CHEVY SAFETY FEATURES

Chevrolet protects you, your passengers, and others with the latest safety tech. Innovative inclusions provide peace of mind so you can enjoy driving with confidence. Take a closer look at some of the smart safety features in your favorite Chevy vehicles.

High-Quality Brakes

Brakes may be the most important piece of safety equipment your car has. Your car’s brakes help you slow down or stop when you need to so you can avoid other cars, pedestrians, and other hazards. Chevrolet understands how crucial brakes are and uses high-quality brakes in all its vehicles.

Chevrolet also refuses to rest on its laurels. The 2020 Chevrolet Corvette is the first Chevy with eBoost brakes. This is a brake-by-wire system that’s similar to what is seen in many luxury sports cars. It features several braking modes for more consistent braking in various conditions. The system is incredibly efficient and compact, so expect to see it in more Chevy vehicles in future.

Smarter Braking Technology

While quality brakes matter, they can always use a helping hand. Chevy has made traditional brakes smarter with intuitive technology.

Front pedestrian braking technology detects pedestrians in your car’s path. If you haven’t already starting braking, Chevy’s automatic braking technology steps in and applies the brakes for you. This tech helps you avoid accidents or at least reduce your speed so impacts are less serious.

Clever Cameras for Better Vision

Chevrolet has always created vehicles with excellent visibility. New safety cameras take that commitment to the next level. Adaptive cruise control cameras work with the cruise control system, adjusting your speed to maintain a pre-set gap between you and the vehicle in front. With an adaptive cruise control camera on the case, you have less to worry about behind the wheel.

You might not have eyes in the back of your head, but when you drive a Chevy, you don’t have to. Its rear vision camera displays the scene behind you on your inside rearview mirror or center stack. This technology helps you park and reverse safely.

Camera technology has improved dramatically over the year. Forget about grainy images. Modern Chevy cars have high-definition surround vision for clear, crisp images of what’s around your vehicle. Clearer images help you make the best decisions when moving your vehicle at low speeds.

Alerts Provide Another Set of Eyes

We all know the importance of staying alert when we drive. Technology should never take the place of our own sharp instincts, but that doesn’t mean it can’t give us a helping hand. Modern Chevy cars have a variety of alert systems that act like an extra pair of eyes for you.

Lane change alert with side blind zone alert tells you when other vehicles are in your blind zones. It’ll also tell you if other motorists are approaching your blind zones as you change lanes. Lane keep assist with lane departure warning lets you know if you accidentally drift outside your lane. Along with the alert, your Chevy will gently take the wheel and put you back where you need to be.

Forward collision alert tells you about hazards in front of your vehicle you might not see. This system informs you of obstacles ahead, such as children running onto the road and animals in your path. It also senses if you’re moving up on another vehicle and will suggest that you increase the gap.

Rear cross-traffic alert takes care of your car’s back end, alerting you of cross traffic coming from the left or right. This feature makes challenging tasks such as reversing out of driveways and parking spots in crowded lots much simpler and safer.

Smart Systems Keep Teen Drivers Safe

Few events strike terror into the hearts of parents as much as their beloved teens learning to drive. Thankfully, Chevy’s Teen Driver Technology system takes away some of the stress. This system helps young drivers do the right thing behind the wheel, whether you’re beside them or not.

It’s scary to learn that nearly half of all 15- to 20-year-old drivers who died in car accidents in 2017 weren’t wearing seat belts. That’s why Chevy launched Buckle to Drive. This industry-first feature won’t let the driver shift out of park until he or she has buckled up. Audio muting and visual alerts reinforce the message.

Teen Driver Technology lets you limit your teen’s speed to 85 mph. You can also use the speed warning function, which triggers audio and visual alerts when the Chevy exceeds your preselected speed. We know kids love turning up the latest Lizzo bops, but loud music is a serious teen driver distraction. That’s why our Teen Driver Technology lets you set audio volume limits, too.

You needn’t wonder what your teens are up to behind the wheel. The in-vehicle report card is always watching. Check it out to learn what they’ve done right, and wrong, after every journey. Offer some pointers to help them improve and see whether they’re taking your advice on future trips! Setting up Teen Driver Technology couldn’t be simpler. Just enter a pin code to access the Teen Driver menu through Chevrolet MyLink. Then register a key for your motoring teen.

Rear Seat Reminder Saves Lives

Stories of parents leaving their young children in their cars are heartbreaking. Chevy aims to reduce the risk with its Rear Seat Reminder. While this system doesn’t actually detect kids or pets, it can help you remember to check the back seat. The system activates after you open and close the rear door before a journey. Once you turn your vehicle off, the system sounds chimes and displays a visual prompt to check the rear seat. This reminder could be just what you need to avoid a tragedy.

Visit Stan McNabb of Columbia for Chevy vehicles with top safety features. Our friendly sales staff will help you find the perfect Chevy for your taste, budget, and family. We also have a comprehensive service and repair department to maintain your vehicle’s safety features and keep you safe on the road.