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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  From BMW to Z71 - 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe
  By BMW/Z71 - September 22 - 2:00 am

  Purchased 2003 Z71 two weeks before I took 1900 mile trip to Fla and back. Just drove excellent thru the N.C. mountains, wife claimed she had tough time keeping up in the BMW. First American vehicle purchase since my 1974 Blazer. Im impressed how well it handles.

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  Love it - 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe
  By Scott Buchanan - September 21 - 2:19 pm

  It is a fit for me

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  Worst purchase Ive ever made - 2017 Chevrolet Cruze
  By Kc - September 21 - 10:50 am

  Ive had this car not even a week yet and its already in the shop for repairs. Im not satisfied with this car and wish I could go back and get my Subaru back that I traded. This car completely stalled out on me while I was at a red light causing me to have to push the car onto a side steet where I sat for a half hour before it would restart. Its now in the shop for who knows how long because the car is so new theyre having problems getting the part witch theyre saying is the module of the car that has to replaced and that its making all the signal lights come on and what not. This is a brand new car with only a hundred miles on it. What else is going to go wrong with it? This is ridiculous. I told them I wanted a different car, something and I got no where with that. They gave me a rental to use until they can get my car fixed. I wouldnt recommend anyone getting this vehicle.

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  ZR2 - 2001 Chevrolet S-10
  By zr2boy2001 - September 21 - 2:00 am

  This ZR2 S-10 is the only truck that i have never had any problmes

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  great truck - 2000 Chevrolet Blazer
  By kuggy - September 21 - 2:00 am

  i love my 2000 blazer,although it does suck down the gas.It rides very good and i love the push button 4x4.It is a very comfortable vehicle.

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  Colorado Avs Fan - 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche
  By cleored - September 21 - 2:00 am

  From a 2001 Explorer XLS to a 2002 Trailblazer LS to the 2003 Z71 Avalanche, I feel like I have arrived at the top of the mountain. It rides like my wifes 2003 Tahoe LT and can haul a lot more. I need to haul samples, literature, & displays as well as clients. I pull a loaded trailer occasionaly and I can hardly tell its there.

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  The All American Car - 2003 Chevrolet Corvette
  By ray_1883 - September 21 - 2:00 am

  Best car on the planet

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  Great vehicle - 2003 Chevrolet Suburban
  By dghmd - September 21 - 2:00 am

  Strong and comfortable. The best riding SUV of all. Dont believe me, test drive them and compare. Better than Navigator, Expedition, Excursion, Sequoia, Landcruiser or Lexus.

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  S10 ZR2 - 1998 Chevrolet S-10
  By Neleous - September 20 - 2:00 am

  This vehicle has been through everything from drag racing to off roading. The only problem Ive had was the reclining handle on the drivers seat broke off. I havent been very nice to this truck but it has treated me awesome.

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  Excellant 1995 Blazer 4X4 - 1995 Chevrolet Blazer
  By DrJorde - September 20 - 2:00 am

  I have driven this vehicle for the past 100,000 miles with no problems other than normal wear items such as brakes and shocks. The interior still looks new and the paint is still glossy. I am replacing it only because I want more towing power for desert trips. DrJorde