The Chevy Silverado 1500 is one of those vehicles here at Jim Butler Chevy of St Louis that commands positive attention in any setting! It has long been known for durability, grit, and possessing all the traits a perfect holiday gift could ask for. The lineup boasts a max available towing of 13,300 pounds and a max available torque of 495 lb-ft. This all depends on the options and trim that you opt for, and so we wanted to provide an informative guide of what is included at each level. The WT Trim offers OnStar and wireless AppleCarPlay and Android Auto capability now as standard. You’ll be ..read more

  We can confirm here at Jim Butler Chevy of St Louis that vehicles that can truly “do everything” have been an American tradition since the days of the all-out muscle car wars! This was when automakers began putting their beefiest V8s in everyday sedans, meaning you could engage as a daily driver all week, then strut your stuff at stoplights on the weekends. Today the SUV is much like the sedan in the 1950’s age of prosperity, as it is the main and accessible form of transportation for Americans.  With the Tahoe’s seven or 8-passenger seating options and very capable V8, you can no ..read more

As we think about traits that result in the “Quintessential American sports car” here at Jim Butler Chevy of St Louis, the Corvette comes to mind for so many track-capable reasons! Fiercely positioned to take on the likes of the Porsche 911, 718, and Nissan GT-R, it is known for being blisteringly dominating on the track, yet comfortable enough to fulfill duties as a daily driver. The Corvette boasts its first hybrid model this year, which is also the first in the line with all-wheel drive.  This marvelous “E-Ray” delivers performance that rivals the current king of the lineup in the fo ..read more

The Chevy Blazer EV was formally introduced to us here at Jim Butler Chevy of St Louis for the 2024 model year, offering drivers a sporty and practical model powered by innovative electric battery technology. Awards and accolades are always thrilling for us here at Jim Butler, as they give us many opportunities to show customers how stellar Chevy vehicles rank when “competing in the open wild!” As the bloggers on duty at GM Authority reported this week, the Chevy Blazer EV has now been recognized as the 2024 Motor Trend SUV of the Year.  These esteemed awards are based on six very detai ..read more

We have always kept close track of the overwhelming love customers have for the Duramax diesel here at Jim Butler Chevy of St Louis! Hefty, mean, yet always accommodating, the Duramax engines were first introduced in 2001 to offer firm competition against RAM and Ford’s powertrains at the time. Since then, the Duramax namesake has resided at the top of the chain as far as truck lovers are concerned, being associated with engines that boast segment-leading towing capacity and torque. A mainstay that was frequently found under the hoods of many HD Chevy trucks, the Duramax has improved quite a ..read more

  Some of the most famous thinkers in the world have noted that Earth’s inhabitants need to “evolve or die”, which sounds a bit dystopian to us here at Jim Butler Chevy of St Louis! However, as we have had our eyes on the market for the last few years, many automotive “species” have had to branch off in many ways to guarantee future survival. The C8 generation became legendary instantly by placing the engine directly behind the seats and was reborn as a memorable and powerful player in the supercar game. The C8 Z06’s naturally aspirated flat-plane crank V8 performs as if it “escaped from ..read more

More and more drivers are yearning for all-out adventure here at Jim Butler Chevy of St Louis, where the off-road vehicle market has grown by leaps and bounds over the last several years. The ZR2 trim offers rip-roaring performance and trail-handling chops and provides excellent capability without having to skimp on any of its tremendous towing abilities. There’s been something missing for quite some time within the mid-range lineup, much like the many spooky seasonal decorations displayed without a properly carved pumpkin here in so many Missouri neighborhoods at night!  There are now ..read more

As we begin the fall season and have our eyes constantly on the coming and feature-rich models of the future, the GM Authority blog has always been excellent at promptly delivering the digital scoop for us here at Jim Butler Chevy of St Louis. They were eager to serve up the news that the Chevy Colorado had dropped the Desert Boss Special Edition Package after the 2023 model year, but this savvy editing team assured everyone paying close attention that its replacement was the stuff that boulder-crushing dreams were made of.  The 2024 ZR2 Bison is moving in at full speed to fully represe ..read more

  Buyers here at Jim Butler Chevy of St Louis have many reasons to add a large truck to their lineup, as attacking any terrain, hauling goods, and looking wickedly cool while doing so are all on the list. But as we situate ourselves in conversation with our fellow coworkers and take a close look at towing, there are many different variables to evaluate. The 2023 Chevy Colorado has a maximum towing capacity of 7,700 pounds when properly equipped, proudly residing at the top of the range for trucks in the mid-size segment. Numerous experts have long known that showing numbers sometimes doe ..read more

Crossover SUVs have absolutely been met with revved-up enthusiasm here at Jim Butler Chevy of St. Louis, as many models have evolved into a very sought-after transportation solution. The 2024 Chevy Trax has already been praised for having the appeal of a used car price, along with sharp design and head-turning materials. The Trax hits the market with a front-drive only and lightweight composure, clocking in on scales at 300 pounds lighter than its larger Trailblazer sibling. Nailing down the 0-60 mph sprint at just 8.5 seconds and a quarter-mile sprint at 16.5 seconds and 82 mph, the Trax sta ..read more