Crash Test 2005 - 2009 Chevrolet Colorado / GMC Canyon (Side Impact) IIHS

Chevrolet Colorado
2004-09 models

results also apply to: 2004-09 GMC Canyon
SIDE IMPACT TEST WITHOUT OPTIONAL SIDE AIRBAGS

OVERALL EVALUATION: Poor
Injury measures Head protection Structure/safety cage
Head/neck Torso Pelvis/leg
Driver Marginal Poor Poor Poor Poor
Rear passenger Good Marginal Good Marginal

Important: Side impact crash test ratings can be compared across vehicle type and weight categories.
Test details:

The Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon were introduced in the 2004 model year as replacements for the Chevrolet S-10 and GMC Sonoma.

The side impact crash test ratings do not apply to the Isuzu i-series pickup, which was introduced in the 2006 model year, because crew cab models have standard side airbags. The i-series was discontinued after the 2008 model year.
Injury measures:

Driver — Measures taken from the dummy indicate that rib fractures and/or internal organ injuries plus a fracture of the pelvis would be likely in a crash of this severity. Serious neck injuries would also be possible, and loading to the shoulder was excessive.

Rear passenger — Measures taken from the dummy indicate that rib fractures would be possible in a crash of this severity. In addition, loading to the shoulder was excessive.
Head protection:

Driver — The dummy's head was hit by the intruding barrier. This impact did not produce high head injury measures, but head hits with intruding objects such as other vehicles, trees, and poles should be prevented.

Rear passenger — The dummy's head was hit by the pillar behind the rear passenger door. This impact did not produce high head injury measures, but the head was not prevented from continuing to move outward and downward toward the window sill of the rear door. This indicates that only slightly different crash circumstances could produce a direct hit to a person's head from objects outside the vehicle.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• Crash
• Test
• 2005
• 2009
• Chevrolet
• Colorado
• GMC
• Canyon
• (Side
• Impact)
• IIHS

[wokeupthismorning100]

@Lockemeister +1

[Annihilator1111]

the 2004-present GMC Canyon is assembled in

Shreveport, Louisiana, United States

Rayong, Thailand

[Annihilator1111]

the 2004-present Chevrolet Colorado is assembled in

Shreveport, Louisiana, United States

Rayong, Thailand

[scatman0707]

@ajp9478 Yeah, This particular test isn't that good for seeing deformation on. There's got to be an equilibrium between the strength of the vehicle being tested and the strength of the barrier. Also weight plays a role in how much the barrier will deform, so this one test might not show as much deformation as one on a larger SUV that nudges the exemption mark for weight. Also, the material/manufacturing used may vary slightly. Just look how much the JNCAP's did when hit with a Honda Odyssey.

[scatman0707]

@ajp9478 You realize that the Insurance Institute for Highway Saftey uses deformable barriers in their tests, yes?

You can look up their testing procedures on their website. Search for "Technical protocols for vehicle testing and rating"

[Lockemeister]

POS

[dumapies]

@ajp9478

european tests are much more realistic...they send a artificial bumper crashing into the side not a wall on wheels

[DrDodge24]

I've heard 31 mph

[TapTapTido]

60km/h

[raiderz111]

LOL Tacoma > Colorado :D