double the number GM expected.

Ford has restyled the Mustang for 2010, making it look smaller and upgrading the interior but keeping the same powertrains. The Camaro is all new and features a base V-6 engine that delivers almost as much horsepower as the V-8 in the Mustang. Camaro's entry-level V-6 comes with direct fuel injection, 304 hp and an EPA rating of 29 mpg on the highway. The Camaro's base price is $23,040 and the Mustang's is $21,845. Both prices include shipping.

Today is a great day to test drive the All New 2010 Chevy Camaro!!

The Bumblebee is Back!

Bumblebee is Back...While midnight on Wednesday, June 24 marks the official opening of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, the big box office numbers will roll in over the weekend. If presale ticket numbers and media hype are any indication, the second Transformers film could become the highest grossing film of the summer.

Strong ticket sales would be great exposure for General Motors. The company has several of its hottest new designs starring in the film. Director Michael Bay says the cars themselves become like celebrities, something he witnessed while shooting in a remote part of the Middle East. "Bumblebee is one of the most famous cars in the world," the director says. "Literally, we're in this poor little town in Jordan, and all these kids surrounded (the car). They all knew Bumblebee's name."

Last night, a sneak peak screening gave select movie goers at Novi's Emagine theatre the chance to see the film and test drive new Camaros before and after the film. Feedback for both the movie and for the chance GM provided to test drive Camaros was excellent. Lines to experience the car persisted for some time after the movie. Similar grassroots level marketing efforts have taken place at theatre's across the country.

Camaro – Big Debut Not Just on the Silver Screen... The first Transformers movie introduced the world to Bumblebee (as a Camaro) while the car was still in development. This time around, people can leave the theatre and go order one of their own.

A total of about 67 GM vehicle were used in the film. Of those provided by GM, the vast majority were non-salable vehicles - the type used for testing or other activities. According to Adam Denison of Chevrolet Communications, before a single 2010 Chevrolet Camaro had been sold, General Motors had a list of 800,000 “hand-raisers” – people who said they're interested in buying the Camaro. Many of these came with the release of the Transformers DVD. GM today has counted over a million hand raisers expressing interest and has 25,000 sold orders. The company began allowing customers to place real deposits in October and had 14,000 preorders by spring - before a single Camaro had even rolled down the assembly line in Oshawa, Ontario. Most of those new owners are now glad they placed their bet on Chevrolet.

The car is such a hit, Camaros have been hard to find in showrooms initially. But fear not, because the GM plant making them in Oshawa is working overtime to fill demand and shipments are arriving to dealerships each day - some in true celebrity style. Just receiving the deliveries is becoming an exciting event.

GM...The global company that's Proud to be America!

Now Introducing the All New 2010 Chevrolet Equinox!

Chevrolet General Manager Ed Peper officially introduced the all-new 2010 Chevy Equinox as the first product of the "New General Motors"! The Equinox gets all new powertrains, including an available four-cylinder engine for the first time. Both the four and the new 3.0-liter V6 have direct fuel injection and are paired up with six-speed automatic transmissions. In fact, everything about the Equinox is new. Apparently the only major component carried over from the old model is the sunroof module. Everything else has been reworked or replaced.

GM is pricing the new Equinox very aggressively. Most items are now packaged in four trim levels and, including colors, there are now about 1,200 different combinations that the plant can build. The base LS model starts at just $23,185 with the four-cylinder engine and front-wheel drive. That's $1,825 less than a 2009 Equinox LS. A maxed out LTZ with every possible option including the V6, all-wheel drive, sunroof and navigation will only be about $35,000. Both four-cylinder and V6 engines and front- or all-wheel drive can be selected at any trim level.

The All New 2010 Chevy Equinox will arrive at Phillips Chevrolet this week! Email us and we'll let you know when it gets here so you can stop in for a test drive!!

Congratulations Happy and Dorothy!!

Our very own Happy Bettenhausen (salesperson at Phillips Chevrolet for 33 years!) and his wife, Dorothy celebrated their 65th Anniversary! Happy and Dorothy received an award from State Representative, Lisa M. Dungan!!

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