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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  Awesom - 1994 Chevrolet Corvette
  By Bob Martin - June 24 - 2:00 am

  Ive owned 5 Porsches to date. I cannot believe I wasted so much money on those. This car is faster, handles better and is far cheaper to own.

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  Coops blazer - 1997 Chevrolet Blazer
  By Coop - June 24 - 2:00 am

  I just bought it not too long ago. I havent had any problems except for the service engine light comes on for something that is in my transmission but i know what it is and it is an easy fixer. Besides that i love it.

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  fast - 2002 Chevrolet Suburban
  By warzonectx - June 24 - 2:00 am

  i got a dayley rented Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LT. It has 33000 mi on it. it was $33,998. It has Leather Seats!Sunroof!285 Horsepower!4 Wheel Drive. and more! i looked at the Tahoe and it needs more room in the back. for stuff.

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  Chevy Suburban - 2002 Chevrolet Suburban
  By kholston - June 24 - 2:00 am

  I have owned 3 Suburbans and I can truely say a use my vehicle. I have had very few problems with my Suburban. I do adhere to the maintainence schedule that is suggested by the Dealer/manufacturer. I have gotten as high as 21 mpg, most of the miles on my vehicle are highway. I love my truck!

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  I was wrong - 2010 Chevrolet Equinox
  By tomw - June 23 - 9:10 am

  This is a 2nd chance review. We took the car on its first long trip (still less than 1000 miles), and it got almost 30mpg on the highway. It was a pleasure to drive for an extended period, unlike the Subaru we rented for a vacation. I should have waited before submitting that first review, but I was very disappointed at that time.

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  Best Car Ive Owned So Far !! - 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier
  By Warren L - June 23 - 2:00 am

  This car has been an awesome car for my family to travel in. It has plenty of room for baggage in the trunk, and enough room for the 4 of us inside the car. Ive been able to carry long items by lowering the back seat and sliding the item through the trunk. The power this type of car has is remarkable to say the least. I installed a great set of spark plugs after I bought the car, and it flys! When I press on the gas after stopping it picks up and goes immediately. On the highway when passing, Im impressed as to how quickly it moves around the other car. It idles smoothly and quietly, and gas mileage is great for this cars size.

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  2006 Cobalt SS coupe, victory red - 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt
  By Brian - June 23 - 1:06 am

  So far my experience with this vehicle has been great. It is fast, great on gas, and rides much better than I ever thought an American car would. Prior to this car I had always bought foreign cars but this vehicle blew mw away with its quality and performance for the price.

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  Must have! - 2017 Chevrolet Equinox
  By Karena Godfrey - June 22 - 8:59 am

  I had a 2009. I recently got the 2017 and I love it. The only thing that I can complain about is the connection with my phone. When I plug it in, it automatically goes to music on my phone. That and making calls through the phone. When you try to use the phone and not the Bluetooth it will reconnect you back to the Bluetooth. Other than that, I love it!!!

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  Fantastic - 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt
  By nana - June 22 - 7:30 am

  This is awesome. A joy to own and drive. The cobalt leaves all the competitors in the dust. Great performer on the worst roads in America, [Chicago and suburbs.] Mileage better than sticker estimate. Love this vehicle. Modern sleek lines, seats are super comfy for 5ft to 6ft tall drivers. Battery in trunk makes good sense. Can ride for mega miles with no back or neck ache which occured with my Toyota, Lincoln and Suzuki. Feels solid and sound proof. Which was a great surprise to all of us. We plan to continue to see the USA in our Chevrolet Cobalt.

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  Best car I ever owned - 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier
  By Debz - June 22 - 2:00 am

  This is an excellent car. It has held up very well. No mechanical problems. Very comfortable and fun.