2008 Silverado 1500 Short Bed Extended Cab Pickup Safety Ratings

This Sedan was tested by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for rollover, crash, and stability safety. How did it perform? View all available safety ratings below.

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2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Short Bed Extended Cab Pickup Crash Test Results

Rollover Ratings (5 star scale)

Rollover Resistance Rating	Static Stability Factor	Dynamic Test
4 of 5	1.19	No-tip

Crash Test Ratings

Frontal Impact		Side Impact
Driver's Side	5 of 5	Front Occupant	5 of 5
Passenger's Side	5 of 5	Rear Occupant	5 of 5

Crash Test Data

Frontal Impact	Head Injury Criterion	Chest Deceleration	Femur Load
Driver's Side	418 HIC	34g	334lbs \| 446lbs
Passenger's Side	427 HIC	40g	527lbs \| 721lbs
Side Impact	Thoratic Trauma Index		Pelvis Deceleration
Front Occupant	27		30
Rear Occupant	26		35

2008 Silverado 1500 Short Bed Extended Cab Pickup Safety Features

• Electronic Stability Control	• 4-Wheel ABS	• Daytime Running Lights
• Child Seat Lower Anchorage	• Adjustable Upper Belt - Front	• Adjustable Upper Belt - Rear
• Pretensioner	• Energy Management Feature	• Rear Center Lap/Shoulder Belt
• Advanced Air Bag Features	• Rear Seat Head Restraint	• Trunk Release
• Tire Pressure Monitor

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