Sierra receives a 5-Star Rating in Safety

2014 GMC Sierra Puts Safety First 

2014 GMC Sierra 1500 crew cab receives the first five-star scores under new rating system.

Elizabeth City, NC –  The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration changed its New Car Assessment Program and the Sierra has received the highest possible five-star Overall Vehicle Score for safety.

NHTSA only tested the crew cab models of the Sierra. GMC expects crew cab models to account for 60 percent of their 2014 light duty full-size pickup truck sales.

“This designation by NHTSA confirms that the 2014 Sierra delivers top safety performance,” said Barry Callahan of Biggs Cadillac “Additionally, it also has the power Sierra drivers expect and is chocked full of features, developed with ELIZABETH CITY area truck owners in mind.”

The Sierra offers NORTHEASTERN NORTH CAROLINA area enthusiasts fully boxed frames, extensive use of high-strength steel, and several segment-exclusive safety features are available, including Forward Collision Alert, Lane Departure Warning, and Safety Alert Seat.

•    Safety Alert Seat warns the driver of potential traffic danger using directional vibration pulses from the seat cushion. The patented warning approach is tied to all of the on-board crash avoidance systems.
•    Forward collision alert technology helps prevent frontal crashes by alerting the driver when the truck is closing in on a vehicle ahead too quickly, giving him or her additional time to react and avoid a crash.
•    Lane Departure Warning technology alerts the driver when the truck drifts over a lane line when traveling at least 35 mph.
•    Rear Vision Camera with Dynamic Guidelines allows the driver, when in reverse, to view objects directly behind the vehicle via the radio screen in the center stack, allowing for easier parking and backing maneuvers.
•    New, standard lap belt pretensions in the front-seat outboard safety belts.
•    Six standard air bags and 360-degree sensor system, including dual-stage frontal air bags, head-curtain side-impact air bags with rollover protection, and seat-mounted side-impact air bags.
•    Trailer-sway control that works with StabiliTrak to provide the driver with additional assistance when towing a trailer. When it senses trailer sway, it intervenes with braking and/or reduced engine power to bring the trailer under control.
•    Four-wheel, four-channel, antilock disc brakes (ABS) that help provide straight, more controlled stops by preventing wheel lock-up in most road conditions.
•    OnStar is available, using GPS and cellular phone technology to automatically call for help in the event of crash. OnStar service also includes MyLink mobile apps, which offer vehicle information and OnStar services via the customer’s smartphone.


About Biggs Cadillac Buick GMC
Established in 1982. Biggs is a supporter and sponsor of many community events and fundraisers in and around Elizabeth City, NC. Biggs is a Hometown Full Service Cadillac Buick GMC dealership and number one used car dealership in Northeastern North Carolina.  New & used vehicle sales, Finance, Parts, Service, and Collision Center. Customer satisfaction is our top priority. Visit our website: http://www.biggscadillac.com

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