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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  Lets see...... - 1995 Chevrolet Blazer
  By Blazerowner - April 2 - 2:00 am

  I now have 104,000 miles on my Blazer LT. I bought the veh. with 6,000 miles on it and have replaced every thing from wiper motors to fuel injectors. Just when you enjoy a period of peaceful motoring, something crops up! The suv is great in the snow and rides nice. Just wish it were not such a money pit. Would be hard pressed to buy another Blazer. Redesigned or not.

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  Its a nice Truck - 2003 Chevrolet Astro
  By Mts46 - April 2 - 2:00 am

  This is my second Astro. Once you accept the fact it is a truck it is a very nice truck. It is huge inside! Makes a suburbam look small yet is over two feet shorter. The V6 is powerful towing by 4000 pound boat nicely.

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  economical people mover - 2003 Chevrolet Venture
  By Roscoe - April 2 - 2:00 am

  Reliable, 28mpg + hauling my fishing buddies & gear,no breakdowns

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  Tahoe is tops - 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe
  By Bill The Cat - April 2 - 2:00 am

  Chevy Tahoe is the perfect combination of reliability, style, power and utility. If youre looking for tons of room, outstanding power and fun behind the wheel, this rig is for you. Chevy trucks have a storied reputation for lasting a long time, and the new generation of Tahoes is the best offering to date.

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  Tahoe is tops - 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe
  By bill the cat - April 2 - 2:00 am

  Chevy Tahoe is the perfect combination of reliability, style, power and utility. If youre looking for tons of room, outstanding power and fun behind the wheel, this rig is for you. Chevy trucks have a storied reputation for lasting a long time, and the new generation of Tahoes is the best offering to date.

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  great truck - 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche
  By zz66 - April 2 - 2:00 am

  best ride of any vehicle i ever owned

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  Dream Traverse - 2017 Chevrolet Traverse
  By Marisa Langcaster - April 1 - 1:44 pm

  Great with passengers, children, feels so comfortable and safe. This car was worth the wait, and my family loves it.

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  Love My Car - 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
  By June Seymour - April 1 - 12:03 pm

  I only have 56,600 miles on the car. Runs great and have only had it in for regular service. Wish GM still made this vehicle. People look at car when Im driving and give me thumbs up or a toot, but I know it is not for me because of my age. My car still looks like new!

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  Sporty and Fun - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
  By boney55 - April 1 - 10:00 am

  The 2004 Chevrolet Silverado Z71 is built with great looks, a wide aggressive stance, athletic handling, and the performance that driving enthusiasts demand. Inside it came with heated leather bucket seats, X/M Satelite radio, cockpit type instrumentation, all with passsenger comfort. The Chevy 5.3 V-8 is powerful and quick on the response, while the Z71 off road package allows you to keep on going when the pavement ends. The Chevy Z71 looks great at the Country Club, on the open range, or anywhere else you want it to go. I love my Chevy.

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  almost perfect - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
  By Vanwilder - April 1 - 10:00 am

  I think this is a great vehicle. Very strong and reliable.It could turn a little sharper tho.