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Chevrolet Safety Ratings (2026)
Every current Chevrolet model in IIHS records, scored with the same formula as our main ranking, plus real-world death rates for used Chevrolet models where the data exists.
The safest current Chevrolet is the 2027 Chevrolet Equinox, scoring 87.1/100 with no current IIHS award, #78 of 136 in our overall ranking. Chevrolet has 9 current models in IIHS records, 5 with complete crash-test results; 0 earned a 2026 Top Safety Pick+ and 0 earned a Top Safety Pick.
Chevrolet safety weighted by sales
Chevrolet’s sales-weighted current-model score is 78.4/100, covering 36.8% of its 867,425 reported U.S. sales in January–June 2026. Its TSP+ sales-mix proxy is 0.0%. Ranges reflect unpublished variant splits, not statistical confidence intervals.
Sales basis: manufacturer release. Chevrolet January–June 2026 U.S. sales. Checked 2026-09-16.
See sales weights, matched models and exclusions
| Sales bucket | Units / share | Current score | TSP+ mapping | Matched records / limitations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silverado LD | 179,393 20.7% | Not available | Unresolved | 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Cab split is unpublished here; only crew cab is mapped. |
| Equinox | 124,375 14.3% | 87.1 | No current TSP+ | 2027 Chevrolet Equinox |
| Trax | 109,993 12.7% | 66.2 | No current TSP+ | 2026 Chevrolet Trax |
| Silverado HD | 89,491 10.3% | Not available | Unresolved | No matching current IIHS record in this snapshot. |
| Traverse | 81,417 9.4% | 81.4 | No current TSP+ | 2027 Chevrolet Traverse |
| Trailblazer | 59,816 6.9% | Not available | No current TSP+ | 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer At least one mapped variant lacks complete scoring evidence; this sales bucket is excluded from the mean. |
| Tahoe | 54,652 6.3% | Not available | No current TSP+ | 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe At least one mapped variant lacks complete scoring evidence; this sales bucket is excluded from the mean. |
| Colorado | 47,693 5.5% | Not available | No current TSP+ | 2026 Chevrolet Colorado At least one mapped variant lacks complete scoring evidence; this sales bucket is excluded from the mean. |
| Express | 25,418 2.9% | Not available | Unresolved | No matching current IIHS record in this snapshot. |
| Suburban | 24,710 2.8% | Not available | Unresolved | No matching current IIHS record in this snapshot. |
| Blazer | 22,710 2.6% | Not available | No current TSP+ | 2026 Chevrolet Blazer At least one mapped variant lacks complete scoring evidence; this sales bucket is excluded from the mean. |
| Equinox EV | 16,249 1.9% | Not available | Unresolved | No matching current IIHS record in this snapshot. |
| Corvette | 13,417 1.5% | Not available | Unresolved | No matching current IIHS record in this snapshot. |
| Bolt | 4,224 0.5% | Not available | Unresolved | No matching current IIHS record in this snapshot. |
| Silverado EV | 3,672 0.4% | Not available | Unresolved | No matching current IIHS record in this snapshot. |
| Silverado MD | 3,518 0.4% | Not available | Unresolved | No matching current IIHS record in this snapshot. |
| Blazer EV | 3,166 0.4% | 86.3 | No current TSP+ | 2027 Chevrolet Blazer EV |
| LCF | 2,333 0.3% | Not available | Unresolved | No matching current IIHS record in this snapshot. |
| BrightDrop 400 / 600 EV* | 956 0.1% | Not available | Unresolved | No matching current IIHS record in this snapshot. |
| Malibu | 206 0.0% | Not available | Unresolved | No matching current IIHS record in this snapshot. |
| Unallocated / other sales | 16 0.0% | Not available | Unresolved | Reported brand total exceeds the available model subtotal. |
How sales weighting and variant ranges work
Current ratings, weighted by January–June 2026 U.S. sales. The mean is the sum of each current score × its model’s sales, divided by sales with complete, compatible scores. High-volume models therefore count more. This changes brand aggregation only; individual vehicle scores and ranks are unchanged.
A range shows the possible mix of separately rated variants when their sales split is unpublished. We count a combined sales total once. Unmatched models, unresolved body styles and incomplete scores are excluded from the mean and reduce its sales coverage. Do not compare a brand covering a small slice of sales with one covering nearly its whole lineup as though the evidence were equal.
The TSP+ sales-mix proxy divides sales mapped to current TSP+ records by all reported brand sales. A range reflects award differences within mapped variants. Unmatched sales add nothing to this proxy; they are not rated failures. Current model years, build dates and required equipment still apply: this is a sales-mix comparison of current designs, not the percentage of vehicles delivered in the first half that actually qualified for an award. It is not a death-risk estimate.
Every current Chevrolet ranked by safety
Where two vehicles score the same, the injury measures behind that score break the tie; vehicles matching on both share a rank. The score is 55% primary IIHS tests, 25% selected occupant-protection details, 10% pedestrian front crash prevention, and 10% class context. Missing evidence never counts as passing. Class rank compares each model with every vehicle in its IIHS class, not just other Chevrolet models.
| Rank | Vehicle | Class | Class rank | IIHS award | Starts at | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2027 Chevrolet Equinox | Small SUVs | 13 of 28 | No award | ~$28,800 | 87.1 |
| 2 | 2027 Chevrolet Blazer EV | Midsize SUVs | 22 of 32 | No award | ~$44,700 | 86.3 |
| 3 | 2027 Chevrolet Traverse | Midsize SUVs | 25 of 32 | No award | ~$42,695 | 81.4 |
| 4 | 2026 Chevrolet Trax | Small SUVs | 25 of 28 | No award | ~$21,700 | 66.2 |
| 5 | 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | Large pickups | 6 of 6 | No award | ~$45,000 | 43.0 |
Prices are approximate base MSRPs excluding destination. TSP+ is IIHS Top Safety Pick+; TSP is Top Safety Pick. Full weights and rules are on the methodology page.
4 Chevrolet models still waiting on complete IIHS results
These are listed so you can see what has been tested. A missing result is never treated as a pass or a fail, so they are not ranked.
| Vehicle | Class | Primary tests reported | Detail results reported | IIHS award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Chevrolet Blazer | Midsize SUVs | 1/4 | 2/4 | No award |
| 2026 Chevrolet Colorado | Small pickups | 3/4 | 4/4 | No award |
| 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe | Large SUVs | 3/4 | 4/4 | No award |
| 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer | Small SUVs | 3/4 | 3/4 | No award |
Real-world death rates for used Chevrolet models
Driver deaths per million registered vehicle years from the July 2026 IIHS driver death rate study (2021–2024 crashes), compared with the average for each model's class. Lower is better. These are older model years and are separate from the crash-test scores above.
| Vehicle | Model years | Driver death rate | Class average | 95% confidence bounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Tahoe 4WD | 2022-23 | 0 | 26 | 0–16 |
| Chevrolet Suburban 1500 4WD | 2021-23 | 6 | 20 | 0–16 |
| Chevrolet Silverado 3500 crew cab 4WD | 2020-23 | 10 | 24 | 0–22 |
| Chevrolet Traverse 4WD | 2022-23 | 10 | 24 | 0–23 |
| Chevrolet Traverse 2WD | 2022-23 | 16 | 24 | 0–34 |
| Chevrolet Silverado 2500 crew cab 4WD | 2020-23 | 21 | 24 | 11–31 |
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 crew cab 4WD | 2023 | 21 | 29 | 4–39 |
| Chevrolet Trailblazer 4WD | 2021-23 | 25 | 38 | 6–45 |
| Chevrolet Equinox 4WD | 2020-23 | 41 | 38 | 27–54 |
| Chevrolet Express 2500 cargo 2WD | 2020-23 | 47 | 30 | 18–76 |
| Chevrolet Trailblazer 2WD | 2021-23 | 55 | 38 | 23–87 |
| Chevrolet Equinox 2WD | 2020-23 | 67 | 38 | 51–83 |
| Chevrolet Corvette | 2020-23 | 82 | 73 | 40–124 |
| Chevrolet Camaro | 2020-23 | 88 | 75 | 45–131 |
| Chevrolet Malibu | 2023 | 116 | 67 | 39–194 |
Green means at or below the class average; red means above it. Every used model is on the safest used cars page.
Older Chevrolet model years
Earlier model years with IIHS results on this site. They are not part of the current ranking.
Questions people ask about Chevrolet safety
Is Chevrolet a safe brand?
Chevrolet has 9 current models in IIHS records, 5 with complete crash-test records. 0 earned a 2026 IIHS Top Safety Pick+ and 0 earned a Top Safety Pick. The best current Chevrolet is the 2027 Chevrolet Equinox at 87.1/100, #78 of 136 in our overall ranking. Safety varies more between models than between brands, so pick the model first.
What is the safest Chevrolet?
The safest current Chevrolet in our 2026 ranking is the 2027 Chevrolet Equinox (small suvs), scoring 87.1/100 with no current IIHS award. It ranks #13 of 28 in its class.
Which Chevrolet models earned Top Safety Pick+ in 2026?
No current Chevrolet model in our data holds a 2026 IIHS Top Safety Pick+ or Top Safety Pick award.
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