Powerglide

• The Chevy Powerglide came out in 1950. The Chevy Powerglide was a two-speed automatic transmission used in two-wheel-drive vehicles. The Powerglide was the first fully automatic transmission available in vehicles selling in the lower price range.
  
  

Front-Wheel-Drive

• As of 2010, Chevy manufactures four automatic transmissions designed for front-wheel-drive vehicles. These transmissions are available in four speed plus overdrive models. These transmissions weigh between 187 lbs. and 293 lbs. and are used in Chevy vehicles such as Aveos and Cobalts.
  
  

Rear-Wheel Drive

• Chevrolet uses several styles of automatic transmissions in its rear-wheel-drive vehicles. The Turbo-Hydra-Matic transmissions are available in four, five and six-speed models. The rear-wheel drive transmissions weigh between 159 lbs. and 260 lbs. These transmissions have a maximum gearbox torque ranging between 494 foot-pounds and 885 foot-pounds.