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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  2004 Impalalogic - 2004 Chevrolet Impala
  By spencerswank - March 11 - 10:00 am

  Overall very pleased with vehicle very dependable and fun to drive.

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  Great Mini SUV - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox
  By Jason Daniell - March 11 - 10:00 am

  This is a great mini SUV. I love the room.

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  One Great Chevy - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox
  By caleros - March 11 - 10:00 am

  Bought this vehicle about 2 weeks ago, and I really love it. I wasnt really thinking about getting an SUV until I came across a picture of this vehicle on GMs website and instantly liked the exterior design and the price range was affordable so I test drove it and was on my way to becoming a new Nox owner.

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  Great SUV for the money - 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
  By Ron - March 10 - 7:52 pm

  I was a first time buyer of a Toyota product and after two years traded it on a Chevy TrailBlazer, best thing Ive ever done. Great ride, plenty of power, good ride even on the long trips, good gas mileage, lots of head and leg room. Just a great fun to drive SUV. Next time I will stick with GM.

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  Its All Good - 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe
  By Paul - March 10 - 5:53 pm

  After 9 months and 8,000 hard miles, I can tell you that my Tahoe is running perfectly. Zero problems. Smooth, quiet, comfortable and powerful. A great all-around vehicle that tows my snowmobile trailer with ease. Even a year after introduction it still turns heads.

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  Love It! - 2007 Chevrolet Malibu
  By smiley - March 10 - 4:06 pm

  Before I bought this car I hated driving and this car has completely turned that around. This car is so easy to drive, its quiet, fast, and comfortable, I really feel safe driving it, and the bun warmers are the best. This car also does great in the snow I did not even need studs. I really recomend this car for overall value, one thing though it has a rattle noise when the fan is on. Great car though!

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  1997 4wd 4dr - 1997 Chevrolet Blazer
  By Jessy - March 10 - 12:28 pm

  I love my Blazer. My family didnt want me to have a truck so I got a Blazer. It doesnt want to always start because I live in northern Minnesota with -30 degree weather on some days. Ive had to do some work on it because it has 160,000 miles but its working great.

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  Rides like a luxury vehicle - 2008 Chevrolet Suburban
  By geo - March 10 - 7:50 am

  Purchased in January 08. Vehicle rides very good. My wife is impressed with the purchase, she even likes to drive it. The GPS, backup camera is a excellent feature. We utilize the GPS most of the time. The vehicles performance is exceptional with the active fuel management, getting 19.5 mph at 70 mph.

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  2001 Impala LS - 2001 Chevrolet Impala
  By jdowling - March 9 - 10:00 am

  Purchased the car new in August 2001. Best car I have ever owned. I have owned 7 chevrolet products in the past.

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  The truth - 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
  By Jim Bob - March 9 - 10:00 am

  Excellent power, great mileage, very comfortable for a 4wd pickup, quality control excellent. 17k miles, no problems whatsoever. Excellent tow vehicle!