2024 Chevy Silverado HD Production to Begin Soon

The mid-cycle refresh for the 2024 Chevy Silverado HD will feature revised exterior styling, a completely reworked cockpit, enhancements to the powertrain, and more. For those wondering when it will be available, assembly lines will roar to life during February 2023! Outside, the 2024 model will benefit from brand-new headlights, a new front fascia, grille, and C-shaped LED signature lighting. 

Trims LT and above are given a completely overhauled cockpit, with a 13.4-inch diagonal infotainment screen and an all-new 13.4-inch diagonal configurable driver information center. You’ll be towing with the ice and snow-conquering strength of Adaptive Cruise Control with Trailer, Enhanced Transparent Trailer, Trailer Side Blind Zone Alert, and GCW alert. The Silverado HD boasts a trailering capacity of up to 36,000 pounds. 

The powertrain is the burly 6.6-liter L8T V8 gasoline engine, with the option to switch things up with the 6.6-liter V8 LSP turbodiesel Duramax engine. The latter cranks out 470 horsepower and 975 lb-ft of torque, which is a 25 hp and 65 lb torque increase over the outgoing model. Each engine is paired with the 10-speed automatic transmission, displaying unique superiority and function while replacing the six-speed that gas-powered models used previously. 

You’ll be solidly handling daily duties with the patented front-engined and longitudinal layout, with assembly being handled by the trusty and hard-working men and women of the Chevy plant in Fort Wayne, Indiana. VP of Chevy Scott Bell claimed that this HD model was “designed to be the customers’ favored choice for true truck capability,” and that the recent enhancements will bolster its dependable image even further. All these improvements ultimately complete a more confident feeling of on-demand power, whether you are attempting a tricky tow or not. 

The main and high beams of the new LED lights are split into dual functions, and there is an awesome animated lighting sequence that welcomes or virtually waves goodbye at you from the truck. Another fantastic update that we know everyone will love is the Durabed cargo box that makes use of every square inch to boost maximum cargo capacity. The lineup also holds on to the popular Z71 sport edition, Z71 Chrome sport edition, and Midnight Special Edition appearance packages, as well as the superpowered Alaskan snow plow special edition.

2023 Chevy Lineup to Provide Offerings for Every Appetite with Coming Z06, Colorado, and Blazer EV

The Car and Driver staff were hard at work delivering their always insightful and informative news features last week when the coming-soon Chevy lineup passed over their desktops once again, and they were thrilled enough to tell the public about the new and improved models on the way. A few of the exciting offerings in the works were the 670-horsepower Z06, a completely redesigned Colorado pickup, and an electric Blazer SUV. 

The 2023 Corvette Z06 will make a return to its naturally aspirated roots with a hefty 670-horsepower 5.5-liter V8 that uses a flat-plane crankshaft and excitedly revs up to 8600 rpm. The official claim after testing is that it will pull 1.22 g’s on the skidpad, and all of us here at the Mid-Missouri Powerhouse look forward to confirming that thoroughly up close and in person! 

Not only is it quite a bit wider than the regular Corvette Stingray, it also will sport larger air intakes and a very original-looking rear wing. This Z06 exists as a very hard-edged and more track-ready version of the Standard Vette, with bolder styling cues and quite a bit of extra performance juice to boot. The Z07 Performance Package adds a tuned suspension, superbly stopping Brembo carbon ceramic brakes, and high-performance Michelin Pilot Cup 2R ZP tires. 

The Blazer EV will pack as much as 557 horsepower and 648 lb-ft of torque in the SS trim, with options for front-drive, rear-drive, and all-wheel drive. The entry-level 1LT model is said to deliver around 247 miles per charge, while the 2LT and SS trims are on track to boast 293 and 290 miles respectively. It will be capable of fast DC charging at up to 190 kW and add a very useful 78 miles of range in just 10 minutes. All models come with an extra-large 17.7-inch infotainment display that’s canted slightly toward the driver and a secondary 11.0-inch display with gauges and other vital driving info.

The Redesigned Chevy Colorado offers a completely modernized interior along with a powertrain that has undergone massive improvement, with the 2.7-liter 4-cylinder as the entry-level engine. The four-cylinders range from 237 to 310 horsepower, and the Trail Boss model effectively splits the difference between the Z71 and ZR2 off-road editions. The ZR2 mounts large MultiMatic DSSV dampers up front, with the rear DSSV’s mounted on the outside of the frame. The WT and LT trucks boast an open rear differential, while the Trail Boss and Z71 pickups boast the limited-slip unit. 

The Suburban and Tahoe will now both have the hands-free Super Cruise and a black grille with “Chevrolet” lettering. We are all more excited than ever to take in the 2024 Chevy Silverado EV, which evokes a classic vibe along with a large battery pack which is said to provide up to 400 miles of range per charge, along with DC fast-charging tech that can provide you 100 miles of range in just 10 minutes. The Trail Boss and RST trims are excellent ways to aim very high and get the most out of this solid EV model coming soon, and we are all standing by here at the Powerhouse to assist you in the process of selection and financing. We can’t wait to see you enjoy the exhilarating fun of driving your preferred choice off the lot and to its brand-new welcoming (with a day planner fully loaded for the fall!) home.  

2022 Chevy Tahoe and Suburban Will Once Again Feature Automatic Stop/Start System

GM will begin producing the 2022 Chevy Tahoe and 2022 Chevy Suburban with Automatic Stop/Start after they had been forced to temporarily remove the feature due to the semiconductor chip shortage. 

All units produced for the 2022 model year in October until December 12 were not equipped with this useful and energy-saving function. Now that the global supply has slightly seen improvement, GM has been able to re-add Automatic Stop and Start to the Tahoe and Suburban, and all vehicles produced from December 13h forward will include it. 

During the pause in production, the feature was removed from all Chevy Tahoe and Suburban models that were equipped with the naturally-aspirated 5.3-Liter L84 V8, or the 6.2-Liter L87 V8, and did not affect models equipped with the 3.0-liter I6 LM2 turbodiesel Duramax. Both the 2022 Chevy Tahoe and Suburban are produced at the GM Arlington Assembly plant in Texas along with the GMC Yukon and Cadillac Escalade.

The 2022 Chevy Tahoe is a customer favorite for good reason. It offers roomy seating, class-leading fuel economy from the diesel engine, and an ideally expansive cargo area. Now standard in every model for 2022, front parking sensors, lane departure warning, and lane keep assist, and  Buckle to Drive feature add extra safety. In every trim except the base level, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and Google infotainment system are now standard. The off-road and wildly popular Z71 trim now receives the optional electronic limited-slip differential and the powerful 6.2-liter V8 engine is available across a few more trim levels.

The 2022 Chevy Suburban is the star on top of the tree at the Powerhouse because of its comfortable ride, roomy interior, and responsive powertrains. It shares its platform with the Silverado pickup truck and ditches the solid rear axle for an entirely new independent suspension. There are also some upgrades for the new model year, adding a digital gauge cluster and bundling in some extra useful driver assistance features. The 2022 Suburban has a massive 41.5 cubic feet of cargo space behind the third row, more than the rival Ford Expedition Max!

Chevy Blazer Tops J.D. Power's Seat Satisfaction Survey

The Chevy Blazer was recently honored as a top pick in the J.D. Power 2021 U.S. Seat Quality And Satisfaction Study. This study ranks vehicles based on how consumers rate the comfort of their seats.

To complete this study, J.D. Power surveyed 110,827 customers who had just purchased or leased the a 2021 model year vehicle and asked them to provide a seat rating based on ergonomics, comfort level, and the perceived quality of manufacturing. The responses were used to score each vehicle based on the problems reported per 100 vehicles, with a lower score meaning a higher seat quality. The seats in the Blazer had an average of just 6.1 complaints per 100 vehicles, rendering them the best-performing seats in the large SUV category.

These seats are proudly manufactured in the United States by Southfield, Michigan-based supplier Lear Corporation. They are more durable and outperform the alternative cloth upholstery during many tests that measure back and leg circulation along with drive-time posture. Viable leather alternatives have evolved to a point where they can be used without sacrificing customer experience and possess a unique comfort all their own. 

Reintroduced two years ago, the Blazer is now a midsize crossover, situated comfortably just between the Equinox and Traverse in Chevy’s lineup. Proving itself right away as one of the top-selling models in its segment, it will receive a mid-cycle enhancement for the 2023 model year with updated interior and exterior styling, and a complete refresh of its technology features. Production for next year’s model started this week, and test models in light camouflage have already been spotted!

The model spotted was the Premier trim with black paint and black-and-white camo to obscure the revised styling underneath. It sported a new front fascia along with revisions to the grille and front lighting elements. On top of being the most comfortable seating, we also expect a larger infotainment screen and an improved center stack design.