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  1. IIHS evaluated the safety of three specific commercial vehicles: the Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD, the BrightDrop 400, and the Ford F-350 Super Duty.

IIHS Testing Finds Mixed Results for Commercial Van Crash Avoidance

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What happened

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The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety tested cargo vans and Class 3 pickups for their ability to avoid crashes with other vehicles and pedestrians. Many tested vehicles received marginal or poor ratings, although some performed well. For instance, the Chevrolet BrightDrop 400 earned a good rating for pedestrian crash avoidance, while the Chevrolet Express 2500 and GMC Savana 2500 received poor ratings due to lacking automatic emergency braking. The Institute noted that motorcycle detection was a challenge for several tested systems.

From kotatv.com

Why it matters

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The testing highlights the importance of crash-prevention technology in larger vehicles, which accounted for 16% of U.S. roadway deaths in 2024. Safety ratings from the Institute can influence consumer purchasing decisions and inform regulatory oversight by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety evaluated the safety of three specific commercial vehicles: the Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD, the BrightDrop 400, and the Ford F-350 Super Duty.

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Who's involved

  • Insurance Institute for Highway SafetyConducted the crash avoidance testing on various commercial vehicles.
  • ChevroletManufactures several vans and pickups that were included in the safety evaluation.
  • FordOperates heavy-duty pickups that were part of the safety evaluation.
  • General MotorsIs the parent company of Chevrolet, whose vehicles were tested.

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Possible knock-on effects

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  • ChevroletSpeculative

    Poor safety ratings for specific vans and pickups could impact competitive position and sales.

  • General MotorsSpeculative

    Safety test results could negatively impact General Motors' brand reputation and future research and development costs.

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