During any hard day on the job or recreational visit to the closest camping area, trailering features are definitely on the top of the wish list for any new truck. The all-new 2019 Silverado 1500 will introduce several levels of towing features to improve customers’ overall trailering experiences, as all light-duty Silverado models will now have the myChevrolet trailering phone app capability, and customers can add the Advanced Trailering System, with access from inside the vehicle as an attractive option. All of us here at Jim Butler Chevy of St Louis is also excited about the new Trailering Camera Package: it works in conjunction with both of these technologies to ultimately provide a detailed and comprehensive trailer view.
There is also now an industry-first trailering label for [...]
As spring brings about the most beautiful weeks of the year, later sunsets, fresh flowers, and many outdoor activities are on tap for St. Louis area residents. Jim Butler customers that are now on the hunt for their ideal truck will no doubt have a few questions about the varieties of trim levels now available to them. Next Year’s Silverado offers 8 different trims, paired up with six different transmission and engine combinations. You may have a very large family that is always on the go, or be a brand new business owner: either way, you’ll be able to pinpoint the trim level that is ideal for you, and that will meet your needs for longevity, A-list tech features, and long-lasting performance. These 5.2-liter and 6.2-liter engines have all seen major upgrades, and over half of these new models will be equipped with some of
Over the past week, Trucks.com highlighted the many different features that the 2018 Silverado has to offer, and documented the segment of its very rich history. The very first pickup from the Chevy brand debuted back in 1918, and professional curator Leslie Kendall of Los Angeles’s Petersen Automotive museum claimed last week that the differences between past and present models were “night and day”. During the month of March here at Jim Butler Chevy in St Louis, we have all been remembering a very important date in our brand’s history: it was one hundred years ago this January that the 490 Light Model was first introduced.
It was basically a stripped-out passenger car of sorts, that replaced its body with a pickup bed, and added stronger springs. This helped it be able to cart crops around, and this ability was what it was well-known
Truck Month is back at Jim Butler Chevrolet! Recently, Chevrolet released a new video campaign that highlights the strength and durability of the Silverado’s roll-formed, high strength steel bed.
Sandor Piszar, Chevrolet truck marketing director, speaks to the advantages of the Silverado, saying that the “Silverado features a roll-formed, high-strength steel bed because truck customers demand the ability to haul their toys, tools, and other cargo. These videos demonstrate the real-world benefits of the Silverado’s bed, in both extreme and everyday scenarios.”
The Silverado certainly proves its worth when compared to similar models like the 2016 Ford F-150. The tests were done without bed-liners. In cases where the Silverado’s bed held up to 90 joules of impact energy against a 17 pound object, the Ford’s aluminum bed broke at just 40.
For a similar strength test, 825 pounds of landscaping blocks were dropped into truck beds of both
Inviting interior has plenty of space, and the high-strength steel gives the Silverado HD high-strength durability
The Silverado HD line-up at Jim Butler Chevrolet in St. Louis sets itself apart from the rest of the segment. One of the best words to describe the 2016 Silverado 2500 is grit. This grit partnered with the high-strength steel makes the trucks from St. Louis’ No. 1 Silverado dealer the most dependable, longest-lasting trucks on the road.
These pickup trucks are the best tool for the job. Whether you select the Duramax turbo diesel V8 or the classic and standard Vortec 6.0-liter V8, you’re Silverado 2500 will be the best tool of the trade. With a max payload of 3,534 pounds (gas engine) and towing up to 18,000 pounds (diesel engine), very little will stand in your way.
Exterior accessories that go to work
1500 see style and tech updates; heavy duty line gets new towing equipment, 5th wheel package
As St. Louis’ No. 1 Silverado dealer, Jim Butler Chevrolet is excited to bring Missouri truck fans a preview of the most dependable, durable and long-lasting truck line for 2016.
Silverado 1500:
For Chevy’s light duty Silverado 1500, slight exterior changes have been made including a redesigned hood and lights. Available features such as chrome and LED lighting are there for those who want it, and additional safety technologies such as Forward Collision Alert, Lane Keep Assist and IntelliBeam high beam assist.
The tech gets boosted for the 2016 Silverado 1500 as Apple CarPlay and the just-confirmed Android Auto will be available on more Chevys than any other brand — and that includes the 1500 and HD lines. Other available convenience features for the new model year
Less chrome, streamlined grille design offer Chevrolet fans glimpse at newest edition pickup
With Chevrolet Silverado sales steamrolling, it only seems apt that Chevrolet would reveal its first official picture of the 2016 Silverado. Only the front fascia has been revealed so far, but from the photo we do know that it is a 1500 LTZ Z71 model. The sample truck shows off a few new details for the new model year. According to GM, the 2016 Chevy Silverado is expected to hit dealers such as Jim Butler Chevrolet this fall.
Overall, the 2016 Silverado 1500 portrays a more modern look while keeping an eye on the past with its improvements. Chrome was reduced on the exterior design for 2016, but this only adds to the Silverado’s retro feel. The facelift involves a single-headlight design combined with
Chevrolet heavy-duty pickup trucks tops list of vehicles that last at least 200,000 miles
For durability and longevity, the Chevy Silverado Heavy Duty tops the charts according to iSeeCars.com and AutoBlog. The highest percentage of vehicles with 200,000 miles on the odometer was compiled by these two sites, and the top dog was the Silverado HD.
It is noted that the vehicles in the study were model years 1981-2010 as Americans put an average of 13,476 miles on their cars, trucks and SUVs each year. Future results of current model years can’t be guaranteed, but the Silverado HD’s results are definitely encouraging for St. Louis-area truck fans.
Diesel engines play a big role in the longevity of heavy duty pickup trucks, and the Duramax 6.6-liter turbo-diesel engine mated with an Allison transmission is one of the tops in the segment. The Duramax powers up for
2015’s fastest-growing full-size truck brand presents styles of pickups to meet any taste
This year’s fastest-growing full-size truck brand, Chevy Silverado, is a fantastic choice for St. Louis pickup fans, but Chevrolet offers four different editions to enhance the Silverado experience.
Rally Editions: Dependability meets attitude
Silverado Double Cab and Crew Cab LT models can be outfitted with a Rally Edition package. Give your Silverado a motorsports-inspired look with a bold style that will turn heads. Two different Rally Editions are available.
Rally Edition 1 for Double and Crew Cab LT models include but are not limited to:
- Body-colored grille
- Gloss black door handles
- Gloss black mirror caps
- Black design decals
- Black bow tie badge
Rally Edition 2 for the same models includes:
- Body-colored grille
- Gloss black door handles and mirror c [...]
The results are in and all 2014 Silverado trucks at Jim Butler Chevrolet have received the highest possible 5-star Overall Vehicle Score for safety. The 2014 Silverado, along with the GMC Sierra 150 series, is the first pickup truck to receive the 5-star NHTSA Overall Vehicle Score conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s New Car Assessment Program.
The 2014 Silverado is made of high-strength steel and offers an array of advanced safety features. These features include Forward Collision Alert, Lane Departure Warning, Safety Alert Seat, Rear Vision Camera, and six standard airbags. Also available for the 2014 Silverado includes OnStar and trailer-sway control.
Stay safe and buy a 2014 Silverado! Take a test drive today at Jim Butler Chevrolet in St. Louis!
