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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  EquiRox - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox
  By cathy - February 15 - 7:13 am

  I bought this car after the first test drive. It was immediately clear that no one has the smooth drive of Chevy...even with AWD. Control, seating, cargo space, and awesome sound makes the Equinox....our Equi Rox. I loved the GM employee pricing. I liked that the dealer had all the different options on the Equinox on the lot. I hate buying new cars. It is a chore for me. So many cars with the same features. The Chevy Equinox made it easy. You gotta drive the different SUVs in its class to appreciate the Equinox ride.

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  peice of junk - 2010 Chevrolet Camaro
  By peice of Junk - February 15 - 7:00 am

  I have owned my new 2ss camaro for 30 days it has spent about 10 days in the shop and is back for another visit. I love the looks and performance when it runs. IÂ’m already having major transmission trouble and GM (The New GM) is as bad as ever when it comes to costumer service. I had a issue once with a Toyota 4- runner and they let me go and get another 4-runner and did not charge me a dime. I wish Toyota had a car that look like the Camaro because I know it would have been built right.

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  review - 2016 Chevrolet Corvette
  By Barry Ferguson - February 15 - 2:23 am

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  Im still glad I bought it. - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
  By Mark R.Wilson - February 14 - 3:43 pm

  It never slips on wet or dry pavement. 0-60 like an amusement ride. 60-90 OK. Very comfortable, stops on a dime. I get 15.2 mpg no matter what Im doing. Turns heads. No other truck I found had both luxury and performance Im a salesman and this truck has a good entertainment package.

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  trailblazer - 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
  By spencer - February 14 - 10:00 am

  plenty of pep get up and go comfortable ride. 14 mpg in town.gm could jazz up interior. happy with purchase.

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  Great Sporty Car with Lots of Power - 1992 Chevrolet Cavalier
  By Elizabeth - February 13 - 7:53 am

  This is a great sporty car with lots of power. I really loved driving it for a long time. Unfortunately, once it started have severe mechanical problems (about 2 years ago) it started going downhill fast.

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  Nice, but... - 2008 Chevrolet HHR
  By ScottWPS - February 12 - 10:30 am

  Coming from F250 4dr diesel, I cried. Owned 3 wks now, avg 800mi/wk. Still miss truck! Likes; 27mpg avg, rides tall/nice, XM radio, AC can cool 3bdrm house, remote start, chrome pkg, good space for its size, mid-life-criss-red, cool looks. Dislikes; 2.2L slow (b careful pulling into traffic), tan interior dirties easily, drop on-star(?), 6 tall-rt leg cramps-seat wont go back far enough, MGP counter .2 to 1mi/gal optimistic vs actual calc. Totally useless; armrests block rr cupholder, at nite-interior lights in rearview mirror useless & sunvisor completly useless when pulled toward the dr side window! Needs sm diesel opt. After 17.5mpg in that big F250 want only diesel engines-(pwr + mpg!)

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  love my 2010 Equinox - 2010 Chevrolet Equinox
  By Pam - February 12 - 8:23 am

  I have owned my Equinox for just over a month and I absolutely love it. I test drove a Ford Escape, Honda CRV, Toyota Rav and the Equinox (in my opinion) was far superior for comfort, style, etc. I have a bad back and the lumbar seats are just wonderful. Also the back seats are roomy, and much more comfortable than the foreign models. My husband was prepared not to like this vehicle (Ford person) and he loves it as much as I do. From the outside it doesnt seem that big, but I am amazed at how much room is inside, and if you fold the seats down, you can haul a lot of cargo. It is amazing to me that a vehicle this size can get such good mileage (the 4 cylinder model).

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  Good SUV but needs better gas milage - 2006 Chevrolet Equinox
  By Glenn - February 11 - 9:56 am

  For me, the seating is one of the best features. I have two artifical knees and one hip, so getting in and out is important to me. This car is one of the easiest ones to sit in we have had. Also being a snow bird that travels back and forth to Florida a couple times a year, a little larger gas tank would be desirable.

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  My Aveo - 2006 Chevrolet Aveo
  By Jacob - February 11 - 8:36 am

  By far the greatest car that I have purchased. I got this car at the perfect time, I am saving a bundle on gas, as opposed to my last car. I have nothing but great things to say. I have recomended it to quite a few people.