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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  Best Car - 2004 Chevrolet Malibu
  By ericksmom - May 1 - 2:00 am

  I only had the LS model for a short time but I can honestly say "I just love it". Its so nice to drive a car that almost thinks for itself.

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  best truck for 2004 - 2004 Chevrolet Colorado
  By rockets - May 1 - 2:00 am

  I like the power and handling. Body styling is great. Wish more space is provided for my subwoofer box.

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  Chevrolet 2003 Avalanche Z71 - 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche
  By tstempleton - May 1 - 2:00 am

  The best youll ever own! Room and fun for adults, kids and dogs. Handles great in the snow- 4WD is great. Feels like riiding in 1st class. Conversion to pickup is easy. This truck/SUV is fun for the family.

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  great truck - 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
  By tomk200 - May 1 - 2:00 am

  great truck for doing anything...can haul everything comfortably...kids fit well in the back seats...good looking too...

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  cant go wrong - 2004 Chevrolet Impala
  By luv it - May 1 - 2:00 am

  We bought the Impala for the size and value and I think we got it right. I cant tell you how many cars we looked at before we bought it. It drives and looks great. I know there seemed to be a difference in the ride of the base model and the ls model. The ls you just cant complain. I have 2 sons who play sports so I appreciate the trunk room.I would recommend this car to anyone.

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  A GREAT TRUCK, WELL WORTH THE MONEY - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
  By rhonda - May 1 - 2:00 am

  My husband & I are very glad that we spent a little extra money on this truck instead of the Ford F150. Our friends purchased the Ford, and it is smaller inside, & the seating is not as comfortable. The gas mileage so far has been better than expected, considering the size of the engine. We feel very safe traveling in it. I is a very well made vehicle.

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  Best Car at the Best Price - 2016 Chevrolet Impala
  By James Bolt - April 30 - 1:50 pm

  When my car unexpectedly died last month, I was thrown into the car market. I typically take a long time to decide, but this time, I needed a car. Immediately, I found the best car for the best price. The Impala has the highest Consumer Reports rating for a non-luxury sedan. It beats all Camrys and Accords, everybody. Then, in the month of June, GM offered 20% cash back on Impalas. 20%!!! The Impala I bought is loaded: V6 engine, Navigation, Leather Seats, Sunroof, Adaptive Cruise Control, 20" Wheels. Sticker was $41,720. After all the discounts, I paid $30.750 !!! Thank you GM!

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  awesome car - 2002 Chevrolet Impala
  By Connie S. - April 29 - 10:00 am

  Comfort on long trips A++++! We love our Impala for its style, speed and performance. It took me a while to get used to the quick acceleration at traffic signals! Wow! The heated seats are WONDERFUL in the winter. The only thing I find a bother is the emergency brake pedal. My foot hits it when entering and exiting m

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  1998 Vette - 1998 Chevrolet Corvette
  By Stros - April 29 - 2:00 am

  Bought my Vette about 6 months ago. Prices are really coming down, since this is a 5 year old car still the most current body style though! The performance is awesome, totally fast enough stock, with enough potential for modifications, if you want to take it to the track. Will outhandle me no problem (I dont have a death wish). Gas mileage is great and the car is MUCH more comfortable than the C4. One of the prettiest cars on the road.

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  My first new car. - 2008 Chevrolet Malibu
  By Bryan C - April 28 - 5:43 pm

  Ive driven a 1988 Chevy Monte Carlo for 7 years, and Ive loved it. Every car Ive driven thats been built since 1995 I have hated. It never felt like you could just sit back and relax in it. Im 6ft 1 and would either have my knees in the dash or head in the roof. Finally the ol Monte Carlo became undependable and I am thankful to have found a car that fits the bill! I have the v-4 which is suprisingly quick and averaged 35 mpg on a four hour highway trip. I feel like this is the Apple Computer of cars, everything just works like youd naturally expect it to.The brakes feel right, the automatic functions are perfect and the drive is fun!