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| 1980 The compact Citation, the first front-wheel-drive Chevrolet car, is introduced. |
| 1981 First Cavalier introduced as an early 1982 model. Cavalier is designed to meet the expectations of foreign car buyers. Apparently, consumers agree. Cavalier becomes the overal best-selling car in America for the '84 and '85 calender years. |
| 1982 The redesigned 1982 Camaro is Motor Trend's "Car of the Year" The Camaro Z28 paces Indy 500. S-10 Pickup introduced. |
| 1983 S-10 Blazer introduced. Becomes America's number one (SUV). |
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| 1984 New-generation Corvette debuts. |
| 1985 Camaro IROC-Z and Astro Van introduced. |
| 1986 Corvette introduced Bosch ABS II anti-lock brakes, and convertible model paces Indy 500. |
| 1987 Corsica and Beretta introduced as 1988 models. All-new C/K Pickups debut as 1988 models. |
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| 1989 Geo, an import-inspired line of cars and SUVs, introduced. Lumina Coupe, Sedan and Lumina APV introduced as 1990 models. |
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| 1990 Corvette shatters three world records for speed and endurance. |
| 1991 New Caprice introduced as an early 1991 model. Caprice Classic LTZ named Motor Trend's "Car of the Year." Chevy puts standard anti-lock brakes on more 1992 car and truck models than any other manufacturer. |
| 1992 Camaro celebrates its 25th Anniversary. Introduction of the new full-size SUVs -- Blazer and Suburban -- as well as a new C/K Pickup. the venerable V8 takes a giant leap forward in the nineties with the introduction of the LT1, a second-generation, small block blessed with a host of technical refinements. |
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