Chevrolet Topped the J.D. Power Initial Quality Study

OKEMOS, Mich. – Chevrolet has proven again that they reign supreme when it comes to quality and reliability. From February to May of 2016 Chevrolet vehicles were put to the test and the results proved that Chevrolet topped the J.D. Power Initial Quality Study. Taking home leading numbers in four different segments, Chevrolet has more vehicle models in the highest ranking in its segments than any other brand. This is also the fourth consecutive year in a row that Chevrolet has taken home more J.D. Power Initial Quality awards than other vehicle brands. Take a look below at the vehicles that brought home the awards in their segment:

Silverado:
The Silverado 1500 and the Silverado HD both received top remarks for their light-duty and heavy-duty truck segments and ultimately sweeping the full-size truck categories. 

Tahoe:
The Tahoe dominated the SUV segment by earning 19 points higher than the point average. The Tahoe also won the award in its segment overall.

Equinox:
Tied for the lead in the compact SUV segment, the Equinox scored 15 points better than the segment average.

Spark:
The highest winner of the study was the Chevrolet Spark. The Spark won it’s city car segment with a skyrocketing win that was 48 points higher than the segment’s average. 

The J.D. Power Initial Quality Study has ran for 30 years by examining problems that may be experienced by vehicle owners. During the vehicle’s 90 day testing, the study is performed on over 100 cars, trucks, SUVs, and crossovers. The study is organized into eight problem categories and works to provide manufacturers with information to help identify problems and improve their product. Chevrolet topped the J.D. Power Initial Quality Study for 2016, and looks to take the lead again for more years to come.

At Graff Chevrolet Okemos we are proud to offer the award winning Chevrolet brand to our community. You can experience these chart-topping vehicles for your self by scheduling a test drive online! Or start shopping for your new Chevrolet vehicle with our online inventories. You can browse our inventory for a new 2016 Silverado 1500, 2016 Silverado 2500, 2016 Tahoe, and a 2016 Equinox. For more details and information on these and other vehicles contact our expert sales team today!

Not only do we help you get the newest Chevrolet vehicles, but we also help your current vehicles run like new! Our Summer Car Care pages provide information on how to keep up with your A/C and cooling systems as well as your fuel system during the summer months so you and your car can stay cool in the heat. It also covers external light maintenance and cosmetic damage repairs that may be overlooked during this time of year. Our Summer Car Care pages even provide sun protection tips to keep your interior and exterior safe from UV rays. Are you ready for getting your current vehicle in top shape for the summer? Schedule your next service appointment today! 

Hank Graff Chevrolet Okemos is committed to providing you with integrity and convenience, all close to home. Let our friendly team of Chevy professionals at Hank Graff Okemos help you – simply call us at (517) 349-8300 or visit our showroom, located at 1748 W. Grand River Okemos, MI 48864. We’re just minutes from Lansing!

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2016 Chevrolet Silverado HD New Technology

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OKEMOS, Mich. – The 2016 Chevrolet Silverado is a tough truck with a tough job, but Chevy wants to keep your task of driving the pickup easy and convenient and that’s exactly what drivers will get with new technology in the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado HD.

With Digital Steering Assist, you have the power to haul and trailer with less effort than ever before thanks to electronic controls that improve road holding and stability on the highway and crowned roads. Whether or not your truck is loaded, Digital Steering Assist enables your Silverado to respond quicker to the condition of a road. Unfortunately, this technology isn’t available on Work Trucks.

Along with Digital Steering Assist, the new Silverado is debuting a Gooseneck/5^th Wheel Trailering Prep Package for the model that allows you to tow large trailers from the factory, and is accompanied by a spray-in bedliner. The trailering prep package equips your pickup with a frame-mounted hitch platform and tray that accommodates a gooseneck ball hitch or fifth wheel hitch mounting brackets, and a cargo bed-mounted trailer harness. You can also find a Gooseneck Completion Kit that features a 2-5/16-inch ball hitch and tow chain tie-downs at Hank Graff Chevrolet Okemos in the near future.

Chevy’s infotainment system MyLink will also see improvements for the 2016 Silverado, namely by providing you with more connectivity options.  A major MyLink update includes a new HD radio with a 7-inch-diagonal touchscreen that comes with improvements like a faster processor, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability. The 8-inch screen provides CarPlay capability as well, but Android Auto capability won’t be implemented until later in the year.

Along with a list of new technology for the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado HD, the pickup achieved maximum trailering ratings that meet SAE J2807 –– Performance Requirements for Determining Tow-Vehicle Gross Combination Weight Rating and Trailer Weight Rating –– standards thanks to the optional powertrain combination of a Duramax 6.6L turbo-diesel and Allison 1000 six-speed transmission.

This brief glimpse into a few the new upgrades the 2016 Silverado showcases are enough to remind us of how Chevy is always moving forward. Despite its constant innovativeness, you can still see vast amounts of ingenuity in the used trucks by Chevy at our Okemos area used car dealer.

Hank Graff Chevrolet Okemos is committed to providing you with integrity and convenience, all close to home. Let our friendly team of Chevy professionals at Hank Graff Okemos help you –– simply call us at (517) 349-8300 or visit our showroom, located at 1748 W. Grand River Okemos, MI 48864. We’re just minutes from Lansing!

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