Chevrolet's Safety Features are Priceless

Having a child grow into driving age can send parents into a tailspin, but a new study proves that Chevrolet can help keep your teen safe when he or she is on the road without you.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety named three Chevy vehicles to its first-ever list of recommended used vehicles for teen drivers. Newer model Chevrolet Malibu midsize sedans and Equinox midsize and Traverse large crossover SUVs all made the cut, landing on the group’s Best Choices (under $20,000) list. The safety factor in these Chevrolet vehicles is clear, as the vehicles earned "Good" ratings in IIHS moderate overlap front, side, roof strength and head restraint tests; earned at least four out of five stars in federal government crash tests; and offer standard stability control, which helps drivers avoid rollover crashes.

"No parent wants to put a price on the safety of their young drivers and passengers," said Paul Edwards, U.S. vice president of Chevrolet marketing. "When kids graduate from the safety seat to the driver's seat, the Malibu, Equinox and Traverse models recommended by IIHS are affordable while offering parents the safety features they want."

At Jim Butler Chevrolet, our mission is to keep your new driver safe. Bring your teen to the number one Chevy dealer in St. Louis and test drive a Malibu, Equinox or Traverse together.

The J.D. Power Awards Just Keep Rolling In

Customers have known for years that Chevrolet cars and trucks are the most well-built vehicles available, so it's no surprise that others have been singing Chevy's song lately, too.

In the 2014 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study, the Chevrolet Malibu, Suburban (tie) and Silverado HD ranked highest in the Midsize Car, Large SUV and Large Heavy Duty Pickup segments. This isn't the Silverado HD's first rodeo, though; it's the second year in a row that this beauty leads in its segment.

The kudos don't stop there. The Camaro in the Midsize Sporty category, Equinox in Compact SUV and Tahoe in Large SUV all finished in the top three of their respective segments. 

Obviously, Chevrolet is doing something right by its customers, as the J.D. Power Initial Quality Study is based on responses from more than 86,000 purchasers and lessees of new 2014 model year vehicles surveyed at 90 days of ownership.

“Our primary focus at Chevrolet is on the customer, and building quality products is top priority for keeping that focus,” said Brian Sweeney, U.S. vice president, Chevrolet. “Taking high honors in quality studies like this is great reinforcement to show we are doing just that.”

At Jim Butler Chevrolet, the #1 Chevy dealer in St. Louis, you can test drive all of these winning vehicles. Stop by today!

Chevy Certified Service Tip #05 at Jim Butler Chevrolet

Our Certified Service Team would like you to take a look at the latest vehicle tip for the summer months.



If you are planning on taking a long-drive or road trip with friends or family, set the cruise control and save money on gas. It is the most efficient way for your vehicle to run on a long trip. The cruise control regulates your speed so your RPM level on your engine stays low and steady. Just think, every time your RPM gauge goes all the way to the top then your fuel is being consumed that much faster (excludes Volt owners). 

Safe travels and see you in Service!!!

The Chevy Malibu Has the Formula For Success

At Jim Butler Chevrolet, we're proud of the top-quality vehicles we carry -- vehicles like the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu, which just earned high marks from Car and Driver.

The refreshed 2014 nabbed points for a refined interior, easy-to-read instrument panels, cost-effective eco-friendliness, comfort and performance, among other aspects.

"The formula for success in the mid-size-sedan class is a simple one: Combine brand-appropriate but anonymous styling with adequate manners, comfort, and performance, and price the car within reach of the masses," Car and Driver says on its website. "By that measure, the Malibu is a success."

See for yourself how great the Chevrolet Malibu is by taking a test drive at Jim Butler Chevrolet, the #1 Chevy dealer in St. Louis.

Chevy Cruze named Car and Driver's Most Fuel Efficient

We don't like to toot our own horn all the time, but the good news below definitely warrants a "beep, beep."

Car and Driver recently released its list of the ten most fuel-efficient gas and diesel cars for sale today, and the Chevrolet Cruze 2.0L Diesel 6AT came in at the very top! And unlike the other nine entries on the list, the Car and Driver writers don't offer any alternatives to the Cruze.

Here's what the writers had to say about the Cruze:

"Perched all alone at the top of our list, the Cruze goes from acceptable economy car to mpg hero once a diesel is under the hood. Thus equipped, you can expect to go 700 miles or more on the highway with prudent driving habits. Try to engage in anything resembling spirited driving, however, and you’ll be thwarted by a recalcitrant transmission and a basic lack of communication between you and the car. Still, unless you go hybrid, plug-in, or EV, you’re not going to top this Chevy for mileage bragging rights."

Pretty solid praise, if we do say so ourselves!  Jim Butler Chevrolet, the #1 Chevy dealer in St. Louis, is proud to offer an economic, fuel-efficient vehicle like the Cruze.  Test drive one today!

Who's ready for the 2015 Chevy models?!

We tried to keep them under wraps, but the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado order options are too exciting to stay secret for long!




The all-new 2015 Colorado is one of the model year's most highly anticipated vehicles, and Chevy fans have been trying to dig up all the details they can on the upcoming launch. Now that drivers have found out about Chevy's long list of order options for the 2015 Colorado, we can confirm that fans will be very pleased about what's available.

Exciting options for the mid-size pickup include an electric two-speed transfer case, an off-road suspension package, a locking rear differential and front recovery hooks.  Still salivating for more?  How about remote key-less entry, forward-collision alert and an 8-inch color touchscreen with navigation?

Got any other questions before the 2015 Colorado launch, Chevy fans?  Let us know what's on your mind!

Impala Has Upped It's Game

A recent addition to the 2015 Chevrolet Impala will net drivers an extra MPG in the city -- and as with today's environmental issues, every little bit helps.

A standard stop/start function has been added to the 2015 Impala's base 196-hp, 2.5-liter inline-four engine, meaning the Impala now boasts a fuel economy of 22/31 MPG (city/highway).



The change also brings a smoother start/stop to the 2015 Impala. Tuning the car's engine mounts to reduce shudder when the engine restarts, engineers birthed a heavy-duty starter motor and designed an algorithm that requires the car travels at 6 mph between engine shutdowns. This means that drivers can say goodbye to frequent starts and stops in heavy traffic!

The change continues Chevrolet's improvement of recent models, as the company added a stop/start feature to 2014 Malibu sedan.

Check out the new start/stop on the 2015 Chevrolet Impala through Jim Butler Auto Group, the #1 Chevy dealer in St. Louis.