Though over 2 million were sold, the Vega is one of the worst cars ever built. It was poorly put together, broke down constantly, and rusted quickly. It was a lesson in cost-cutting.
The Monza was a case of not living up to the promise of its potential. It looked good but had abysmal power outputs, regardless of the engine. It also suffered from low build quality.
When Chevy first put a catalytic converter in a Corvette, it had no idea what it was doing, and it showed. Despite being a very attractive vehicle, it lost 65 hp over the previous model.
A failed attempt to revive a classic nameplate, the Monte Carlo was nothing like its predecessor. It was front-wheel drive, made of plastic, and ridiculously styled.
After Chrysler had marginal success with its retro-styled PT Cruiser, Chevrolet hired the man who designed it to make a retro vehicle, but buyers had learned their lesson already.
A car that fell short in almost every category available, the Tracker was a joint venture between GM and Suzuki, which explains why it was basically a knock-off Suzuki SIdekick.
While some commuter sedans can be a bit of fun with a punchy engine, nothing could save the mundane Malibu, and the SS badge made zero sense in such a boring FWD car.
This isn't really a failing of Chevrolet's so much as it was GM bullying the automaker into putting its name on a Daewoo. The subcompact had no power and bland styling.
When everyone scoffed at the idea of Chevy building a roadster pickup, the company took it as a challenge to prove them wrong. But 400 hp was nowhere near enough for a 2-ton truck.
This brick on wheels was about as fun to drive as it was to look at, and while it was spacious inside, it was also dated and low quality. It was rebadged several times before it died.