What chevys have CVT transmissions?
The short answer: very few Chevrolets use CVT transmissions in the current lineup; the most notable example historically was the Spark in some global markets, but it is not sold in the United States today. In the U.S., Chevrolet largely relies on traditional automatic transmissions rather than CVTs.
Beyond that quick answer, the story gets more nuanced. CVTs—continuously variable transmissions—have not been a staple of Chevrolet’s mainstream strategy. General Motors has generally favored fixed-gear automatics (ranging from 6-speed to 9-speed) for durability, performance, and ease of maintenance. This article sorts out where CVTs have appeared, where they have not, and what shoppers should know when evaluating Chevrolets that might be advertised as automatic.
Current status in the United States
In the United States, Chevrolet does not offer a CVT in its current model lineup. The brand’s modern vehicles—including the Malibu, Equinox, Blazer, Traverse, and Spark—use conventional automatic transmissions or, in the case of the Bolt EV, an electric drive system with a fixed gear reduction rather than a traditional automatic. The Spark, when it existed in global markets, was the primary Chevrolet model associated with a CVT, but it has not been part of the U.S. lineup for some time.
Global context and historical notes
In other regions around the world, there have been Chevrolet subcompact cars that used CVTs in certain generations or market configurations. These CVT-equipped versions were not standardized across the global lineup and often depended on regional requirements, engine choices, or regulatory incentives. Because those configurations vary by country and by model year, they are not a reliable guide for what American buyers will encounter at a typical Chevrolet dealership today.
What this means for shoppers
For buyers specifically seeking a CVT in a Chevrolet, the practical takeaway is that you should not expect to find one in new U.S. models. If you are exploring older or international-market vehicles, a CVT may appear on some listings, but verification is essential through the vehicle’s window sticker or service records, since transmission specs can differ by region and year.
Summary
CVTs are not a common feature of Chevrolet’s modern U.S. lineup. The most widely cited example of a CVT-equipped Chevrolet occurred in global markets with the Spark, but that model is no longer part of the U.S. catalog. For most buyers in the United States, Chevrolet transmissions are traditional automatics—or electric propulsion in the case of the Bolt EV—without CVTs.
