| 1909 |
With the help of
well-known race car driver, Louis Chevrolet, GM founder William
Durant designs new Chevrolet Tourer. |
| 1911 |
The Chevrolet Motor Car Company is established. |
| 1912 |
Chevrolet launched its "Classic Six"
- a large five-seat open tourer capable of 104 kph. |
| 1914 |
The Chevrolet "bowtie" logo appears
for the first time. |
| 1915 |
The Chevrolet "490" is introduced to
challenge the Model T Ford. |
| 1917 |
Electric starter and lights now standard
on all Chevrolets. |
| 1918 |
First Chevrolet truck sold. Chevy joins
GM Corporation. |
| 1920 |
Durant, under fire, leaves Chevrolet
and GM. |
| 1922 |
Chevrolet offers first radio option. |
| 1923 |
One-millionth Chevrolet produced. |
| 1925 |
Two-millionth Chevrolet produced. |
| 1927 |
Chevrolet outsell Ford by topping one
million units for the first time. |
| 1928 |
Five-millionth Chevy built; offers its
first convertible. |
| 1929 |
First six-cylinder introduced - the
'Stovebolt Six'. |
| 1930 |
Chevy produces its 7-millionth vehicle.
First in the industry to introduce articulated brake shoes. |
| 1934 |
Chevrolet builds 10-millionth car; First
in the industry to introduce independent front suspension. |
| 1935 |
First in the industry to introduce the
station wagon - Suburban Carryall. |
| 1936 |
Four-wheel hydraulic brakes debut. |
| 1939 |
Chevy builds its first station-wagon;
builds 15-millionth car. |
| 1941 |
Chevrolet builds record 1.6 million
cars and trucks in that year. |
| 1942 |
Chevrolet stops production for civilian
for the next four years. Concentrates on wartime equipment. |
| 1943 |
Begins production of aircraft engines,
artillery shells for WWII war effort. |
| 1948 |
Chevrolet wins La Caracas - the 6,000
miles race. |
| 1949 |
Introduction of the two new "Post war"
contrasting styles - the "Fastback" and the "Bustleback". |
| 1950 |
Optional Powerglide automatic transmission
debuts. |
| 1953 |
Chevy unveils first fibreglass-bodied
Corvette at 1953 Motorama. |
| 1954 |
Power brakes, power windows and power
seats offered for the first time. |
| 1955 |
Legendary 'small-block' Chevy V8 introduced.
The break through in the new look of the American automobile. |
| 1957 |
Ramjet Fuel Injection introduced. Introduction
of the most prized collector cars ever - the 1957 Bel Air; Futuristic
Sebring Corvette SS enters 12-hour race. |
| 1958 |
Chevrolet introduces Impala to compete
with Cadillac. Instant success with the American public. |
| 1959 |
Chevrolet cars are completely restyled
for the second year in a row. |
| 1960 |
Chevy thinks small with rear-engined
Corvair. |
| 1961 |
Debut of Impala SS Super Sport and the
completely restyled full-size Chevrolet. |
| 1962 |
Introduction of compact Chevy II Nova
to the public. |
| 1963 |
All-new Corvette Sting Ray debuts. The
new Vette sports a modern chassis with independent suspension. |
| 1964 |
Mid-size Malibu series offers sedan,
hardtop, wagon and convertible models. |
| 1965 |
Chevy is the first to build a record
three million cars in one year. Launch of mid-size Malibu series ranging
from sedan, hardtop, wagon and convertible models. |
| 1966 |
Debut of luxurious Caprice model. Chevrolet
is first to build more than 3 million cars and trucks in a single
year. |
| 1967 |
New Mustang-fighting Camaro revealed.
It proves an instant success and contributes 10% of the Chevrolet
1967 sales. |
| 1968 |
Radically restyled Corvette debuts.
The "New Generation of Cars", Camaro SS launched. |
| 1969 |
Four-wheel-drive Blazer sport utility
vehicle introduced. |
| 1971 |
Chevrolet sets a new industry yearly
sales record, selling over three million vehicles. |
| 1972 |
10-millionth Chevy Impala sold, making
it the most-popular full-size car in history. |
| 1973 |
All-new Monte Carlo wins Motor Trend's
"Car of the Year" award. |
| 1974 |
"Baseball, hot dogs, apple pie and Chevrolet."
This advertising campaign reflects Chevrolet's unique position as
an American favorite. |
| 1976 |
Chevrolet downsizes with introduction
of Chevette. |
| 1977 |
Full-size Caprice "downsized"
and becomes the American favorite car. |
| 1979 |
100-millionth Chevy built. |
| 1980 |
First front-wheel-drive Chevy - the
Citation - introduced. |
| 1982 |
Redesign of Camaro. Voted "Car of the
Year" by Motor Trends. |
| 1984 |
First all-new Corvette in 15 years. |
| 1985 |
Camaro I and Astro Van introduced. |
| 1989 |
Chevy introduces Geo brand to fight
imports. |
| 1990 |
Corvette shatters three world records
for speed and endurance. |
| 1991 |
Introduction of new Caprice Classic
LTZ named Motor Trend's "Car of the Year". |
| 1992 |
Corvette production passes one-million
mark. Camaro turns 25. |
| 1994 |
Impala SS re-born as hot-rod Caprice.
"Genuine Chevrolet" embodies the commitment to delivering automobile
ownership experience every driver deserves. |
| 1995 |
The redesigned Blazer earns Motor Trend's
"Truck of the Year" award. Chevrolet becomes the first company
ever to win Motor Trend's "Truck of the Year" award in two
consecutive years. |
| 1996 |
Pick-up trucks get third door. Chevy
re-introduces the classic Malibu nameplate. |
| 1997 |
The fifth-generation Corvette is born
and will carry the Corvette legend into the next millennium. |
| 1998 |
Geo Prizm brand becomes the newest addition
to the Chevrolet family. The all-new 1999 Silverado Pickup is introduced,
winning Motor Trend's 1999 "Truck of the Year" award. |
| 1999 |
North American Detroit International
Auto Show, Chevrolet launches the All-New Chevy Tracker. |
| 2000 |
Corvette enters 24-hour Le Mans with
C5-R. Wins Daytona 24 hours the following year. |
| 2002 |
Unique Avalanche pick-up/SUV debuts. |
| 2003 |
Chevy SSR hot rod pick-up goes into
production. |
| 2004 |
All-new Corvette C6 debuts at Detroit
show. |
