Overview & Reviews
Chevrolet sells an impressively wide range of vehicles, from subcompact hatchbacks to huge vans and SUVs. If you're looking for a reasonably priced vehicle, odds are that Chevy will have something to fit your needs.
Chevrolet got its start in 1911. After William C. Durant had been ousted from General Motors, he joined forces with Swiss-born racecar driver Louis Chevrolet to found the Chevrolet Motor Car Company. The company's first offering was the Classic Six. Introduced in 1912, this five-passenger touring sedan could top 65 mph, fast for the time. Chevrolet's storied bowtie logo -- reportedly inspired by the wallpaper of a Paris hotel room that Durant stayed at -- made its first appearance in 1914.
By 1918, Chevrolet's profitability allowed Durant to purchase enough shares in GM to regain control. Chevrolet became another division of GM, and was its largest volume division by the mid-1920s. By 1927, Chevrolet outsold rival Ford, with sales in excess of 1 million units.
In the mid-1930s Chevrolet introduced independent front suspension, which provided a smoother ride over the rough roads of the day. The 1940s saw continued success with affordable coupes, sedans and pickup trucks catering to American families, farmers and businessmen.
By the mid-1950s, Chevrolet, GM's entry-level division, had added a V8 engine, power steering and brakes, power windows and air-conditioning to its list of available features, allowing luxury for those on a tighter budget. Around this time the iconic Bel Air model -- available in coupe, sedan, convertible and wagon body styles -- proved very popular. The company introduced its alluring Corvette in 1953; the vehicle was the first mass-produced car with a fiberglass body.
The 1960s saw the unveiling of the popular, air-cooled Corvair compact, which held the distinction of being the first domestic production car with all-around independent suspension. That decade also witnessed the launch of the compact Nova, the midsize Chevelle and the sporty Camaro, the latter Chevrolet's answer to the wildly successful Ford Mustang. The Camaro proved an instant hit, comprising 10 percent of Chevrolet's total sales in 1967, its first year of production.
In the 1970s, Chevy responded to changing preferences by introducing small cars like the Vega and the Chevette, and by downsizing larger models such as the Caprice and Malibu. The company combated the market domination of foreign nameplates in the 1980s by rolling out the Cavalier. By the end of that decade, trucks and SUVs had started to become increasingly popular with the general consumer, and the brand's mid- and full-size models continue to this day to be some of the most popular on the road.
The '90s and the early 2000s saw the company raising the performance bar with its Corvette (notably the Z06 and, later, ZR1 variants) and reincarnated Impala SS. Chevrolet's Silverado pickup truck and Tahoe/Suburban SUVs continued to be hits as well. By 2010, the Camaro had returned to the lineup after a seven-year hiatus.
Modern times have seen Chevrolet make significant improvements in its small and midsize car models and introduce the Volt plug-in hybrid. The latter provides a nearly 40-mile range on electric power alone, and adds to the company's already well-rounded lineup of cars, trucks and SUVs. Though today's marketplace is very demanding, Chevrolet seems poised to remain a power player through its affordable and innovative vehicles.
User Reviews:
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1500 SS - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
By chris delano - August 10 - 10:00 amfast and smooth good handleing nice look eye turner powerful with fast reaction time
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Not bad but needs some work - 2007 Chevrolet Uplander
By Ray - August 10 - 9:44 amGood warranty but not up to Kia. Its about time Asian companies started to force GM to back thier vehicles instead of thier pathetic 3/36 coverage. Seats are not well designed with some seats missing armrests in some models. Standard model lacks side air bags. Engine is cramped for having a large front end. Cheap to buy 1 year old due to fact they dont sell very well. May be best kept secret.
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Solid Vehicle Some Unexpected Issues - 2007 Chevrolet Aveo
By Colleen - August 10 - 9:33 amThe interior is solid, performance is good. However, the steering wheel and drivers seat vibrate excessively when idling, the gas mileage is under 20mpg when using the a/c, the struts squeak when going over bumps and the ride is very stiff (you feel every bump).
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Its fun again - 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx
By firstchevyguy - August 10 - 2:00 amBought the LT loaded and its hard to believe this is a Chevy. With much research, I got more bang for the buck in this automobile than I could get with Mitsu, Nissan, Honda,VW or Chrysler. It is put together well, responsive (although no rubber burner) and comes with important safety features like the side air curtains.
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Nice Little Car - 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier
By REMICH - August 10 - 2:00 amThe Cavalier is a lot of car for the money. Plenty of power and torque, handles well and gets good gas mileage even at 75 mph. The style should be updated though. The chassis is pretty solid, but I have an annoying squeak in the front suspension that they only seem able to fix for about 2000 miles at a time. The manual 5 speed takes some hunting for gears and even after 10,000 miles I still get the wrong gear sometimes. All in all though, its well worth the $10,700 I paid for it.
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Great Truck - 2004 Chevrolet Colorado
By Mike Patterson - August 10 - 2:00 amThis truck is a great truck,it is very responsvie. As a mechanic of 30 years this is a very fun truck to drive and is very comfortable. Well biult and good looking truck
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Corvette Fever - 2004 Chevrolet Corvette
By daryllawman - August 10 - 2:00 amOutstanding....a true american sports car....
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Impala-Best Car Ive Ever Owned - 2004 Chevrolet Impala
By M. Ent - August 10 - 2:00 amThis is my second Impala. I absolutely love the car. I drive 70 miles each day to work and back. Its comfortable, easy to handle, great on gas mileage, and very reliable. I NEVER had any problems at all with either Impala. And I would definately purchase another one!!!
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MY FAV SO FAR - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox
By 2CUTE4U - August 10 - 2:00 amTHIS SUV GETS A 10! I LOVE THE SOUND SYSTEM,LEG ROOM,CARGO SPACE, AND STYLING....I GET SO MANY COMMENTS FROM PEOPLE ON HOW NICE LOOKING THIS VEHICLE IS. I THINK IT VERY MUCH COMPARES TO THE MORE EXPENSIVE LEXUS RX330 :-)CHECK OUT THE BACK VIEW.....YOULL SEE.I ADORE THIS SUV!
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Best quality vehicle Ive ever owned - 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe
By jim - August 9 - 9:40 pmIve had my Tahoe for 10 months now. I can honestly say it is the best vehicle that Ive ever owned. Not a single warranty item in 20,000 mi. I previously owned an Infiniti I30 and Honda Accord which both had some warranty items. Drive is smooth. Its a great vehicle that I enjoy every day.
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