Steven Santomieri
Steven Santomieri at Southern Chevrolet

Steven Santomieri

General Manager

Southern Chevrolet

3412 Western Branch Blvd
Chesapeake, VA 23321

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4.4
38 Reviews

Dealership Experience

7 yrs, 9 mos

Industry Experience

10 yrs, 6 mos

Specialties & Trainings

2022 General Sales Manager Mark of Excellence Recipient (General Motors)

2024 General Manager Mark of Excellence Recipient (General Motors)

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4.4

38 Reviews

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38 Reviews of Steven Santomieri

November 11, 2026

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Extremely poor communication Excessive shop fees No return phone calls Suggested work to be done on my car which only has 14,000 miles in it!!! Update: General Manager personally called me to address More

by Roostermommy
Recommend Dealer
Yes

Other Employees Tagged: Nancy Gennarelli , A lady

Nov 13, 2026

Southern Chevrolet responded

Cynthia, we apologize for the communication issues and the concerns regarding the suggested work on your vehicle. Our manager will contact you directly to address these matters. We value your feedback and strive for transparency and reliability.

October 23, 2026

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I had a situation at Southern Chevrolet, once it was brought to the attention of management it was quickly rectified. The staff went above and beyond to investigate, follow up and fully resolve the issu More

by Raifaulk
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Other Employees Tagged: Paul Holbert, Valencia Olaguibel , Darlene Turner

Oct 27, 2026

Southern Chevrolet responded

Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that our team, including Valencia, Darlene, Paul, and Steve, provided you with exceptional service. We pride ourselves on our commitment to quality and transparency. We look forward to welcoming you back!

September 24, 2026

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Update: I was contacted by the GM of Service and they were able to remove all the grease and went beyond to detail my car and wash the outside for me as well. I was insured that some re-coaching would ta More

by Linznicole02
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Other Employees Tagged: Jose Avila , Service for a oil change and tire rotation

Sep 24, 2026

Southern Chevrolet responded

Nicole, we're truly sorry to hear about the condition of your vehicle after service. A manager will reach out to you directly to address this issue. We are committed to maintaining the quality and care you expect from us.

September 24, 2026

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GM Manager Steve Santomieri - Professional, attentive to details, and customer service. Thank you for your personal service and follow-up. More

by Craig Dellerba
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Other Employees Tagged: Nancy Gennarelli

Sep 24, 2026

Southern Chevrolet responded

Craig, we apologize for the inconvenience caused by the extended service time and missed items. A manager will contact you to address your concerns. We value your feedback and are dedicated to enhancing our service standards.

September 22, 2026

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Feeling very please with the urgency to recatfi the situation. The communication and patience of helping me understand my vehicle was comforting. Thank you and I look forward to purchasing again. More

by YIZAR
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Sep 22, 2026

Southern Chevrolet responded

We appreciate your feedback and apologize for the issues you encountered. Our manager will contact you to resolve this matter. We strive for transparency and quality in all our services.

September 21, 2026

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After follow up phone call the service and the delays makes a little more sense now. Please just be clear on intial expectations when they are communicated. More

by Wright4053
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Other Employees Tagged: Nancy Gennarelli

Sep 21, 2026

Southern Chevrolet responded

We're sorry to hear about the communication issues and the concerns regarding parts shipping and pricing. Please email your contact information to socialvce@drivingsouthern.com so our management can reach out and address your experience. We are committed to improving our service and ensuring transparency.

September 18, 2026

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I received a personal apology from the service manager. That made a difference in my experience. I will continue to go to Southern because they value their customers. My car is running smoothly and all is More

by aletraathey
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Other Employees Tagged: Nancy

Sep 18, 2026

Southern Chevrolet responded

We're sorry for the inconvenience you experienced, from the loaner vehicle issue to the service at the counter. Please feel free to email us at socialvce@drivingsouthern.com with your contact information so we can address your concerns directly. We value your feedback and are committed to providing a better experience.

September 03, 2026

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I had a not so idea experience for my vehicle service. The general manager reach out immediately to rectify the issue and that all I ever ask for from a business. 10/10 thanks southern Chevrolet!!! More

by leon.williams2k12
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Sep 04, 2026

Southern Chevrolet responded

Leon, we're thrilled to hear that our general manager could assist you effectively. Your feedback is invaluable, and we're committed to providing reliable service. Thank you for choosing Southern Chevrolet!

August 14, 2026

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I would never use this dealership for service or purchase a vehicle. The General Manager is probably one of the rudest people i have ever met. You try to give feedback and he immediately wanted to argue with More

by Tinakingery1
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No
Aug 19, 2026

Southern Chevrolet responded

In order for us to properly correct any issues you are experiencing, we must kindly request your full name, contact information, and the nature of any concerns by emailing us directly via socialvce@drivingsouthern.com or respond directly to this message with the requested information. We hope to hear back from you soon.

July 01, 2026

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Good place for your car where you can trust, excellent services!and super quick service More

by lopez2010.cll
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Jul 03, 2026

Southern Chevrolet responded

Thank you! We always ensure that everyone in our organization has the same goal of providing the highest level of customer service possible. Have an awesome day!

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