The vehicles that are most often stolen in 2010 has been released by National Institute for Highway Safety partner the Highway Loss Data Institute. By comparing the number of insured vehicles on the road to the number of theft claims, HLDI creates the most-stolen list. This year, the Cadillac Escalade topped the list, and pickups are becoming more frequent targets. The amount paid out for each claim is going up, though total thefts are going down.
10. Corvette Z06 by Chevrolet
With a huge engine, the Chevrolet Corvette Z06 is stolen .17 percent of the time with the help of anti-theft devices. With the highest average loss per theft, though, the $ 41,229 loss has insurance companies skittish about this vehicle.
9. Nissan Pathfinder Armada
.45 percent of Nissan Pathfinder Armada vehicles are stolen. The claim on insurance from the theft of these automobiles is typically about $ 12,458.
8. GMC Yukon
.57 percent of the time, the GMC Yukon is the victim of theft. Per claim, the average payment is $ 9,499.
7.The Hummer H2
In addition to being the probably to be ticketed car, the Hummer H2 is more likely to be stolen. With average losses of $ 10,324 and a .62 percent chance of being stolen, the Hummer H2 could be dangerous to own.
6.Dodge Charger with a HEMI
The Dodge Charger with a HEMI has a .71 percent chance of being stolen.
5. Infiniti G37
The Dodge Charger HEMI and Infiniti G37 both share a .71 percent chance of being stolen, but average payouts for the Infiniti G37 are just about $ 200 more.
4.The Chevy Avalanche 1500
For each 1,000 Avalanche cars on the road, 7.4 are stolen each and every year.
3. Silverado 1500 crew cab
Trucks are being stolen more and more often. About .8 percent of Silverado’s are stolen.
2. Ford F-250 with a Crew Cab
Almost one out of each and every 100 Ford F-250 pickups is stolen, with a claim frequency of .97 percent.
1. Cadillac Escalade
Topping out the list of stolen automobiles and most stolen SUVs is the Cadillac Escalade. With 1.08 percent of these cars stolen and an average loss per claim of $ 11,934, the Escalade is an costly car for insurance companies to take on.
