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2008 Sierra 1500 Short Bed Crew Cab Pickup Safety Ratings

This Ext Cab Long 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 GMC Sierra 1500 Short Bed Crew 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 Thoracic Trauma Index Pelvis Deceleration
Front Occupant 27 30
Rear Occupant 26 35

2008 Sierra 1500 Short Bed Crew 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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