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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  Great LT4 - 1996 Chevrolet Corvette
  By TerryB - May 8 - 2:00 am

  Ive had this car about 2 months now. It had 20,000 miles on it purchased when I got it. Great car to drive. It attracts a lot of attention. Im in my 50s, and teenagers want to race frequently in thier Camaros or Trans Ams. It is fast, gets great gas mileage, and a very good looking car. It has the Grand Sport engine, the Grand Sport wheels, and the Z-51 performance suspension. It has a 6-speed manual transmission. That is the only way an LT4 engine was sold. I am very pleased, and now, cant imagine being without a Corvette. Its about time after 38 years of driving!

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  Great Car - 2001 Chevrolet Impala
  By Hotwheels - May 8 - 2:00 am

  Best car on the road for the price. I have had other makes (camery) the Impala is far superior, I test drove the Impala because I was board one day. The next day I traded in my camery and never looked back. The Impala is Roomy, great mileage, many features, nice seats, great looks.

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  Avalanche 1500 Z71 - 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche
  By bduw2000 - May 8 - 2:00 am

  This is a very versatile and fun vehicle with an exceptionally smooth ride. The covered box is very convenient for all-weather hauling, and 3-pc.cover is easily stowed in the bag provided. Every feature of the bed and midgate allow the user many options because of the different combinations of open or close, on or off, etc.

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  Excellent SUV - 2016 Chevrolet Suburban
  By Ale Villa Dltorre - May 7 - 10:48 pm

  Best SUV Ive ever owned, totally redesigned to the perfection!! I

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  monte lover - 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
  By magg144 - May 7 - 2:00 am

  this is my 3rd monte, i traded in a 99 with no problems and the 02 has been trouble free also! fun to drive and sporty, i love these cars!

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  One of the Best - 1997 Chevrolet Lumina
  By IceHouse - May 7 - 2:00 am

  This is a very low-maintenance vehicle with a nice ride - great traction- control system and many nice features. I have had almost no problems with the vehicle and only wish they were still making them.

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  GREAT CAR-GREATER PRICE! - 1998 Chevrolet Lumina
  By Will2 - May 7 - 2:00 am

  Bought the car used with 30K miles on it. Since, weve put 65K miles with very few repairs. The relaibility is incredile, and the ride is not bad, although the seats vould be more comfortable. The ride, especially on the highway is smooth and very quiet. Plenty of confort creatures, even with the base model. This car was a steal-Id buy another one, if I could find one with low miles.

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  great redesign - 2004 Chevrolet Malibu
  By bjctj - May 7 - 2:00 am

  it is fun to drive, handells very well especially in the turns. Great move to put the body on the Saab chasey. Great bang for the buck especially comparing it to a camry.

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  Style & Comfort - 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe
  By Mrs. C. - May 7 - 2:00 am

  My 04 Tahoe is stylish & comfortable. The new Silver color is great...easy to keep clean.

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  My Tahoe Experience - 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe
  By Horace D. Shaw - May 7 - 2:00 am

  I searched for a 2001-2003 Tahoe for over a year. Each Sunday looking for an owner want ad-who wanted to get rid of their Tahoe fast-no luck. Even the auction was no good. My last resort was go to a dealer I purchased a used Tahoe with 24K and it has all options I wanted and the ride,handle,and design is great.