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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  Chevy Impala Rocks! - 2003 Chevrolet Impala
  By Cristina - August 25 - 2:00 am

  This car is so above and beyond what I expected. I test drove SUVs and Sedans at different price levels. This was a clear winner. It drives like a dream. The suspension is like driving a Caddy. It accelerates without jerking. It looks great, great gas mileage. This is a great deal for the price. THIS IS A TEST DRIVE MUST!

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  Very safe vehicle to drive - 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
  By rnavarro - August 25 - 2:00 am

  I have had no problems with the car. I did, however, get in a pretty serious accident with it and walked away without a scratch. I would highly recommend this vehicle to people concerned about safety.

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  Terrific Tahoe - 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe
  By Monte Doan - August 25 - 2:00 am

  Fit and finish are far above anything Chevrolet had just a few years ago. Power is excellent,ride and handling are far above what you would expect in an SUV of this wheelbase.

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  Happy Repeat Tahoe Owner - 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe
  By Ronie - August 25 - 2:00 am

  This is our second Tahoe. Our first was a 2002 4wd that we sold rather than drive it to our new location when we moved. Got a great resale price for it. Tahoe is big and bad enough to haul my trailer and handle off-road duties while still being user-friendly to my wife when she hauls the kids or groceries around town. Easy to drive/park.

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  Z51 - 2016 Chevrolet Corvette
  By Draven - August 24 - 12:12 pm

  My Torch Red Corvette Z51 Stingray is a beast. He rides like a space shuttle/jet but very smooth. Modern like a 1st class space ship. I love it.

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  Excellent Value - 2000 Chevrolet Malibu
  By dboca - August 24 - 10:00 am

  I am pleased with my ownership experience so far. Never had any problem for 34000 miles. I had to change the brake pads at 31000 miles though, which I consider a bit early. But I still feel I got excellent value in return of my investment.

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  Always Something - 2000 Chevrolet Camaro
  By SubCoolEnt - August 24 - 2:00 am

  I have had my car for a couple years now. And i am overall unimpressed. Over the course of time i have had maybe 1 week worth of reliable trouble free cruising. I am 60K now, and every accessory i own on this car has given me trouble. Even the window washer projector is broke. Granted, Mechanically the engine is sound, except for the lousy brakes. But rewiring the entire interior because of some lame-broke loser thinks he should get paid more money for his job and that i should feel the wrath of his stupidity is aggrivating (can u tell?). My milage is close to 10mpg from its original 24, and i cant fix it. The V8 gets better milage. Never domestic again!

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  I love this car! - 2002 Chevrolet Camaro
  By HollywoodJose - August 24 - 2:00 am

  The car drives awesome and its a great head turner when its all clean and shiny! Ive had NO problems with it and it has about 45k miles. Everything mechanical is built excellent!

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  Good car - 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe
  By bauerboy - August 24 - 2:00 am

  Overall, good car to drive and useful features. Good gas mileage for size of engine but not a good overall fuel economy vehicle

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  AWESOME CAR!!!! - 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier
  By kelsa2005 - August 24 - 2:00 am

  I looked at several cars before going with the Cavalier! It is a great car!! It is fun to drive and it gets great gas mileage!!