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2008 GMC Sierra 1500 Safety Review

July 2, 2008

SAFETY | 8 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

Five stars, front impact protection; five stars, side impact; four stars, rollover resistance
NHTSA

Side curtain airbags are optional.
Car and Driver

Visibility is generally good
ConsumerGuide

The 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 earns superior marks from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). At the time of this writing, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has not tested the GMC 2008 Sierra 1500.

Car and Driver reports "four-wheel antilock brakes and an electronic stability system" as standard offerings on this GMC's 2008 model. ConsumerGuide reports additional standard safety equipment that includes "dual front airbags, antilock brakes, antiskid system w/rollover sensor (for the Crew Cab only), tire-pressure monitor, daytime running lights." It is a concern that "Side curtain airbags and adjustable pedals are optional on most models" of the GMC 2008 Sierra 1500, according to Edmunds.

ConsumerGuide says that the 2008 GMC Sierra 1500's "visibility is generally good, though the extended cab's thick rear pillars hinder view to back corners."

Conclusion

The 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 is definitely one of the safer trucks on the road today.

SAFETY | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:Five stars, front impact protection; five stars, side impact; four stars, rollover resistanceNHTSASide curtain airbags are optional.Car and DriverVisibility is generally goodConsumerGuide The 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 earns superior marks from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). At the time of this writing, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has not tested the GMC 2008 Sierra 1500. Car and Driver reports "four-wheel antilock brakes and an electronic stability system" as standard offerings on this GMC's 2008 model. ConsumerGuide reports additional standard safety equipment that includes "dual front airbags, antilock brakes, antiskid system w/rollover sensor (for the Crew Cab only), tire-pressure monitor, daytime running lights." It is a concern that "Side curtain airbags and adjustable pedals are optional on most models" of the GMC 2008 Sierra 1500, according to Edmunds. ConsumerGuide says that the 2008 GMC Sierra 1500's "visibility is generally good, though the extended cab's thick rear pillars hinder view to back corners." ConclusionThe 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 is definitely one of the safer trucks on the road today. 2008 GMC SIERRA 1500 STYLING | [7 out of 10] Car and Driver: "an excellent combination of good looks" Cars.com: "it looks manlier...and more assertive" Edmunds: "an attractive dash design" Most reviewers read by TheCarConnection.com's team are impressed by the 2008 GMC Sierra 1500's ...

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Other Choices:

In the field of full-size trucks, brand loyalty is an especially strong factor, with die-hards for the bow tie or the blue oval. But objectively, next to the F-150, the Silverado offers better steering and sharper handling, though some might like the F-150's interior design, which is more businesslike yet still upscale. Styling is a big differentiator; the Sierra has a softer design, while the other competitors have the more aggressive, faux-semi look in front. Fuel economy is a strong point for the Sierra; with the 4.8- or 5.3-liter engines, it gets better ratings in city and highway driving than all of its rivals with similar-sized engines--at a time when every mile per gallon really counts. The 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 has one or two fewer gears than the Tundra. The Tundra--especially in top-trim versions--is especially competitive with the Silverado, as it offers a comfortable, classy interior and 5.7-liter V-8 that's more powerful than GM's 6.0-liter.

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