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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  GREAT TRUCK - 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
  By CAPTAIN BEEE - February 15 - 10:00 am

  VERY COMFORTABLE VEHICLE TO DRIVE. SO FAR I AM AVERAGING OVER 23 MILES TO THE GALLON HWY. CHILD SEATS GO IN VERY EASILY IN THE BACK SEAT AND FIT SECURELY. IT LOOKS GREAT TOO.

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  My Silverado SS - 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
  By pcjunki - February 15 - 10:00 am

  Of all the hot trucks this one satisfied all of my desires. Fast, great looking, functional, can carry more than two people comfortably, able to really carry something in the bed and tow at the same time.

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  Equinox - 2012 Chevrolet Equinox
  By RandyW - February 14 - 10:01 am

  I had the V6 and not the 4 cyl but it was not an option. I loved this car, but selling it after 116,000 miles.

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  HHR Rules Over PT - 2006 Chevrolet HHR
  By Brutus59 - February 14 - 3:50 am

  Awesome car that I think Chevrolet has outdone themselves on. Much more class than a PT Cruiser plus, its a Chevy for petes sake! More tradition, more quality and a better looking car. Great performance and interior space and styling. Have driven both a PT Cruiser and now own an HHR. Enough said! Go get one for yourself!

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  There is nothing to not like - 2013 Chevrolet Volt
  By R ivey - February 14 - 2:30 am

  Every fellow Volt owner I have ever talked to loves their car. Additionally I drive for several months without stopping for gas

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  2002 Impala - 2002 Chevrolet Impala
  By Murray - February 13 - 10:56 pm

  Great car!

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  Stupid Design Decisions - 2017 Chevrolet Cruze
  By Paul Mathis - February 13 - 7:01 pm

  Ls version has no rearseat cup holders which should be standard...ridiculous. Its also suboptimal to have a back up camera but no xm radio..should at least be a option...and no driver side vanity light on mirror...really...I mean really.

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  My personal review on my 02 Trailblazer - 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
  By Edward Roberts - February 12 - 7:33 am

  My experience that Ive had with my 02 Trailblazer, has been awesome!!! It rides great, it looks great, its an eye catcher. Above all a lot of honeys give me great feedback:)

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  The best ride - 2006 Chevrolet Impala
  By Heath Stanhope - February 11 - 12:26 pm

  I also own a minivan, and this car is just as comfortable a ride as the minivan. The trunk is larger than any car Ive ever owned, yet the body is designed such that you dont feel as though youre driving grandmas car. Its more like a sports car.

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  Enough, Im ready to trade for Tundra - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
  By fish_a_lot - February 11 - 5:13 am

  I too experienced the rattly loose steering shaft. Truck developed the drive line clunk at 5000 miles. Repeat fixes helped but not solved the problem. Lately the drive axle had to be replaced. This breakdown occured while towing my boat. The Tow Mode switch also died on its own. All work was covered by warranty. Im scared what will happen after the warranty expires with 5000 miles left to go. To that end, Im trading it in for a new 2007 Tundra. First new vehicle bought, last Chevy I will buy.