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GMC Pro Grade Protection On 2013 Sierra 1500 Trucks

Friday, February 1st, 2013

GMC Pro Grade ProtectionGMC Pro Grade Protection - another great reason to purchase a 2013 GMC Sierra 1500.

If you’re considering purchasing a 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 in Madison Wisconsin and want to hear more about GMC Pro Grade Protection, schedule an appointment with one of our GMC specialists at Zimbrick GMC West by calling (608) 270-7799.

GMC Pro Grade Protection

GMC pickups are engineered to last, and now, 2013 Sierra 1500 ½-ton pickup truck owners will receive a higher level of coverage that includes standard scheduled maintenance. It’s known as GMC Pro Grade Protection.

GMC Pro Grade Protection covers standard scheduled maintenance costs for two years or 24,000 miles – whichever comes first – for all 2013 GMC Sierra 1500s sold between Feb. 1 and Feb. 28, 2013.

Combined with the Sierra 1500’s five-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty and three-year/36,000-mile bumper to bumper warranty – whichever comes first – GMC Pro Grade Protection delivers the best pickup coverage in the industry.

Coverage is included in the price of the vehicle. GMC Pro Grade Protection includes regularly scheduled oil changes, oil filter replacements, tire rotations and multi-point vehicle inspections. Customers will be eligible whether they lease or purchase and the coverage is completely transferable between owners.

“Pickup owners tend to keep their vehicles longer than most, so it’s essential that GMC holds the Sierra to the highest standards possible,” said Brian Sweeney, vice president of GMC Sales and Service. “We want potential customers to know that our Professional Grade trucks come with class-leading coverage and an engaged dealership service experience.”

Retail Sierra 1500 sales were up 41 percent year-over-year in January, while total sales were up 39 percent. Sales all Sierra models – including 2500HD ¾-ton and 3500HD 1-ton were up 38 percent retail and 35 percent total, enough growth for Sierra’s best January since 2008.

View Zimbrick GMC West’s entire inventory of 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 trucks here – http://www.zimbrickfishhatcheryroad.com/new-gmc?model=Sierra+1500

2014 GMC Sierra Engine Update

Friday, December 14th, 2012

You’ve seen the all-new 2014 GMC Sierra photos. You’ve watched the all-new 2014 GMC Sierra videos. Are you ready to deep dive into some information on the 2014 GMC Sierra engine?

2014 GMC Sierra Engine

2014 GMC Sierra Engine

Today’s lesson goes into the 2014 GMC Sierra engine. Zimbrick GMC West introduces you to the new EcoTec3 engines.

Before we get any further in the discussion of the 2014 GMC Sierra engine, Zimbrick GMC West would like to welcome you to our Madison Wisconsin GMC dealership to talk about the engine and all the other aspects of the vehicle. Call (608) 270-7799 to schedule an appointment!

2014 GMC Sierra Engine

The 2014 GMC Sierra engine portfolio is updated with the goal of increases in power, torque and fuel efficiency across the board. There will be a 4.3L V-6, a 5.3L V-8 and a 6.2L V-8 offered, all from a shared EcoTec3 engine family. Each engine features standard direct injection, continuously variable valve timing and Active Fuel Management, which means they seamlessly switch to run on four cylinders during light-load driving to save fuel.

The increased power and efficiency of the new engines are the result of more than 10 million hours of sophisticated computer modeling, more than half of which were used to make the best of the combustion process.

The new 4.3L V-6 EcoTec3 engine will offer improved torque and towing capacity for the six in 10 truck owners who tow.

“Rather than adapting a V-6 intended for use in passenger cars, we built a new engine from the ground up based on the unique demands of a truck,” said Jordan Lee, powertrain chief engineer. “Sierra’s 4.3L shares its basic design architecture with the latest iterations of the V-8 engines that GMC owners have trusted for generations.”

Today’s Sierra offers the best V-8 fuel economy in the industry and the new 5.3L EcoTec3 engine features significant updates intended to make it even more efficient. The available 6.2L V-8 EcoTec3 is engineered to provide outstanding capability.

SAE-certified horsepower and torque ratings and EPA fuel economy estimates for the new Sierra are not yet available, but are expected to be finalized early next year.

With the new engine designs and additional developments, customers should expect Sierra’s second-generation Active Fuel Management to be more seamless and capable of operating longer in four-cylinder mode.

The 2014 GMC Sierra engine uses lightweight aluminum blocks and heads and are mated with durable sixspeed automatic transmissions. A “cruise grade braking” feature down-shifts the transmission on downgrades, which is intended to reduce brake wear. V-8 models use new, larger 9.5- and 9.76-inch rear axles with the strength to accommodate the engines’ higher output. Final power and torque ratings will be announced later.

If you are still with us at the end of this article, congratulations! The 2014 GMC Sierra engine, like most of the stuff under the hood, is not made to be comprehended by the average person. We’re also guessing that if you made it to the end of this article, you are extremely interested in purchasing a 2014 GMC Sierra.

Please contact Zimbrick GMC West at (608) 270-7799. Schedule a time to sit down with our knowledgable team and get you in the 2014 GMC Sierra that best fits your needs.

2014 GMC Sierra Video Preview

Thursday, December 13th, 2012

2014 GMC Sierra Video

2014 GMC Sierra Video

Now that some information has been released about the all-new 2014 GMC Sierra, are you looking for a 2014 GMC Sierra video? Zimbrick GMC West has some 2014 GMC Sierra video for your viewing pleasure.

In addition to releasing photos and detailed vehicle information about the 2014 Sierra, GMC has also released some 2014 GMC Sierra video. You can view those below. The first video is from GMC’s YouTube page and features some catchy background music. The second video is from a GMC press release. It is a longer clip, but it is simply running footage without any audio.

2014 GMC Sierra Video

In addition to these new 2014 GMC Sierra video clips, there is some good information coming in about what is new on the 2014 GMC Sierra.

The all-new 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 full-size pickup is the most powerful, most advanced and most refined truck in the brand’s 110-year history. Sierra’s bold new exterior houses one of three all-new EcoTec3 engines, a fully updated cabin with available next-generation IntelliLink connectivity and other features designed for the most discerning truck owners.

“Our engineers and designers left nothing on the table when developing this latest Sierra pickup,” said Tony DiSalle, vice president of GMC Marketing. “These trucks have all the power and capability that’s expected in today’s market, excellent fuel efficiency, plus a lot of unexpected, purposeful features developed with truck owners in mind.”

In addition to all-new design and technology, the 2014 Sierra boasts the longest list of standard features ever for a full-size GMC pickup. From connectivity solutions, to a standard tie-down system in the rear, to the segment’s only standard projector beam headlamps, many premium features are found on each and every all-new 2014 GMC Sierra.

Interested in the 2014 GMC Sierra Madison Wisconsin? Contact Zimbrick GMC West at (608) 270-7799 and schedule a time to meet with one of our knowledgable GMC specialists.

2014 GMC Sierra Photos Unveiled

Thursday, December 13th, 2012

Interested in the all-new 2014 GMC Sierra Madison Wisconsin?  Leave it to Zimbrick GMC West to give you the information you need to help you make an informed decision.

The 2014 Sierra was unveiled by GMC online today (December 13, 2012).  Check out the photo of the Sierra below and click it to enlarge:

2014 GMC Sierra Madison Wisconsin

2014 GMC Sierra

The photo above is of the 2014 GMC Sierra SLT front three quarter view.  This angle best highlights the all-new bold and refined design.  The photo itself was taken on location in Mexico.

2014 GMC Sierra Updates

Do you want to learn more about the 2014 GMC Sierra Madison Wisconsin?  There is a lot of information available online about what will change in this next-generation GMC Sierra.  It can certainly a lot to process.

The 2014 GMC Sierra has many updates and dramatic new designs inside and out for each brand. It has a trio of powerful, efficient EcoTec3 engines that seamlessly switch to four-cylinder mode to improve efficiency.  The 2014 Sierra also has quieter, more comfortable, more functional cabs.  This is just scratching the surface!

Contact Zimbrick GMC West by calling (608) 270-7799, and schedule a time to sit down with a GMC specialist.  They will explain everything in a way that makes sense to you.

Our GMC specialists will ask questions to determine what you want the 2014 GMC Sierra to do for you.  Do you want to use the truck for work purposes?  Will you always have a full load in the truck?  Do you plan on pulling a trailer often?  How important is fuel efficiency to you?

Zimbrick GMC West will work hard to make sure you get in the 2014 GMC Sierra that best fits your needs.  We have been helping people with their automotive needs since 1965.

GM Certified Elite Service At Zimbrick Buick/GMC West

Friday, August 10th, 2012

Zimbrick Buick GMC West ServiceThe service department at Zimbrick Buick/GMC West has achieved GM Certified Elite status!

Zimbrick Buick/GMC West has surpassed the requirements in six key categories pertaining to automotive service, including customer satisfaction and technician training.

“A very big thank you to all of my team for being selected as a General Motors Certified Elite dealership,” service manager Tony Maglio said.  “This is a very presigious accomplishment, and one that we couldn’t have done without our outstanding customers.”

General Motors Certified Elite Program is designed to reward those dealerships that perform all parts of their fixed operations business better than any other GM dealer.

For perspective on how difficult it is to become GM Certified Elite, Zimbrick Buick/GMC West was the only dealership out of 30 dealers in the entire region to accomplish this.  Only 125 dealers throughout the nation received this exclusive award.

GMC Sierra All-Terrain HD – Chicago Auto Show

Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011

The GMC All-Terrain Sierra – just for fun or future product at Zimbrick GMC West?

Either way, this is one cool vehicle - a truck that truly speaks for itself.

GMC described the truck best in a recent press release:

“The GMC Sierra All Terrain HD concept is an exploration of heavy-duty truck capability combined with greater off-road versatility. It is highlighted by a bold exterior design, enhanced all-terrain suspension and premium details expected of a GMC – all designed to enable greater access to off-road destinations.

The new 2011 Sierra HD underpins the All Terrain HD concept, with a modified, productionbased 4WD chassis and the Duramax diesel/Allison 1000 six-speed powertrain. The enhanced suspension and unique body dimensions, including increased ground clearance and wider track, as well as greater approach/departure angles, deliver off-road capability while maintaining HD levels of payload and trailering capacity.”

But is it going to hit our Wisconsin GMC dealership?  They are certainly leaning in that direction.  If you’d like to nudge them in the right direction, tweet them at @ThisIsGMC demanding they start production!

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Zimbrick Buick/GMC West Supports OnStar’s brave On Campaign

Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010

OnStar brave OnZimbrick Buick/GMC West, a dealership that supports the use of the extremely helpful OnStar technology in all of its new and digitally-equipped GM Certified Used Buick and GMC vehicles, announces OnStar’s brave On campaign.

During brave On, which ends November 30, OnStar is donating one dollar to the Fraternal Order of Police for every Facebook fan they acquire on the OnStar Facebook page.

Every year, hundreds of police officers sacrifice their lives in the line of duty. The Fraternal Order of Police helps families of police officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

“The simple gesture of clicking “Like” on the OnStar Facebook page will have a big impact on the families of fallen officers over the holiday season”, said Chief David Hiller, national vice president, Fraternal Order of Police. “At the FOP, we are committed to improving the safety and working conditions of law enforcement officers and, during the holiday season, we are just as dedicated to ensuring the families of our departed men and women are not forgotten. We appreciate OnStar’s support in these efforts.”

OnStar is the in-vehicle safety and security system created to help protect you and your family on the road. OnStar’s innovative three-button system offers: 24-hour access to expertly trained Advisors, a connection to emergency assistance and access to OnStar Hands-Free Calling.



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