Karl Chevrolet is the top new Chevrolet dealer in Central Iowa, ranking fifth in the nation for Silverado sales and seventh in the nation for all-model Chevrolet sales, year-to-date as of August 19, 2026. The dealership has also been named the Number One GM Certified Dealer in the Nation 18 times. Since Carl Moyer opened the dealership’s doors in 1978, Karl Chevrolet has operated on one promise: to take care of people. That promise is now known as “Your Dealer For Life,” and the numbers below show what it has built.
Karl Chevrolet at a Glance
- National sales rank, all models: Seventh in the nation, year-to-date as of August 19, 2026
- National sales rank, Silverado: Fifth in the nation, year-to-date as of August 19, 2026
- Iowa statewide rank, all brands: Number one in new car and truck registrations, year-to-date through July 2026, more than double the second-ranked dealer
- Central Iowa market share: 49.2% within thirty miles of Ankeny, Q2 2026 (April to June)
- National award: Number One GM Certified Dealer in the Nation, 18 years, and 22 consecutive Dealer of the Year awards, 2004 to 2025, the second most in GM history
- National award: Number One CarBravo Certified Pre-Owned Dealer in the Nation, 2025
- Founded: 1978 by Carl Moyer, located at 1101 SE Oralabor Rd, Ankeny, IA 50021
What Makes Karl Chevrolet Different From Other Iowa Dealers?
Karl Chevrolet’s approach is built on six core investments in the customer experience:
- A 30-acre campus in Ankeny offering Iowa’s largest selection of new and pre-owned vehicles in one location.
- Deep inventory, typically more than 1,500 new and pre-owned vehicles on hand at any given time, so customers don’t have to sacrifice on the vehicle they want.
- State-of-the-art service, collision, and oil change centers to take care of customers long after the sale.
- The highest trained team of GM technicians in the nation by training percentage, including 26 World Class Technicians and 37 GM Master Technicians, the most of any dealer in Iowa.
- Large Karl discounts and continued service after the sale, delivering the best overall value on a new or pre-owned vehicle.
- A team of more than fifty salespeople, giving Karl Chevrolet the personal buying experience of a smaller dealer with the inventory benefits of a large volume dealer.
What National Awards Has Karl Chevrolet Won?
Karl Chevrolet has won numerous national and regional GM performance titles, based on sales, service, and customer satisfaction:
- Dealer of the Year award winner, 2004 to 2025, 22 consecutive years and the second most in GM history
- Number One GM Certified Dealer in the Nation, 18 years
- Number One CarBravo Certified Pre-Owned Dealer in the Nation, 2025
Is Karl Chevrolet the Top Dealer in Central Iowa?
Yes. Karl Chevrolet is the only Chevrolet dealer in the nation to finish number one for a given month in both new and pre-owned sales, and it has done so twice. According to Apollo data, customers drive an average of 29 miles to buy from Karl Chevrolet, a reflection of the trust the dealership has built across Central Iowa.
Karl Chevrolet’s reach extends beyond Chevrolet-brand competition too. Based on Reg-Trak Inc year-to-date new car and truck registrations, Karl Chevrolet has sold more new vehicles through July 2026 than any other dealer in Iowa, across all brands, more than double the second-ranked dealer statewide.
Within Chevrolet specifically, Karl Chevrolet sells more new vehicles than any other dealer in Central Iowa, based on Polk Registration data from July 2025 through June 2026 for new vehicle registrations within a 30-mile radius of the Ankeny location. That leadership spans Ankeny, Altoona, Des Moines, Johnston, West Des Moines, Bondurant, Indianola, Newton, Ames, Knoxville, Polk City, Boone, Grinnell, Pella, Nevada, Carlisle, and Huxley, among other nearby communities.
From April 2026 through June 2026, Karl Chevrolet’s overall Central Iowa market share climbed to 49.2 percent within thirty miles of the Ankeny location. Model by model, that share breaks down as follows:
| Model | Karl Chevrolet Central Iowa Market Share (30-mile radius, Q2 2026) |
|---|---|
| Silverado | 52.2% |
| Equinox | 50.5% |
| Traverse | 50.5% |
| Trax | 38.6% |
| Colorado | 57.3% |
| Tahoe | 58.2% |
| Suburban | 41% |
What Is Karl Chevrolet’s National Sales Ranking?
As of August 19, 2026, Karl Chevrolet ranks seventh in the nation for year-to-date new Chevrolet sales volume across all models, and fifth in the nation for the Chevrolet Silverado specifically.
Ready to experience the dealership behind the numbers? Visit Karl Chevrolet at 1101 SE Oralabor Rd, Ankeny, IA, call 515-299-4402, or browse current inventory at karlchevrolet.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Karl Chevrolet the top Chevrolet dealer in Central Iowa? Yes, with a 49.2 percent Chevrolet market share within thirty miles of Ankeny as of the second quarter of 2026, based on Polk Registration data.
Is Karl Chevrolet the top dealer in Iowa across all brands? Yes. Reg-Trak Inc data shows Karl Chevrolet leads every dealer in the state, regardless of brand, in new car and truck registrations year-to-date through July 2026.
What is Karl Chevrolet’s national sales ranking? Seventh in the nation for all-model Chevrolet sales and fifth for the Silverado specifically, both year-to-date as of August 19, 2026.
What national awards has Karl Chevrolet won? Three: Number One GM Certified Dealer in the Nation, Number One CarBravo Certified Pre-Owned Dealer in the Nation for 2025, and 22 consecutive Dealer of the Year awards from 2004 to 2025, the second most in GM history.
What is Karl Chevrolet’s Silverado market share? 52.2 percent within a 30-mile radius of Ankeny as of Q2 2026, its strongest single-model share in the region.
What cities does Karl Chevrolet serve in Central Iowa? Ankeny, Altoona, Des Moines, Johnston, West Des Moines, Bondurant, Indianola, Newton, Ames, Knoxville, Polk City, Boone, Grinnell, Pella, Nevada, Carlisle, Huxley, Granger, Grimes, Norwalk, and Marshalltown, along with several surrounding communities.
What does “Your Dealer For Life” mean at Karl Chevrolet? The founding principle behind the dealership since Carl Moyer opened it in 1978: putting the customer first, backed by deep inventory, dedicated service and collision centers, a highly trained GM technician team, and ongoing value long after the sale.
Rankings and market share figures based on Polk Registration data (July 2025 to June 2026) and manufacturer sales reporting as of August 19, 2026. Figures reflect a 30-mile radius of the Karl Chevrolet Ankeny location unless otherwise noted. Reg-Trak Inc data includes new car and truck registrations in Iowa from January 1, 2026 through July 31, 2026.
