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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  High Quality in Low Design - 2003 Chevrolet Astro
  By beezer - August 29 - 2:00 am

  My Astro was very fun to drive. In winter is very easy to grip on the slush with AWD system. I use my Astro everyday. Last week i charge my Astro over 3000 pounds of training equipement and i never had problem for pull it!!

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  Lots of giddy-up but few amenities - 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier
  By bfk - August 29 - 2:00 am

  Very fun to drive. The engine is very responsive. Handles and corners very well. No problems mechanically so far. Mileage around 27 mpg.

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  Better than..... - 2014 Chevrolet Impala
  By Ed cronin - August 28 - 6:00 am

  This car is very comfortable with more leg room than most cars that cost a lot more. Looks are tops. Get lots of compliments regarding . Owned a 2014 now (2017) and only had to change oil and I drive it hard.

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  everything in a sports car - 1999 Chevrolet Camaro
  By Ara - August 28 - 2:00 am

  This is the sports car that Ive always wanted. It is long, sleek and beautiful. It has the power Ive been longing since I gave up my 87 Grand National (big mistake that was). I feel comfortable and it rides great. Great bang for your buck!

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  LuvMyCamaro! - 1995 Chevrolet Camaro
  By SharynL26 - August 27 - 2:00 am

  This is a truly GREAT automobile - reliable beyond any vehicle I have owned (which have been 95% General Motors!) We own all chevys in this family, S-10 truck, other camaros, full-size Chevy Truck! This car went through some traveling in last years horrendous winter and handled like a dream (of course one must know how to drive in the snow!) plus the best snow tires, but rear wheel drive only! LuvMyCamaro!!

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  great vehicle - 2003 Chevrolet Suburban
  By leslie - August 27 - 2:00 am

  This suv is fun to drive and has lots of room for people and luggage. That is what got me to buy it. We wanted something big and roomy to drive down to Florida with five children. Though it is big enough it wasnt very comfortable for the long drive. The seats dont go back in the second and third row. So, it was uncomfortable for everyone exept the passanger

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  GREAT GO-CART! NO RE-SALE! - 2003 Chevrolet Tracker
  By TROUT - August 26 - 2:00 am

  CONTRARY TO THE CRITICS {OPINIONS}. FOR A LITTLE GO-CART IT HAS PLENTY OF PICK-UP WITH THE FIVE SPEED, AND IT NEVER FEELS TOP HEAVY AT ALL. IT RUNS GREAT ON THE HIWAY, BUT I FEEL IT SHOULD GET BETTER THAN 20 MPG. MY WS6 T/A GETS 31.

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  I guess Im one of the lucky ones! - 1999 Chevrolet Malibu
  By gp21dlr - August 26 - 2:00 am

  Either the previous owner fixed all the numerous problems other owners have experienced or I got the "CHERRY" and not the "LEMON"! I bought it used with 49.5 miles and NO(knock on wood) problems yet. Its been 14 months and 13K. My first GM car and just looking for a car to go from point a to B. To me its a basic transportation car and nothing much to brag about.

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  Great Vehicle - 2001 Chevrolet Blazer
  By Blazer67 - August 26 - 2:00 am

  I purchased my 2 Door Blazer LT certifed used with 22000 miles on it have had it 6 months. This is a great vehicle with ample power and a decent ride for SUV. So far no mechanical difficulties. This is great SUV for the money

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  Love my Malibu - 1999 Chevrolet Malibu
  By adriansmj - August 25 - 2:00 am

  Have had this car well over 4 years and have had no major problems. Change the oil and rotate tires regularly. Did have to get new tires at 23000 miles (dry rot). Could be Florida. Also have same AC problem-- shuts off by itself for no reason. But, if you switch the fan up & down it comes back on again.