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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  A nice GM car, actually! - 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx
  By Fluke - October 16 - 3:16 pm

  So far, things have been great with this vehicle. No problems at all. Good ride, good brakes, steering is comfortable. This car feels like a solid car. I purchased the 4 year 100000 km extended warranty so that for the next 4 years, I wont get any nasty surprises like the intake manifold gasket (3.4 L engine on the Grand Am) or the ABS sensors.

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  Cruze Premier Thank You Chevy Love it - 2017 Chevrolet Cruze
  By Giomar - October 16 - 1:37 am

  I Change From my Passat 2015 Limited to a Corolla SE 2017 Due to is the best car on the market but I only had it for 6 months and it make me to shop around due to car is to heavy and slow and boring even radio was bad only great on this Corolla was the P Sense Sucurty it works super duper great. So after I shop around Chevrolet Cruze was the one Love this vehicle is giving me everything the I can ask on a car love it great Int and Ext also drive like a Sedan only complaint I have is the Auto Engine Stop feature. But other than that no complaints. And all reviews from Cruze since 2012 are great no major issues so I recommend this vehicle. Is my new baby for long terms.

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  I love this car too much - 2005 Chevrolet Corvette
  By c6vette - October 15 - 12:38 pm

  Ive owned the car for 2.5 years. I still absolutely love the car but its had its fair share of small problems. Theyre all minor but its still annoying. I guess this is what I get for buying a first year model. Issues Ive had: AC squeal, seat memory issue, power top latch issue, broken clutch spring for pedal. All the issues have been fixed and well, I still love the car. Engine and transmission are bulletproof.

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  Johns work truck - 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
  By John Card - October 15 - 10:00 am

  No problems since I bought it.

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  Top of The Line for SUVs - 2007 Chevrolet Equinox
  By Beachlover50 - October 14 - 8:49 pm

  I rented this car first and then when t went to auction with 16,000 miles on it I bought it and its the best driving and handling vehicle ever. Including Toyota and Fords. Ive had both the 4Runner and the Explorer. No comparison. I wish I would have invested in the leather seats though for more comfort. Im just attracted to the leather and feel its easier to maintain.

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  Purchase one! - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox
  By Don McMillin - October 14 - 6:33 pm

  A pleasure to drive. Styling is great. I have been very, very pleased with this SUV. PURCHASE ONE!!

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  The Right Choice - 2007 Chevrolet HHR
  By The Right Choice - October 14 - 1:38 pm

  I have only had the car three weeks but it has been great so far. Bought it for better mileage in my long commutes to work, so far it is averaging 28.5 in mixed, mostly highway driving (w/2.2 auto). Very comfortable ride, quiet out on the road. The interior is very functional. I have the 1LT in silver and it is everything I need and more...sunroof, Pioneer audio and XM (very nice sound), abs, traction control, curtain air bags. I like the looks with the roof rails, spoiler and running boards. I looked at many other options but this seemed far and away the most (and most versatile) car for the money. Loaded with little extras and niceties.

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  Looks Great - 2008 Chevrolet HHR
  By Kim - October 14 - 1:33 pm

  I have enjoyed the ride but there is a bit of a blind spot at the edge of the windshield and the side window. Take an extra second to watch for pedestrians. I also see they overestimated gas mileage efficency. Im about 20 mpg not at all near the 30/24 on the window sticker. I drive mostly in the city so I know that doesnt help. The car size is great for the city but I chose stylish over hybrid because the mileage estimates were the same. I would have stayed with the hybriyd choice had I known the mileage was going to be so far off. It does always get a "wow" and I never had a car before that did. The double looks it gets have been fun to see.

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  Cant Beat It! - 1994 Chevrolet Blazer
  By Blazer Blair - October 13 - 9:48 pm

  I bought my 94 Blazer Sport in July of 1994 and it now (10/07) is 13 years old with 212,000 miles. The best part about it is that it still runs like the day I bought it! The body looks great! I get compliments about it all the time. Yah, the gas mileage might not be the greatest, but everything else about the truck far out-shadows that. Most people will end up going through three vehicles by the time I need my second. I love my Blazer!

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  Two weeks with the 2016 Chevy Equinox AWD 6 Cyl. - 2016 Chevrolet Equinox
  By Richard Tanguay - October 13 - 10:24 am

  I test drove the 4 cylinder model and thought it was sluggish especially climbing hills. I opted for the 6 cyl. which has about a 100 more hp than the 4 cyl. model. The power is great now, the car seems more solid and has a quiet and smooth ride. Options I like are the driver convenience package, sun sound & navigation package, rear liftgate power (which gives you the homelink option for opening your garage doors), and the driver confidence package. The premium sound is nice to listen to and the sound is even throughout the vehicle. I especially like the driver visibility and height at which you are sitting while driving. So far I averaged 20 mpg on the first tank of fuel, but I logged quite a bit of time idling in my driveway learning all the features on this suv. Just two added features would be nice on the Equinox and they would be: 1) heat vents for the rear passengers and 2) an audible speed alarm which you can set to go off it you exceed the predetermined speed setting. The ride is so smooth and with the v6 power, you can easily exceed the highway speed limits and not realize it. I added mud flaps, Husky floor mats and door sill protectors to keep the vehicle looking nice for a longer period of time.