2018 Chevy Silverado 1500 Safety Rating
When you are looking for your next truck, you should be sure to consider the safety ratings associated with each model. Safety ratings are assigned only after the vehicle is put through rigorous tests by independent agencies, including the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). This means that you can count on all ratings to be completely unbiased. If you are looking for a pickup truck that can keep you, your family, and the load you are hauling protected, Chevrolet’s Silverado 1500 safety rating is bound to impress; regardless of the trim level you choose.
2018 Chevrolet Silverado Safety Features
There are a few standout safety features the Silverado boasts. These include automated emergency braking, blind spot monitoring, lane departure warning, and lane keeping assist, ensuring that all drivers, regardless of experience and road conditions, stay as safe as possible when behind the wheel. All new models also feature a backup camera and a tire-fill alert.
Each Silverado also comes with three months of OnStar crash-response services, helping you get in touch with emergency services regardless of the situation. OnStar also offers three levels of subscription services to Silverado drivers, so you can keep it running long after your trial expires.
There are other, more traditional safety measures in place with the Silverado as well as these impressive technological features. These include driver side, passenger side, and rear seating airbags, designed to keep each one of your passengers safe should a collision occur. The crew cab also has tons of room for rear and forward-facing car seats, with easily accessible LATCH points. This feature makes the Silverado family friendly as well as perfectly designed for all your towing and hauling needs.
2018 Silverado 1500 Crash Test Safety Ratings
The newest Silverado crash test rating is incredibly impressive; receiving five stars from NHTSA, the highest available. It performed extremely well in front crash, side crash, and rollover tests, letting you know you can stay safe even in an emergency situation.
2018 Chevy Silverado Safety Comparison
In IIHS safety tests, the Silverado received a rating of “good” which is about average for most trucks in its class. It excelled in side and rear impact test results, as well as roof strength results. Click here to see how the RAM truck stacks up and how other pickups compare to the Silverado.
Test Drive a 2018 Chevy 1500 Silverado in Phoenix Today
Once you learn more about the high safety and truck crash ratings received by the Silverado, you are going to want to get behind the wheel. Visit your nearest Phoenix dealership to schedule a test drive today. Click here to take a quick peek at what’s in store for the 2019 Silverado 1500.
