Common questions

What is the most stolen truck?

What is the most stolen truck?

Ford Pickup

RANK VEHICLE THEFTS
1 Ford Pickup (Full Size) 38,938
2 Honda Civic 33,220
3 Chevrolet Pickup (Full Size) 32,583
4 Honda Accord 30,745

Is it easy to steal a Chevy Silverado?

As it turns out, some trucks may be easier to steal than others. And Chevy Silverado models are being stolen at a rapid rate. As reported by USA Today, a study performed by the Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDL) compiled car theft data from the years 2016-2018 to gauge “the frequency of theft” of certain vehicle models.

Is the Chevy Silverado the most stolen car in America?

This makes the Silverado one of the most frequently stolen vehicles in America. Even the National Insurance Crime Bureau’s (NICB) latest annual report, which highlights certain car-theft statistics, found that out of the 750,000 vehicles stolen in 2018, 31,566 of those were Chevy Silverado pickups.

What makes a Chevy Silverado a target for thieves?

There are a few obvious reasons why a thief may target your vehicle, such as it being unlocked or something of value left within eyesight. But when it comes to the Chevrolet Silverado, what’s supposed to be protecting the truck from thievery may be what’s making it a target.

As it turns out, some trucks may be easier to steal than others. And Chevy Silverado models are being stolen at a rapid rate. As reported by USA Today, a study performed by the Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDL) compiled car theft data from the years 2016-2018 to gauge “the frequency of theft” of certain vehicle models.

How many Chevy Silverado’s are stolen each year?

Even the National Insurance Crime Bureau’s (NICB) latest annual report, which highlights certain car-theft statistics, found that out of the 750,000 vehicles stolen in 2018, 31,566 of those were Chevy Silverado pickups. According to Car and Driver, the NICB also found that Chevy pickups were thieves’ favorite choice in 13 states.

Where was Chevy Silverado stolen in North Texas?

Jarrod Hamlin is a truck guy. He runs his own remodeling business and uses a truck every day, yet he was left without a ride after his bright blue 2018 Chevy Silverado was stolen Jan. 28 in Carrollton. The latest news from around North Texas.

Why are Chevy Silverados being targeted by thieves?

The agency said 2015 to 2018 Chevy Silverados are being targeted by thieves because they’re able to disable the OnStar tracking system. NBC 5 reached out to General Motors and OnStar to ask if they were aware the tracking system could be disabled so quickly, and if anything was being done to prevent it from happening.

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