Looking for a locking gas cap that really works 2018 Silverado

No Tyme · August 17, 2022

I wasted some money on a AC Delco locking gas cap from Amazon. It is plastic and can be popped right off. It is the AC Delco GM Original Equipment GT376 Fuel Tank Filler Locking Cap.

Has anyone found a locking gas cap that fits the new style gas filler

mikeyk101 · August 18, 2022

Not trying to dissuade you but I thought about doing a locking gas cap as well. But what thieves are doing if they encounter a locking gas cap is just put a hole in the tank and drain what they need that way. (And if they don't take it all, a bunch of gas will now puddle under your truck.) Then you are stuck having to get a new gas tank. It's a lot more expensive then having gas siphoned out of the tank.

Kind of the same thing with the service door on my garage. I never lock it. I figure if someone wants to get in there, they will. Usually kicking in a locked service door is the easiest way. They aren't very secure. By leaving it unlocked, at least I suffer the extra headache of having to fix that door while dealing with the stuff that might get stolen. I have insurance to replace the contents...

Edited August 18, 2022 by mikeyk101

No Tyme · August 18, 2022

Well I know about the garage service door idea... I had to kick mine in several years back to get into the house during a power outage.

The idea of having a gas cap that locks is to deter thieves in a public place. My truck parks in a locked barn every night but when I am out at a Home Depot or eating at a restaurant I would hope the locking gas cap would deter a gas thieve looking for a quick couple of gallons. My thought is they wouldn't punch a hole in my tank in a public place during the daytime... as I am normally home when night falls.

I could be wrong in my thoughts though.

Edited August 18, 2022 by No Tyme
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