J.D. Power Ranks Chevy Silverado “Best Large Light-Duty Pickup” in 2022 IQS

We have always appreciated and admired the Chevy Silverado 1500 here at the Mid-Missouri Powerhouse, as it’s our signature breed of work truck, and a perfect vehicle to take on adventuresome weekend expeditions. Some customers who are looking for the truck that will best meet their needs have a checklist that they won't bend the rules on, and some are just happy to drive away in something that looks and runs amazing. For those that are always on the watch for awards and accolades, the Silverado is already having another successful year!

The Chevy Silverado 1500 has recently secured another bragging right: J.D. Power ranked it as the “Best Large Light-Duty Pickup”. The J.D. Power IQS is now enjoying its 36th year, giving the final word on major car brands and individual vehicle models with a final ranking based on responses from brand new vehicle owners. This 2022 study is based on return survey responses from over 84,000 individuals, all surveyed very early on after they purchased a new vehicle. 

These savvy consumers who provided their input were asked to answer 223 questions that ranked the vehicle’s quality based on nine important traits. Among these were powertrain capability, climate, accessibility of controls and displays, exterior, driving assistance features, infotainment, interior, seat comfort,  other features, and overall driving experience. Once these answers are calculated, J.D. Power provides a finished ranking using a metric that dictates “Problems Per 100 Vehicles”: the lower this score, the higher the vehicle ranks in overall quality.

Individual models were also grouped into very specific segments, with our prized light-duty Chevy Silverado 1500 taking the very top honors in the Large Light Duty Pickup category. The runner-up models in the segment include the light-duty GMC Sierra 1500, as well as the rival in the form of the Ford F150. The Bow Tie brand enjoyed the success of securing six segment wins total, including the Chevy Corvette as the premium Sporty Car win, The Chevy Equinox for the compact SUV, The Chevy Malibu as the midsize car, and The Chevy Silverado HD and Chevy Tahoe for the larger sized heavy-duty pickup and SUV segments. 

GM’s full-size truck category had also outsold the Ford F-series and Ram pickup during the second quarter of this year, continuing along with the GMC Sierra to be the best-selling manufacturer of full-size pickups in the nation. Adding to these high-performing and sought-after lineups, Chevy recently officially teased the upcoming 2023 Chevy Silverado ZR2 Bison made with the assistance of world-class field and stream (as well as Army-Grade engineering!) AEV Outfitters. After this, GM will refresh both the Sierra HD and Silverado HD, and for the 2024 model year, they will both gain updated exterior styling, overhauled cabins, along with more horsepower and torque for the 6.6-liter Duramax diesel.

Spy Shots from GM Authority Provide Exciting Preview of 2023 Chevy Colorado’s new “Mystery Grille”

Here at the Mid-Missouri Powerhouse when we are maintaining our inventory flow, catching up on daily tasks, and preparing to give our customers the best in service and satisfaction, we can’t help but notice just how truck-crazy everyone is! The 2022 Chevy Colorado has been the topic of many conversations lately as its perfect size and stature allow for the most fun day running your rig hard that you could ever imagine! The third generation 2023 Chevy Colorado is coming soon, and GM Authority already spied a few prototypes roaming in their favorite element of the wild.

These well-planned snapshots gave us a glimpse of just what the midsize truck is hiding under the typical veil of heavy camouflage, which also had a little bit of a break in the thickness offering up a much better view of the grille. Since the camo is present with more of a wrap style than the standard of bulky vinyl, some of the unknowns regarding what’s underneath are cleared up a bit. A more available glance at the face appears to be the Z71 model, predominantly given away by the recovery hooks seen up front. 

Also spotted were Goodyear Wrangler off-road tires, a higher ride height, and design elements that were a bit on the boxier side but still boast the characteristic mid-sized and trademark Colorado swagger. There was also a conspicuous piece of stray tape right over the grille, which could have been in place to hide this test model’s trim level. The grill stealth black finish continues through the rest of this testing model’s body, which is an awesome match with black wheels in black daylight opening surrounds, providing this particular 2023 Chevy Colorado ZL1 and aggressive and perfectly-devious appearance.

Although they're a bit difficult to spot, this test unit also sports a set of incandescent headlight bulbs directly behind the camo, instead of a standard LED unit seen on most other standard Colorado models. The rear view of this Trail Boss or Colorado Z71 doesn’t seem to have the CornerStep bumper at all in plain view, but the production model is supposed to have them as part of the assorted included equipment. The demand for midsize trucks is growing by the day: it’s fantastic to be able to squeeze into parking spots that other models can’t quite hunker down and get comfortable in.  

Some of the active safety features available include Blind Zone Alert and Adaptive Cruise Control, and the Colorado will continue to be produced at the bustling GM Wentzville factory right here in Missouri. Opening officially in 1983, this facility covers 3.7 million square feet on 569 acres and boasts a total of 4,561 hardworking and proud employees. Our choice of engine here at the Powerhouse would definitely be the 3.6-liter 6-cylinder, eagerly cranking out 308 horsepower and 275 lb-ft of hauling-and-climbing ready torque! 

J.D. Power 2022 Initial Quality Study Crowns Chevy Tahoe as “Best Large SUV”

Larger SUVs allow for a commanding on road presence and have enough room to take the whole group in tow with you on any ride. The J.D. Power Initial Quality Studies are useful in ranking car brands and models using survey responses from new vehicle customers. This year, the Chevy Tahoe was once again at the top of the list, being hailed as the highest-ranked large SUV in its class.

The J.D. Power Initial Quality Study is now in its 36th year, using “problems per 100” (PP100) to indicate the number of issues that arise during early ownership. This most recent study was based on answers from over 84,000 new vehicle customers, taking place between February and May of this year. Finishing just above the GMC Yukon, the Tahoe was ranked at the top of the list for the large SUV segment. 

Several other Chevrolet vehicles fared well in this study as well, with other top ranked segment leaders including the Chevy Silverado LD and HD, Chevy Malibu, Chevy Corvette, and the practical Chevy Equinox. This is proof that consumers these days love data driven by high performing results!

With a roomy interior for passengers and cargo, a smooth ride, easy-to-use touchscreen, and powerful diesel engine option, drivers will love Lane Keeping Assist and front and rear parking sensors now standard. There are also enhanced Google-based voice controls for the 10.2-inch infotainment system and the model has seen a redesign that showed big improvements in ride comfort, convenience features, and technology. A family hauler with contest-winning capability and usefulness, the Tahoe remains a proud staple of any growing family or business’s valued and crucial daily drive time! 

2023 Chevy Colorado’s Boulder-Bashing ZR2 Version set for Official Debut July 28

As the Fourth of July weekend has finally made its way to our busy and action-packed calendars here at the Mid-Missouri Powerhouse, many of our loyal customers will have trucks on the mind as they attend family picnics and enjoy fireworks displays with their favorite friends. The ability to tow, haul, and overcome the numerous obstacles that test of trucks limit when it lurches off-road are just a few of the awesome traits that draw buyers to this fantastic line of powerful and capable Chevy trucks.

A brand-new teaser video shown on Car and Driver recently depicted the updated 2023 version of Chevy midsize pickup truck the Colorado ruthlessly commanding desert terrain just ahead of its official debut later this month. We anticipate the new truck they have a brand-new body and fully upgraded interior, with the underpinnings remaining mostly the same as last year's model. It is possible in the video to see that the Colorado’s front end appears to have a few changes and does not have the same chunky all-terrain tires and light bar behind the cab as the ZR2.

The incoming model is likely to have massive suspension upgrades including different shocks and a greater ride height for the demands of necessary off-road clearance. The current Colorado offers the 3 fierce and always-ready engine choices of a 2.5-liter inline-four, a 3.6-liter V6, or a turbodiesel 2.8-liter inline-four. We are guessing that the inline-four may be discontinued, and that the Silverado’s turbocharged 2.7-liter inline-four may be added as an option. To remain as trusty and all-around versatile as possible, both four-wheel-drive and all-will drive will remain options. 

Due to its very handy size, the Colorado was the perfect fit for an off-road enthusiast featured in a podcast about Moab and other wilderness gems this past year: it had the capability to fit through very narrow terrain and crawl numerous challenging rocks in the Colorado River. It also fared incredibly well as it conquered the many challenges of Canyonlands National Park, and the many bumps and abrupt ruts of the cedar Mesa trail. The window shapes, side mirror placement cab shape, and wheel wells also don’t appear too much different, and this will perform just amazing with its 17-inch beadlock capable wheels. 

Out back, the next-generation Colorado ZR2 looks a bit like a scaled-down Silverado, especially the appearance of the taillights. There's an awesome Chevrolet stamp on the tailgate and is outlined in black, and unique fender flares that are snug and visually appealing. When the going gets appropriately rocky, you’re going to want the maneuverability and full-on aggro additive that the ZR2 version offers: Here in this territory, we have a great number of fire roads, ideal camping lakes, other fishing spots, and tough days on the job that will be that much easier with the cast-iron strength and robust reliability of this incoming Chevy outdoor lover’s dream come true!