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Chevrolet

GM’s volume brand, from Silverado to Corvette.

Chevrolet was founded by race driver Louis Chevrolet and GM founder William Durant, and became General Motors’ biggest brand. Today it spans affordable crossovers, full-size trucks and SUVs, and the Corvette.

Founded
1911
Country
United States
Headquarters
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Founded by
Louis Chevrolet and William C. Durant
Parent company
General Motors
Current models
6

Chevrolet models

Every model we track, sorted by how many are for sale near you.

  • Full-size SUV · 1995–present

    Tahoe

    The full-size, body-on-frame family SUV.

    112 for salefrom $12,995
  • Midsize sedan · 1964–2025

    Malibu

    A long-running midsize sedan, discontinued after 2025.

    84 for salefrom $5,995
  • Sports car · 1953–present

    Corvette

    America’s sports car, mid-engined since 2020.

    39 for salefrom $17,995

Milestones

  1. 1911Chevrolet Motor Car Company is founded.
  2. 1918Chevrolet becomes part of General Motors.
  3. 1953The Corvette debuts.
  4. 1955The small-block V8 arrives.
  5. 1999The Silverado name replaces C/K pickups.
  6. 2020The Corvette moves to a mid-engine layout (C8).

Classic Chevrolet models

Discontinued icons that collectors still search for.

  • Bel Air (1955–1957)1955–1957

    The “Tri-Five” Chevys, icons of 1950s design.

  • Camaro Z/281967–2002

    Chevy’s answer to the Mustang.

Further reading