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2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Safety Review

May 18, 2008

SAFETY | 8 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

top Good ratings in all tests
IIHS

four stars frontal for the driver, five stars in all other tests
NHTSA

Those that accidentally exceed the limits will encounter the StabiliTrak system, which intervenes to bring the vehicle back under control with minimal drama.
Autoblog

The Silverado now has standard StabiliTrak electronic stability control—a feature that can make a very significant difference in avoiding accidents, especially for pickups. But even on top-trim models head-protecting side curtain airbags are optional and side airbags aren’t available; one of its chief competitors, the Tundra, has standard seat-mounted side airbags and side curtain bags across the line.

That said, the Silverado 1500 achieved straight five-star ratings—the top possible—in federal crash tests for frontal and side impacts, along with top Good ratings in the insurance industry’s frontal offset and side crash tests. But in the IIHS rear protection tests, the Silverado got an overall rating of Acceptable.

Conclusion

The 2008 Chevrolet Silverado provides the protection but lacks some of the standard features that are fast becoming expected by shoppers.

SAFETY | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:top Good ratings in all testsIIHSfour stars frontal for the driver, five stars in all other testsNHTSAThose that accidentally exceed the limits will encounter the StabiliTrak system, which intervenes to bring the vehicle back under control with minimal drama.Autoblog The Silverado now has standard StabiliTrak electronic stability control—a feature that can make a very significant difference in avoiding accidents, especially for pickups. But even on top-trim models head-protecting side curtain airbags are optional and side airbags aren’t available; one of its chief competitors, the Tundra, has standard seat-mounted side airbags and side curtain bags across the line. That said, the Silverado 1500 achieved straight five-star ratings—the top possible—in federal crash tests for frontal and side impacts, along with top Good ratings in the insurance industry’s frontal offset and side crash tests. But in the IIHS rear protection tests, the Silverado got an overall rating of Acceptable. ConclusionThe 2008 Chevrolet Silverado provides the protection but lacks some of the standard features that are fast becoming expected by shoppers.  2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO STYLING | [7 out of 10] Jalopnik: “The elegant binnacle and console setup straddles the line between minimalism, and techie-modern.“ Edmunds: “Its new interior not only has a more modern design, it's comfortable and functional, too.” The Silverado was ...

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The Silverado’s softer styling—especially inside—stands apart from its chief competitors, nearly all of which have more imposing, macho styling. The Silverado’s V-8 engines are more powerful yet also more economical than equivalent engines in the F-150, but the engine lineup is more powerful than for the light-duty F-150, and it's more fuel-efficient. The new Tundra includes more safety features than the others, along with more storage compartments and interior utility, while the Ram is sorely outdated, especially inside (it’s set to be replaced by an all-new 2009 truck).

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