In 2021, I purchased a used 2019 Chevrolet Colorado, which now has just over 60,000 miles. Earlier this year, I began experiencing major issues with the vehicle, including hard shifting, reduced power, and complete A/C failure. Living in Carson City and wanting expert, brand-specific service, I brought it to the certified Chevrolet service center at Michael Hohl, trusting they would be best equipped to handle the repairs.
That assumption proved entirely incorrect.
From the moment I dropped off my vehicle, the experience was marked by poor communication, lack of transparency, and a troubling disregard for customer service. The technician assigned to my vehicle, Zack, failed to provide regular updates or even basic documentation. Despite repeated calls and messages over two months, I received no paperwork and only vague updates that the repairs were "lengthy." Every time I reached someone, I was told my concerns would be passed along--as if my urgency and frustration weren't already clear.
During this time, I was told the necessary repairs included work on the A/C system, torque converter, and other issues--totaling nearly $10,000. I was not offered a loaner or transportation assistance, and when I asked, I was told to rent a car at my own expense. I was also initially told diagnostic costs would be covered under warranty, only to be hit with unexpected charges when Zack later said the warranty didn't apply.
When I finally picked up my vehicle, none of the issues had been resolved. The check engine light was on, the air conditioner still blew hot air (despite 90-degree temperatures), and shifting into first gear remained rough. I contacted the service manager, Adrian, who asked me to bring the vehicle back and assured me everything would be taken care of.
However, upon returning, I waited over an hour just to drop off the car, and no one could confirm if Adrian was even present--despite his assurances that the visit was arranged. My vehicle stayed at the dealership for five more days, during which I received only two brief calls saying nothing was wrong and they didn't want to waste parts and labor. I felt dismissed and gaslit.
When I picked up the vehicle again, it had been returned to me with an empty gas tank, and the A/C still wasn't functioning. I had brought a thermometer in anticipation and documented that it was blowing at 94 degrees despite being fully activated. I sent Zack a video and photos, but--as had become the norm--received no response. He previously claimed he hadn't received my texts or calls, but I've since confirmed and documented that he had.
As a single woman who relies on her vehicle for daily commuting and work travel, this experience was frustrating and disheartening. The service at Michael Hohl Chevrolet wasn't just unprofessional--it was negligent. I was treated as if I lacked the knowledge to advocate for myself or recognize when I was being misled.
For a five-year-old vehicle with low mileage, these problems shouldn't be happening. More importantly, no customer should be subjected to such disorganized, unresponsive, and dismissive treatment--especially not at a dealership claiming to offer certified service.
To make matters worse, after my failed attempts to resolve the issue through the dealership, a colleague with prior frustrations with the same location offered to take a look. In just 15 minutes, he discovered the root cause: the certified technicians had overfilled the incorrect side of the coolant system. This not only disabled the A/C but may have contributed to the hard shifting issues as well. That a non-dealership professional identified the problem in minutes, after months of delays, underscores the incompetence and negligence I encountered.
I cannot in good conscience recommend Michael Hohl Chevrolet and will seriously reconsider ever purchasing another GM vehicle. I strongly urge others to seek out more competent, customer-focused service--and to approach this dealership with extreme caution. read more