2007 GMC Sierra 1500 Safety Review [ 2008 ]
GMC Sierra 1500 Safety Review
Safety - NA
Auto reviewers are generally pleased with the long list of standard safety features equipped on the 2007 Sierra 1500. In government crash tests, all body styles of the Sierra generally perform well.
The Regular Cab body style received 5 out of 5 stars for driver and front passenger protection in front impact crash tests, but was not rated for rollover risk. The Extended Cab also earned 5 out of 5 stars for driver and front passenger protection in frontal crashes, and a 4 out of 5 star rollover rating. The Crew Cab earned the same scores as the Extended Cab.
Accident Avoidance
Every 2007 Sierra comes standard with anti-lock brakes. Also, standard on all 1500 Crew Cab models, and available on 1500 Extended Cab models, is GM's StabiliTrak stability control system, which, in difficult driving conditions, applies brake pressure to any individual wheel and adjusts engine speed to help stay on track and reduce the risk of rollover. StabiliTrak automatically compares steering input with vehicle response and self-adjusts as needed to provide added safety.
For extra safety, the optional navigation system functions as a monitor, which is wired to a camera on the rear bumper and allows the driver to see objects, such as small children, that are out of the mirrors' view when backing up. Other features include a tire-pressure monitoring system, which will tell the driver exactly how much air is needed to prevent a blow-out while driving, and halogen fog-lights placed low in the bumper help the driver see clearly in the worst climate conditions.
Crash Protection
GMC claims it took a ‘360 degree approach' to protection when designing the all-new Sierra. This is because the Sierra was engineered with the objective of providing features to help protect the driver and passengers from every angle, at every stage (before, during and after) of a possible collision. The Sierra comes standard with dual-stage driver and right front passenger air bags with head curtain side-impact air bags as an option, and 360-degree impact and rollover sensors, which strategically trigger the appropriate air bag deployment. In another attempt to prevent injuries, the front seat belt pretensioners are designed to guarantee that the occupants won't uncontrollably be moving around during a front or rear collision.
GMC engineers are apparently not only concerned about those who are inside the Sierra, but those who may collide with the large vehicle; according to the Chicago Tribune, "The low-slung front bumper is positioned to keep smaller vehicles from submarining under it in a front impact."
Also, all 2007 Sierra 1500s come with a free one-year subscription to OnStar Safe and Sound Service. This three-button system provides convenience and emergency services. The system allows occupants to be immediately connected to emergency service providers, contacts the car if it senses air bag deployment, and if no response is received from someone inside the car, immediately dispatches emergency personnel to the car.
