
Google Customer Reviews
Joseph P
Feb 2, 2026
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“Daniel is a very good salesman. I sent a few people to go see some cars and they all came out with great cars and a good price. They were all happy how professional he was kind and understanding. Highly recommended. I wish I could give him more stars he deserves 10”
Basil
Dec 27, 2025
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“Be aware of this fraudulent dealership. They Sell "Lemon" and defective cars as brand new cars. Sunrise Chevrolet sold me what I believe was a lemon as a brand-new vehicle. I am now having this matter investigated by the DMV and the New York State Attorney General. I purchased what I was told was a brand-new 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV from Sunrise Chevrolet with only 7 miles on the odometer, full of excitement and trust. That trust was destroyed almost immediately.
The very next day, the vehicle displayed a terrifying “Service High Voltage Battery System” error and would not charge at all. My stomach dropped. A brand-new EV, essentially dead within 24 hours of purchase. What’s even more disturbing is that the vehicle’s own dashboard logs later showed these same warnings were recorded BEFORE the date of sale. To me, this strongly suggests the dealership already knew the car had a serious defect before selling it to me.
When I confronted the sales manager, Mr. Dominic Tolstykh, instead of showing even a shred of sympathy for a customer who had just spent over $40,000 (including the EV tax credit), he was utterly rude, cold, and dismissive. All he said to me was, “prove it.” No apology. No concern. No accountability. Just “prove it.”
I searched the high-voltage battery alert code myself and discovered it was a serious and dangerous defect. I then contacted the salesperson who handled my purchase, Mr. Kris Zafar, hoping for help. Instead, he was dismissive and completely unwilling to assist me once the problem appeared. The moment the sale was done, I felt abandoned.
I immediately attempted to return the vehicle. Again, Mr. Dominic Tolstykh refused to rescind the sale or exchange the car, told me to “just lemon it,” and insisted they would only repair it under warranty. What made everything worse is that no loaner vehicle was provided at all. I was left without a car for weeks, stranded after buying what I was promised was a new, reliable vehicle.
When I again told him that it appeared the car was already a lemon before it was ever sold to me, he once again said I should be able to “prove it.” He even went so far as to claim that General Motors “scammed him” with the vehicle, and therefore I should go after GM instead, as if that somehow excuses what was done to me.
Later, when I contacted General Motors directly, they informed me the vehicle may require a major high-voltage battery replacement — a repair that severely diminishes the value of a so-called “new” EV. Even after learning this, Sunrise Chevrolet still refused to unwind the deal.
The situation escalated even further when the sales manager became hostile and aggressive and even admitted he sold me a defective vehicle, yet continued to challenge me repeatedly to “prove it.”
This entire experience caused me significant emotional stress, extended downtime, and real financial losses as a direct result of being sold a defective vehicle. I am now stuck with paying a significant auto loan debt for a defective and worthless vehicle.
This is by far the worst car-buying experience of my entire life. I trusted Sunrise Chevrolet to sell me a safe, new vehicle — instead, I was handed a non-functional EV and pushed into a legal battle just to protect myself.
Buyers beware. If this can happen to me with a so-called brand-new EV, it can happen to anyone. Based on my experience, I strongly urge people to take their business somewhere else. Do not assume that “new” actually means defect-free at this dealership.”
Natalie Maldonado
Nov 11, 2025
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“I had the best experience working with Dwayne ! From the moment I walked in, he was patient, honest, and really cared about helping me find the right car not just making a sale. He made everything so easy and stress-free, explained every step clearly, and went above and beyond to make sure I drove off happy. You can tell he truly takes pride in helping people. If you’re looking for someone trustworthy, genuine, and professional, he’s the one to see! Highly recommend I’ll definitely be sending everyone I know his way. 🚗💯”
Melissa Farrell
Oct 14, 2025
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“We recently purchased a car from here and Dwayne from sales and Steve from finance were a God send. Dwayne worked hard to make sure we were able to find a car that worked for us and steve was very thorough and diligent in working it all out for us and was transparent and kind in every step. What a blessing. 10/10 definitely recommend!”
david katz
Sep 29, 2025
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“I had an excellent experience at sunrise Chevy ! From the moment I walked in, the staff was friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely helpful without being pushy. My salesperson, Daniel took the time to understand what I was looking for and helped me find the perfect vehicle that fit my needs and budget.
The entire process—from test driving to financing—was smooth, transparent, and stress-free. They answered all my questions clearly and made sure I was comfortable with every step. I truly felt valued as a customer.
I highly recommend Daniel to anyone looking for a new or used vehicle. Great service, fair prices, and a team that really goes the extra mile!”