Complete current-market desk

Chevrolet vehicle research

The Chevrolet vehicle research desk indexes 12 current EPA model families for model years 2025–2027, totaling 72 certification records across 56 model/option labels. Current Chevrolet certification data spans Diesel, Electricity, Gasoline or E85, Premium, Regular fuel types and 4-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive drivetrains, with combined efficiency of 14–120 MPG/MPGe. The archive extends further back with 44 additional model-year records across 11 Chevrolet models. 15 dedicated model hubs break this down by nameplate, and each family page adds its own 12-answer decision desk covering configuration choice, ownership, maintenance and used buying. Every figure here traces back to its own EPA row or dated manufacturer source, never averaged across the make.

12 model families72 EPA configurations56 model/option labels205 model answers

Trim guides

Trims, with primary source trails.

2026 · Compact SUVEquinox

Three trims, one turbocharged engine and configuration-dependent towing and transmission details.

3 trims · full model guide →
2027 · Compact SUVEquinox

CVT retired lineup-wide, real torque and towing improvement, $29,000 starting price.

3 trims · full model guide →
2027 · Full-size pickupSilverado 1500

All-new 2027 redesign · seven trims · four engines including new 5.7L and 6.6L V8s · 10-speed automatic · up to 13,700 lb towing.

7 trims · full model guide →
2026 · Three-row SUVTraverse

4 trims · 2.5L turbo four-cylinder · FWD / AWD · seating for 7 or 8.

4 trims · full model guide →
2025 · Three-row SUVTraverse

4 trims · 2.5L turbo four-cylinder · FWD / AWD · seating for 7 or 8.

4 trims · full model guide →
2027 · Three-row SUVTraverse

4 trims · 2.5L turbo four-cylinder · FWD / AWD · seating for 7 or 8.

4 trims · full model guide →
2026 · Midsize SUVBlazer

3 trims · 2.0L turbo four-cylinder or 3.6L V6 · FWD / AWD · seating for 5.

3 trims · full model guide →
2025 · Midsize SUVBlazer

4 trims · 2.0L turbo four-cylinder or 3.6L V6 · FWD / AWD · seating for 5.

4 trims · full model guide →
2026 · Electric compact SUVEquinox EV

3 trims · Single front electric motor (LT1, LT2) or dual-motor AWD (RS) · FWD / AWD · seating for 5.

3 trims · full model guide →
2027 · Midsize electric SUVBlazer EV

3 trims · Single or dual electric motors · FWD / AWD · seating for 5.

3 trims · full model guide →
2026 · Midsize pickupColorado

5 trims · 2.7L TurboMax four-cylinder · RWD / 4WD · seating for 5.

5 trims · full model guide →
2025 · Midsize pickupColorado

6 trims · 2.7L turbo four-cylinder · RWD / 4WD · seating for 5.

6 trims · full model guide →
2026 · Full-size SUVTahoe

6 trims · 5.3L V8, 6.2L V8 or 3.0L Duramax turbo-diesel · RWD / 4WD · seating for Up to 9.

6 trims · full model guide →
2025 · Full-size SUVTahoe

6 trims · 5.3L V8, 6.2L V8 or 3.0L Duramax turbo-diesel · RWD / 4WD · seating for Up to 9.

6 trims · full model guide →
2027 · Full-size SUVTahoe

6 trims · 5.3L V8, 6.2L V8 or 3.0L Duramax turbo-diesel · RWD / 4WD · seating for Up to 9.

6 trims · full model guide →
2026 · Full-size SUVSuburban

6 trims · 5.3L V8 or 6.2L V8 · RWD / 4WD · seating for Up to 9.

6 trims · full model guide →
2025 · Full-size SUVSuburban

6 trims · 5.3L V8, 6.2L V8 or 3.0L Duramax turbo-diesel · RWD / 4WD · seating for Up to 9.

6 trims · full model guide →
2027 · Full-size SUVSuburban

6 trims · 5.3L V8, 6.2L V8 or 3.0L Duramax turbo-diesel · RWD / 4WD · seating for Up to 9.

6 trims · full model guide →
2025 · Midsize sedanMalibu

4 trims · 1.5L turbo four-cylinder · FWD · seating for 5.

4 trims · full model guide →
2026 · Subcompact SUVTrax

5 trims · 1.2L turbo three-cylinder · FWD · seating for 5.

5 trims · full model guide →
2025 · Subcompact SUVTrax

5 trims · 1.2L turbo three-cylinder · FWD · seating for 5.

5 trims · full model guide →
2026 · Subcompact SUVTrailblazer

4 trims · 1.2L turbo three-cylinder or 1.3L turbo three-cylinder · FWD / AWD · seating for 5.

4 trims · full model guide →
2025 · Subcompact SUVTrailblazer

4 trims · 1.2L turbo three-cylinder or 1.3L turbo three-cylinder · FWD / AWD · seating for 5.

4 trims · full model guide →
2026 · Full-size pickupSilverado 1500

9 trims · 2.7L turbo four, 5.3L V8, 6.2L V8, or 3.0L Duramax turbo-diesel · RWD / 4WD · seating for 3 or 6.

9 trims · full model guide →
2026 · Heavy-duty full-size pickupSilverado 2500HD

5 trims · 6.6L V8 gas or 6.6L Duramax turbo-diesel V8 · RWD / 4WD · seating for 3 or 6.

5 trims · full model guide →
2026 · Heavy-duty full-size pickupSilverado 3500HD

6 trims · 6.6L V8 gas or 6.6L Duramax turbo-diesel V8 · RWD / 4WD · seating for 3 or 6.

6 trims · full model guide →
2027 · Sports carCorvette

6 trims · 6.7L LS6 V8 (Stingray, Grand Sport), 6.7L LS6 V8 hybrid AWD (Grand Sport X, arriving later in the model year), or 5.5L flat-plane V8 (Z06) · RWD / AWD (Grand Sport X, ZR1X) · seating for 2.

6 trims · full model guide →
2027 · Electric hatchbackBolt

2 trims · Single electric motor, 65-kWh LFP battery · FWD · seating for 5.

2 trims · full model guide →

Official market snapshot

Every Chevrolet EPA family in the dataset.

12 current Chevrolet families, mapped by EPA configuration record.
FamilyYearVehicle classConfigurationsModel/option labels
Blazer →2027Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD44
BOLT →2027Small Station Wagons11
Colorado →2026Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD55
Corvette →2027Two Seaters77
Equinox →2027Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD44
Malibu →2025Midsize Cars11
Silverado →2026Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD, Special Purpose Vehicle 4WD, +2 more3123
Suburban →2027Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD62
Tahoe →2027Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD62
Trailblazer →2026Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD33
Traverse →2027Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD22
Trax →2026Small Station Wagons22
2027 · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDBlazer

4 certified configurations · 4 model/option labels

9 model answers · All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive →
2027 · Small Station WagonsBOLT

1 certified configurations · 1 model/option labels

16 model answers · Front-Wheel Drive →
2026 · Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 4WDColorado

5 certified configurations · 5 model/option labels

30 model answers · 4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive →
2027 · Two SeatersCorvette

7 certified configurations · 7 model/option labels

12 model answers · All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive →
2027 · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDEquinox

4 certified configurations · 4 model/option labels

16 model answers · All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive →
2025 · Midsize CarsMalibu

1 certified configurations · 1 model/option labels

7 model answers · Front-Wheel Drive →
2026 · Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD, Special Purpose Vehicle 4WD, +2 moreSilverado

31 certified configurations · 23 model/option labels

14 model answers · 4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive →
2027 · Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDSuburban

6 certified configurations · 2 model/option labels

10 model answers · 4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive →
2027 · Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDTahoe

6 certified configurations · 2 model/option labels

16 model answers · 4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive →
2026 · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDTrailblazer

3 certified configurations · 3 model/option labels

34 model answers · All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive →
2027 · Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDTraverse

2 certified configurations · 2 model/option labels

23 model answers · All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive →
2026 · Small Station WagonsTrax

2 certified configurations · 2 model/option labels

18 model answers · Front-Wheel Drive →

Model research hubs

Every Chevrolet nameplate, with all of its published model years.

Compact SUVChevrolet Equinox

Chevrolet Equinox specs by model year, with the trim and EPA configuration record for each one.

Open the Chevrolet Equinox model hub →
Electric compact SUVChevrolet Equinox EV

Chevrolet Equinox EV specs by model year, with the trim and EPA configuration record for each one.

Open the Chevrolet Equinox EV model hub →
Electric hatchbackChevrolet Bolt

Chevrolet Bolt specs by model year, with the trim and EPA configuration record for each one.

Open the Chevrolet Bolt model hub →
Full-size pickupChevrolet Silverado 1500

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 specs by model year, with the trim and EPA configuration record for each one.

Open the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 model hub →
Full-size SUVChevrolet Suburban

Chevrolet Suburban specs by model year, with the trim and EPA configuration record for each one.

Open the Chevrolet Suburban model hub →
Full-size SUVChevrolet Tahoe

Chevrolet Tahoe specs by model year, with the trim and EPA configuration record for each one.

Open the Chevrolet Tahoe model hub →
Heavy-duty full-size pickupChevrolet Silverado 2500HD

Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD specs by model year, with the trim and EPA configuration record for each one.

Open the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD model hub →
Heavy-duty full-size pickupChevrolet Silverado 3500HD

Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD specs by model year, with the trim and EPA configuration record for each one.

Open the Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD model hub →
Midsize pickupChevrolet Colorado

Chevrolet Colorado specs by model year, with the trim and EPA configuration record for each one.

Open the Chevrolet Colorado model hub →
Midsize sedanChevrolet Malibu

Chevrolet Malibu specs by model year, with the trim and EPA configuration record for each one.

Open the Chevrolet Malibu model hub →
Midsize SUVChevrolet Blazer

Chevrolet Blazer specs by model year, with the trim and EPA configuration record for each one.

Open the Chevrolet Blazer model hub →
Sports carChevrolet Corvette

Chevrolet Corvette specs by model year, with the trim and EPA configuration record for each one.

Open the Chevrolet Corvette model hub →
Subcompact SUVChevrolet Trailblazer

Chevrolet Trailblazer specs by model year, with the trim and EPA configuration record for each one.

Open the Chevrolet Trailblazer model hub →
Subcompact SUVChevrolet Trax

Chevrolet Trax specs by model year, with the trim and EPA configuration record for each one.

Open the Chevrolet Trax model hub →
Three-row SUVChevrolet Traverse

Chevrolet Traverse specs by model year, with the trim and EPA configuration record for each one.

Open the Chevrolet Traverse model hub →

Model-year archive

Every indexed Chevrolet model year.

44 model-year records across 11 Chevrolet models.

Other makes

Compare Chevrolet against other current-market makes.

Recall record across the lineup

Chevrolet: which models carry more or fewer federal safety recalls than the brand’s own average.

ModelAverage recalls per model-yearTotal recalls on fileModel years covered
Chevrolet Tahoe5.56612
Chevrolet BOLT5.4387
Chevrolet Suburban5.35310
Chevrolet Trax3.3206
Chevrolet Traverse3.33310
Chevrolet Equinox3.03010
Chevrolet Malibu2.93211
Chevrolet Corvette2.42611
Chevrolet Colorado2.32310
Chevrolet Blazer1.6117

Method: each model’s average is computed from the same NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation: Recalls API model-year data shown on that model’s own hub, queried by exact make, model and model year. Data pulled 2026-09-04. Models with fewer than 3 published model years of recall data are excluded from this comparison.

Check open recalls by VIN for one particular vehicle.

Q01Which Chevrolet models have the most federal recalls?

Across the 10 Chevrolet nameplates checked here, recall rates stay within a normal range of each other (about 3.5 recalls per model-year on average), with no single model standing out as notably higher or lower. Recall count is one input, not a purchase verdict.

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation: Recalls API.

About the brand

About Chevrolet.

Chevrolet is an American automobile division of the manufacturer General Motors (GM). In North America, Chevrolet produces and sells a wide range of vehicles, from subcompact automobiles to medium-duty commercial trucks. Due to the prominence and name recognition of Chevrolet as one of General Motors' global marques, "Chevrolet" or its affectionate nickname Chevy is used at times as a synonym for General Motors or its products, one example being the GM LS1 engine, commonly known by the name or a variant thereof of its progenitor, the Chevrolet small-block engine.

History
On November 8, 1911, the Chevrolet Motor Car Company was incorporated. It was founded by Swiss race car driver and automotive engineer Louis Chevrolet with his brother Arthur Chevrolet, William C. Durant and investment partners William Little (maker of the Little automobile), former Buick owner James H.
Lineup
Chevrolet was incorporated in 1911 by Swiss race-car driver Louis Chevrolet and William C. Durant, who had just been forced out of General Motors and used Chevrolet's reputation as a racer to build a rival company; Durant later used Chevrolet's success to buy his way back into control of GM. GM positions Chevrolet today as its mainstream, highest-volume brand, sitting below Buick and GMC and the luxury Cadillac division, though many vehicles share underlying platforms across those brands. The current lineup spans nearly every segment: full-size Silverado pickups and Suburban/Tahoe SUVs sit alongside the midsize Colorado pickup and Traverse and Blazer crossovers, while the Equinox and Trax cover the compact and subcompact SUV segments and the Malibu remains Chevrolet's sedan. The Camaro and Corvette carry the brand's performance identity, with the Corvette in particular built as a true mid-engine sports car since its 2020 redesign, competing directly with European exotics at a fraction of the price. Chevrolet has also built out an electric lineup including the Bolt, Equinox EV and Blazer EV, and the brand largely absorbed GM Daewoo's former lineup in South Korea after GM fully acquired that company in 2011, ending the separate Daewoo brand there.
Marketing
Earlier marketing efforts touted efficiency combined with savings – ("enormous buying power", 1914; "Quality at low cost", 1923, "A Six for the Price of a Four", 1929), interspersed with what could be described as "loftier" messages.

Source: Chevrolet (Wikipedia)