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When you drive, it's important to have the peace of mind that your brakes are working correctly. Your brakes give you control over your speed and allow you to stop when and where you want to. Brake components can break or wear out, and your Chevy dealer can fix them if this happens. These are some of the signs that you need to have a brake repair. Image obtained from Google Pulling to One Side Your brakes should bring you to a controlled stop. If you hit the brakes and your car pulls towards one side, there's a failure in your braking system. When you use the brakes, pressurized brake fluid is forced into the hoses. Hydraulic pressure from this fluid causes the calipers to close on either side of each wheel rotor and bring your car to a stop. When your car pulls to one side, this means that part of the braking system on the opposite side isn't working. The problem could be a stuck caliper pin that doesn't release and allow the caliper to close. It could also be a blockage in the brake hose that prevents fluid from exerting pressure. Our technicians can examine your brakes and quickly repair the problem. The Brake Light Is On Your Chevy has two brake lights, one represents the parking brake, and the other is the ABS. Both of these lights come on when your engine starts and then should switch off. If either of the light stays on, there is a brake problem. The most common reason the parking brake light stays on is that the brake hasn't fully disengaged. If the remains on when the brake is disengaged, there could be a brake or sensor issue. Your ABS gives you extra control by preventing your wheels from locking if you go into a skid. If this light remains on, the assumption is the ABS isn't working. You can drive temporarily without a working ABS, but it is dangerous. We advise bringing your car to us ASAP so we can find the cause of the problem. Leaking Fluid Any leaking fluid from your Chevy is a sign of trouble. If your brake fluid is leaking, this will seriously reduce your braking ability. The brake system depends on fluid to exert the required hydraulic pressure to close the calipers. The less fluid there is available, the more difficult it will be to apply your brakes, and the longer they'll take to stop your car. Fluid can leak from a hole in a hose, from the brake fluid reservoir, or from a rusted brake line. The fluid is almost clear in color, and this can make it difficult to see depending on the surface. The lack of fluid will also become noticeable in the brake pedal problem. Our technicians will find and repair the source of the leak. Don't risk driving with unsafe brakes. Call our service department at LeValley Chevrolet Buick GMC, and our experts will fix the problem for you.

We live in a beautiful place here on the shores of Lake Michigan, and one of the best ways to enjoy the view is with a cup of great coffee in hand. Fall into the perforated leather seats of your 2022 Buick Envision and soak up the comfort while you soak up some caffeine, with a great drink from one of these coffee shops in Benton Harbor, MI. Image obtained from Policygenius Rise and Vine Rise and Vine is a great spot in The Inn At Harbor Shores, over at 800 Whitwam Dr in St. Joseph. You'd expect a resort like this to offer the finest beans around, and they do. By day, they brew up freshly roasted coffee, and by night, they do hand-crafted cocktails and fine wine. If you do come for the evening beverages, though, please drink responsibly and never drink and drive. Their drip coffee alone is great, but they also do excellent espresso drinks, from a white mocha to a latte, with lots of syrup options. They offer ice and cold brew coffee, too, and chai tea, frappes, smoothies, frosties, and loose leaf teas. Choose from whole, skim, almond, oat, coconut, or soy milks. And if you'll take our advice, get one of their bacon, egg, and cheese toasted bagel sandwiches to go with it. The Mason Jar Cafe This is the place to come for premium coffees. You'll find them at 210 Water St. in Benton Harbor, inside the Aria Craft Coffee @ Phoenix Coffeeshop space. They serve breakfast all day (though be aware that they close for the day at 3pm). But the coffee here is worth having at any time of day. You'll love the eclectic but inviting atmosphere, and there's a cool record store next door you should check out if you have some time. Everything here is organic and locally sourced whenever possible. Try their superfood latte in your choice of maca cocoa jade, vanilla maple jade, golden chai, golden orange, ruby ginger, or ruby cocoa flavor. They also serve regular espresso drinks and coffee that are all delicious, of course, and an awesome pumpkin cold foam nitro. Get some of their small-batch granola with yogurt and fresh fruit if you're there for breakfast. If you feel like a splurge, get the gluten-free Apple Dutch, which is a baked pancake with apples in it that have been caramelized in sugar. Forte Coffee At 138 Water St. in Benton Harbor, Forte opens up at 7:30 most days (8:30 on Saturday and 9 on Sunday). They have absolutely perfect coffee, including decaf that actually tastes good, and a particularly knowledgable staff who will help you understand the different coffee types and make choice about what you want to order. Their signature brewed coffee is something you need to try, and they do great espresso and pourover drinks, too. We recommend their London Fog or the chai latte if you want something that isn't coffee, and there's hot and ice tea available, too. They do blended frappes in latte, chocolate, or white chocolate, and their smoothies come in many fruity flavors, depending on the season. We think these three spots are the best ones for coffee in our town. Come see us at Levalley Chevrolet Buick GMC for the best service and selection for Chevy, Buick, and GMC vehicles!

Having a sedan while in college is great; you are broke, and you need the most gas per dollar that you can get. However, when you are a little more settled and the outdoor adventurer in your heart starts calling, it's nice to have something that can handle any adventure you can come up with. The 2021 Chevy Blazer is perfect for the weekend warrior who still needs to commute to work during the week. The Blazer is an all-around perfect mid-size SUV for the weekend warrior. The three engine options are the Ecotec 2.5L, 193 horsepower engine, with an est. EPA of 27mpg highway (FWD), the available 2.0L turbo, 227 horsepower engine, with an est. EPA 29mpg highway (FWD), and the available 3.6L V6, 308 horsepower engine, with an est. EPA of 27mpg (FWD). The drive mode selector on this mid-size SUV makes it, so you have extra control at your fingertips on top of having a powerful engine. The tour mode offers you the best fuel efficiency. The available All-Wheel Drive is perfect for slippery conditions. The available Off-Road mode optimizes your throttle and chassis to give you better handling and control on rough terrain when equipped. Style You don't want to sacrifice style when you are driving around town. The Blazer offers a full range of eleven colors, two editions, and six trim levels that give you the power to customize your Blazer like never before. This way, you can choose a vehicle that fits your wife's style preferences and your needs, as well as your family's budget. Technology It's nice to know that while you can choose a style that looks sleek around town, you also have the technology at your fingertips to enjoy your ride. The Blazer is compatible with both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. This makes it easy to integrate your smartphone devices into your driving experience seamlessly. USB ports make this even simpler by ensuring that your devices are always charged. The available WiFi hotspot keeps your passengers happy as they are always connected. This and the Chevrolet infotainment three system with its sizeable multicolor touchscreen display make it easy to manage your devices and to navigate with turn-by-turn instructions. Safety Safety is of the utmost importance to you, and as such, it is of the utmost importance to Chevrolet. They work hard so that you can have peace of mind knowing your car is working to keep you safe at all times. The Blazer comes standard with a rear vision camera for easy reversing. It also has a multitude of available systems that work automatically to keep you and your family safe. No matter where your next adventure takes you, whether it be to the lake to go kayaking or the mountains to go mountain biking, you need a reliable vehicle. We want to help you get there safely. Come visit us at Levalley Chevrolet Buick GMC of Benton Harbor today to test drive your new Chevy Blazer.

The Silverado has always had a reputation for being one of the most rugged and reliable work trucks on the planet, and the all-new 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 lives up to that reputation. The new Silverado has everything you need to get the job done, but it also boasts a number of exciting features that you might not expect to find in a pickup. This article will go over five of the most impressive features of the 2022 Silverado 1500. Photo courtesy caranddriver more 1. 13.4-Inch Diagonal Infotainment System with Touchscreen Display The new Silverado 1500 features one of the largest infotainment touchscreen displays in its class this year. The 13.4-inch center console display allows drivers and front passengers to access a number of onboard systems, including the navigation system, music and media, diagnostic information, climate control system, and much more. 2. Automatic Emergency Braking with Front Pedestrian Detection One of the most advanced safety features available in any vehicle this year is Chevy's automatic emergency braking system which can autonomously engage the brakes in the event of an emergency to avoid a collision or to mitigate the damage if the collision is unavoidable. This year, the system also includes front pedestrian detection, which can, in certain situations, also apply the brakes automatically if a pedestrian steps out in front of the vehicle. 3. Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning The lane keep assist system was designed to help prevent one of the most common accidents, which occurs when drivers become tired and begin accidentally drifting out of their lane. The system uses built-in cameras which can identify road marking and will notify drivers if it detects that they've been drifting. Plus, the system can also help drivers steer so that they can remain centered in their correct lane. 4. Forward Collision Alert System Another great safety system in this year's Silverado 1500 is the forward collision alert system, which scans the road ahead and can identify potential upcoming accidents. If the system detects a possible oncoming collision, it will audibly notify the driver so that evasive actions can be taken to avoid the crash from occurring. 5. Available Super Cruise Adaptive cruise control systems are becoming more common in modern vehicles, but Chevy's available super cruise system is by far the best of them. The system can not only autonomously control the Silverados speed, but super cruise does something that most other adaptive cruise control systems can only dream of. With super cruise, the new Silverado 1500 can also automatically control steering on over 200,000 miles of compatible roads in the U.S. and Canada. With all of the high-performance work systems and the impressive lineup of advanced tech and safety features, it's safe to say that the new Silverado 1500 is a serious contender for best-in-class pickup this year. To learn more about all of the available features and models or to schedule a test drive, be sure to contact LeValley Chevrolet Buick GMC today.