Most people think of diesel vehicles as either massive, heavy-duty work trucks or European sedans. However, Chevrolet has offered their much loved 3.0-liter Duramax diesel in more “normal” trucks, such as the Silverado 1500 and the Colorado, over the past few years. Buyers have been warming up to the idea of a truck that can…
The truck roots of the Chevrolet Silverado pickup run deep, all the way back to 1955 when Chevy introduced the first-ever truck without flared rear fenders called the Cameo Carrier. If there is one thing Chevy knows, it’s trucks. As one of the best-selling vehicles in America, customers are buying more trucks to use as…
The Chevrolet Equinox will mark its 25th year in 2025, and Chevrolet has sold more than 3 million models. The 2025 Chevy Equinox is making its debut, and there has never been a better time for the crossover market. Chevrolet has given prospective buyers their best compact SUV yet, with an all-new model coming to…
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…
