General Motors is a company with a huge amount of history. Originally founded back in September 1908, GM is famously based in Detroit and now amasses some big car brands under its wings and some of the most recognizable names in America, such as Chevrolet and GMC. Over the years, some truly iconic machines were produced by the company, ranging from the Corvette to the Regal to the Sierra.

While the brand has always been churning out some of America's most beloved cars, the GM umbrella upped their game in the last decade and delivered some surprisingly cool and dependable products for American car enthusiasts. These cars were reliable, often fast, and above all, cars the American people can depend on.

In this list, we have ten of the best GM products from the last decade that serve its customers well and help uphold General Motors' reputation.

10 2018 Chevrolet Equinox

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It might not be the most exciting car GM has ever made, but the Equinox is something that deserves a place on this list. A very solid and dependable family vehicle, the Equinox is a sturdy machine that will do you a good many years of service.

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The third generation began in 2018, and they have been powered by inline-four turbo and diesel engines, offering plenty of power for the average family.

9 2017 Buick Cascada

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Buick doesn’t often get the credit that they really deserve anymore. But they can produce a fantastic car on occasion. Take a look at the Cascada from 2017. It is a stunning convertible machine, that was actually engineered in Germany and uses GM’s Delta II platform.

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A variety of inline-four turbos can be found in the Cascada as well as a diesel engine and manual and automatic transmissions. Production of the sporty convertible finished in 2019.

8 2018 Cadillac XT5

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This is probably a bit of a boring addition to this list, but you can’t really go wrong with a Cadillac XT5. The car first appeared on the scene in 2016 and is a very luxurious SUV with either a turbocharged inline-four or naturally-aspirated V6 available as the engine choices.

Beyond that, the XT5 has all sorts of tech such as a 360-degree view camera, a top-notch infotainment system, and a streaming rear-view mirror.

7 2017 Chevrolet Camaro

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Any time a Chevrolet Camaro comes out nowadays, you know it is going to be good, and the 2017 edition was certainly no exception. The Chevrolet Camaro has morphed into one of the most popular modern muscle cars available on the market, and the 2017 version saw the return of the 1LE performance package to the Camaro that offered even more performance, and the 2017 ZL1 had a top speed of 205 mph.

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6 Chevrolet Corvette C7

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The seventh generation, or C7 Corvette, is one of the most revered modern iterations of the fabled sports car. Its introduction was actually delayed by three years, the first C7 not emerging until 2014 despite being penned in for 2011.

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We of course had the Grand Sport model introduced again for the car, and the stunning ZR1 variant made its return in 2019 with a new LT6 engine and a total power output of 755 hp.

5 2020 Chevrolet Corvette C8

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In short, the 2020 Corvette C8 is nothing short of an engineering marvel. It holds the distinction of being the first-ever mid-engine Corvette ever built, something Chip Foose can’t quite believe they were able to do.

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Plus, it was the first mid-engine production car that GM had produced since the 1984 Pontiac Fiero, so it was historically significant for GM as a whole, not just for Corvette.

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4 2019 Buick Regal

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Another car that probably deserves a bit more hype than it actually gets, there is surely no denying just how attractive the 2019 Buick Regal is.

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The Regal can trace its routes right back to 1973, but it was sadly discontinued in North America in 2020. The 2019 model was part of the sixth generation and was related to the Opel Insignia sold in Europe.

3 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe

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When Cadillac comes out with a performance car, sometimes it can be pretty special. The CTS-V Coupe is one of those incredible cars.

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Cadillac managed to get hold of a 556 hp supercharged V8 engine and a six-speed manual transmission in a car that produced a frankly ludicrous top speed of 191 mph when it was fully unleashed. This is possibly the ultimate blend of GM luxury and performance.

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2 Chevrolet Bolt EV

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Chevrolet deserves a lot of credit for the Bolt EV. Think of it as what the 1990s EV1 should have been.

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The car is designed around a battery pack that it's built into the floor, and it's both a fun car to drive and is highly functional and with plenty of torque. Plus, 239 miles on a single charge is a very respectable range number.

1 2021 GMC Sierra 1500

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GMC can certainly produce a fantastic truck, and the 2021 Sierra 1500 is worthy of a place on this list. Even Top Gear gave it a four out of five stars review!

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GMC’s turbo diesel engines can often be much quieter than those found on Ford and Chevy trucks, plus they might not to shout about it, but sharing a platform with the Silverado 1500 certainly helps a bit.

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