The next generation of the most dependable full-size pickup in America is now revealed: meet the new 2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, which represents enhancements in performance, capability, durability, design, and technology – all traits that have long been Silverado hallmarks. At first glance, the 2027 Silverado 1500 is instantly identifiable as a Silverado, but bolder and more refined than ever before. Taking some inspiration from…
If you follow the automotive industry, you likely know that automotive manufacturers like General Motors no longer build every single component within an automaker. Instead, they turn to suppliers – often specialist manufacturers in their particular field – to provide them. This Barry’s Chevrolet post explains how this system works. As a whole, suppliers develop, test, and build their part of a vehicle…
Who said affordable vehicles have to be drab and unexciting? Chevrolet proved the three qualities can co-exist in a vehicle with the 2026 Trax. After thoroughly reworking its compact crossover back in 2024, Chevrolet offers budget-conscious customers a stylish, comfortable vehicle filled with modern connectivity and technology. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the remodeled Trax has been a tremendous success, with over 206,000 examples sold in 2025 alone. Barry’s Chevrolet tells you…
GM has developed several technologies to make towing easier and more like regular driving. Yet GM will be the first to tell you that towing is not like regular driving, and without proper forethought, there are plenty of ways to get things wrong. Getting things wrong can range from minor annoyances to devastating consequences. As…
The freeways and city streets are awash with crossovers. They are shaped like SUVs but have unibody construction and likely a front-wheel-drive architecture with all-wheel drive. These vehicles combine cargo-carrying ability with a comfortable ride, all-weather traction, a raised ride height, and some off-road ability. And this is more than enough for many people’s needs. But some…
One morning, you’re in a rush to get to work or take the kids to school. You get into your vehicle, insert the key – or push the ignition button – and…nothing. Your vehicle will not start, the lights won’t turn on, the infotainment screen is blank, and your instrument cluster is dark. What’s going on? The first culprit of any electrical system loss is the 12-volt…
The average consumer is dealing with rising costs, but there are ways to keep everything affordable within your household budget. That includes affording a pre-owned vehicle. Affordability is a huge question we all have. When you review your budget, the big question is whether you can afford a new-to-you vehicle now. You’re up against a lot these days, not just in higher vehicle prices, but also in the rising…
When summer starts to settle into Ohio, drivers quickly remember how important a properly working air conditioning (A/C) system can be. From daily commutes and after-activity pickups to weekend drives and summer travel, staying cool behind the wheel makes every trip more comfortable. At Barry’s Chevrolet in West Union, we know drivers count on their vehicles to be…
The legend of the “small block” V8 continues well into the 21st Century. Since 1954, the iconic engine has served Chevrolet. Ever evolving with new compositions for the block, the cylinders, the heads, induction systems, exhaust designs, and even turbocharging. Many innovations were developed using a simple formula that has engaged consumers and enthusiasts alike. Starting with the 2027 Chevrolet…
Automotive public safety ads used to be about seat belts. They would cite multiple studies showing how seat belts saved lives, and for decades, they largely fell on deaf ears until they didn’t, and people started buckling in as a matter of habit. For a while, traffic fatalities and injuries declined. Then came cellphones, and not long after, smartphones. These miraculous…
