Talk:Chevrolet

"Bowtie"
When did this 'term' describing the Chevrolet logo come into existence?

I'm not a 'car' person and the first time I heard the logo called a "bowtie" I thought it was one of the stupidest and dumbest things I'd ever heard. (Why? Because it does not look anything like a bowtie to me.  A "true" bowtie is THINNER in the middle than at the ends.  Why do you think the emoji version of a bowtie is done as either > -< ?)

I don't think that "bowtie" had been used as an (or even in) advertising 'thing' until the 1990s {a friend, whose father worked at a Chevrolet dealership from the late 1960s through the 1970s, thinks he heard or saw the term in the 1970s; and, he, a car person, agrees with me about "bowtie" term} - - - but I could be wrong (about the 1990s date).

But given that the term is being used, I think some sort of history or background about how it came to be should be included in the entry/article.

Or am I being too nitpicky? 2600:8800:786:A300:C23F:D5FF:FEC4:D51D (talk) 20:25, 30 November 2017 (UTC)


 * If Chevorlet used the term "bowtie", then it is official. If it was used since the late 20th century, well, it is a colliqual name that SHOULD be included. The Corvette ZR1 (talk) 12:40, 16 March 2023 (UTC)
 * It’s pretty common in car culture to call it a bow tie
 * like for its entire existence 2600:100A:B128:F2EC:753B:4289:12B3:AFE4 (talk) 23:36, 31 August 2023 (UTC)

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"Bowtie" Logo
It puzzled me why nobody had come to any real conclusion as to where the Chevrolet Bowtie Logo started. Several years ago I stumbled upon entries in a Freemason lodge in New York [1], in which William C. Durant was apparently a member, then it hit me as to the design of the Chevy Logo. Nowadays I believe "those in the know" have come to the same realization that the Logo is in fact the famous 33. it is two letter "T's" rotated in opposite directions (Thirty-Three - TT) and butt against one another. the modern version is even more pronounced than the original...I will continue my research as to when and where he first became a Freemason (if possible).

Source- [1] Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of New York..., Volume 123 of 1904. (William C. Durant - postmaster) § Nevadarhodes — Preceding unsigned comment added by Nevadarhodes (talk • contribs) 05:47, 22 February 2019 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 3 October 2020
Chevrolet bowtie logo:

A) The text states that Louis Chevrolet was born to French parents. This is incorrect. Both of his parents were Swiss, although from a French-speaking part of Switzerland. Chevrolet's family tree is documented for several generations back at this Website: https://gw.geneanet.org/1290?lang=en&iz=2&p=louis+joseph&n=chevrolet --> Suggestion: either change "French" to "Swiss", or simply state "Another explanation attributes the cross shape of the logo to the flag of Switzerland, Louis Chevrolet's home country."

B) The second explanation (Swiss cross) contradicts the title "Chevrolet bowtie logo", since it interprets the logo not as a bowtie, but as a cross. In order to accommodate both explanations, I suggest to change the title from "Chevrolet bowtie logo" to "Chevrolet logo". This is sufficiently clear. 84.52.195.61 (talk) 16:39, 3 October 2020 (UTC)
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. — Yours, Berrely  • Talk∕Contribs 18:28, 3 October 2020 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 14 October 2020
In the Marketing / Chevrolet bowtie logo section, please change "Sport Wallpaper" back to just "wallpaper" in the third sentence.

It used to be just "wallpaper" here ( https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Chevrolet&oldid=587356664 ), and was changed to the "Sport Wallpaper" wording by a spammer here ( https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Chevrolet&oldid=588113854 ). Later, the spam link was removed, but the wording change was not reverted.

I am not associated with Chevrolet, General Motors, or any related business.

Thanks! 73.3.58.200 (talk) 03:49, 14 October 2020 (UTC)
 * Nice catch. That stayed far too long. Thanks, Altamel (talk) 05:28, 14 October 2020 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 20 November 2020
Adhani F. (talk) 20:53, 20 November 2020 (UTC) Toyota replaced by Dodge as Toyota is a foreigner brand and Dodge is an American car Brand
 * Red question icon with gradient background.svg Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a reliable source if appropriate. Danski454 (talk) 22:39, 20 November 2020 (UTC)

Illustrations
Article could easily be vastly improved by adding multiple photos from long Chevrolet history. – Sca (talk) 13:21, 18 March 2022 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 12 May 2022
Hello, I noticed some lines in this page where the name "Chevy" is used incorrectly. It should be the correct "Chevrolet" name for encyclopediac purposes. Here are some examples:

1) Actual design work for the first Chevy Chevrolet, the costly Series C Classic Six, was drawn up by Etienne Planche, following instructions from Louis

2) In 1957 Chevy Chevrolet introduced its first fuel injected engine,

3) In 1999, Opel was rebranded to Chevrolet as a coincidence of Chevy's Chevrolet's entry to Indonesia

4) Major teams include Team Penske, KV Racing, Chip Ganassi Racing and CFH Racing who all use Chevy Chevrolet engines

5) Mexico also has some cars of its own, such as the Chevy Chevrolet C2, which is a reworked older-generation Corsa B

My request: Use proper, correct "Chevrolet" name for encyclopedia articles, except in cases where it is referring to the name itself (for example "Chevrolet, colloquially known as 'Chevy'"). 24.177.246.177 (talk) 22:58, 12 May 2022 (UTC)
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done for now: please establish a consensus for this alteration before using the template. Chevy is used many times in the article.  Get consensus on the change first.  RudolfRed (talk) 01:17, 13 May 2022 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 31 October 2022
Please on motorsports section add that Chevrolet won the 40th NASCAR Manufacturers' championship. Thanks. 37.6.2.237 (talk) 23:52, 31 October 2022 (UTC)
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. – dudhhr talk contribs (he/they) 19:48, 3 November 2022 (UTC)

Steering rack
cherve rolled 6g1xk53a31l725629 105.245.99.90 (talk) 11:07, 5 June 2023 (UTC)

Missing parts?
Isn't it missing parts of the beginning of the history of Chevrolet? such as it was first created in Canada by the Swiss guy, which were basically rebranded French cars Esteban Outeiral Dias (talk) 12:44, 8 September 2023 (UTC)


 * > He was the foreman of Raoul Perpère, founder of the Perpère-Darracq cars which later became Talbot. Raoul Perpère decided to finance and install Louis Chevrolet in Canada in order to produce and distribute Perpère-Darracq cars on the American continent.  Decision was made to call this production "Chevrolet" thereafter.  The other founder, William C. Durant, had founded General Motors a few years earlier and purchased Raoul Perpère’s stake. Esteban Outeiral Dias (talk) 12:46, 8 September 2023 (UTC)

2015 Equinox
Been talking to Chevrolet factory for past 6 days and was told multiple times that after 10 years of owning a new Chevy that they are not responsible for parts being discontinued making vehicle un-driveable. Asked the lady I was talking to that more or less that if you buy a new Chevy, you have 10 years to drive it before it is useless and should sell it before then. Been a Chevy buyer since 1985 and still have my 85 Silverado but now Chevy will only guarantee their vehicles for 10 years because they have no guarantee that they won't discontinue a $50.00 part (25952924) making the vehicle useless. I thought I would never say that I am switching all my companies and my personal vehicles to Ford, which I hate, but have no choice. Everyone I know is getting this message that after 5 days of trying to get an answer from Chevy to fix my wifes 2015 Equinox that I was told that there is nothing Chevy can do for me and that the heater in the car is unfixable and wothless since we live in Alaska. I have recorded every conversation I have had with Chevy so if anyone wants two hear hours of conversations please contact me at 907-351-8238 and I will send them to you. And my dumb ass just bought my mom a 2024 Equiniox from Lithia South here in Anchorage Alaska and paid $33,545.00 cash for it since my dad just passed away and she needed a new vehicle. i should of bought her a Ford or Dodge which I hate both brands but should last longer than 10 years. At least my 1985 Chevy Silverado still is in mint condition and can still get parts for it. 66.223.208.115 (talk) 18:01, 22 February 2024 (UTC)


 * buy Ford 66.223.208.115 (talk) 18:01, 22 February 2024 (UTC)
 * This has nothing to do with this article. Have you tried posting it on a Chevrolet blog? I seriously doubt you can find a right answer here, pal. Fma12 (talk) 18:43, 13 May 2024 (UTC)

New logo
GM changed the Chevrolet logo in late 2023, coming back to a monochrome version (as it was explained on GM Authority site). The previous version remains on the brand's websites of South America (except Brazil), Europe, and Asia.

For the reasons explained above, I suggest to replace the current logo on the infobox with the new version (already uploaded to commons), which is nowadays in use on Chevrolet website and its social media. The old logo won't be removed but added to a section (named "logo evolution/history" similar to the existing one at Ford Motor Company article. Fma12 (talk) 21:05, 13 May 2024 (UTC)