New Medium-Duty Silverado Trucks Announced

BAY CITY, Mich.,–– At the Texas State Fair, the new medium-duty Silverado trucks were recently announced. These powerful Class 4 and 5 trucks, which will be launched in late 2018, will be known as the Chevrolet Silverado 4500 and 5500, respectively. The new 2018 Silverado 4500 and 5500 pickups are built to tow and haul with confidence, able to carry as much as a box truck or a city delivery truck! While the 4500 and 5500 aren't available yet, you'll be able to drive one of these bold and exclusive medium-duty pickups near the end of next year. Read on to discover the 2018 Silverado's strikingly impressive new features below.

The Silverado 4500 and 5500 will come in Regular and Crew Cab models. Owners of the new Silverado are able to choose between 4x2 and 4x4 capabilities as well as a wide variety of GVWRs (Gross Vehicle Weight Ratings) and wheelbases. These trucks will also come equipped with optional OnStar and 4G LTE connectivity to allow you and your crew to stay safe and improve your productivity while on the road. These technologies, combined with the capabilities of the new Silverado models, will also improve the efficiency of fleet drivers around the world. 

The 4500 and 5500 models will be powered by Duramax diesel engines and Allison transmissions, a timeless combination that has provided power to over two million trucks. Since 2001, Chevrolet and GMC trucks have used Duramax engines, accumulating over 100 billion miles of real-world experience. In the 1950s, Allison Transmission, the largest designer and developer of medium and heavy-duty transmission, has provided Chevrolet's trucks with powerful and hard-working technology that's allowed these impressive vehicles to stand out against the competition.

“The first Chevy truck was built in 1918 for small business owners, and we have been expanding the market ever since because customers want specialized trucks that can tow and haul with confidence,” said Sandor Piszar, director of Marketing and Advertising for Chevrolet Trucks.

“We are earning new business because we have more solutions to help businesses grow,” Schwegman said. “The Silverado 4500 and 5500 will stand out because we’ve designed the trucks around how customers work. They will be powerful, highly maneuverable, and among the easiest trucks on the market to upfit with specialized bodies, such as dump bodies, rollbacks, freight boxes and more.”

The new medium-duty Silverado trucks recently announced will provide vehicle owners with state-of-the-art towing and carrying capacity, powerful new engines, and a suite of customizable features. If you are interested in getting your hands on a new 2018 Chevrolet Silverado, browse our Silverado Inventory to get a closer look at pricing, features, capabilities, and more! Are you on the hunt for fall fun? Take a look at our Fall Seasonal Guide to explore new adventures in Bay County and follow our Pinterest page for everything autumn from recipes to fashion!

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Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Named 2013 Fleet Truck of the Year

BAY CITY, Mich.- As Chevrolet approaches year-end the awards keep rolling in, and it doesn't look like they are going to stop anytime soon! The latest acknowledgement for the automaker comes from Automotive and Business Fleet Magazine who named the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Fleet Truck of the Year for 2013!

While all of Chevy's recent awards are an honor, the 2013 Fleet Truck of the Year award is especially rewarding because it confirms the Chevrolet Silverado is still the most dependable and longest lasting truck in the marketplace, even after its redesign this year. The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 was named 2013 Fleet Truck of the Year by qualified fleet managers who reviewed all industry segments and sizes before making their final decision. Of the 36 trucks evaluated this year, the Silverado received the most votes proving that fleets took notice of the truck's updates.

The updated 2014 Silverado 1500 definitely earned the Fleet Truck of the Year title with its work-ready features that make it the ideal truck for any job site. In an effort to make the workload easier for fleets, the 2014 Silverado 1500 comes equipped with a CornerStep bumper paired with built-in box rail handholds, upper tie-down hooks, under-rail LED lighting, and an EZ Lift/Lower tailgate to make the box more user-friendly.

But that's not the only reason the Chevy Silverado was named Fleet Truck of the Year. The truck also offers best-in-class towing, the highest rating of any standard V6, and impressive fuel efficiency which impacts fleet customer's bottom line!

Whether you're looking to update your fleet or just want the Chevy Silverado for leisure, check out our New Chevrolet Tucks. Keep in mind that we buy used cars too! Hank Graff Chevy is located at 3636 Wilder Road, Bay City, MI 48706. For more information on Hank Graff Chevrolet, or for any questions call us at (989) 684-4411 or visit our websites: www.GraffBayCity.com.

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