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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  terrific vehicle so far - 2010 Chevrolet Equinox
  By mike - October 26 - 12:20 am

  Ive just had the car one week. With both city and highway driving I averaged over 28 MPG. The seats are very comfortable and all the features are easy to reach. The base model has a lot of fun features providing instant MPG and average MPG, the SERIUS radio, 2 dispays etc. The 4 cylinder with the 6 speed transmission runs like a 6 cylinder. Motor noise is negligible for a car this size with a 4 cylinder.

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  Fun - Fun - Fun !! - 2006 Chevrolet HHR
  By Debi - October 25 - 9:20 pm

  The HHR is great. The gas mileage is fantastic. Its a head turner. Love the attention it gets. Smooth ride and great stereo.

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  Great to drive and fun to own! - 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe
  By Mark D. - October 25 - 6:39 pm

  This is my 3rd Tahoe and first LTZ and by far the best yet. Just hit 36k miles with only very minor issues during warranty period. Keeping fingers crossed that this will continue as more miles racked up. Overall, highly recommend this vehicle.

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  The Impala is Back - 2006 Chevrolet Impala
  By SpW - October 25 - 2:16 pm

  The Impala is a great car. I really appreciate the size of the auto and the gas mileage. Its very sleek and seems to be solidly built.

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  Fuel hungry Duramax - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
  By CGullett - October 25 - 11:53 am

  My 05 crew cab,short box,4x4,Duramax is a pretty good truck, except for the fact that it gets 10-11 mpg @75 mph.Seems all 05s are having this problem while the 02-04s are enjoying 18-19 mpg.The worst thing is that after spending over $44,000, Chevrolet admitts they have a problem but have no fix and dont seem to be to worried about fixing the problem.

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  2006 Chev Aveo LT - 2005 Chevrolet Aveo
  By Mike - October 25 - 11:27 am

  I have had no problems with my car and I believe that when bought I drove it slower and allowed the engine to break in for the first 800 miles. Also every 3000 miles I have the oil changed. As of today I have no problems it continues to go 65-70mph down 95 as smooth as ever. Ill trade it in next year for a newer Aveo.

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  what a fun car to drive - 1994 Chevrolet Corvette
  By norm64 - October 25 - 10:36 am

  i bought this car of a co worker who need cash fast for 6,500, clean as whip only 80,000 mile on car. car is built very well

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  07 Black Beauty - 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe
  By LT - October 25 - 10:02 am

  Ive had my Tahoe since 10/06 - purchased brand new after trading in a GMC Denali. Missed my Denali however, the Tahoe quickly made me fall in love w/it! A few problems that the dealer quickly resolved at "no cost" from GMC. I had the trani and steering column assembly replaced. I am still experiencing intermittent starting troubles, but no stall outs. First trip to the dealer found nothing. My next thought is to write GM - cannot find anyone else with the trouble. Gas mileage is great and I regularly get 20-25 mpg on freeway-only trips. Not too shabby for something this big and powerful. Love running E85 too! Love the styling, and the interior fit and finish.

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  HHR rocks! - 2006 Chevrolet HHR
  By delores flint - October 25 - 7:46 am

  The first time I saw the HHR, I knew I had to have one. I was looking at the PT Cruiser, but the HHR stole my heart. I could not wait to get to the nearest dealer. When I test drove it, I cant describe how amazed I was with the ease in handling, the visibility, and the smoothness of the ride. When I found out it was available in purple (amethyst), I was sold. Everyone says this car fits my personality. The HHR is full of life, energy, and personality, just like me. I love my HHR. The car with personality!

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  Get the 2.0 with Turbo AWD Version! - 2018 Chevrolet Equinox
  By BergSteenz - October 25 - 7:37 am

  I drove the standard 1.5L models of this vehicle and hated it. The car seemed very under powered and boring to drive. I gave the 2.0L model with AWD and Turbo and the car is a blast to drive! Its got around 260HP and is very quick to get going. The acceleration is incredible and really feels great. The transmission shifts seamlessly and and smooth. This re-design was a win by Chevrolet! Seriously, if you are interested though dont even bother with the lower end 1.5L options.