Chevrolet Silverado 2007-2013: Crash Test and Safety Ratings
The Silverado is a rugged, tough truck that gets the job done. But how well will it hold up in a crash? Here's a closer look at the Silverado 1500's crash test ratings.
This article applies to the Chevy Silverado 1500 (2007-2013).
Innovative and constantly evolving safety features and accident avoidance technology is making vehicles on the road safer than ever before. At the end of the day, though, you'll still want a truck with a solid cage to keep you and your passengers safe. The Silverado 1500 does quite well in structure tests and ranks among the best in its class for safety. Here's a look at specific crash test data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
Crash Test Results
NHTSA
The NHTSA is a government organization that conducts crash tests and analyzes the results to make vehicles safer overall and reduce the risk of death or serious injury in a crash. The three main areas that are likely to be most affected in a crash, including frontal and side impacts and rollovers, are closely analyzed during each test. Test results are ranked in a star rating system where five stars is the best and zero is the worst.
Test |
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 |
RAM 1500 |
Ford F-150 |
Toyota Tundra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars |
| Side - pole | 5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars |
| Side - barrier (passenger rear) | 5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars |
| Side - barrier (driver) | 5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars |
| Side - barrier combined (rear) | 5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars |
| Side - barrier combined (front) | 5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars |
| Side - overall | 5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars |
| Front - driver side | 4 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars |
| Front - passenger side | 4 stars | 4 stars | 3 stars | 3 stars |
| Front - overall | 4 stars | 4 stars | 3 stars | 4 stars |
| Rollover - overall | 4 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars | 3 stars |
These test results are based on the 2013 base model of each truck.
IIHS
The IIHS is a non-profit organization funded by auto insurers. Its primary goal is to reduce the number of vehicle crashes, injury rates, and property damage that often occurs in an auto accident. Test results are ranked by four ratings: Good, Acceptable, Marginal, and Poor.
Test |
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 |
RAM 1500 |
Ford F-150 |
Toyota Tundra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Right leg/foot | Good | Good | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Driver torso | Acceptable | Poor | Good | Good |
| Driver pelvis/leg | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| Restraints | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| Head restraints/seats | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| Rear passenger pelvis/leg | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| Head/neck | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| Driver head/neck | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| Rear passenger head protection | Good | Acceptable | Good | Good |
| Rear passenger head/neck | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| Rear passenger torso | Marginal | Good | Good | Good |
| Overall rear head restraints/seats | Acceptable | Good | Good | Good |
| Chest | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| Left leg/foot | Acceptable | Good | Acceptable | Good |
| Dynamic head restraints/seats | Acceptable | Good | Good | Good |
| Overall front | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| Side safety structure/cage | Acceptable | Good | Good | Good |
| Moderate overlap front safety structure/cage | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| Roof strength | Marginal | Marginal | Good | Good |
| Overall side | Acceptable | Marginal | Good | Good |
| Driver head protection (side) | Good | Good | Good | Good |
All ratings are based on the 2013 base models.
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Related Discussion and Sites
- NHTSA and IIHS Crash Test Ratings - Cars.com
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- Crash Test Ratings - IIHS.org
