Signs You Might Need Chevrolet Brake Service

August 20, 2026 · 2 min read

Have you noticed more issues staying in control during stop-and-go traffic on the Garden State Parkway? This August is National Brake Safety Month, so it’s the perfect time to come in for Chevrolet brake service in Toms River, NJ. Our team at Lester Glenn Chevrolet is ready to help, so address these issues today so they don’t become a problem down the road.

Squealing Sounds

Brake pads give you a sign when they’re wearing out, and unlike the Check Engine light, it’s hard to ignore. As the pad wears out, the wear indicators make a high-pitched whining sound that’s designed to be audible even behind the wheel. While this sound just means it’s time for service, if you keep going, you’ll hear the grind of metal on brake rotor, which does cause immediate damage.

Less Control

Pay attention to how hard you have to push to get the brakes to engage. If you’re having to slam down harder and harder, that sponginess indicates that there may be air in your brake lines or another hydraulic issue. Not only does this make driving more difficult, it can also prevent you from stopping in time when there’s an obstacle in the road ahead.

Pulling to One Side

When the bowtie emblem on your Chevy steering wheel is totally horizontal, you should be driving straight ahead. If you still feel a pull to one side, especially while braking, you may have a uneven brake wear or a sticking brake component. This can also be caused by tire wear issues, but no matter the reason, the solution is a quick service stop.

Get Chevrolet Service in Toms River, NJ

Make sure you’re getting every ounce of driving fun out of your Chevrolet car. Have our team perform a tune-up at our Toms River Chevrolet service center so you can enjoy the road again. Get a fluid change, a full inspection, and quick maintenance, then drive home with a healthier car!

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Interior of the 2026 Chevy Silverado 1500 with a driver using Driver Assistance technology.

Apr 10, 2026 in Toms River Chevrolet Service

Chevrolet Safety Features That Help Prevent Distracted Driving

At any given moment, roughly 2.1% of drivers on the road are holding a phone. These types of distractions can have lingering effects on attention behind the wheel. That’s the gap Chevrolet safety features are built to close. Lester Glenn Chevrolet has the vehicles to prove it with Driver Attention Assist. more How Distraction is Detected Distraction behind the wheel falls into three categories: manual (hands off the wheel), visual (eyes off the road), and cognitive (mind elsewhere). Even hands-free calls create what researchers call “inattention blindness” — a narrowed field of vision that feels like focus but isn’t. Available Driver Attention Assist uses a camera in tandem with a sensor built into the steering wheel light bar that tracks where your eyes go and picks up on signs of fatigue before they become a problem. How Driver Attention Assist Responds in Real Time When Driver Attention Assist detects you looking away from the road, “Distraction Detected Keep Eyes on Road” flashes in the cluster display, accompanied by a chime or Safety Alert Seat pulse. Fatigue gets its own response: a yellow coffee cup icon for early tiredness, a red one for severe exhaustion, with options to take a break, call a friend, or navigate to a nearby rest stop. In extreme cases where the driver doesn’t respond, the system will slow the vehicle to a stop, activate collision alerts, and put an OnStar® Advisor on the line to call for help. All of it, without you lifting a finger. Discover Chevrolet Safety Features at Lester Glenn Chevrolet Stop by Lester Glenn Chevrolet to explore vehicles with available Driver Attention Assist. Schedule a test drive and discover how these Chevrolet safety features respond in real driving conditions. Our team is ready to answer any questions you have about Chevy models with this technology.

Working on brakes after a Chevy recall check

Jan 16, 2026 in Toms River Chevrolet Service

How to Check If You Have a Chevy Recall

Performing a Chevy recall check is a simple way for you to stay informed about potential issues with your vehicle. It can also help you improve the safety of you and your passengers on the road in the long run. Lester Glenn Chevrolet is here to highlight the steps to follow when checking for a potential recall for your vehicle. more Find the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) for Your Chevrolet Model Before checking if your specific Chevrolet vehicle has an open recall, you’ll want to look up its 17-character vehicle identification number (VIN). You can typically find your VIN on the driver’s side dashboard or driver’s side door jamb. You can also find it on your vehicle’s title, insurance card, or vehicle registration form. Check for Open Safety Recalls Online Once you have your VIN, input it through the Chevy recall search tool on the GM website. This free database has details about your Chevrolet vehicle’s open safety recalls. Alternatively, you can also search for open recalls through a tool on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website. What to Do If You Have an Open Recall If your Chevrolet model has an open recall, you’ll typically receive a letter from the manufacturer in the mail. After reviewing the recall details, you can reach out to us to schedule a recall repair appointment. Once the recall repairs are completed, we recommend keeping all paperwork related to the recall and repair service. Schedule Your Chevy Recall Service Appointment Do you need help resolving your vehicle’s issues after a Chevy recall check? Visit our Chevrolet dealership in Toms River, NJ, to schedule an appointment with our team. We look forward to assisting you.