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:

• 

  Great Price and Value SUV - 2001 Chevrolet Blazer
  By GONE_FISHIN - December 8 - 2:00 am

  I have used my Blazer extensively pulling my bassboat. It has been dependable with no major work. The 4.3L engine is smooth and the vehicle is very quiet at all speeds. Long trips make this SUV shine with comfort! I most enjoy loading it with camping/fishing gear and get outta town.

• 

  I like it, I love it - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
  By tripn3 - December 8 - 1:40 am

  I love my SS. I did have a few issues with power but I added a raised plenum, a 8lb turbo boost,borla catback mandrel bent exhaust, and remapped and programmed the computer. I still get about 10 mpg around town and it now makes a awesome sound when you spool up the turbo. I havent really deove it in snow or anything as I live in Texas but the AWD sure helps with the traction. Ill say it again I love it.. Very very fast.

• 

  Love it so much I married it - 2016 Chevrolet Corvette
  By Jeffrey - December 7 - 9:40 pm

  Ive owned both a 2015 and a 2016 model. Both have been exception in quality and pure pleasure to drive. No other car has excited me as much as the Corvette in many years. I would love to see them come out with a hard-top convertible- I think the lines with the rag top convertible are lacking when compared to the coupe- that said, with the top down the convertible is stunning. Will probably never happen- a hard top convertible would add substantial weight to the vehicle.

• 

  great - 2003 Chevrolet Malibu
  By john adams - December 7 - 2:00 am

  i realy love this vihicle and i am in the army it gets me everywhere i need to go and more.

• 

  Great Car - 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe
  By tim maloney - December 7 - 2:00 am

  I love this vehicle. It is better than I thought it would be. It has great power and handling and especially comfort.

• 

  Duramax Deisel - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
  By Aggie - December 7 - 2:00 am

  This is my first Diesel to buy am I am very pleased with it. I dont have a worry in the world when I travel and its great in town to. I get on average between highway and town 16.5 miles to the gallon. The Allison transmission is great also. Its definately a selling point.

• 

  2004 TrailBlazer - 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
  By chem_man - December 7 - 2:00 am

  Both my wife and I love it! While its a littel narrower than I expected, it meets or exceeds all my expectations. Great ride, plenty of power when you need it and, love the memory seats! I have already recommended it to several thinking of buying similar SUVs.

• 

  I Finally Got One! - 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
  By Bertha J - December 7 - 2:00 am

  I have dreamed of having an SUV since they exploded on the market. My husband was against ownership due to roll-over accidents. Market improvements and common sense driving have decreased the number of reported accidents. My christmas present to myself was a 2004 Trailblazer and I am totally in love with it. My husband has even fallen in like with it since hes had one available to drive.

• 

  The best, fastest, most fun - 2006 Chevrolet Impala
  By masterforklift - December 6 - 6:26 pm

  I traded a 2000 Impala for the 06 SS and I am pleased. 0-60 is about 4.5 sec and 60 to 80 is like lightning. I have the full package and am very pleased. Fully satisfied so far. It is a thirsty car but hopefully gas will stabilize

• 

  My opinion of 2004 Tracker - 2004 Chevrolet Tracker
  By James Luther - December 6 - 2:00 am

  While the 2004 Tracker may be small, to me the design and performance of this vehicle ranks very high. The fact that Chevrolet now makes this vehicle is why I purchased this vehicle for my wife and daughter.