New Tahoe Gets 5-Stars In NHTSA Crash Test

Perian · 03-23-2006, 07:38 AM

Link: http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=109679

Full article at link.

Article quote:

The 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe, which went on sale in January, received five stars on frontal crashes.

Other vehicles from the 2006 model year earning five stars in both seating positions for frontal crashes include the Buick Lucerne, Chevrolet Aveo, Chevrolet Colorado, Chevrolet Express, Chevrolet HHR, Chevrolet Monte Carlo, Chevrolet Uplander, Dodge Caravan, Ford Expedition, Honda Civic, Hyundai Accent, Jeep Commander, Kia Sedona and Lexus ES 330.

What this means to you: Good news for consumers, because, on a scale of one to five stars, NHTSA says most of the vehicles tested received either four or five stars on front and side crashes.

CRBoyd91 · 03-23-2006, 07:43 AM

So I guess the rumors about the Aveo being a death trap were bs.

FamilyTruckster · 03-23-2006, 07:47 AM

The Aveo always has 5 star front crash ratings.

CADILLACSIXTEEN · 03-23-2006, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by CRBoyd91

So I guess the rumors about the Aveo being a death trap were bs.

I remember that rumor too and it made me mad that the new Aveo looked good but had a bad crash test rating... Obviously it was bs. this is good news..... but who would make something up like that?

5 watt · 03-23-2006, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by CRBoyd91

So I guess the rumors about the Aveo being a death trap were bs.

That was the 06 Aveo not the new 07 Aveo.

dindak · 03-23-2006, 08:10 AM

I can't imagine how any truck this size can not get 5-stars.

Good for GM advertising and sales though. I hear GM is boosting production by 12,000 units for 06. At $15,000 profit per, that $180 million to the bottom line. Not bad.

Steel4ring · 03-23-2006, 08:14 AM

I know we all hate the CSV's, but I have to say that the saftey difference between the old vans and the new vans is pretty dramatic. Adding about 18 inches to the nose and boxing it really improved the crash worthiness of this otherwise pitiful vehicle....Uplander, Terrazza, Montana, Relay.

**TaHoE** · 03-23-2006, 08:14 AM

The Aveo does well in this test because it's amazingly easy to do well in. This is a 30MPH test into a flat barrier. However when the Aveo is crashed into a deformable barrier on only the driver side at 40MPH, the thing fell apart. Maybe it just can't handle certain high speed situations. Anyway, the Tahoe has improved every single year and now it's perfect. Nicely done GM.

kenman923 · 03-23-2006, 09:06 AM

I imagine it would. It's big enough

coaster.n3rd · 03-23-2006, 09:34 AM

All right!

Just when ou thought it could not get any better for this new line. It will be interesting to see how the rest of the line-up (trucks and suburbans/yukons)
holds up in the crash tests.

SUPERBADD75 · 03-23-2006, 09:38 AM

there is no excuse for the new Tahoe to NOT get a 5 star rating. it's great that GM designed it well, but i don't necessarily think any automaker should be put on a pedestal for designing safe vehicles, they should all be doing that in this day and age.

CHRISGTO04 · 03-23-2006, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by CRBoyd91

So I guess the rumors about the Aveo being a death trap were bs.

Not really, but if a Tahoe hits you in your Aveo consider yourself a done.

MrMax · 03-23-2006, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by CHRISGTO04

Not really, but if a Tahoe hits you in your Aveo consider yourself a done.

or owned.

DU Biggs · 03-23-2006, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by 5 watt

That was the 06 Aveo not the new 07 Aveo.

And it was testing done in another country (Australia? if i remember right). But the Insurance institute for highway safety ratings are the ones to watch, its normally tougher to get a high rating with the way they test

tomcat_cool17 · 03-23-2006, 11:33 AM

WOW, oh my, look at all those Chevy's getting those 5 stars. Where did the rest of the Toyota's, Kia's, and Honda's go?

03-23-2006, 07:38 AM	#1 (permalink)
Perian News Contributor Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New York Drives: 2008 Saab 9-5 Sedan Posts: 4,069	New Tahoe Gets 5-Stars In NHTSA Crash Test Link: http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=109679 Full article at link. Article quote: The 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe, which went on sale in January, received five stars on frontal crashes. Other vehicles from the 2006 model year earning five stars in both seating positions for frontal crashes include the Buick Lucerne, Chevrolet Aveo, Chevrolet Colorado, Chevrolet Express, Chevrolet HHR, Chevrolet Monte Carlo, Chevrolet Uplander, Dodge Caravan, Ford Expedition, Honda Civic, Hyundai Accent, Jeep Commander, Kia Sedona and Lexus ES 330. What this means to you: Good news for consumers, because, on a scale of one to five stars, NHTSA says most of the vehicles tested received either four or five stars on front and side crashes. Last edited by Ming : 03-23-2006 at 07:45 AM.

03-23-2006, 07:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
CRBoyd91 5.3 Liter LS4 V8 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Houston, TX (Katy Area) Drives: 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix GT Posts: 3,941	Re: New Tahoe Gets 5-Stars In NHTSA Crash Test So I guess the rumors about the Aveo being a death trap were bs. __________________ Family Vehicles: Mom: 2003 Chevrolet Suburban LS - 78,000 mi. Dad: 1996 Ford Ranger XLT - 230,000 mi. Sister: 2001 Saturn SC2 - 50,000 mi. Me: 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix GT - 88,000 mi.

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FamilyTruckster 6.2 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Atlantic Canada Drives: 06 Torrent Sport AWD - loaded 07 Avalanche LT Posts: 2,506	Re: New Tahoe Gets 5-Stars In NHTSA Crash Test The Aveo always has 5 star front crash ratings. __________________ GM Pro Certified Sales Consultant/Business Manager - 2006 Torrent Sport AWD - Liquid Silver - 2008 Avalanche - Blue Granite Metallic

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dindak 4.4 Liter Supercharged Northstar Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Toronto area Posts: 2,185	Re: New Tahoe Gets 5-Stars In NHTSA Crash Test I can't imagine how any truck this size can not get 5-stars. Good for GM advertising and sales though. I hear GM is boosting production by 12,000 units for 06. At $15,000 profit per, that $180 million to the bottom line. Not bad.

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Steel4ring 3.8 Liter Supercharged V6 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Virginia Drives: 2008 GMC Acadia 2006 Chevy Colorado Posts: 539	Re: New Tahoe Gets 5-Stars In NHTSA Crash Test I know we all hate the CSV's, but I have to say that the saftey difference between the old vans and the new vans is pretty dramatic. Adding about 18 inches to the nose and boxing it really improved the crash worthiness of this otherwise pitiful vehicle....Uplander, Terrazza, Montana, Relay.

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03-23-2006, 08:14 AM	#8 (permalink)
TaHoE GMI Staff Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Long Island, New York Drives: 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora 3.5 Posts: 9,850	Re: New Tahoe Gets 5-Stars In NHTSA Crash Test The Aveo does well in this test because it's amazingly easy to do well in. This is a 30MPH test into a flat barrier. However when the Aveo is crashed into a deformable barrier on only the driver side at 40MPH, the thing fell apart. Maybe it just can't handle certain high speed situations. Anyway, the Tahoe has improved every single year and now it's perfect. Nicely done GM. __________________

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kenman923 6.2 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Feb 2005 Drives: 2009 Acura TSX Posts: 2,632	Re: New Tahoe Gets 5-Stars In NHTSA Crash Test I imagine it would. It's big enough __________________ Current: 2009 Acura TSX Gone but not forgotten: 2001 Saturn L300 1993 Saturn SL2 1986 Nissan Sentra

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coaster.n3rd 5.3 Liter LS4 V8 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: 5,059 Miles SE of Dutch Harbor Drives: 2008 Saturn Aura XE 2.4 I-4 Posts: 3,861	Re: New Tahoe Gets 5-Stars In NHTSA Crash Test All right! Just when ou thought it could not get any better for this new line. It will be interesting to see how the rest of the line-up (trucks and suburbans/yukons) holds up in the crash tests.

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SUPERBADD75 6.2 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: at the corner of walk and don't walk Drives: 2008 Trailblazer LT3 2009 Mustang Posts: 2,899	Re: New Tahoe Gets 5-Stars In NHTSA Crash Test there is no excuse for the new Tahoe to NOT get a 5 star rating. it's great that GM designed it well, but i don't necessarily think any automaker should be put on a pedestal for designing safe vehicles, they should all be doing that in this day and age. __________________ Acura: Because if you want a really nice Honda, there's only one choice. "Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." --Albert Einstein - 2008 Trailblazer LT3 - 2009 Mustang SUPPORT AMERICA: BOYCOTT WAL-MART

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tomcat_cool17 3.8 Liter V6 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Flint, MI Drives: 2007 Saturn Ion QC Posts: 414	Re: New Tahoe Gets 5-Stars In NHTSA Crash Test WOW, oh my, look at all those Chevy's getting those 5 stars. Where did the rest of the Toyota's, Kia's, and Honda's go?

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