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Chevrolet

American automobile division of GM
For other uses, see Chevrolet (disambiguation).
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Chevrolet, also known as Chevy, is a American automobile manufacturer owned by General Motors. Chevrolet is known for producing popular, affordable cars. The company produces the Corvette, one of the most famous sports cars in the world.

Chevrolet
Formerly
    • Chevrolet Motor Company
    • Chevrolet Motor Division of General Motors Company
Company typePrivate (1911–18)
Division (1918–present)
IndustryAutomotive
FoundedNovember 3, 1911; 113 years ago (1911-11-03)
FounderArthur Chevrolet and Louis Chevrolet
William C. Durant
FateAcquired by General Motors in 1918[1]
HeadquartersDetroit, Michigan,
U.S.
Area served
  • Americas
  • Australasia
  • China (excl. Hong Kong and Macau)
  • Europe (excl. Russia and Belarus)
  • Japan
  • Middle East
  • Philippines
  • South Korea
Key people
Alan Batey, senior vice president[2]
ProductsAutomobiles
Commercial vehicles
Trucks
Services
  • Vehicle financing
  • Insurance
  • Maintenance
  • Repairs
  • Sales
ParentGeneral Motors
Websitechevrolet.com
Louis Chevrolet racing in 1910

Chevrolet was founded in 1911 by both Arthur and Louis Chevrolet. Louis was a racing car driver. Chevy started using their "bow-tie" logo in 1913. It could have maybe come from a wallpaper that Chevrolet saw in a hotel. It could also be a version of the cross on the Swiss flag, due to Chevrolet having been born in Switzerland.

In 1917, Chevrolet combined with General Motors. In 2002, GM acquired the recently bankrupt and former Daewoo Motorscompany of South Korea, and in 2011, the brand was folded into Chevy making the marque global market except for Austria.

Current production vehicles

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     Vehicles currently not sold in the United States and Canada

Body style Model Current generation Vehicle description
Image Name(s) Introduction
(cal. year) 		Introduction
(cal. year) 		Update Main markets
Crossover
SUV 		  Blazer 2018 2018 2022 North America and China Mid-size crossover mainly marketed in North America (two-row), and China (three-row).
  Blazer EV 2023 2023 — North America Battery-electric mid-size crossover using the Blazer nameplate.
  Captiva 2006 2019 2023 Latin America and Middle East Compact crossover developed and manufactured by SAIC-GM-Wuling. Two-row and three-row options are available. Rebadged Baojun 530, also called the Wuling Almaz and MG Hector.
  Equinox 2004 2024 — North America and China Compact crossover (mid-size until 2017).
  Equinox EV 2023 2023 — North America Battery-electric compact crossover using the Equinox nameplate.
  Groove 2020 2020 — Latin America and Middle East Subcompact crossover developed and manufactured by SAIC-GM-Wuling. Rebadged Baojun 510.
  Tracker 2020 2020 — Latin America

and China

Subcompact crossover based on the GEM platform produced in Brazil and China and it is currently sold in China, Latin America and the Philippines.
  Trailblazer (crossover) 2019 2019 2024 North America and South Korea Subcompact/compact crossover produced by GM Korea for the South Korean and North American market, and by SAIC-GM for the Chinese market.
  Traverse 2008 2023 — North America, South Korea and others Full-size crossover mainly marketed in North America, South Korea and Middle East.
  Trax

Seeker

2013

2022

2022 — North America, South Korea and China Compact crossover, replacing the first-generation Trax which is a subcompact crossover.
Body-on-
frame SUV 		  Suburban 1935 2020 2024 North America and Middle East Full-size body-on-frame SUV. An extended-length version of the Tahoe. Closely related to the GMC Yukon XL and Cadillac Escalade ESV. The longest continuously used automobile nameplate in production.
  Tahoe 1995 2020 2024 North America and Middle East Full-size body-on-frame SUV. Closely related to the GMC Yukon and Cadillac Escalade.
  Trailblazer
(SUV) 		2001 2012 2016 Latin America Mid-size body-on-frame SUV based on the Colorado produced in Brazil. Previously also produced in Thailand and also sold in Australasia as the Holden Colorado 7 and Holden Trailblazer.
Pickup truck   Colorado/
S10 		2004 2011 2020 Latin America Second-generation mid-size pickup truck jointly developed with Isuzu and related to the Isuzu D-Max. Sold as the Chevrolet S-10 in Mercosur. Previously was also sold in Southeast Asia and Australasia.
  Colorado 2003 2022 — North America Third-generation mid-size pickup truck.
  Montana 2003 2023 — Latin America Four-door compact pickup marketed in Latin America.
  S10 Max 2021 2021 — Latin America Rebadged Maxus T70 marketed in select Latin American markets such as Mexico.
  Silverado/
Cheyenne 		1998 2018 2022 North America and Middle East Full-size pickup truck mainly marketed in North America, successor to the Chevrolet C/K. Offered as a series of full-size pickup trucks, chassis cab trucks, and medium-duty trucks. Closely related to the GMC Sierra.
  Silverado EV 2023 2023 — North America Battery-electric full-size pickup truck using the Silverado nameplate.
Heavy-duty pickup truck   Silverado HD 2000 2020 2024 U.S. and Canada Heavy-duty version of the Chevrolet Silverado.
Sports car   Corvette 1953 2020 — Global Mid-engined sports car (front-engine until 2019). Available in coupe and convertible body styles.
Sedan   Monza/
Cavalier 		2019 2019 2023 China and Mexico Compact sedan developed and manufactured by SAIC-GM for the Chinese market. Successor to the Cruze. Also known as the Cavalier in Mexico as the successor to the 2016–2021 Cavalier.
  Onix Plus 2012 2019 — China and Latin America Subcompact sedan developed by GM Brasil and SAIC-GM for the Latin America and China based on the GEM platform. Sedan version of the Onix. Successor of the Prisma.
  Sail/Aveo 2002 2023 — Latin America Subcompact sedan developed by SAIC-GM-Wuling.
Hatchback   Menlo 2020 2020 — China Battery electric compact crossover-styled hatchback/station wagon developed by SAIC-GM for the Chinese market.
  Onix 2012 2019 — Latin America Subcompact hatchback developed by GM Brasil and SAIC-GM for Latin America and China based on the GEM platform.
  Sail/Aveo 2002 2023 — Latin America Subcompact hatchback developed by SAIC-GM-Wuling.
Spark EV 2022 2022 — Egypt Small electric city car developed and manufactured by SAIC-GM-Wuling and sold in Egypt. Rebadged Wuling Air EV.
MPV/
minivan 		  Spin 2012 2012 2025 South America Two-row or three-row mini MPV for the South American market, previously also produced and marketed in Southeast Asia.
Van   BrightDrop 2022 2022 2025 North America Formerly BrightDrop Zevo
  Express 1995 1995 2003 North America Full-size van sold in North America.
Express Max 2025 2025 — Mexico Rebadged Maxus V70 marketed in Mexico.
  N300 2008 2008 — Latin America Small cabover van developed and manufactured by SAIC-GM-Wuling. Rebadged Wuling Rongguang.
  N400 2019 2019 — Latin America Small van developed and manufactured by SAIC-GM-Wuling. Rebadged Wuling Hongguang V.
Heavy commercial vehicle F-Series N/A N/A N/A Americas Commercial medium-duty truck developed by Isuzu. Also called "Low Cab Forward 6500XD" in North America. Rebadged Isuzu Forward.
  N-Series N/A N/A N/A Americas Commercial medium-duty truck developed by Isuzu. Also called "Low Cab Forward" in North America. Rebadged Isuzu Elf.
  Silverado
(medium duty)[n1 1] 		2018 2018 – U.S. and Canada Medium-duty version of the Silverado that replaces the Chevrolet Kodiak.

Currently produced under license

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Notes
  1. ↑ 4500HD-6500HD.

Former production vehicles

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United States

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Models originally designed and manufactured in the United States (rebadged models are included in another separate list):

Image Model Intr. Disc. Platforms Gen. Description
  Series C Classic Six 1911 1914 1 The first automobile produced by Chevrolet
  Light Six 1914 1915 1 Full-sized car produced by Chevrolet
  Series H 1914 1916 1 One of the first automobiles made by Chevrolet under W.C. Durant, GM's founder to compete against Ford Model T
  Series 490 1915 1922 1 Chevrolet's successful mid-sized car
  Series F 1917 1917 1 Replaced the Series H
  Series D 1917 1918 1 The first V8 Chevrolet
  Series FA 1917 1918 1 Chevrolet's full-sized car
  Series FB 1919 1922 GM A 1 Chevrolet's full-sized car
  Superior 1923 1926 GM A 1 Chevrolet's car based on A platform
  Series M Copper-Cooled 1923 1923 GM A 1 Chevrolet's car based on Superior with air cooling system
  Series AA Capitol 1927 1927 GM A 1 Chevrolet's mid sized car that competed against the Ford Model A
  Series AB National 1928 1928 GM A 1 Chevrolet's mid sized car that replaced Series AA Capitol
  Series AC International 1929 1929 GM A 1 Chevrolet's mid sized car that replaced Series AB National
  Series AD Universal 1930 1930 GM A 1 Chevrolet's mid sized car that replaced Series AC International
  Series AE Independence 1931 1931 GM A 1 Chevrolet's mid sized car that replaced Series AD Universal
  Series BA Confederate 1932 1932 GM A 1 Chevrolet's mid sized car that replaced Series AE Independence
  CA Eagle/Master 1933 1933 GM A 1 Chevrolet's mid sized car that replaced Series BA Confederate
  Standard Six 1933 1936 GM A 1 Chevrolet's mid sized car that was offered as a lower priced alternative to the Series BA Confederate
  Master 1933 1942 GM A 1 Chevrolet's mid sized car that replaced Series CA Master
  AK 1941 1947 GM A 1 Light-duty pickup truck sold in conventional or COE configurations
  Deluxe 1941 1952 GM A 1 Passenger car sold as a coupe, convertible, sedan, and station wagon
  Fleetmaster 1946 1948 GM A 1 Passenger car sold as a coupe, convertible, sedan, and station wagon
  Stylemaster 1946 1948 GM A 1 Passenger car sold as a coupe, sedan, sedan delivery, and coupe utility
  Advance Design 1947 1955 GM A 1 Chevy's first major redesign after World War II, as a bigger, stronger, and sleeker design compared to AK Series
  Bel Air 1950 1981 GM A
GM B 		7 [n2 1] Chevy's mid-level full-size car for the 1950–1975 in US market and 1950–1981 for Canadian market
  150 1953 1957 GM A 1 Fleet/economy version of the Bel Air
  210 1953 1957 GM A 1 Midrange car, placed between the 150 and Bel Air
  Townsman 1953 1972 GM B 2 Bel Air-based mid level full-size wagon. The first generation was produced 1953–1957, and the second generation was produced 1969–1972
  Nomad 1955 1972 A-body
GM B
GM A (RWD) 		3 Chevrolet's mid-size station wagon
  Task Force 1955 1959 GM A 1 Replacement for the Advance design, the new design included "wrap-around" windshield, power steering and brakes and 12V electrical system
  Biscayne 1958 1975 GM B 4 Chevy's least expensive level full-size car for the 1950–1972 in US market and 1950–1975 for Canadian market
  Brookwood 1958 1972 GM B 2 Biscayne-based least expensive level full-size wagon. The first generation was produced 1958–1961, and the second generation was produced 1969–1972
  Impala 1958 2020 Epsilon II 10 Chevrolet's full-size car
  El Camino 1959 1987 GM B
A-Body
G-Body 		5 Coupé utility/pickup vehicle that was introduced in the 1959 model year in response to the success of the Ranchero pickup
  Kingswood 1959 1972 GM B 2 Impala-based top level full-size wagon. The first generation was produced 1959–1960, and the second generation was produced 1969–1972
  C/K 1960 2002 GM C/KGMT400 3 Chevrolet's long run of full-sized pickup trucks offered in light-duty or heavy-duty configurations with rear-wheel or four-wheel-drive application
  Corvair 1960 1969 GM Z 2 Chevrolet's compact car
  Greenbrier 1961 1972 GM Z 2 Chevrolet's van based on Corvair and station wagon based on Chevelle
  Chevy II / Nova 1962 1988 X-body 5 Chevrolet's compact (1962–1979) and subcompact (1985–1988) car. Nova was the top-line of Chevy II series
  Chevelle 1964 1977 GM A 3 Chevrolet's successful mid-size car produced during 1964–1977
  Chevy Van 1964 1995 3 Chevrolet's long run van line-up
  Caprice 1965 1996 GM B 4 Chevrolet's most popular full-size car produced during 1965–1996 [3]
  Camaro 1966 2023 General Motors Alpha platform 6 Pony/muscle car. Available in coupe and convertible body styles.
  K5 Blazer 1969 1994 3 Chevrolet's smallest full-size SUV version of the Chevrolet C/K family
  Kingswood Estate 1969 1972 GM B 1 Caprice-based top level full-size wagon, added at the range higher than Kingswood, produced during 1969–1972
  Monte Carlo 1969 2007 GM G 6 Chevy's personal luxury coupe produced during 1969–1987 and 1994–2007
  Vega 1971 1977 GM H (RWD) 1 Chevrolet's subcompact car
  LUV 1972 1988 2 Chevrolet's light pickup truck developed and built by Isuzu; rebadged Isuzu Faster
  Chevelle Laguna 1973 1976 GM A 1 The top-line Chevelle series produced during 1972–1976
  Chevette 1975 1987 T-body 1 Chevrolet's FR layout subcompact car
  Monza 1975 1980 H-Body 1 Chevrolet's subcompact car
  Malibu 1978[n1 1] 2024 Epsilon II 9 Chevrolet's final sedan sold in North America.
  Citation 1979 1985 X-body 1 Chevrolet's compact car that superseded Chevy Nova
  Kodiak 1980 2009 GMT530
GMT560 		3 Chevrolet's last medium-duty Truck produced until 2009
  Celebrity 1981 1990 A-body 1 Chevrolet's successful mid sized car
  Cavalier 1981 2005 GM J 3 Chevrolet's compact car replacing Chevy Monza
  S-10 1982 2004 GMT325 2 Chevrolet's compact pickup truck which was the first domestically built compact pickup of the "Big Three" American automakers
  Astro 1985 2005 M-van 2 Chevrolet's rear-wheel drive mid-sized van
  Corsica 1987 1996 L-body 1 Chevrolet's front wheel drive compact car
  Beretta 1987 1996 L-body 1 Chevrolet's front wheel drive coupe based on the Chevy Corsica
  GMT400 1987 2000 GMT400 1 Chevrolet's full-sized pickup trucks offered in light-duty or heavy-duty configurations with rear-wheel or four-wheel drive applications using GTM400 Platform
  Lumina APV 1989 1996 U-body 1 Chevrolet's first minivan based on GM U-body
  Tracker 1989 2004 TA 2 Chevrolet's mini SUV developed and produced by CAMI, a joint venture between GM of Canada and Suzuki
  Lumina 1990 2001 GM W 2 Chevrolet's mid-size sedan replacing Celebrity and Monte Carlo
  Venture 1997 2005 GMT 200 1 Chevrolet's minivan which replaced Lumina APV
  Avalanche 2001 2013 GMT 805
GMT 900 		2 Chevrolet's six passenger SUT sharing GM's long-wheelbase chassis used on the Chevrolet Suburban and Cadillac Escalade EXT
  SSR 2003 2006 GMT 368 1 Chevrolet's retractable hardtop convertible pickup truck based on the retro design concept
  Uplander 2004 2008 GMT 201 1 Chevrolet's last production minivan for North America
  HHR 2005 2011 GMT 001 1 Chevrolet's retro-style five-passenger station wagon based on front-wheel-drive Delta platform
  Cobalt 2005 2010 GM Delta 1 Chevrolet's compact sedan that replaced the Cavalier
  Cruze 2008 2023 2 Chevrolet's compact car based on D2XX platform. Developed by GM Korea.
  Volt 2010 2019 2 Chevrolet's compact plug-in hybrid car based on D2UX platform.
  Bolt 2016 2023 BEV II 1 Chevrolet's Battery electric subcompact hatchback jointly developed with GM Korea
  Bolt EUV 2021 2023 BEV II 1 Chevrolet's Battery-electric subcompact crossover based on the Bolt EV.
Notes
  1. ↑ Only in the US. In Canada, it had 8 generations.

Global

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Chevrolet cars marketed and/or produced outside the United States:

Name Region Produced Original model Image
Cars
400 [n1 2]   ARG 1962–1974 Chevrolet Chevy II  
El Torro   AUS 1968–1984 Holden Kingswood  
350 / Caprice /
de Ville		   AUS 1971–1984 Statesman  
1700   KOR 1972–1978 Holden Torana  
2500   IRN 1973–1978 Opel Rekord D  
3800 / 4100   IRN
  ZAF		 1972–1978 Opel Commodore  
Chevair   ZAF 1975–1981 Vauxhall Cavalier  
Rekord   ZAF 1978–1986 Opel Rekord E  
Senator   ZAF 1978–1982 Opel Senator  
Monza   SA 1981–1988 Opel Ascona  
Trooper   IDN 1981–1991 Isuzu Trooper  
Samurai [n1 3]   COL 1981–2022 Suzuki Jimny  
Aska   CHI 1984–1989 Isuzu Aska  
Kadett / Ipanema   BRA 1984–1995 Opel Kadett  
Gemini / Spectrum   USA 1985–1990 Isuzu Gemini  
Sprint   USA
  CAN		 1985–2001 Suzuki Cultus  
Omega / Lumina   SA
  PHL		 1986–2004 Opel Omega  
Tracker   USA
  SA		 1988–2016 Suzuki Vitara  
Omega [n1 4]   BRA 1992–2011 Chevrolet Omega/
Holden Calais		  
Combo   CHI 1993–2012 Opel Combo  
Corsa / Classic   SA 1993–2016 Opel Corsa  
Vectra [n1 4]   BRA 1993–2005 Opel Vectra  
Astra [n1 4]   BRA 1994–2011 Opel Astra  
Tigra   BRA
  MEX		 1994–2000 Opel Tigra  
Nexia [n1 5]   UZB 1996–2016 Daewoo LeMans  
Metro   USA 1998–2001 Geo Metro  
Prizm   USA 1998–2002 Geo Prizm  
Alto   COL 1999–2003 Suzuki Alto  
Alero   EU
  ISR		 1999–2001 Oldsmobile Alero  
Wagon R+ / MW [n1 3]   COL
  JPN		 1999–2010 Suzuki Solio  
Nabira   PHL 2000–2014 Opel Zafira  
Epica / Evanda   CAN 2000–2006 Daewoo Magnus  
Vivant   ZAF
  SA		 2000–2011 Daewoo Tacuma  
Tavera   IND
  IDN		 2001–2017 Isuzu Panther  
Aveo / Sonic
Kalos / Lova		   KOR 2002–2020 Chevrolet Aveo  
Estate / Lacetti /
Nubira / Optra		   EU 2002–2009 Daewoo Lacetti  
Forester   IND 2002–2008 Subaru Forester  
Nexia   UZB 2003–2023 Chevrolet Aveo (T200)  
Niva   RUS 2003–2020 Lada Niva Travel  
Lacetti   UZB 2003–2024 Daewoo Lacetti  
Lanos   RUS
  EGY		 2005–2008 Daewoo Lanos  
Epica / Tosca   KOR
  CHN		 2006–2015 Daewoo Tosca  
Captiva Sport   USA 2006–2009 Opel Antara  
Agile   BRA 2009–2015 – [n1 6]  
Damas / Labo   UZB 2008–2019 Daewoo Damas  
Orlando   CHN 2010-2023 –  
Spark [n1 7]   KOR 2010–2021 – [n1 8]  
City Express   USA 2014–2018 Nissan NV200  
Enjoy   IND 2013–2017 Wuling Hongguang  
SS   USA 2013–2017 Holden Commodore (VF)  
Optra   EGY 2014–2023 Baojun 630  
Lova RV   CHN 2016–2019 –  
Joy [n1 9]   COL 2019–2024 Chevrolet Onix  
Joy Plus[n1 9]   COL 2019–2024 Chevrolet Onix  
Notes
  1. ↑ Separate nameplate from Chevelle, reintroduced 1996
  2. ↑ Produced locally by General Motors de Argentina.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Produced locally by GM Colmotores.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Produced locally by General Motors do Brasil.
  5. ↑ Produced locally by GM Uzbekistan.
  6. ↑ Original model from General Motors do Brasil.
  7. ↑ Also named "Daewoo Matiz" in Korea.
  8. ↑ Original model from General Motors Korea.
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 Produced locally by GM Colmotores.

Other past vehicles

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Name Region Produced Original model Image
Trucks
Bison   USA 1977–1987 GMC General  
Bruin   USA 1978–1989 GMC Brigadier  
Trafic   BRA 1980–2002 Renault Trafic  
CMV / Damas Template:Country data Central America
  UZB		 1985–2019 Suzuki Carry  
C/E-series   USA 1994–2016 Isuzu Giga  
Buses
B Series   USA 1966–2003 – [n2 1]  
Notes
  1. ↑ Original model.

Concept cars

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Chevrolet concept cars
 
Aerovette (1977)
 
Astrovette (1968)
 
Beat concept (2008)
 
Bolt EV (2015)
 
Camaro Black (2009)
 
Camaro Convertible (2007)
 
Caprice PPV (2009)
 
Cheyenne (2000)
 
Corvette Stingray (1959)
 
Corvair Monza (1962)
 
Testudo (1963)
 
Groove
 
Mako Shark (1961)
 
Miray (2012)
 
Trax (2007)
 
SS (2003)

Experimental cars

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Prototypes

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References

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  1. ↑ Cite error: The named reference historych was used but no text was provided for refs named (see the help page).
  2. ↑ Corporate Officers (January 15, 2014). "Alan Batey – GM Corporate Officers". GM.com. Archived from the original on July 14, 2014. Retrieved August 19, 2014.
  3. ↑ Chevrolet's Caprice was more than just an Impala with a fancy roofline By Bill Rothermel from October 2021 issue of Hemmings Classic Car
  4. ↑ "Chevrolet Jolt EV – All-Electric Sports Car". Archived from the original on May 5, 2016. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
  5. ↑ "Behold the Chevrolet Jolt EV: The GM Car That Isn't Real — But This Marketing Expert Wants It To Be". Transport Evolved. May 9, 2016. Archived from the original on September 27, 2016. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
  6. ↑ "Exclusive Interview: Creator Of The Chevy Jolt EV On How Easy Selling an Electric Car Really Is". Transport Evolved. May 20, 2016. Archived from the original on September 27, 2016. Retrieved September 24, 2016.

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