2014 GMC Sierra Earns 5-star Rating in New NHTSA Testing

PETOSKEY, Mich. - Sept. 23, 2013 - PRLog -- Safety isn't typically a top selling point with truck drivers, but that doesn't mean GMC takes the security of its customers less seriously.That attention to safety shone through in the 2014 GMC Sierra, which is the first pickup truck to earn a five-star safety rating in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's revised New Car Assessment Program.

To earn its five-star crash rating, the 2014 Sierra faced a range of tests, including a frontal crash test, a side barrier crash test and a rollover test. With its fully boxed frame, which features a lot of high-strength steel, the Sierra proved that its strengths extend well beyond hauling and towing, giving GMC engineers a feather for their cap.

"Many truck drivers use their vehicle for more than towing and hauling, which means passenger comfort and safety needs to be top-notch," said John Johnson, general manager of Fletch's GMC Buick, a Michigan GMC dealership in Petoskey. "GMC is dedicated to building tough vehicles that offer just as much safety as they do capability, and the 2014 Sierra shows their efforts at work."

Available with a range of engines that provide equal parts power and efficiency, the 2014 GMC Sierra is capable of towing up to 11,200 pounds and can return up to 24 mpg on the highway. Inside, the Sierra was designed with comfort and convenience in mind, with controls designed to be used with work gloves and top-quality materials that can handle the rigors of the work site and traffic jams.

About Fletch's Buick GMC:

Fletch's Buick GMC is a GMC dealership in Northern Michigan, working hard to satisfy their customers' needs. They stock a large inventory of new GMC and Buick models, including the GMC Sierra, Acadia and Buick Encore and Verano, and their friendly sales teams will do everything they can to get Michigan drivers into the right model for their lifestyle. Fletch's Buick GMC also offers impeccable customer service for pre-owned sales, service and parts. GMC fans can stop into the dealership located at 805 Charlevoix Avenue in Petoskey, Mich., give them a call at (877) 320-5554 or see their full inventory online at http://www.fletchs.com The dealership can also be found on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/FletchsGMCBuickAudi.