SAFETY
One of the biggest factors in the purchase of a car next to price is how safe is the vehicle. In testing by the NHTSA the Chevy Tahoe Hybrid scored 5 Star safety rating in frontal crash for the driver and 4 Star for the passenger. Side pole impact rating was a 5 Star for both sides, and rollover rating was 3 Stars.
The Tahoe Hybrid includes Dual frontal air bags, and head curtain side air bags for all 3 rows of occupants. The passenger airbag has a sensing system to adjust the timing and speed of air bag deployment.
Onstar automatic crash response is included for 6 months. This system automatically alerts an Onstar operator of the accident and sends them a GPS location to be able to notify local Police, Fire, Or Ems, depending on the situation. They are contacted through your Onstar and you can talk to them without ever having to pick up a phone. This is especially handy if you happen to lose your phone in a severe accident.
For stopping the Tahoe we tested had 4 wheel anti-lock disc brakes. There is also Stabilitrak stability control system with traction control, keeping you in control of your vehicle in most situations.
For your Childs safety the back doors have child locks to prevent them from opening the doors while the car is moving or until you are ready to let them out.
Other features include remote start, driver lockout prevention, power programmable door locks, remote keyless entry, and a tire monitoring system.
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