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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  buy it - 1997 Chevrolet Venture
  By saidpour - January 29 - 2:00 am

  This is a good family car as well as load capacity. reliability is great since purchased a year and a half ago 23000 miles done and no problem just oil changed.

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  Doing it in a Dually - 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD
  By Steve - January 29 - 1:44 am

  When my 09 2500 HD Silverado was not up to towing the new Toy Hauler 5th Wheel We had to upgrade the truck. Friend owns a Ram so I rode in the Ram a lot. Another friend owns a Super duty Ford and again I had the chance to ride in his truck. This survey does not let you choose 6.6 Duramax Diesel, or new 2018 model. The engine is fantastic! Quiet , clean and sets you back in the seat when you punch the fun pedal. The comfort and features are upper level. Room and storage is very well thought out. The Puck system for the trailer prep is a fantastic idea ! The fit and finish of the interior is great and quality of materials is top of the class. The quality of the GM interiors is above all the rest. I should know owning several GM trucks all purchased new, 1991 Silverado k1500 Sold when it had 216,000 miles and I still see it on the road today! 2004 GMC Sierra SLE , 2009 Silverado 2500 HD and now the 3500 HD Silverado Duramax Dually . All my trucks gave great service. Towing a 45 5th wheel with GVW of 20,000 Lbs I appreciate the blind spot warning and the Back up/cargo lighting system ! This is the second purchase from the Chevrolet dealer and I got a great price, discount and value for my trade. Dealer gave me a good discount off MSRP and a good value for my trade and GM sweetened the deal with loyalty rebates of $3000.00 Great truck and great Value !

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  Great Truck - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
  By Jessica - January 28 - 3:46 am

  We bought this truck because we loved the way it looked and ran. It is a wonderful buy I would continue to buy Chevy. It fits a family of 4 with 2 carseats no problem.

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  Underrated - 1998 Chevrolet Camaro
  By PreZ - January 28 - 2:00 am

  Ive owned my Camaro for a four and a half years. I think the car is underrated. The engine is solid and has been reliable for all 117,500 miles. It also gets better mileage than many cars. Ive gotten nearly 35 miles to the gallon on interstae trips. It does have the five speed. Sure it has a few quirks, but nothing major. Dont forget, this is a Camaro. For the money its hard to beat. I still get many complements. Unfortunately I wont be able to get a new one, so Ill be looking for a 2001-2002 Z28 for my next vehicle.

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  Great Car - 1993 Chevrolet Corvette
  By CD - January 28 - 2:00 am

  I bought this 49th Anniversay Vette used with 36000 miles back in 1999. It has never had given me any problems and it is a great car to drive. Chevy did good on this one.

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  We love it - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox
  By karikap - January 27 - 9:40 pm

  After owning it less than a week we decided to drive from Florida to Indiana. Comfort and driving was superb with great visibility. We love it

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  Great SUV from Chevrolet - 2006 Chevrolet Equinox
  By Randy - January 27 - 5:50 am

  We had been shopping around for a SUV and our choices came down to the Equinox and CRV. As this was our first SUV purchase, we wanted as much as we could get for the money. After driving both and looking at all the features, the Equinox was a better value than the CRV. We love it. The exterior styling stands out from other SUVs. The interior is laid out well. All the controls are within reach and the steering wheel controls are great. The sliding rear seat gives rear passengers so much leg room, plus sliding it all the way forward gives you more cargo room. Chevrolet has done a good job in designing this new SUV and with all the standard features it competes well with the imports.

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  Giddy Up!! - 1996 Chevrolet Impala
  By DanSSman - January 27 - 2:00 am

  Back in the day when I was down and out I bought the SS to cheer me up and I havent stopped smiling since. With the performance, comfort and overall ride of this vehicle who wouldnt feel like the king of road. I wish I had enough money at the time to buy a 2nd one and keep it in storage. For now driving the car year-round is not a bad alternative

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  i love my truck - 1998 Chevrolet S-10
  By chevylove_s_10 - January 27 - 2:00 am

  for a compact pick up w\4 cyliders this thing rocks. i cant find anther truck that i would rather drive.with the chevy 4.3l or a 350 (fun to install) this truck is a force to be reckond with.

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  Chevy HHR Review - 2008 Chevrolet HHR
  By Awesome Car - January 26 - 7:53 pm

  Purchased my Chevy HHR in October 07 and Im totally pleased with this car. Went from a Subaru with a very choppy uncomfortable ride to my 08 Chevy HHR which rides smooth has great storage excellent control panel giving all the stats you would want/need. Example tire pressure, oil life, temp etc. Overall I feel this small SUV gives far more space then PT Cruiser with better styling and ride.