202 S Highway 52 Guttenberg, IA 52052
Brown's Guttenberg Chevrolet
Chevrolet has a home in the town where Brown's began.
Small-town relationships, more than 60 years of family history, and Chevrolet help close to home.
Brown's story started here in Guttenberg in 1964, and Chevrolet became part of that story when General Motors came to the dealership in 1990. The brands and buildings have changed over the years, but the way people expect to be treated has not. Brown's Guttenberg Chevrolet serves drivers from Clayton County, northeast Iowa, and nearby Wisconsin with new Chevrolet vehicles, used inventory, Certified Service, parts, and people who plan to be here after the sale.
Choose a starting point
You do not need to know every detail before reaching out. Start with the part you know.
Explore Chevrolet trucks, SUVs, performance vehicles, commercial models, and EVs.
Browse used cars, trucks, vans, and SUVs from Chevrolet and many other manufacturers.
Find Chevrolet maintenance, repairs, GM Genuine Parts, ACDelco parts, and scheduling information.
Ask a vehicle question, request additional photos, or get help planning your visit.
A Chevrolet store with deep local roots
Brown's began in Guttenberg in 1964, and General Motors joined the local operation in 1990.
The first franchise was Ford, awarded to Dave Brown when he was 24. At that time, he was the youngest person to receive a Ford franchise. The later arrival of General Motors gave Guttenberg shoppers more choices from people they already knew, while adding Chevrolet to a family business that had already spent decades serving the community.
That shared history matters on the Chevrolet side. Guests may arrive because they need a Silverado for work, an SUV for family life, or a dependable used vehicle. They should still find the same small-town habit of listening carefully, keeping our word, and staying easy to reach.
Family-owned since 1964
Brown's grew from one Guttenberg Ford franchise into a family of dealerships serving several Iowa communities. Chevrolet became part of the home-town operation in 1990. Today, the Guttenberg Ford and Chevrolet websites represent two sides of the same local history.
Forest Brown represents the next generation of family leadership. He remains hands-on, listens to employees and guests, and works to keep long-term decisions grounded in what the stores and communities actually need.
A larger group can provide more inventory access and shared resources. The standard here is that those resources should support the personal accountability of a small-town dealership, not replace it.
Leadership you can reach
The names are shared across both Guttenberg stores because the people are, too. Forest and Eric stay close to the departments, employees, and decisions that shape each guest's experience.
Dealer Principal
Forest is the second generation carrying forward the business Dave Brown began in Guttenberg in 1964. He remains hands-on with the stores, listens to employees and guests, and keeps long-term decisions tied to what each community needs. Guttenberg is where his family's dealership story began, and he works to keep that history connected to how Brown's serves people today.
Assistant General Manager
Eric joined Brown's Guttenberg as Sales Manager in March 2025 and now serves as Assistant General Manager. Originally from Dubuque, he brings 17 years of automotive experience. His first dealership job was in detail while he was in high school. He enjoys meeting new people and has been hooked on cars his entire life, so building a career around them has been a natural fit.
New Chevrolet and used vehicles
The right vehicle depends on how it will fit your life. That may mean towing and hauling, room for a growing family, easier daily driving, or a vehicle that can handle northeast Iowa winters. We start with those needs, then help compare the Chevrolet and used options that make sense.
New inventory can include Silverado and Colorado pickups; Trax, Trailblazer, Equinox, Blazer, Traverse, Tahoe, and Suburban SUVs; Corvette performance models; commercial vehicles; and electric choices such as Equinox EV, Blazer EV, and Silverado EV. Models, powertrains, trims, and availability change throughout the year.
Tell our Guttenberg team which vehicle caught your attention. When it is available and the timing works, a vehicle at another Brown's location may be brought closer for you to see.
Transfers depend on availability and logistics. We will give you a straightforward answer about what is possible and keep the conversation with one familiar Guttenberg team.
Online and out-of-area help
A website question should lead to a useful conversation. Kristi is the familiar name for online and out-of-area guests and can stay with the details as your plans take shape.
Whether you are comparing Chevrolet models from home or looking at a particular used vehicle from across the Mississippi River, Kristi can gather details, coordinate additional photos or a walkaround video, and help organize a visit, trade conversation, paperwork steps, or pickup and delivery planning when available. It is fine to begin with one question.
Chevrolet Certified Service and parts
Brown's Guttenberg Chevrolet has Certified Service experts who understand Chevrolet cars, trucks, and SUVs. The team handles regular maintenance, inspections, diagnostics, warranty and recall work, and larger mechanical repairs, including vehicles purchased somewhere else.
Visit the Certified Service center or the Chevrolet parts department for more information. If you are unsure whether a repair can be scheduled, call and tell us what the vehicle is doing.
Sell or trade your vehicle
Your current vehicle can be part of another purchase, but it does not have to be. Brown's can review your car, truck, van, or SUV and make an offer even if you are not buying a replacement from us.
Start with the trade-value tool or the vehicle-selling page. A final offer depends on an in-person review of the vehicle and the information provided.
Have your title or payoff information, registration, identification, keys, and available service records ready.
If you are deciding between selling and trading, our team can explain both paths before you choose.
The Guttenberg story
Chevrolet did not begin the Brown's story, but it became an important part of the place where that story began. These milestones show how one local franchise grew into a multi-brand family business.
1964
Dave Brown was awarded the Ford franchise in Guttenberg. At that time, he was the youngest person to be awarded a Ford franchise.
1981
Ford approached Dave Brown about opening a satellite dealership in Elkader, beginning the family's second Ford chapter.
1985-1986
Brown's purchased Dittmer Dodge from Jack Dittmer in 1985 and added Chrysler and Plymouth franchises in 1986.
1990
The Guttenberg dealership was awarded a General Motors franchise, opening the chapter represented by Brown's Guttenberg Chevrolet today.
1993
Brown's began selling recreational vehicles in Guttenberg, adding another way to serve travelers and outdoor families.
1998
Brown's purchased the dealership now known as Victory Ford in Dyersville, continuing the family's Ford growth in eastern Iowa.
2016
The Brown's Hometown Victory Foundation was established to extend the family's community commitment beyond the dealership walls.
2023
The Guttenberg operation added South Bay and Trifecta pontoon boats, continuing a local history shaped by vehicles, travel, and life near the river.
Rooted in northeast Iowa
Decades in one river town mean many dealership conversations continue beyond the showroom. A Chevrolet guest may also be a neighbor, farmer, local business owner, volunteer, teacher, or family we see again at the next school event or community gathering.
Being part of a small community means staying accountable for how people are treated before, during, and after a purchase or repair.
Brown's events such as Beef Month, Dairy Days, and Porktober Fest recognize the agricultural families who support Iowa communities.
The Brown's Hometown Victory Foundation supports people and organizations in the communities Brown's serves.
Common questions
Brown's began in Guttenberg in 1964 when Dave Brown was awarded the Ford franchise. The local dealership added a General Motors franchise in 1990, beginning the Chevrolet chapter of the Guttenberg operation.
The dealership is located at 202 U.S. Highway 52 South in Guttenberg, Iowa. Sales, service, and parts can be reached at 563-252-1611.
We sell new Chevrolet vehicles and used cars, trucks, vans, and SUVs from multiple manufacturers. New availability can include Chevrolet pickups, SUVs, performance models, commercial vehicles, and EVs.
Yes. Tell the Guttenberg team which vehicle interests you. When the vehicle is available and logistics allow, it may be possible to bring it closer for you to see. Transfers are not guaranteed.
Yes. Kristi, our Internet Manager, can help with vehicle details, additional photos, walkaround video, trade questions, and preparing for a visit through the contact page.
Yes. Brown's Guttenberg Chevrolet can service Chevrolet vehicles regardless of where they were purchased. Call the team if you are unsure whether your repair or maintenance need can be scheduled.
Yes. The Chevrolet parts department offers GM Genuine Parts and ACDelco parts. Contact the team for help identifying or ordering the correct part for your vehicle.
Yes. Brown's can review your vehicle and make an offer without requiring you to purchase a replacement. Start the vehicle-selling process.
Contact Brown's Guttenberg Chevrolet
Ask about a new Chevrolet, used inventory, a trade, Certified Service, parts, or something at another Brown's location. We will help with the next practical step and make sure you know who is working with you.
202 S Highway 52
Guttenberg, IA 52052
