The Cadillac Escalade has long been a hot commodity for car thieves. It still is, but according to the latest data from Highway Loss Data Institute, it’s no longer number one after 10 years. Instead, the dishonor goes to the Ford F-250. Though according to HDLI, the remaining vehicles in the Top 10, aside from the F-350, are all GM trucks and SUVs. Yikes.
The Escalade’s drop from first to sixth on the HLDI list was mostly due to shrinking popularity of the current model and improved anti-theft technology, including a steering-column lock and an alarm that sounds when the vehicle’s incline changes, along with a standard ignition immobilizer. But although its theft rate dipped by 50% from figures reported three years ago, four-wheel-drive versions of the luxury SUV still were stolen 4.5 times more than the average vehicle. The average insurance loss payment was $6,508 compared with nearly $12,000 previously.
HLDI’s top 10 most stolen vehicles, followed by the average insurance loss, are as follows:
10. Chevrolet Tahoe, $5,367
9. GMC Yukon, $6,276
8. GMC Sierra 1500 extended cab, $5,908
7. Chevrolet Suburban 1500, $4,468
6. Cadillac Escalade with four-wheel drive, $6,508
5. Ford F-350 crew cab and four-wheel drive, $7,517
4. GMC Sierra 1500 crew cab, $6,366
3. Chevrolet Avalanche 1500, $6,163
2. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 crew cab, $5,463
1. Ford F-250 crew cab and four-wheel drive, $7,060
Hopefully GM’s all-new line up of trucks and SUV models will do a better job of avoiding this list.
Comments
How about a “per 10,000 sold” by year even.
Come on HDLI, shead some light! Kinda funny how the F series has supposedly been the most popular truck for (no free promo here) years.
There should be plenty for the picking, or are all the GM thieves allready in OnStar jail?
Maybe all those car theives are liking what they hear (here):D, about the new truck and that gen5 GM V8 that’s about to hit the streets!!!
is this list just for suv/trucks or does it cover all vehicles in the US, a cop doco i watched stated the honda accord? was the top car to steal
If they know GM and Ford Trucks and SUVs are hot then they must make the security fool proof!! These vehicles cost enough that they must take care of this.
I thought the thieves only stole the best ??
I read some time ago that a certain Toyota car was the most stolen, not because it sold the most , but because its parts cost the most to replace. As an example, the electric starter was quoted for $250 to replace, while a starter for my Ford Mustang was $45. One owner of that Toyota even told me that if he sold his car for parts, he can collect more than twice the original purchase price!
So if GM increased the prices for Escalade replacements parts, it will return to the most stolen status. Luckily for Escalade owners, GM shares Escalade part manufacturing with other GM trucks (Chevy and GMC) so the prices will not be higher. In my personal case, I can buy Chevy parts that fit my Buick car.
I wouldn’t say that this is a bad thing that a lot of gm vehicles make the top 10 list.
think about it if thugs like stealing them that means that they are good vehicles and their are tons of people who would like to buy one.
I agree with that. How many end up overseas or stripped for parts, not just used for joyriders?