Interesting Owner Survey Results Prove How Much Americans Love Trucks

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John Goreham
Contributing Writer, GM-Trucks.com
9-26-2018

 

A new poll of truck owners commissioned by GM and Done by Harris Polls confirms what we GM-Trucks.com members already knew - Americans love trucks. Here are some highlights of the GM / Harris survey:

 

Is Your Trucked Named Betsy?

According to the survey, 27% of U.S. pickup truck drivers love their truck so much that they name it. The most common pickup truck name in America is Betsy. The second most popular truck name is along the lines of "Big Red"
Do You Help People With Your Truck?

89% of U.S. pickup drivers have used their pickup truck to help others.
33% have helped tow a friend or family’s car.
33% have used their pickup truck to support a school, community or charitable cause.
Is Your Truck a Family Member?

57% of U.S. pickup drivers consider their pickup truck a part of the family.
45% plan on passing their pickup truck down to a child or loved one.
38% say they love their pickup truck more than any other object they own.
60% say they “can’t live without” their pickup truck.
Have You Marked Some Life Milestones In Your Truck -Let's Keep This One PG-13

26% learned how to drive in a pickup truck.
10% have brought a baby home from the hospital in a pickup truck.
9% had their first kiss in a pickup truck.
Is Your Truck A Magnet?

38% think driving a pickup truck makes them more attractive.
37% believe driving a pickup truck makes them more popular.

 

Feel free to weigh in on the poll in the comments below. We know this is sort of marketing fluff, but it rings true.  

[Sierra Dan]

I add myself to " Do You Help People With Your Truck "  and " Is Your Truck A Magnet " 

 

[gearheadesw]

I need a truck, don't want a car. When people ask for help, I usually try to help, but I carry stuff, so truck it is.

[Logan Lanfear]

Handiest thing ever.  Couldn't imagine not having one.  The ease and convenience of 6 feet of open cargo space is perfect.  Mines got a name as well.  I learned to drive in one and I was actually brought home in one.  

[Colossus]

I don't name my vehicles.