Chevrolet of Palatine

This has been months of unimaginable stress and frustration, and I am at my wit’s end. My husband and I purchased a brand-new 2023 Chevy Trailblazer from Chevy of Palatine in October 2023, excited for a reliable family vehicle. Little did we know, our lives would soon be turned upside down by a series of events that have caused us both immense fear and distress. In August 2024, just ten months later, the check engine light came on. We took the vehicle to Chevy of Palatine’s service department, as it was still so new. The service team informed us that the fuel pump needed to be replaced, so they gave us a loaner vehicle and ordered the necessary part. It took a couple of weeks for the replacement to arrive. Once the vehicle was repaired, we picked it up, only for the unimaginable to happen just days later. While driving on the expressway, on our way to pick up our 3-year-old daughter, the vehicle suddenly caught fire. This was the most terrifying moment of our lives. We had no choice but to jump out of the truck and run to safety, then call the fire department to extinguish the flames. In a state of shock, we had the vehicle towed back to Chevy of Palatine and filed a claim with State Farm. In the meantime, we were forced to Uber for two days and rely on a rental car, as we had no other options. When the adjuster from State Farm inspected the vehicle, the dealership admitted fault, acknowledging that GM had sent them a defective part and that my car was still under warranty. They assured State Farm they would take responsibility for the repairs. State Farm then dropped the claim, as it was clear the issue was caused by the dealership’s mistake. I immediately contacted the dealership, expressing my deep concern about the safety of putting my family back in the same vehicle. I told them I no longer wanted the car, as I could not in good conscience risk my children’s lives. The manager I spoke with agreed to help us trade the car in once it was repaired, offering significant discounts due to the trauma and inconvenience we’d endured. However, months later, after the truck was repaired (again), the dealership’s offer was a slap in the face. They insisted the best they could do was a $4k discount on a new vehicle, with the store manager, Brandon V, telling us we should be “grateful” for that. The salesperson, Carlos, even had the nerve to claim that the fire was not their fault, asking us why we were upset, as if the near-death experience we endured didn’t matter. When we explained our concerns about the safety of putting our children back in the same truck, Carlos slid the keys across the desk aggressively, saying, “Well, take your car back then.” We left with no solution, still driving the same vehicle that almost cost us our lives just three months earlier. It is painfully clear that the staff at Chevy of Palatine have no understanding of the severity of what happened to us or any respect for the safety of our children. They showed no empathy, no accountability, and no appreciation for the trauma we’ve experienced. While we will trade in the truck, it will not be with Chevy of Palatine. I would never wish this experience on anyone, and I strongly urge anyone considering doing business with them to think twice. This isn’t just about bad service – it’s about life and death. It could very well cost you your life.

Office of the Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul i would be contacting and filing a complaint against this business! Linda and Kevin lied to me , disrespected me ,wasted my time , took advantage of me and now they are trying to make a fool of me because they think I am not going to fight back . I need my property in forgot at the dealership and no.i won't be driving 4hours again unless you pay for the trip

Our salesman Darius treated us fairly without the high pressire tactics sometimes encounteredat most dealerships. We knew what we wanted since we had visited several dealerships in our area. No surprises. I would go back again and tecommend them.