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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  LEGROOM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - 2004 Chevrolet Astro
  By SCOTT CHANCELLOR - September 27 - 2:00 am

  THE LEG ROOM IN THE FRONT SEATS IS VERY LIMITED.

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  Chevy Astro - 2003 Chevrolet Astro
  By Savages - September 27 - 2:00 am

  We LOVE this van! We have 2 of them & they are the best deal in town!

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  the greatest truck ever - 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe
  By BIGDOGJT14 - September 27 - 2:00 am

  It is a great truck it has never got stuck in the snow and never had any problems. It picks up speed like nothing. I would say the best truck to buy!!

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  Works for Me ! - 2003 Chevrolet Malibu
  By Dadbo - September 27 - 2:00 am

  When my lease for my 2000 Impala was up, I went back to my Chevrolet dealership. Being 63" and nearly 300 pounds, I was a bit apprehensive about going to a smaller vehicle. I was amazed how comfortable the Malabu was. I just drove from Florida to New York and was comfortable the entire trip. Kudos to Chevrolet !!

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  Good Reliable 4-Wheel Drive Security - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox
  By Robert Tebbutt - September 26 - 12:40 pm

  When you get out of this car you look at it and say, "That car is much smaller than the one I was driving". The Equinox is roomy, quiet, and peppy enough, gets good mileage and is comfortable for four big adults. It misses grab handles, lighted vanity mirrors, built in garage remote control, under hood light and opening rear window. It is a good buy and a winner among many similar competitors.

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  Fun Truck - 1992 Chevrolet S-10
  By mustangman68s - September 26 - 2:00 am

  First off, Ive always been a Ford man. But I got a great deal on this truck by buying it from my sister. It has been a great truck ever since I have owned it. Only little things went wrong such at starter going out (granted I had just been off-roading the heck out of it), alternator going out and replacing a leaky heater core. Great truck!

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  good car - 1991 Chevrolet Camaro
  By oshcosh - September 26 - 2:00 am

  My Camaro is a V6. i have had only minor problems caused by age. the car doesnt quite have the power i would like but it is still pretty quick though. the interior is nice and comfortable. over all i wouuld recomend this car for prospective buyer.

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  good, reliable car for us - 1999 Chevrolet Astro
  By redhead 749 - September 26 - 2:00 am

  This was our 2nd astro van. This one gave us no trouble. It only had one or two visits to the shop for warranty issues and they were dealt with quickly and easily. These vehicles easily towed our 3 waverunners without ever overheating. A bit slow on a step hill but not bad at all. The car seemed bullet proof. It also spent the last 4 1/2 years hauling band kids and equipment comfortably.My one complaint was it seemed to rattle a lot

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  Great Car!!! - 1993 Chevrolet Camaro
  By CamaroguyPSP - September 26 - 2:00 am

  Got the car when I was 16, and have never stopped loving it. LT1 has great power and the torque keeps from having to switch gears. I drive the car nearly everyday and have never had a problem with it. You just cant beat the value or the joy it is to drive with any other comparable car!

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  Comfort, value, fuel economy - 2002 Chevrolet Impala
  By kn15238 - September 26 - 2:00 am

  Impala lives up to its heritage of being a good value, family sedan. The fuel economy is excellent for this size vehicle 21/32. Price wise, I paid over $1,000 less for my Impala V-6 than I could have gotten for a 4 cylinder Accord or 4 cylinder Camry. Test drove all three and Impala by far had the most comfortable ride. So far Im very satisfied.