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2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Safety Review

November 5, 2008

SAFETY | 7 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

Standard safety features include seat-belt pretensioners, tire-pressure monitoring and OnStar
Kelley Blue Book

Antilock brakes are standard on all models
Cars.com

No data
NHTSA

No data
IIHS

Neither the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) nor the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has yet seen fit to smash a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD, but when they do, TheCarConnection.com will revisit this safety rating.

Edmunds reports, “Antilock disc brakes are standard, though stability control, front side- and side curtain airbags are not available on the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD.”

Kelley Blue Book divulges that Chevrolet Silverado HD 2008 "standard safety features include seat-belt pretensioners, tire-pressure monitoring and OnStar."

Conclusion

The 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD lacks some important safety gear, not to mention crash-test results.

SAFETY | 7 out of 10Expert Quotes:Standard safety features include seat-belt pretensioners, tire-pressure monitoring and OnStarKelley Blue BookAntilock brakes are standard on all modelsCars.comNo dataNHTSANo dataIIHS Neither the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) nor the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has yet seen fit to smash a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD, but when they do, TheCarConnection.com will revisit this safety rating. Edmunds reports, “Antilock disc brakes are standard, though stability control, front side- and side curtain airbags are not available on the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD.” Kelley Blue Book divulges that Chevrolet Silverado HD 2008 "standard safety features include seat-belt pretensioners, tire-pressure monitoring and OnStar." ConclusionThe 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD lacks some important safety gear, not to mention crash-test results. 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500HD STYLING | [7 out of 10] Car and Driver: "beefed up" Kelley Blue Book: "'prettied up' might be a kiss-of-death...but it will work for the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD" ConsumerGuide: "Even the basic Work Truck trim has a quality look and feel" The ...

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  5. features

Other Choices:

The Ford vs. Chevy wars continue to rage in the heavy-duty segment of the pickup truck market. An all-new Ford Super Duty was introduced for the 2008 model year, and it is a heck of a truck, complete with a revised Power Stroke diesel. That engine isn't a true "clean" diesel yet, but will be soon. There's no mistaking the Super Duty's style, which is certainly more distinctive than the Silverado HD's. Features like the optional in-tailgate stepladder are also innovative and go unanswered by Chevy.

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Comments (2 total)

  1. By Rick Norton #1, Posted: 8/15/2008

    Construction Manager

    Safety: My 2500 hd was hit broadside and basicaly blew up while being thrown over an embankment, separting the the cab from chasis and also 6 other full sections. Believe it ot not i walked out! i have pics to prove the worst separtion i have seen said an experience tow truck and OPP officer. Thanks chevorlet! for saving my life, i am presently looking for another chevy 2500 hd.

  2. By john d #2, Posted: 4/18/2009

    very unbias

    yhe new 2500 hd,with 6.0 6spd aouto is a awsome smooth powerhouse,i had 07 150fx4, linc marklt,02gmc slt,many othersi run a dealership and drive all,i plow with all.my new truck will tow my21 ft bass boat all season,ill keep ya posted

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