2007 GMC Envoy Safety Review [ 2008 ]
GMC Envoy Safety Review
Safety - 8.4 (Very Good)
The 2007 GMC Envoy has somewhat lacking crash test scores. However, the 2006 model brought in major safety improvements, including standard StabiliTrak electronic stability control, and for 2007, all Envoys also come equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system.
In government crash tests, the 2007 Envoy scored 3 out of 5 stars for driver safety in frontal crashes and 4 stars for passenger safety. In side crash tests, the Envoy gets perfect 5-star ratings for both the front and rear seat. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has not tested the 2007 or previous model year but gives the 2002-2004 models a marginal rating for frontal-offset tests and the 1998-2001 models a poor rating, the lowest possible. No side-impact tests were performed by the agency.
Accident Avoidance
One of the Envoy's most important standard accident avoidance systems is GM's StabiliTrak electronic stability control with Proactive Roll Avoidance. As explained by New Car Test Drive, "This system uses selective wheel braking and compensating shock absorber adjustments to help maintain vehicle control on slick and uneven road surfaces, as well as during emergency lane changes or avoidance maneuvers. It's a great system."
In addition to stability control, all models come standard with a tire pressure monitoring system, four-wheel anti-lock brakes, and daytime running lamps.
Crash Protection
To protect occupants in an accident, all Envoys feature dual-stage front driver and passenger air bags, which include a passenger sensing system that determines if air bags should be deployed--and how quickly--based on crash severity. A head curtain side-impact air bag system is optional on all models. These air bags deploy from the roof to help protect front- and second-row outboard occupants in side-impact collisions.
Another standout safety feature that is included at no extra cost is OnStar, which comes with one complimentary year of Safe and Sound services. The comprehensive service includes AccidentAssist (step-by-step guidance during a crash), advanced automotive notification of air bag deployment (meaning rescue teams will contact the vehicle if the air bags deploy), emergency services, RideAssist (taxicab assistance), roadside assistance, stolen vehicle location assistance, and vehicle diagnostics (a check of certain vehicle operating system with monthly e-mail reports).
