Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra Owners More Likely Than Average To Keep Their Trucks For 15 Years Plus
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Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra owners are loyal ones. A new study published by iSeeCars shows that General Motors pickup owners are more likely than average to hang onto the trucks for 15 years or more.
The study looked at the 15 cars owners keep for 15 years or longer, but also looked at some of the most popular vehicles in the United States and how long owners hang onto those cars. The top 15 cars all hail from Japanese makes, save for one Volkswagen, but on the popular car list, GMC and Chevrolet made the cut.
On average, 6.8 percent of owners keep their cars for 15 years or more, but 8.4 percent of Silverado and 7.4 percent of Sierra owners hang onto their pickups for the same amount of time. For direct comparison, just 6.3 percent of Ford F-150 owners and Dodge Ram owners hold onto their trucks for 15 years or more. One other GM vehicle, the Chevrolet Malibu, made the cut with 6 percent of owners keeping the car for 15 years or more.
The study looked at 650,000 cars from the 1981-2002 model years sold in 2017 to reveal the figures. The data shows strides in vehicle quality have more Americans holding onto their cars for longer periods of time. Where 10 years used to be a milestone, 15 years is becoming more common.
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I have a 2003 Tahoe LT with near every option. I bought it new, and it now has 97,000 miles.
Beyond regular maintenance, keeping it clean and rinsing off any salt in the winter is most important.
I did put Monroe, air adjustable, shocks on the rear about five years ago, and the ride is much more stable. I also swapped out for new 2017 Silverado 17 inch factory rims with 265 x 70 Michelin tires. They look great and up to date.
I see some owners have 250,000 miles and over, and they still keep these vehicles.
Thats my goal. To find a clean 99+ Yukon/Tahoe/Escalade in white. I’ll have to get west or south to find one.
This is really the only stats that need to be followed! This tells you which trucks people like and want to keep!
Still have my 1993, 2006 and 2009 GM trucks…love them all.
My 2002 GMC Sierra Denali is still humming along at 130k miles.
Although the past few years the rust has grown horribly, but I live in northern IL.
Besides the brakes (everything has been replaced now) I’ve only replaced the fuel pump, AC condenser, oil cooler line, and both window motors.
Although, the heater core is next up as I smell coolant but no leaks.
The exhaust headers’ rear bolts are broken but that’s the only code she throws.