OnStar in Chevrolet Still Slowing Down Car Thieves

Nearly 250 times in the past five years, a signal to an On-Star equipped stolen vehicle has helped stop a car thief in the act as On-Star gradually and safely slows the vehicle to a stop avoiding a high-speed chase.

On-Star’s Stolen Vehicle Slowdown is one of three Stolen Vehicle Assistance tools OnStar offers subscribers.  A Remote Ignition Block makes it impossible to start a stolen vehicle once the vehicle has been turned off, and a GPS location can be provided to authorities anytime a vehicle is confirmed stolen.

250 cases in the past five years is impressive, but more are expected as public safety officials everywhere become familiar with the services OnStar offers and are available at officer’s disposal.  OnStar even resolved a fictional crime, as it played a big role in the plot of the film, “Horrible Bosses” starring Jason Bateman, Jason Sudeikis, Charlie Day, and Jamie Foxx.

OnStar by GM

Since OnStar began in 1196, more than 59,000 stolen vehicles have been located using OnStar’s Stolen Vehicle Assistance services.  Over the past year, Detroit, Houston, St. Louis, Chicago, and Los Angeles were the top metropolitan areas for Stolen Vehicle Assistance requests.

The Stolen Vehicle Slowdown feature was initiated in 2009.  In its first request a California resident was carjacked at gunpoint.  OnStar was able to safely slow the vehicle and the suspect was apprehended less than 16 minutes after OnStar was contacted, the Tahoe was safely recovered.

Other high profile Stolen Vehicle Slowdown cases include a Chevrolet Impala belonging to a State Senator being stolen from a parking lot.  The Senator contacted OnStar who alerted the county sheriff who used OnStar GPS to find the Impala and once in sight OnStar slowed it down and disabled it so the suspect was able to be taken into custody.

And in Shreveport, Louisiana, the owner of a Chevy Silverado was robbed of his truck and money during a gunpoint home invasion.  OnStar was able to slowdown the Silverado after helping authorities find it and the suspect refused to stop.  However, the suspect then refused to surrender and threatened his own life, prompting officers to call in a negotiating team who used OnStar’s Hands-Free system to talk to the suspect for hours eventually convincing him to surrender before anyone was hurt.

The majority of vehicles at Westside Chevrolet come with OnStar equipped so you can have peace of mind knowing you are covered when the unthinkable happens. Visit us today at 23001 Katy Freeway in Katy, Texas or give us a call at 888-285-7051 today!

Chevy Shows off Silverado Black Ops, Volunteer Firefighter Concepts at State Fair of Texas

Fall is officially here, and the State Fair is operating at full level, you can even smell the delicious foods that should never be fried, but Texans are gonna do it anyway, all across the state.  Despite all of the tasty, fattening foods around, Chevrolet looks leaner and meaner than ever when they unveiled two Silverado concepts; the Black Ops, and the Z71 Volunteer Firefighter.

Chevrolet Silverado

The Black Ops concept looks like the perfect vehicle to survive the zombie apocalypse in.  It’s sleek and the cargo bed is filled with survival gear.  The concept showcases the stronger, smarter, and more capable elements of the 2014 Silverado and how accessories can enhance them to suit any lifestyle.  So no matter what, the sinister looking Silverado Black Ops is prepared for anything.

With input from the National Volunteer Fire Council, Chevrolet developed the Silverado Z71 Volunteer Firefighter concept to honor the service of grassroots first responders and share a vision of how the all-new, more capable 2014 Silverado can be pressed into duty.  The concept features a full complement of rescue equipment incorporated on a new Silverado Double Cab equipped with the Z71 Off Road Suspension. 

Approximately 90 percent of the fire departments in the United States are entirely or mostly Volunteer, and 75 percent of all firefighters are volunteers.  The Silverado is a truck that can make the lives of these incredible people easier and Chevrolet aimed to build a truck as tough as the men and women who drive it.

The 2014 Silverado is turning heads everywhere and these two concepts certainly show off what it’s all about.  Come see the Silverado at Westside Chevrolet at 23001 Katy Freeway in Katy, Texas or give usa call at 281-392-3200 today!

Chevy Tahoe - features explained

The Chevrolet Tahoe is easily identifiable and one of many vehicles in Chevrolet’s all-star line-up.  “No Limitations” is the slogan of the Tahoe, and it lives up to the tagline.  The Tahoe has the strength and capability to pull off anything, from the hustle and bustle of your daily commute to weekend excursions.

 

The Tahoe is a full-size SUV, combining the hard working aspects of a full-size truck with family oriented features as well.  The Tahoe is perfect for towing up to 8,500 pounds and can serve anyone with a heavy-duty lifestyle.  The seating for 9 can safely transport you and your family plus some friends anywhere you want it to. 

The Vortec 5.3L V8 engine delivers 335 lb/ft of torque and uses Combining Active Fuel Management technology and the Vortec engine’s efficient air-to-fuel mix gives impressive horsepower without sacrificing fuel economy.  Variable Valve Timing controls the valves during intake and exhaust, enabling the vehicle to use even less fuel, garnishing 21 miles per gallon, much better than competing SUV’s.

Inside, the Tahoe continues to deliver.  You can equip available features such as a rear-seat DVD entertainment system, available heated and cooled seats, second row heated seats, and a heated steering wheel.

Chevrolet Tahoe

The Tahoe doesn't only seat up to 9 people, it allows all of them to ride in the utmost of comfort.  Tri-zone manual or automatic climate controls cools and heats all the rows in the spacious vehicle.

Six standard airbags keep the occupants of your vehicle safe in a collision and the StabiliTrak Electronic Stability Control System with Traction Control and 4-wheel antilock brakes helps you stay on the road when slippery conditions are present.  These features are standard on both 2WD and 4WD vehicle, plus Proactive Roll Avoidance engages automatically to help reduce the risk of a rollover crash and the standard Tire Pressure Monitor lets you know when tire pressure levels are less than optimal.  Couple all of this with OnStar Automatic Crash Response standard for the first six months on all Tahoe’s, you are automatically connected to emergency assistance in the event of a collision. 

Bottom line is the Tahoe is a safe, hard-working, spacious, and efficient full-size SUV, and is the perfect addition to any family.  You can add affordable to the list when you visit the professionals at Westside Chevrolet who will help you determine the right model and work with you to stay within your budget.  Visit our showroom at 23001 Katy Freeway in Katy, Texas or call 1-888-285-7051 today!