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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  Love My Equinox! - 2006 Chevrolet Equinox
  By Pam Wimer - August 8 - 7:13 pm

  I have had no problems with the vehicle! Love to drive it - rides very smooth. Instruments are user friendly and easy to access. Performance and handing are great. I would definitely choose the Equinox again!

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  YOUVE COME A LONG WAY, BABY! - 2018 Chevrolet Traverse
  By Jeff - August 7 - 10:50 am

  I drove this car several times before deciding to lease it. Previous car was a 2004 Toyota Highlander with 149,000 miles. It fit like an old pair of shoes. Rode great and still got 23 miles to a gallon on the highway. I have had the Traverse for just about 1 month and have driven1200 miles...great size, easy to drive, and so far a pleasant surprise. Mileage in general driving is in the 21mpg range. I have taken 2 highway trips and the mileage for the first was 28 at 72mph. The second was 25.7 at 76 -78 mph. Wish I could give more info, but only so much you can learn in 1200miles. Chevy has stepped up their game!

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  Accept no substitute!! - 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche
  By Skywolf - August 7 - 10:00 am

  There is no truck better than the Avalanche. Nothing even comes close to the Ride, Quality, and Value of the Chevrolet Avalanche Z71. This truck rides like a luxury car, has a better turning ratio than smaller trucks I have owned, and has the power to pull whatever you want. It doesnt even know my 20 foot boat is back there. Then you have the well thought out interior and all the wonderful options. I have looked around and there is no other truck/suv that can compare. Some have size. Some have power. Some have the options. None of them have the whole package like the Chevrolet Avalanche Z71 does!

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  The best - 2004 Chevrolet Corvette
  By JayLuv - August 7 - 10:00 am

  The corvette is a good car and live up to it legendary performance. I love it everything about it just demands your attention.

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  Z06 Corvette - 2004 Chevrolet Corvette
  By sacredrage - August 7 - 10:00 am

  There is absolutely no question, that this car is the best bang for the buck. The supercharged mustang cobra is a close second (remember the price difference), but its handling characteristics make it play second fiddle to the Z06.

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  excellent - 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe
  By atobin - August 7 - 10:00 am

  great truck, theres a reason you see so many. i do anything to keep this car

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  First SUV - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox
  By KimberlyD - August 7 - 10:00 am

  For a first SUV, this is not too small, not too big. New 2005 came with 1 year of free Onstar & 3 months of free XM radio. Interior is leather, very well designed and spacious. It offers lots of places to put things, but is missing a place to lock/secure any items. Not ideal for women who usually leave purses or valuables locked in a trunk.

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  Chevy NOXville - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox
  By PastorMatt - August 7 - 10:00 am

  I just bought my Equinox the other day...and I LOVE IT. All I can say is you need to hurry out and get one...dealers are already hiking up the tag because of the demand. NOX ROX!

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  EXCELLENT VEHICLE - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox
  By Vikings - August 7 - 10:00 am

  I had a difficult time getting the vehicle because I wanted an AWD LT with the Laser Blue and XM radio. I finally bought one at my local Chevy dealership with everything I wanted except the XM radio. Im hoping that I can get a factory XM installed in the future.

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  Lumina goes on and on and... - 1992 Chevrolet Lumina
  By Lumina Lover - August 7 - 2:00 am

  I bought my Lumina in 1992. It had 13,000 miles on it. It now has 230,000 miles, beleive it or not. It has been a wonderful little car. Even today, it runs like a top. It constantly amazes me at how dependable this car has been. I drive it every day. It still looks pretty good. My original plan was to drive it for a year or two, but it just keeps going and going and going. I am now in the market for another one, but will hold on to this little 1992. If any one happens to be looking at Luminas, I could never sing their praises enough. This is one car that has met all my expectations.