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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  497,000 miles - 2008 Chevrolet Express
  By Post Squad - March 14 - 6:32 am

  Our 2008 Chevy express 1500 AWD has to have the engine replaced. In my opinion almost 500,000 miles is excellent. Remember just chance youre oil and drive normally. If you know something is wrong fix it or get it to the shop immediately.

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  Unexpected repairs - 1999 Chevrolet Lumina
  By Trace - February 6 - 8:29 pm

  We purchased the LTZ model. And within one week the left from tie rod assembly had to be replaced. Within one year the water a piece of the cooling system required replacing. With six years the radiator required replacing. A manufacturer recall again the cooling system. Ten years complete over- haul of the cooling system. Within 12 years right front tie-rod required replacement. The actual miles when purchased was 78,009. As of 2021 repair costs exceeded the purchase price of the car. True it has less than the annual standard yearly mileage 138.090. Most if not all repairs were above and standard vehicle maintenance. Buyer beware.

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  07 aveo - 2007 Chevrolet Aveo
  By Heather M - November 5 - 3:08 pm

  I love i bought it for 1700 off offer up two years ago .. only fixed the ac no problems what so ever .. had 89000 miles when I bought it .. ut is time to replace struts buts its 20 yrs old so I have no complaints.. I feel safe driving it and Im a traveler I love my aveo

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  Love My SSR - 2005 Chevrolet SSR
  By Bob Jones - October 27 - 1:43 pm

  I wanted one when they were new but couldnt afford one. Recently began searching for a classic truck and found an SSR. Now they are less money than classic trucks and way more reliable. I think Ill love it!

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  Most Practical Vehicle - 2018 Chevrolet Express
  By Robert Szustakowski - September 29 - 4:22 pm

  I needed something to tow a camper and as trucks get more expensive, their towing capacity goes down. My Express 2500 can haul almost 10,000 pounds. And it was much less expensive than a truck. And if I dont want to bring the camper, I can remove the seats and I have plenty of room for my blow up mattress.

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  Love it! - 2020 Chevrolet Spark
  By sarah gilmer - September 23 - 7:06 pm

  My fiance bought this for my birthday for me since I need something reliable to get to my dr appointments. I absolutely love it! I went from a 2000 ford taurus to this. My only thing I dont like is that is dosent like going over 85 mph. Im thankful to have a reliable car

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  I Love My Chevy Aveo - 2009 Chevrolet Aveo
  By Rhonda Christopher - April 18 - 6:47 pm

  I am in love with my AVEO. I Have had Cherry (thats my AVEO name) for 10 years, and I havent had any problems AT all. You guys did a GREAT JOB!!!!!

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  I LOVE MY CHEVY AVEO - 2009 Chevrolet Aveo
  By Rhonda Christopher - April 18 - 6:38 pm

  I have had my Chevy Aveo for 10yrs. I absolutely, with out a doubt am in love with MY CAR. Her name is Cherry (because shes red). Hasnt given me ANY PROBLEMS at all. You guys did a GREAT JOB!!!!!

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  Been a good one - 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
  By Jerry H - April 4 - 8:17 pm

  Bought mine brand new in 2001. Pull a 31ft camper. Tranny went at 37000. They stood behind it. Has not had another issue since.150000 and still running factory brakes and belts. Daily driver still

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  FINALLY, MY DREAM-COME-TRUE CAMARO!!! - 2017 Chevrolet Camaro
  By SIRKING BURKE - January 8 - 5:13 pm

  FIRSTLY, 50 YEARS AGO, I CAME SO CLOSE TO OWNING A 1967 CHEVY CAMARO (BASE MODEL, SLIGHTLY USED BY AN OLD LADY), BUT DAD DIDNT OK MY DESIRED SELECTION... NOW, FAST FORWARD TO JUNE OF 2017, WHILE SHOPPING ONLINE FOR A PRACTICAL SUBARU FORESTER SUV, A HYPER-BLUE CHEVROLET CAMARO POPPED UP ON MY MONITOR AND THE IMAGE JUST FROZE THERE! THE FOLLOWING DAY, I VISITED THE GENGRAS CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP, MY INTENTIONS WERE JUST TO CURIOUSLY CHECK OUT THE NEW HYPER-BLUE CAMARO CAR. WELL, IT WAS LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT!!! YEAH, SO MUCH FOR VEHICLE PRACTICALITY! FOLKS, CHEVROLET REALLY DID A FANTASTIC JOB OF ENGINEERING A FUN & BADASS LOOKING HIGH PROFORMANCE VEHICLE!!! THIS 2017 HYPER-BLUE CAMARO WAS THE BASE MODEL AND, IT IS A FREAKING AWESOME ROCKET SHIP ON WHEELS!!! MY CRUISING SPEED ON THE INTERSTATE HIGHWAYS 88 MPH, WITH INTERMITTENT INCREASED SPEEDS UP TO 140 MPH - WITHOUT ANY ROAD OR WIND VIBRATIONS - HENCE, ITS A BONAFIDE ROCKET SHIP!!! FUN FACT: JUST SLIGHTLY COME OFF THE ACCELERATION PEDDLE, AND THE CAR QUICKLY DECELERATES TO ALMOST THE POSTED SPEED LIMIT; THIS IS UTTERLY HELPFUL WHEN ONE SPOTS A LURKING STATE POLICE CRUISER! MY BADASS CAMARO IS JUST OVER 2 1/2 YEARS, AND STILL; VAST NUMBERS OF ONLOOKERS ADMIRE ITS TRULY REMARKABLE HYPER-BLUE COLOR AND ITS FORMIDABLE HIGH PROFORMANCE SPORTY BODY STRUCTURE! LASTLY, THANKS, CHEVROLET FOR JUST DESIGNING MY ALL AROUND PERFECT & AFFORDABLE DREAM CAR!!!