Editing Chevrolet (section)

=== South America ===
Historically, many Latin American-market vehicles from GM were modified derivatives of older models from GM's North American and European operations. The current [[Chevrolet S-10|S-10]] and [[Chevrolet S-10 Blazer|Blazer]] exemplify this strategy.{{citation needed|date=August 2022}} However, more modern vehicles are now being marketed as market conditions change and competition increases. Besides those older models made in Mexico, Ecuador, Colombia, and [[Mercosur]] countries, Korean-sourced cars from [[GM DAT|former Daewoo factories]] in some markets also get Korean- and U.S.-made Chevrolets on top of their local line-ups.{{citation needed|date=August 2022}}

==== Argentina ====
[[File:Chevrolet 400 1962.jpg|thumb|right|[[Chevrolet 400]], made in Argentina from 1962 to 1974]]

In 1924, [[General Motors de Argentina]], the local GM [[subsidiary]], started importing Chevrolet Double Phaeton models which were welcomed with great demand. In 1925, in order to reduce costs in the Argentine market, General Motors decided to manufacture in Argentina and started producing a sedan, a roadster, a truck chassis and the Chevrolet Double Phaeton, now called "Especial Argentino", a model exclusively designed for the Argentine market. Sales increased and soon the [[Oldsmobile]], [[Oakland Motor Car Company|Oakland]] and [[Pontiac (automobile)|Pontiac]] units were incorporated to the assembly line.{{citation needed|date=August 2022}}

When the [[World War II|Second World War]] broke out the operations were complicated. In 1941 the Chevrolet number 250,000 was made, but the shortage of products made car production impossible.{{citation needed|date=August 2022}} The last Chevrolet went out of the plant in August 1942.{{citation needed|date=August 2022}} In order to avoid the total stoppage, the company made electrical and portable refrigerators and car accessories amongst other items.{{citation needed|date=August 2022}} After the war, GM started producing the Oldsmobile and Pontiac lines and later Chevrolet was added.{{citation needed|date=August 2022}}

In 1959, manufacturing plants are enlarged and set up to produce cars, pick-ups and trucks. On January 25, 1960, the first Argentine Chevrolet pick-up was introduced. The following year the national government approves the investment plan for 45&nbsp;million dollars which included a plant of 12,000 m<sup>2</sup>. On March 12, 1962, the first [[Chevrolet 400]] was made based on the North American [[Chevrolet Chevy II / Nova|Chevy II]]. The original plan considered a national integration of 50% during the first year of production; this amount had to be 90% in 1964 with a production of 15,000 units. By 1969, the Chevy line, derived from the American Chevy Nova, was presented.{{citation needed|date=August 2022}}

In the middle of the seventies, General Motors [[market share]] was reduced sharply from 9% in 1976 to 2% in 1978. Losses exceeded $30 million and the head company in the USA decided to halt production activities in Argentina.

The Chevrolet trademark reappeared in 1985 for the production of the pick-up in its versions [[Chevrolet C/K|C-20]] and [[Chevrolet D-20|D-20]]. In 1995, a plan for the manufacturing destined for export specially to Brazil and other countries of [[Mercosur]] materialized with the building of a new facility near [[Rosario]], Santa Fe, for the production of the Opel-based [[Chevrolet Corsa]] and the Suzuki-based [[Chevrolet Grand Vitara]] 4x4.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://automoveisclassicos.net/html/historia_chevrolet_3.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120707172017/http://automoveisclassicos.net/html/historia_chevrolet_3.html|url-status=dead|title=Automóveis Clássicos - Marcas Históricas, Modelos Eternos, Modelos Futuros!|access-date=June 28, 2014|archive-date=July 7, 2012}}</ref>

By 2010, the range was based on a variety of [[GM Korea]] based cars, together with the Brazilian [[Chevrolet Celta|Chevrolet Prisma]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.just-auto.com/news/chevrolet-prism-sales-starting_id113410.aspx |title=Just Auto 3 August 2011 |publisher=Just-auto.com |date=August 3, 2011 |access-date=November 6, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110814194210/http://www.just-auto.com/news/chevrolet-prism-sales-starting_id113410.aspx |archive-date=August 14, 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

==== Brazil ====
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In Brazil, the [[Chevrolet Opala]] was based on the German [[Opel Rekord]] and American [[Chevrolet Nova]] from the late 1960s, continuing in production until the early 1990s, when it was replaced by a version of the [[Opel Omega]]. The basic version had a 151 four-cylinder engine with 82&nbsp;hp and 143.2 lb-ft. The top-of-the-line version was called Opala SS and used the GM engine 250-S inline six-cylinder and possessed solid lifters with 171&nbsp;hp and 278.5 lb-ft, which led to the record-breaking South American speed road cars in 1976, with 118.36&nbsp;mph (190.47&nbsp;km/h), beating the Puma GTB (which also used the GM 250 engine inline six-cylinder, but without solid lifters) and the Brazilian version of the Dodge Charger R / T 318 and Ford Maverick V8 302 quadrijet. Other smaller Chevrolets in Brazil, such as the Kadett and Monza, were based on the [[Opel Kadett]] and [[Opel Ascona|Ascona]] respectively.{{citation needed|date=January 2024}}

Chevrolet's product line-up in Brazil comprised some exclusive designs like the Corsa "B" based [[Chevrolet Celta|Celta]], which was sold in Argentina under the Suzuki brand, the [[Opel Astra|Astra]], and a Brazilian-designed [[Opel Vectra|Vectra]] based on the [[Opel Astra]] H. The passenger car range currently includes the Cruze, the Captiva, the Agile hatchback, [[Chevrolet Onix]]. The latest home-grown product is the Chevrolet Prisma MKII, released in 2013.

Utility and [[four-wheel drive]] vehicles line-up includes the S-10, the Blazer, and the [[Chevrolet Montana|Montana]]. The Montana is a compact pickup truck, based on the Agile, that is also sold in other Latin American markets. From the 1960s to the mid-1980s, there was also a large station wagon, derived from the [[Chevrolet C/K|C10]] truck (somewhat similar to the [[Chevrolet Suburban|Suburban]]), called the [[Chevrolet Veraneio|Veraneio]].

==== Chile ====
Chile has a mix of Chevrolet models from different GM brands and platforms branded as Chevrolet. The models come from Chevrolet USA, GM Korea, Mexico, India and other origins. Chevrolet production in Chile began in 1962, although at first through local partners (in this case, Avayu with the Nova II). The [[Chevrolet C/K]] truck was manufactured in Chile between 1975–88.{{citation needed|date=January 2024}}

==== Ecuador ====
Chevrolet has been operating in [[Ecuador]] for 80 years. GM Ecuador sells US Chevrolets alongside [[GM Korea]] sourced models. It also sells the 1983 [[Suzuki Supercarry]] under the Chevrolet name, and the Isuzu Rodeo was sold as the Chevrolet Rodeo throughout the 1990s.

==== Venezuela ====
In [[Venezuela]], Chevrolet has been operating since 1948, when truck production began in [[Caracas]]. In 1979 production moved to a plant in [[Valencia, Carabobo|Valencia]] that was purchased from [[Chrysler]]. Chevrolet assembled more than 1,500,000 vehicles in its first 50 years in Venezuela.

==== Colombia ====
The Colombian Automotive Factory SA (Colmotores) was founded in 1956 and initially produced vehicles in Austin; in the 1960s, Simca and Dodge automobiles (its first car manufactured was a Coronet 440); and then, in 1980, began producing Chevrolet cars. Currently,{{when|date=January 2024}} Colmotores has more than 75% of the domestic market, with models from GM Korea and Suzuki. Particularly worthy of mention{{according to whom|date=January 2024}} is the Aveo, Optra and the Spark.

==== Trinidad and Tobago ====
Since the early 1920s, Chevrolet cars and trucks were marketed in this country. The Master Deluxe Sedan of the late 1930s was considered to be a pinnacle of luxury. All cars sold through the local dealer, Neal and Massey (also franchisee for Vauxhall and Buick), were right-hand-drive, and imported from Canada and Australia. Throughout the 1940s and 1950s, GM maintained a market presence with the Bel Air, Impala and Fleetline. During the late 1960s and early 1970s, Australian Holden DeVilles badged as Chevrolet Caprices were sold, though a few "Islander" limited edition American Chevrolet Caprices were imported. Neal and Massey gave up the GM franchise in 1974 and the brand left the market.

During the period 1998–2001, Southern Sales Ltd. imported the Chevy Monza and Joy. Based on the Opel Corsa platform and assembled in Mexico, these were the cheapest new cars available. Poor build quality, unprofessional dealer service, and a limited spare parts supply saw these cars exit the market with only a few units being sold.

In 2003, the local Renault dealer marketed the Aveo sedan and hatchback, as well as the Optra sedan (a rebadged Suzuki Forenza), with limited success.

A more intensive marketing campaign by a subsequent Chevrolet dealer, Lifestyle Motors, met with moderately more success. 
The models available were the Chevrolet Colorado (Isuzu D-Max twin), Spark (micro-car based on the Daewoo Matiz), Aveo sedan and hatchback, Optra sedan, hatchback and wagon, the Captiva SUV, and the Epica large saloon. 
In March 2011, the Cruze was added to the lineup and features a 1.8 litre gasoline engine. It bridged the gap between Optra and Epica models. 
Once the Optra was phased out, a 1.6 litre Cruze was made available.