Full-Size Pickups Lead Texas Vehicle Thefts
Silverado and Sierra owners across Texas should review theft-prevention options and insurance coverage.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Trucks
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Full-size pickup trucks make up the single largest share of stolen vehicles statewide in Texas, according to recent figures released by the Texas Department of Transportation. The Chevrolet Silverado consistently holds the top spot, and owners of full-size pickups across the state face the highest theft exposure.
Why it matters
Thefts of full-size pickups put repair, replacement, and insurance costs directly on Texas households that depend on these trucks for work and daily driving. Because the same few models recur at the top of the list, the risk is concentrated among owners of popular pickups rather than spread evenly across vehicles.
The Silverado logged 355 stolen units in January 2026 and 297 in July 2026, while the GMC Sierra recorded 232 and 206 units in the same months. Ford F-150 and F-250 models combined for more than 230 reported thefts early in the year.
The players
Texas Department of Transportation
The state agency that released recent vehicle theft figures for Texas, and a central source for statewide auto-theft tracking.
Chevrolet Silverado
General Motors' full-size pickup, which consistently ranks as the most stolen vehicle in Texas.
GMC Sierra
General Motors' full-size pickup, which frequently ranks second in statewide theft counts and leads thefts in parts of Houston and Harris County.
The details
The Silverado consistently ranks as the most stolen vehicle in Texas, and the GMC Sierra frequently ranks second statewide. The GMC Sierra also leads thefts in key parts of Houston and Harris County. The Dodge / Ram 1500 regularly rounds out the five most frequently targeted full-size pickup models across the state.
Timeline
January 2026: Silverado and Sierra theft figures recorded.
July 2026: Silverado and Sierra theft figures recorded.
Early 2026: Ford F-150 and F-250 theft figures recorded.
The Home Front
Statewide theft rankings published by the Texas Department of Transportation show full-size pickups dominating the list of stolen vehicles. The pattern places pickup owners among the most exposed drivers in the state's auto-theft landscape.
If you own a full-size pickup, consider adding a steering wheel lock, a GPS tracker, or an anti-theft device, and confirm your insurer's comprehensive coverage terms. Keep your vehicle's VIN and documentation somewhere secure so a claim or police report is easier to file.
The takeaway
Full-size pickups are the most targeted vehicles in Texas, so owners of Silverados, Sierras, and F-series trucks should treat theft prevention as a routine cost. Check your VIN, record your truck's details, and review your insurance deductible before you need to file a claim.
Further reading
For more on the models drivers depend on, see our Trucks coverage across the state.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Kicker 102.5.
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