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 it! - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox
By FireManZMom - June 9 - 8:53 pmGreat vehicle. My sons are both over 6 ft tall and they both have lots of leg room in the Equinox.
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Extremely pleased with my HHR! - 2006 Chevrolet HHR
By kennyg - June 9 - 2:40 amThis vehicle is very tightly built for an American car. Ive been very pleased with its quiet ride, gas mileage, and reasonable purchase price.
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Sturdy Truck w/some probs - 1993 Chevrolet Suburban
By REK3 - June 9 - 2:00 amThis is a sturdy truck. The problems I have had are often cooling system related. The entire system has been redone twice in 3-years, including three times for the rear heater core. (Consumer Reports notes the cooling system as problem area for the 1993s.) Also, fuel mileage with the 454 ranges from 9-12, averaging 10 mpg. Finally, the engine does not perform as one might expect a from 454. I will try to upgrade the exhaust to help it breath. Worthless trade-in value for the Cheyanne model, but otherwise a good ranch truck.
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Irish Review - 2004 Chevrolet Blazer
By jpk0344 - June 9 - 2:00 amIve had the SUV over six months and have no problems with it. I wish the fuel economy was better but other than that it has been a good vehicle.
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Solid, Versitle - 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche
By turboboost17 - June 9 - 2:00 amThe conversion capability is priceless. Just a quick 1-10 minute change depending on what I need. Im a snowboard instructor in VT and the 4WD, and the ability to comfortably carry 5 (bucket seats) and gear without a roof rack (theyre dirty anyway) or even converting is clutch. With all this comes cost though. It takes quite a bit more time to clean and condition all the seals plus all the maintence of 4WD. Then again, theres not a lot of paint to wax :) Also it is a bit of an ordeal to add any sub woofers and miantain the conversion capability. If you want to know more see chevyavalanchefanclub. com
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Love the truck but always in the Shop - 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche
By M Mark - June 9 - 2:00 amIt is always in the shop. Always!!!! 22 Items had to be fixed in two years. Lemon!!! but I still love the style. Its a pure love hate thing.
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Like a Rock - 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
By macroma - June 8 - 4:23 pmAwesome truck.
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Practical, lots of nice features - 2003 Chevrolet Venture
By CPHV - June 8 - 2:00 amWe traded down - or up? - from a 94 Suburban. The Venture has AWD, not 4WD, and gets 12 mpg better. The DVD, wireless headphones are great for our 5-year-old on long trips. Theres lots of room for people and their stuff. We had to have a AWD sensor replaced but a year and a half later, we are as pleased with the Venture as when we bought it.
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Great Comfortable Vehicle - 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe
By JTDalt - June 8 - 2:00 amI intended to buy a z71 pickup but once I test drove the Tahoe I was sold. Lots of room especially for tall people. Leather seats are comfortable with lots of features for seat height and ride. Have had no mechanical problems at all. Fuel economy is not great but what would you expect for a large SUV with a v-8. Great SUV
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the title of my review - 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
By alban - June 8 - 2:00 amthis car is one of the most beutiful and fun to drive cars ive ever seen in my life period
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