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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  A Home Run for Chevy !!! - 2010 Chevrolet Equinox
  By R Lee - October 9 - 3:10 pm

  The new Equinox is a huge improvement over the former vehicle. Our last vehicle was a 2008 Equinox Sport. This version has been improved in every way. Smooth ride. Very quiet. Tasteful styling. Better fuel economy. My parents like ours so much that they bought an Equinox LTZ AWD w/ V6.

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  Its a MUST have! - 2002 Chevrolet Suburban
  By Paul Merritt - October 9 - 2:00 am

  This is the best buy I have ever made. The family is safe! I love to drive it. Comfort, reliable and looks Great!

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  Room with a veiw - 1999 Chevrolet Suburban
  By freerange - October 7 - 2:00 am

  We bought our 4x4 with less than 4 miles on the odometer. It has held up well to our country roads and to my hunting trips. We have a large family and the leather seats are easy to clean after the regular spills and drops.. The gas mileage has been good for such a large and safe feeling vehicle. Other than brakes - which seem to be short lived,we have been happy with the maintenance. I would like to see the front seat more available in the 60/40 style with the fold down armrest like the p/up has this would make for seating for 9 people if need be. The engine provides plenty of power and accelearation when neccessary,

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  91 Vette - the best - 1991 Chevrolet Corvette
  By TonyFranc - October 7 - 2:00 am

  Awesome rear end!!! Car is designed just like the ferrari 308 gtb si and is a hell of a deal for the dollars!!!

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  Awesome Truck - 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
  By Jonwiggle - October 6 - 10:00 am

  This truck is amazing. I bought it used and i absolutly love it. I do a little off road and it is fun. This truck has absolutly nothing wrong with it. I own a 1999 with 26000 miles. It is the bets truck anyone can own. I recommend it to anyone looking for a pickup to haul and tow some light stuff while having fun off roading on the weekend.

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  Lovin the ride - 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
  By Brzy - October 6 - 10:00 am

  I have only had this vehicle for about a month, So far I love it. It has been into the shop once for hard shifting, a squeeking noise from the motor, and my molding on the passanger window was going down with the window. I went from a Grand Am GT to the LTZ and I am very excited to use the 4wd this winter.

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  So far, so good... - 1999 Chevrolet Blazer
  By FlghtMedic - October 6 - 2:00 am

  Overall, I would say this is one of the better vehicles I have owned. The engine has quite a bit of power and is great at excelerating. It is sporty and looks good too.

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  Overall very satisfied - 1999 Chevrolet Blazer
  By Trisor - October 6 - 2:00 am

  We bought this Blazer new and have been very satisfied for over 3 years now. It has been perfectly reliable and mechanically sound. Interior build quality is the only problem area we have seen. Front seat handles used to recline broke off on both front seats. We regularly go off-road in pretty rugged terrain and the Blazer performs flawlessly. I can get over 22 MPG city and highway combined...my wife usually gets about 20.5.

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  GREAT CAR - 2001 Chevrolet Corvette
  By gary - October 6 - 2:00 am

  AWESOME FUN , GREAT STYLE,HELL OF A LOOKER, CANT TELL YOU HOW MANY TIMES IVE HEARD "NICE CAR" AND BEST OF ALL CORVETTE OWNERS WAVE AT EACH OTHER - TRY THAT IN A TOYOTA OR MB

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  GREAT CAR - 2001 Chevrolet Corvette
  By - October 6 - 2:00 am

  AWESOME FUN , GREAT STYLE,HELL OF A LOOKER, CANT TELL YOU HOW MANY TIMES IVE HEARD "NICE CAR" AND BEST OF ALL CORVETTE OWNERS WAVE AT EACH OTHER - TRY THAT IN A TOYOTA OR MB