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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  Love my new Suburban - 2007 Chevrolet Suburban
  By mkjenkins - May 30 - 12:52 am

  We just purchased a 2007 Burb LTZ 4X4. Love the car! We were looking at the Ford Expedition EL, but once we drove the Burb, we could not go back to the Ford. The interior is so much more comfortable and logical. The Ford seemed forced. The Ford does have the better rear seats, when folded down, but we decided that we would rather be happy the other 95% of the time when we are just driving as a family.

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  My C6 Coupe - 2007 Chevrolet Corvette
  By jdigiova - May 29 - 12:50 pm

  This car is awesome! Its fun to drive, civil when cruising, and potent when needed or demonstrated (not needed). A great attention getter, people still turn to look. A much more civil vehicle than my 1970 454 C3 Coupe but faster and much better handling.

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  Safe like an SUV, drives like a car! - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox
  By scoopme - May 29 - 4:23 am

  From the moment I saw this vehicle on the lot and test drove it, I knew it was the car for me. Little things, like an adjustible back seat and easy- to-reach controls, made the Equinox an easy choice. It feels like Im driving a car when Im on the road, yet I feel safe in the SUV.

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  Love the car..Happy with my purchase - 2018 Chevrolet Equinox
  By Cathy A - May 28 - 11:06 am

  I bought the 2018 Equinox without test driving it from a dealership 2 hours away. Probably not the smartest move. Car was delivered around 9:00PM. Didn’t test drive that night, next day I drove it and noticed a noise. Noise would get louder the longer I drove. Took it to local Chevy dealership where they discovered a bolt/nut rubbing against another metal object. They think it has to do with the 2018 being a new frame and they are using 2017 bolts/nuts. Dealership is suppose contact GM to figure out solution. Car drives great besides the noise. Love everything about the car. Radio and speakers are great. My teenage kids love the stero too. Went on a long road trip last week and thought the seats were a little hard. My daughter starts driving in a few months and I’m excited about all the safety features it has and the teen features. Filling the gas tank is easy with no cap to turn. Technology is user friendly. Love the look of the Equinox. Using foot to open trunk is nice. Plenty of storage in back, plus added storage under the trunk liner. Very roomy. A few of my mild complaints would be: seats not that comfortable for long rides, might be user error....but the preset driver settings and the sunroof don’t appear to be one touch. I have to hold the button down the entire time. My daughter has a tough time putting the second row seat back up if it was down; as it’s heavy. Storage on driver door is small. I have a handicap parking permit and it doesn’t fit there. A little on the expensive side once I got all the bells and whistles.

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  2003 Monte - 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
  By Snofox710 - May 28 - 10:00 am

  I have not had one problem since I bought the car. I was however in a real bad accident with it and it was amazing how well the car handled the impact. Im very impressed with this car.

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  Avalanche - 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche
  By will - May 28 - 10:00 am

  Great truck Dropped Transmission @ 34,000! Would by another with the bigger engine

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  Best Car for the Money - 2003 Chevrolet Impala
  By luvinthaimpala - May 28 - 10:00 am

  I had my eye on the Impalas for about a year when I finally decided to purchase one. And am I ever glad I did. Not only is it a "family" car, but it is the best looking, fun to drive car ever. That is a hard find these days. You need something to fit the family, but you dont want to look too much like your mother! And this is the car that has it all. There is not a single thing that I am dissatisfied with. I recommend it to all my family and friends.

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  Solid ride - Good to go so far - 2003 Chevrolet Impala
  By Dave R. - May 28 - 10:00 am

  Bought this after renting an LS on business. LS trim/engine/styling made the difference compared to base trim/engine. Love the buckets, leather, rear spoiler, engine performance compared to the 3.4. Only quibbles for me are that suspension is a little hypersensitive on even slightly bumpy roads, and I get a little engine hesitation at very low RPMs (smooths out with a little gas pedal). Still trying to reliably duplicate these issues before I have dealer try to resolve under warranty. These are very minor quibbles, though - I have put over 7000 miles on it in 3 months, and its a great ride! Cant beat bang for the buck, either.

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  I LOVE THIS CAR!!! - 2004 Chevrolet Impala
  By luvreptile - May 28 - 10:00 am

  THIS IS THE BEST CAR IVE EVER BEEN IN! It is very reliable, very! My car has buttwarmers (heated seats), very nice leather seats, 4 cup-holders (nice to have when you have 4 family members who love chocolate shakes, and also very silent. Trust me, this car always wants to go fast!

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  Chevy Impala LS 2000 - 2004 Chevrolet Impala
  By Terry Callahan - May 28 - 10:00 am

  I saw one in the parking lot, on the TV and ordered one for myself after looking at the review. I was very impressed with the overall pleasent design change and they got away from the "Hot Rod" engines. I get 22.5 MPG in the city and 32 MPG on the highway, better if I took my foot off of the gas and no A/C. I love this car. I would buy another, but think I should keep the one I bought. I bought a 2000 Impala LS with a sunroof and lots of extras.