Chevy Named J.D. Power's Most Awarded Brand

MT. PLEASANT, Mich.,–– The J.D. Power Automotive Summit, held in Las Vegas, had some exciting news to share on the morning of March 22nd. Through an extensive amount of vehicle awards, Chevy was named J.D. Power's most awarded brand of 2017. This achievement is a token to the car company's success in all categories across the board.

Six different Chevrolet cars, trucks, and SUVs won a total of nine awards in J.D. Power's 2017 Vehicle Dependability, Initial Quality, and APEAL Studies. Taking home nine awards in just one year demonstrates Chevy's tremendous efforts to continuously develop reliable, safe, and advanced vehicles.


"These awards highlight the automotive brands that are continually exceeding customer expectations and leading the way in terms of dependability, quality and overall customer satisfaction." - J.D. Power


Chevrolet's 2017 J.D. Power Awards:

Vehicle Dependability Study

1. Chevrolet Sonic
2. Chevrolet Camaro
3. Chevrolet Tahoe
4. Chevrolet Silverado HD

Initial Quality Study

5. Chevrolet Silverado

6. Chevrolet Silverado HD

7. Chevrolet Sonic

Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout Study (APEAL)

8. Chevrolet Bolt

9. Chevrolet Tahoe

"Chevrolet is winning with consumers because our designers, engineers and dealers are focused on delivering great products and a great ownership experience," said Alan Batey, president of GM North America and brand chief of Global Chevrolet. "This recognition from J.D. Power shows Chevrolet's strength and underscores the momentum we have across the board."


On top of these many achievements, Chevrolet was also recognized in two other major studies: the 2018 J.D. Power Customer Service Index and the 2017 Sales Satisfaction Index Study. The 2018 J.D. Power Customer Service Index measures customer satisfaction with maintenance or repair work among owners and lessees of 1- to 3-year-old vehicles. The 2017 Sales Satisfaction Index Study measures customers' new vehicle purchase experiences form product presentation to final delivery. These surveys gather feedback from 28,000 to more than 70,000 customers.

Chevrolet's momentum going forward is at an all-time high. The company has a relentless drive and determination to improve the ins and outs of vehicle ownership. This has made the brand GM's most powerful growth engine. Through extensive studies that have led to several vehicle accolades, Chevy was named J.D. Power's most awarded brand of 2017. Continuing this achievement for years to come is a compelling goal for Chevy. This can only be done by the endless support of satisfied customers.

If you're ready to get behind the wheel of one of Chevy's most notable rides, take a look at our new vehicle inventory. Once you're ready to take a test drive, contact our friendly sales team and we'd be more than happy to help you test out a ride that you've got your eye on. Don't see the vehicle you're looking for? We can help you customize the perfect set of wheels!

Hank Graff Mt. Pleasant we strive to provide our customers with a car buying experience that is accommodating, stress-free and fun! Visit us at our Chevrolet dealership located at 4580 E Pickard Rd in Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48858 or our Buick GMC Cadillac dealership located at 116 N. Mission St in Mount Pleasant, MI 48858.

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Which Chevy Is Your Top Pick During March Madness?

MT. PLEASANT, Mich.,––It's that time of the year again! The March Madness craze is getting everyone riled up for their favorite basketball tournament of the year. This popular Division I college basketball tournament is played in a single-game elimination style and features 68 different teams from around the country. To get in on the action, we've created our own starting lineup. Which Chevy is your top pick during March Madness?

Take a look at the vehicles we chose:


Point Guard: Bolt EV

Always on the move, the Bolt EV handles well and takes charge of every day. It's the first all-electric car that is both affordable and efficient with a range of 238 miles on a single charge. Built with the latest and most advanced tech, the Bolt EV has the skills you need to get your offense started.

Top Stats:

• EPA-Estimated 238-mile range
• 0-60 in 6.5 seconds
• OnStar 4G LTE and available built-in Wi-Fi hotspot
• Performance Ride and Handling Suspension

Shooting Guard: Malibu

The Chevy Malibu strikes the perfect balance between impressive safety and seamless connectivity, making it the perfect contender for shooting around the perimeter. Named the "Most Dependable Midsize Car", the Malibu is the shooting guard you can trust to score every game.

Top Stats:

• EPA-Estimated 36 MPG
• 2017 IIHS Top Safety Pick
• OnStar Automatic Crash Response
• Rear Vision Camera

Small Forward: Equinox

Ever wonder what it's like to have everything you want all in one place? Get behind the wheel of the Chevy Equinox and you won't have to guess any longer. This fully capable crossover is an all-around player with the versatility you'll desire on the court.

Top Stats:

• EPA-Estimated 39 MPG with 1.6L Turbo-Diesel Engine
• Most Dependable Compact SUV
• 63.5 cu ft max cargo volume
• Chevrolet MyLink audio system with 7" diagonal Color Touch screen

Power Forward: Tahoe

The Chevy Tahoe carries a lot of bulk. It's rugged, aggressive, and knows how to make a play when given the opportunity. Not only is it America's best selling full-size SUV, it has also been named the Most Dependable Large SUV as well.

Top Stats:

• 23 MPG - Best-in-class V8 highway fuel economy
• 355-horsepower 5.3L V8
• Remote Start
• Max trailering - 6,600 lbs.

Center: Silverado 1500

Strong, capable, and built to last, the Chevy Silverado 1500 gets the job done inside the paint. This heavy-duty workhorse brings its A-game every single day. It's both dependable and durable, making it the easy choice for your starting lineup.

Top Stats:

• Most Dependable Large Light Duty Pickup
• Four wheel drive
• EZ-Lift and Lower tailgate
• Max Available Towing - 12,500 lbs.

Impressed by our starting lineup? It's no wonder Chevy is the most awarded and fastest growing brand the last four years overall. We've got a variety of vehicles that fit our team this month, including electric, sedans, SUVs, and trucks. Which Chevy is your top pick during March Madness? We understand, it's hard to choose! Take a closer look at the capabilities and features of our starters by viewing our full inventory online. You'll be able to compare specs and prices between each model that catches your eye. Don't see the car you're looking for? Contact our friendly sales team online or by phone at 989-773-3937. We're here to help you get behind the wheel of a new ride this March!

Hank Graff Mt. Pleasant we strive to provide our customers with a car buying experience that is accommodating, stress-free and fun! Visit us at our Chevrolet dealership located at 4580 E Pickard Rd in Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48858 or our Buick GMC Cadillac dealership located at 116 N. Mission St in Mount Pleasant, MI 48858.

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Tahoe Will Be Available in RST Special Performance Edition

MT. PLEASANT, Mich.,––Chevrolet has been developing special edition packages for many vehicles, including one of their best-selling full-size SUVs to offer customers a more personalized option. If you desire an SUV with a little more pep in its step, the Tahoe will be available in RST Special Performance Edition and it might be the solution you're looking for. Let's take a look at the Rally Sport Truck special edition features!

Chevy recently announced their new special edition offering, named the RST. The RST was built to provide a "street performance appearance" developed by Chevrolet to include popular aftermarket looks on the exterior, and a more performance based motor options.


Some of the features included in the Tahoe RST special edition package includes:

-Body-color grille surround and door handles
-Gloss black grille and mirror caps
-Black roof rails
-Black window trim
-Black badging and bowties
-22" wheels wrapped in Bridgestone P285/45R 22 tires
-Available Borla exhaust system
-Available red Brembo six-piston brake package with Duralife rotors


The Tahoe RST will also be offered with a special Performance Package, which includes: 

-6.2L V8 engine
-10L80 10-speed auto transmission
-An estimated 420hp & 460lb-ft torque
-Towing capacity of 8,400lbs
-0-60mph acceleration in 6 seconds
-Magnetic Ride Control
-Performance Calibration

The Tahoe RST special edition with the exclusive performance package will provide an overall smoother and more powerful ride. The performance calibrated Magnetic Ride Control assists the Tahoe in triggering damping in the shock absorbers every 5 miliseconds, while the 10-speed transmission assists in easier and faster shifting, for a super smooth ride no matter the speed you're going.  Plus, the direct injection, Active Fuel Management, continuously variable valve timing for seemingly endless and efficient power regardless of operating conditions.

“When you want to hustle, it is incredibly fast, with significantly higher levels of acceleration, braking and road-holding grip,” said Eric Stanczak, chief engineer for Chevrolet full-size trucks. “When you want to relax, it is very refined, with exceptional ride comfort and interior quietness.”

If you're interested in the Tahoe which will be available in the RST Special Performance Edition, stay tuned! This special edition will be available on Tahoe AND Suburban models this coming fall. We can help you get the exact vehicle you want at Graff Mt. Pleasant. Get in contact with our team to start your new vehicle pursuit. You can also check out the various resources on our website including the 2017 Tahoe brochure and 2017 Tahoe model overview. 

At Hank Graff Mt. Pleasant we strive to provide our customers with a car buying experience that is accommodating, stress-free and fun! Visit us at our Chevrolet dealership located at 4580 E Pickard Rd in Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48858 or our Buick GMC Cadillac dealership located at 116 N. Mission St in Mount Pleasant, MI 48858.

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GM Just Introduced it’s New Car-Sharing Program, Maven

MT. PLEASANT, Mich. – GM just introduced it’s new car-sharing service called Maven in Ann Arbor, and soon you’ll be able to rent a car for a few hours or an entire day with just a push of a button.

Select students and faculty members will be the first to use GM’s new car sharing program, Maven. In the next few weeks, though, Maven, a phone app, will be made available to more than 100,000 people in Ann Arbor before expanding to other major cities including New York and Chicago.

With Maven you’ll be able to locate, reserve, unlock, start, and stop the vehicle. Throughout Ann Arbor, there will be 21 parking lots that make it easy to find a vehicle.

There are a few benefits to using Maven, including:

• Free to join (limited time offer)
• No fuel costs
• Cars with tons of features & amenities
• Latest technologies
• Hourly and daily rates
• Insurance included
• Safe & Reliable

There are plenty of vehicle options for you to choose from as well. For a smaller car, you can reserve the Chevy Volt or Spark. For a midsize sedan option the Chevy Malibu is available, and for a larger SUV option the Chevy Tahoe is available. Each vehicle is priced differently according to size, but costs range from $6–12 for hourly payments, or $42–84 for daily fees.

The Maven platform is as simple as following these steps:

1. Get the app.
2. Choose your car.
3. Take a drive.
4. Just hit end.

If you’re interested in signing up or learning more, check out the Maven link here: https://www.mavendrive.com.

Want to drive your own Chevy? We can help you out at Graff Mt. Pleasant! Stop by our dealership today and we’ll find you a great vehicle to take home. At Hank Graff Mt. Pleasant we strive to provide our customers with a car buying experience that is accommodating, stress-free and fun! Visit us at our Chevrolet dealership located at 4580 E Pickard Rd in Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48858 or our Buick GMC Cadillac dealership located at 116 N. Mission St in Mount Pleasant, MI 48858.

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The Chevy Tahoe is the Number One Choice Among K-9 Units

MT. PLEASANT, Mich. - When it comes vehicles preferences of the Oakland County Sheriff's Office, the Chevrolet Tahoe is the number one choice among K-9 units. Choosing the type of vehicles used for the K-9 units is an important decision for the Oakland County Sheriff, and the ability to take the heat off of hard-working police dogs helps make the Chevy Tahoe Police Patrol Vehicle (of PPV) the country's most popular police vehicle for K-9 units.

So what makes the Tahoe a perfect K-9 unit vehicle? The spacious interior and the state-of-the-art climate control system are ideal for all three of the major components of a K-9 unit: the police officer, the police dog, and the vehicle they travel in.

 

 Like the video above states, dogs are extremely vulnerable to heat. The Tahoe PPV has more heating and cooling vents in the vehicle's third-row area than any other police utility vehicle. In the Tahoe PPV, the seat is eliminated to make room for the K-9 unit's kennel which allows the industry's only third-row upper and lower air vents to circulate cooled air to the back of the vehicle — which is why the Chevy Tahoe is the number one choice among K-9 units.

If you would like to learn more about the Chevrolet police portfolio, visit: www.gmfleet.com/police

If you would like to test drive any of our 2016 Chevy Tahoes, stop by and take one out today! At your local Alma area used car dealer, we have tons of beautiful new and used vehicles on site that are ALWAYS available to be taken out for a test drive! Visit us at your Graff Mt. Pleasant Chevy Dealership located at 4580 E Pickard Rd in Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48858 or our Buick GMC Cadillac Dealershiplocated at 116 N. Mission St in Mount Pleasant, MI 48858.


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Wirelessly Charge Your Cell Phone in the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe & Suburban

MT. PLEASANT, Mich. – That moment when your phone alerts you it has less than 10% battery left, you're far from home, and you don't have a phone charger on you. It's like the world is ending. Dramatic? Maybe. But we've been there and we know the feeling! What if we told you, you never have to worry about that happening ever again? Well, you don't because you can wirelessly charge your phone in the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe & Suburban!

No more cords needed to charge your cell phone from the road! The 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe & Suburban can wirelessly charge your phone simply by placing your smartphone on the center armrest! The armrest charging station on the full size SUV's fits nearly any size smartphone, all you have to do is place it in the right direction to ensure charging is active. The technology makes use of smartphone charging coils, but since the coils differ from phone to phone you just need to make sure the device is correctly placed on the charging pad.

However, it is important to note that since the wireless smartphone charging technology is new in the Chevrolet SUV's, it is limited to select smartphones that are compatible. But, even if your smartphone isn't compatible with the technology, there are adapter backplates you can purchase to use with your smartphone.

Watch how the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe & Suburban Wirelessly Charge Your Cell Phone:



If you can't stand the thought of ever being caught on the road with a dead cell phone, this technology - and Chevy's 2015 SUV's - are for you! At Hank Graff Mt. Pleasant we strive to provide our customers with a car buying experience that is accommodating, stress-free and fun! Visit us at our Chevrolet dealership located at 4580 E Pickard Rd in Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48858 or our Buick GMC Cadillac dealership located at 116 N. Mission St in Mount Pleasant, MI 48858.

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2015 Chevrolet Tahoe & Suburban Z71 Package Details

MT. PLEASANT, Mich. – The Texas State Fair is underway and since everything is bigger in Texas, Chevrolet is beefing up the recently redesigned Tahoe and Suburban SUVs! At the fair, Chevrolet revealed the new 2015 Chevy Tahoe & Suburban Z71 Package Details that you can get your hands on this fall!

If you love the new design of Chevy's Suburban and Tahoe but are looking for enhanced off-road performance, capability, and technology, look no further because the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe & Suburban Z71 Package Details have you covered! With added interior tech features that offer added convenience and an exterior that is decked out for off-road performance, the Z71 package is making a big return!

Since the Z71 package is synonymous with off-road performance, the 2015 Tahoe and Suburban will receive off-road tires mounted on 18-inch wheels, a front skid plate, a unique grille and running boards, Z71 branding on the interior and exterior, fog lamps, front tow hooks and front park assist to make sure you're equipped to find new roads wherever they may be. On the inside, the new Z71 package adds upon Chevrolet's already impressive technology suite with OnStar 4G LTE with a built-in Wi-Fi hotspot, wireless phone charging capability, and hands-free liftgate operation. With the new features, you'll be able to utilize the wireless charging mat to charge your devices with the convenient magnetic inductive charging system and you'll be able to pop the trunk hands-free simply by waving your foot under a sensor located beneath the rear bumper.

But that's not all! The 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe & Suburban Z71 Package is designed to deliver a quieter, more controlled ride through multiple additions that no other crossover or SUV can match:

• Updated coil-over-shock independent front suspension design
• A wider rear track that contributes to a more planted stance
• Shear-style body mounts, which reduce body shake and enhance the feeling of structural stiffness and improve damping performance when compared with previous compression mounts
• Eighteen-inch standard wheels are a half-inch wider than previous models, reducing tire flex for improved cornering performance
• New, electric variable-assist power steering system enhances fuel economy and tailors steering assist to vehicle speed
• New four-wheel-disc brake system with Duralife™ brake rotors that offer up to double the service life
• Available automatic locking rear differential that provides greater traction when needed and greater driving comfort when it’s not
• Magnetic Ride Control - a real-time damping system that delivers more precise body motion control.

While Chevy just revealed the brand new Z71 package for the Tahoe and Suburban, you can get your hands on it right away because it is available this fall! At Hank Graff Mt. Pleasant we strive to provide our customers with a car buying experience that is accommodating, stress-free and fun! Visit us at our Chevrolet dealership located at 4580 E Pickard Rd in Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48858 or our Buick GMC Cadillac dealership located at 116 N. Mission St in Mount Pleasant, MI 48858.

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