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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  Very Pleased! - 1999 Chevrolet Blazer
  By Drew Allen - June 16 - 2:00 am

  After convincing my wife that we should go with an SUV rather than a Wagon (I barely won that won), we bought a Blazer. Since, she has been converted. Even my wife, the won who though an SUV would flip going around the first corner, has stated that she is very pleased. After we bought the Blazer in the DFW market, my wife drove it to the Washington D.C. area. She was very happy with every aspect of the vehicle.

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  230k of daily reliabily! - 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
  By james Farrell - June 15 - 7:35 pm

  Drove this truck off the lot with 17 miles on the ODO, 14 years ago. 230 k miles later I would drive it across the country without hesitation. I have towed and towed with this truck...probably 85k....towed items heavier than the truck mostly. MOBIL1 syn oil from 1000 miles on...it makes a difference. Only negative comment is weak transmissions, a GM hallmark in my ownership of many GM vehicles, this one was not an exception...you geto 100k or so out of a trans. Other than that...GREAT TRUCK.

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  corvette - 1999 Chevrolet Corvette
  By hopper - June 15 - 2:00 am

  i lovce this car

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  98 Camaro Z28 - 1998 Chevrolet Camaro
  By JoshuaH82 - June 15 - 2:00 am

  I bought this vehicle pre-owned with 48,000 miles on it. So far my experience has been nothing but fantastic. The car runs like a dream. No problems so far, and no problems in the past to my understanding. The ride is almost comparable to my Buick Reatta as far as comfort. It has plenty of power under the hood, yet its whisper quiet until you punch it. Some of the interior controls feel cheap, but they are very simple to operate. The t-tops dont leak! The stock stereo is ok, but nothing terribly special Overall Id say its a magnificent car for the price. Plenty of power, great ride, tons of fun.

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  98 2dr Chevy tahoes are the best - 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe
  By matt williams - June 15 - 2:00 am

  The best car i have ever owned

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  USA Fun Drop Top - 2002 Chevrolet Corvette
  By labigdogs - June 15 - 2:00 am

  A great American Car all for about $50gs. It is worth it! Love my Triple Black... Red lights are not the same!

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  A Nice Car - 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx
  By Tom Florek - June 14 - 7:00 pm

  Just recently bought this vehicle, however had the opportunity to rent a couple for work travel. Good fuel economy, smooth transmission movement. It can get out of its own way, but not at breakneck speed. A real good family car.

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  NOX FOX - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox
  By ArizonaDustMan - June 14 - 10:00 am

  I like this vehicle a lot. It is roomy, quiet and very comfortable. I purchased it over a van because I wanted to haul all of my cleaning supplies, yet still have room for 2 or more passengers. My other vehicle is a 2005 Ford Escape, so you know that I prefer these smaller SUV-type vehicles. The difference, however, between the Escape and the Equinox is pretty much day and night. Where the Escape is square, the Equinox is round. The Escape’s ride is bumpy – the Equinox is Very Smooth. The Equinox is just as much and better than most sedans.

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  Best of the Bunch! - 2009 Chevrolet Traverse
  By Ralph - June 14 - 7:30 am

  My daughter had asked me to find her a crossover with capt chairs in the middle, leather seats, dual sunroof, DVD player and rear camera. I test drove Honda Pilot, Toyota Highlander & Sequoia, GMC Acadia, Buick Enclave and Mazda CX-9. This Chevy Traverse won over all these in almost every category. She didnt like the style of Honda and Toyota. The Buick did not have a strong feel to it on the road. The Acadia was her favorite but I kept after her about the fluky transmission leaving her somewhere. The Mazda was my favorite by feel and tranny. We both drove the Traverse and were blown away by its responsive transmission and great ride. Try one out for yourself and youll see!

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  Excellent Corvette - 2006 Chevrolet Corvette
  By justin - June 14 - 12:20 am

  This car is the best car I have ever had. It drives like I want it to, but the only thing I dont like about it is the personal design of the car. Thanks for making such a car I love it I hope yall will one day come up with even a better design than that is.