The Chevy Vega
When the Chevy Vega was first introduced, it received a lot of attention and praise. In 1971, it was even named Car of the Year by Motor Trend! However, that good reputation soon unraveled as the Vega had a lot of problems. From being unreliable, to a tendency to rust, to engine and engineering problems, the car was simply a disaster. GM did put the Vega through a series of recalls and design upgrades, but the company’s reputation had already been too hurt by it. The 1977 model was the last that was produced.
The Chevy Vega
The Chevrolet Citation
When the Chevrolet Citation entered the 1980s auto market, it led the pack of compact cars. Initially, it sold well – 800,000+ units in the first year alone. Motor Trend even named it the Car of the Year back in 1980. Chevrolet had high hopes for this car as it was meant to replace the disastrous Nova. However, Consumer Reports dashed that hope when it said the car was really poorly designed and actually dangerous. Sales plummeted right away, and Chevy stopped producing the Citation by 1985.
The Chevrolet Citation
