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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  Travel Trailer Truck - 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe
  By soccermom - January 24 - 10:00 am

  i took my tahoe on its first adventure to a camping park. I had to go on the pa turnpike and it handled everything great. Because of the torque and larger frame it was able to do this. so if any one wants to tow go with a tahoe Z71.It did not hesitate up any hills on the backroads & when the tractor trailors came by at 80 mph the trailer swayed alittle but the truck did not budge.

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  tohoe - 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe
  By manny minjarez - January 24 - 10:00 am

  This is a great truck

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  Great SUV - 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe
  By megfinste - January 24 - 10:00 am

  This car stood out among all the other SUVs I looked at. The seats are vey comfortable and it is very comfortable to take on long roadtrips. I have been completely satisfied.

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  FUN ON THE ROAD - 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe
  By connie rogge - January 24 - 10:00 am

  GOING TO GET GROCERIES, CAMPING, FISHING, OR GOING TO MINNESOTA TO SEE MY GRANDMOTHER, THE TAHOE IS PERFECT FOR ANYTHING YOU HAVE TO DO!

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  Better and Better - 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe
  By Buck-Buck - January 24 - 10:00 am

  Best vehicle in its category

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  Best Overall Vehicle Period - 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe
  By Coyote - January 24 - 10:00 am

  There is no better all around vehicle made. I use it as much off road as on road and it will do anything my jeep will do with more comfort. We have used them on ranches where there were hardly any roads, put over 150,000 miles on them and they are still being used as taxis in Telluride, CO. It is the most comfortable on road vehicle; I never get tired of driving on 1000 mile trips. And I still get 18 to 21 mpg on the highway at very high speeds. It should be rated the best SUV on the market since that BMW isnt going half the places my Tahoe is going. There will always be one in our family.

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  MY TAHOE - 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe
  By misseye - January 24 - 10:00 am

  I LOVEEEEEEEEE THIS VEHICLE. I WAITED 17 YEARS FOR A VEHICLE LIKE THIS. I STILL OWN MY 1986 CHEVROLET CAPRICE CLASSIC. IT STILL RUNS GREAT. THANK YOU CHEVROLET.

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  tehoe - 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe
  By llkgreen - January 24 - 10:00 am

  This vehicle is the last vehicle youll ever own once you buy one. The ride, anual upkeep cost and luxry are beyond compare.

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  Just my 2 cents - 2003 Chevrolet Impala
  By diana s. - January 24 - 10:00 am

  Im pretty happy with the car. Would I buy another Impala? Possibly...time will tell if the car has mechanical problems. I drove a 1998 Cavalier before the Impala so needless to say this is much more comfortable and performs better. My husband just bought a 2003 Cavalier for a work car. Brand loyalty until we experience problems....over and above the hell of dealing with the dealerships.

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  chevy trailblazer ext 2003 - 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
  By ruger - January 24 - 10:00 am

  I bought this SUV because the tahoe was just a little too big and bounced me around a little too much. we wanted extra room so we went for the ext and we are so pleased that we did. i love the set up inside. very easy to change seat positions and even adults can fit comfortably in the very back. looks hot and feels great to drive. definately would recommend!