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Thomcat Senior Enthusiast

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If the helmet solution is not good enough, place the wife in the middle seat.

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Donstar Senior Enthusiast

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There is a difference between the terms head rest and head restraint. I wonder how the injury risk factors compare between rear seat positions in a pickup truck. This might be worth researching. Your wife's concerns about having one child at a greater risk of injury is understandable. I personally found it was a far greater safety hazard having three pre-teen and teenage children sitting together. When my children were that age, I sold the pickup and bought a Suburban! When finances got tough, I bought a mini-van! (Aerostar!)

RyanbabZ71 Senior Enthusiast

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Does it really make a difference? These trucks are already pretty safe as it is.

Sit in the middle seat and get in an accident (no I am not wishing this upon anyone). Please report back how your head feels and if the rear window held up.

 

 

Ryan B.

ewbldavis Enthusiast

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She must really not want the truck. I'm shocked the lack of a center headrest is a deal breaker and she seriously feels kids are unsafe without it.

 

Honestly, my kids (13/15) sit center position with friends and they're all tall enough it wouldn't make a difference.

 

Show her some crash tests vidoes of all 3 brands - headrest is last of the concerns.

TxTruckMan Senior Enthusiast

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There are no crash tests that specifically test this seating position that I'm aware of. Like the OP, I have three (smaller) kids and this was an issue for me. The concern is only with getting rear ended - whoever sits in the middle will likely hit their head on the rear window fairly hard. Obviously some of you don't have kids or don't care about their safety, but some parents do.

 

All other OEMs have them - GM is just being freaking cheap and skipping on safety accessories. The next models better have them or I will seriously consider a different vehicle.

Doobs41378 Enthusiast

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There are no crash tests that specifically test this seating position that I'm aware of. Like the OP, I have three (smaller) kids and this was an issue for me. The concern is only with getting rear ended - whoever sits in the middle will likely hit their head on the rear window fairly hard. Obviously some of you don't have kids or don't care about their safety, but some parents do.

 

All other OEMs have them - GM is just being freaking cheap and skipping on safety accessories. The next models better have them or I will seriously consider a different vehicle.

I only have 1 child. She will always have a headrest.

Donstar Senior Enthusiast

Donstar

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Out of interest, I googled this topic and I stumbled on Ford owners asking how to remove their rear headrests! I grew up at a time when seatbelts were not required and headrests were not found in North American vehicles. I do recall aftermarket "slip on" type headrests available at auto stores. They would be found next to the car seats that hooked over your front seats! I would be interested in hearing from others who have found a suitable solution to the OP's concern. My son drives a CC Silverado and has 3 small children. Although this is not their main family vehicle, I'm sure the occasional use may occur!

Sierra706 Senior Enthusiast

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Sit in the middle seat and get in an accident (no I am not wishing this upon anyone). Please report back how your head feels and if the rear window held up.

 

 

Ryan B.

The two headrests in the backseat make no difference to a full grown adult, as their heads are above them anyways

 

 

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TxTruckMan Senior Enthusiast

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The two headrests in the backseat make no difference to a full grown adult, as their heads are above them anyways

 

 

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They go up and down. They can also be completely removed.

Sierra706 Senior Enthusiast

Sierra706

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They go up and down. They can also be completely removed.

Didn't realize they were adjustable I had never bothered to look

 

 

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RyanbabZ71 Senior Enthusiast

RyanbabZ71

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The two headrests in the backseat make no difference to a full grown adult, as their heads are above them anyways

 

 

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One of mine is adjusted up for my son who is in a booster seat (required by law).

 

 

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Sidewayz Enthusiast

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We have 3 kids and once my youngest is out of his booster I'm selling or trading in my Silverado for a Suburban or getting an F150. That headrest could save your child from a significant injury so the fact that people laugh at it being a deal breaker is not a laughing matter for a parent. i also bought seat belt tethers for my other two kids to bring the shoulder belt to the correct placement on their body. I've seen enough fatal crashes to know seatbelt safety etc is a very real thing. Good luck with your situation

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