Middle East, 23 June, 2025: General Motors is proud to announce that the 2025 GMC Acadia and Chevrolet Traverse have earned Top Safety Pick designations from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). These recognitions, awarded in March and April respectively, reinforce GM’s long-standing commitment to safety and highlight the company’s ongoing efforts to build vehicles that help protect everyone on the road.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is an independent, nonprofit scientific and educational organization dedicated to reducing deaths, injuries and property damage from motor vehicle crashes through research and evaluation and through education of consumers, policymakers and safety professionals.

This achievement is the result of years of development, testing, and collaboration across GM’s global safety, engineering, and manufacturing teams. Both the GMC Acadia and Chevrolet Traverse are built at GM’s Lansing Delta Township Assembly plant in Michigan, USA. Both vehicles underwent rigorous internal validation in addition to meeting the IIHS’s stringent testing protocols. These recognitions affirm GM’s capability to design and produce vehicles that meet some of the highest safety standards in the industry.

As the Chief Marketing Officer for Chevrolet and GMC at GM Africa & Middle East, Furrukh Jawaid said, “Being recognized by IIHS is a proud moment for GM and underscores our ongoing commitment to safety as a core brand value. It’s a testament to the collaborative work of our global teams across engineering, safety, and manufacturing who bring this vision to life. As we pursue our goal of a future with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions, and Zero Congestion, safety remains at the forefront. Our customers place their trust in us every time they get behind the wheel, and we take that responsibility seriously. These accolades are not just awards, they are a reflection of our promise to deliver safe, reliable vehicles for every journey.”

The 2025 GMC Acadia and Chevrolet Traverse feature a comprehensive suite of standard and available safety technologies, including automatic emergency braking, forward collision alert, lane keep assist with lane departure warning, pedestrian detection, and blind zone steering assist. These systems are supported by robust vehicle structures and occupant protection technologies designed to perform in real-world crash scenarios. 

Moreover, Daniel Oden, Regional Quality Manager at GM Africa & Middle East added, “The IIHS Top Safety Pick awards for the GMC Acadia and Chevrolet Traverse reflect our deep and ongoing commitment to vehicle safety. From concept to production, our teams work with precision and purpose to ensure every safety standard is met and exceeded. These recognitions are the result of extensive engineering, rigorous testing, and a clear focus on protecting drivers, passengers, and everyone sharing the road. Safety is not an added benefit. It is a fundamental principle that guides our development process and informs every decision we make.”

GM’s approach to safety extends beyond vehicle design. A human problem requires a more human solution. That’s why GM looks at safety differently. Road safety is not just about vehicle features, it’s also about understanding the behaviors, environments, and systems that contribute to crashes. GM takes a holistic approach, combining research, data analysis, technology development, and community advocacy to help reduce traffic injuries and fatalities. This includes partnerships with academic institutions, nonprofits, and public entities to support traffic safety and systemic change.

For customers, these awards offer assurance that the vehicles they drive meet rigorous safety standards and are equipped with features designed to help protect their families. As GM continues to invest in new safety innovations, the company remains focused on raising the bar for what safety can and should look like across the automotive industry.