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 - 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier
  By BBgmu - August 2 - 2:00 am

  This is my 3rd Cav, and I dont care what the ratings say, this car is so dependable and sporty!!

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  Too many recalls and repairs - 1995 Chevrolet Blazer
  By Matt41053 - August 2 - 2:00 am

  There are to many recalls on this blazer. I think Ive had about 4-5 done to it. Ive also had to replace the 4 wheel drive servo, the control station(the 3 buttons on the dash) and the transfer case because it got stuck in 4 wheel drive. The armrest/compartment creaks and rattles pretty bad also and get VERY annoying. Id stay away from this model if I were you....

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  Not meant to be driven hard! - 2002 Chevrolet Corvette
  By Jrock12 - August 2 - 2:00 am

  Well Ive owned this car about 5 months and the dealer has had it about 4 of those months! Its been mechanical problem after problem. Tranny has been replaced, rear diff blew up, bent rod, etc.. The service manager told me I must be driving it too hard! lol.. Its a $55k piece of crap. I should have stayed away after hearing about friends experiences with vettes. Im getting rid of this thing and getting an M3.

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  First SUV I bought looks like the best! - 2018 Chevrolet Equinox
  By Brian - August 1 - 9:29 pm

  Today is my one week anniversary and I couldnt be happier. I have the 2.0T LT trim with a sunroof. The car is roomy, accelerates very well, seems open with good viability and has decent handling for an SUV. I came from a Chevrolet Volt which I loved for years but wanted something with a bigger back seat and cargo area, so I bit the bullet and went back to an ICE. I test drove all the usual suspects (CRV, Rav4, Forester, etc.) and found the Equinoxs new styling much more appealing. What sold it for me was the 2.0T with the 9-speed auto. What a combo! VERY smooth shifting going up and down the power distribution and the acceleration was a thrill. Never thought an SUV would do 0-60 in less than 7 seconds. The icing on the cake was the awesome panoramic sunroof. It really opens up the cabin for front and back seat passengers. Shout out to Phil Smith Chevrolet in Fort Lauderdale, FL. They were great to work with, very patient and gave me an awesome deal.

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  Worst car I ever bought - 2008 Chevrolet HHR
  By Scortch - August 1 - 7:50 am

  Worst mistake I ever made in purchasing a car. Its a really nice car to look at but, thats it. The all plastic interior just reaks of cheap. The front windshield has you leaning up into the steering wheel to see when the red light changes. No console and thus no decent storage space. The little thing they put on the dash is very lacking. The seats are uncomfortable. The space between you and the passenger is almost non existant. Really cramped feeling. No console between seats and the cup holders are the worst I have ever seen in any vehicle. The arm rest sit too low to be of any use. Window control location is very poor. Rear seat room is very poor.

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  Cant beat it for the money - 2008 Chevrolet Impala
  By Miss_X2b - August 1 - 2:03 am

  You cant beat this car for the money. Roomy, comfortable with a rather nice interior. The ride is smooth, car handles potholes very well. The car does tend to roll a bit in turns but I found that simply lowering my seat down reduces the effect.

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  Works great for me - 1993 Chevrolet Lumina
  By yuraasup - August 1 - 2:00 am

  I bought it more than 4 years ago. No major repairs so far. Smoth ride, good acceleration. Very roomy, big trank. Transmission is very quiet and smoth. I paid $4000 for it and it paid back to the last penny. Fuel economy is poor, but I was told that something should be fixed, but gas is relatively chip, so who cares... Thinking about buying another Chevy vechicle.

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  Rockin Van - 2000 Chevrolet Venture
  By Erik in Harleysville - August 1 - 2:00 am

  Bought new. Have been pleased. Our first mini van. What a verstile machine. Bought it specifically over the Dodge and Honda. Drives great, nice looking.

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  1st place in price & performance categor - 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe
  By Cdd - August 1 - 2:00 am

  2002 4WD 5.3L LT w/ Autoride suspension Loaded w/ all the bells & whistles except the sunroof which I dont really care for. This is my 1st big rig and its surpassed my expectation. Exterior styling is conservative but looks good. Gas mileage is good for an engine this size. Autoride is a big plus when come to towing. I replaced the orginal tires & wheels after the 1st 2 wks owning it and now it looks better than ever. So far no problem.

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  Maxx SS - 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx
  By Scuba Steve - July 31 - 10:23 pm

  This vehicle has all the pizazz and good looks anybody could ask for. Performance wise this car is very quick and responsive the auto/manual shifting is smooth as silk. About the only thing I can say is a drawback is the turning radius, it is a long car, but that has its benefits too in the amenities dept. this vehicle exceeds all expectations. If you test drive one of these vehicles be prepared to be impressed, I was, so I bought one and I love it.