VIN 1GAZGPFG2J1246813 — 2018 Chevrolet (CHEV) Express
Recorded with Ventana Wildlife Society · USDOT 2748563
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1GAZGPFG2J1246813 |
| Model year | 2018 |
| Make | Chevrolet (CHEV) |
| Model | Express |
| Vehicle type | BUS |
| License plate | CA 9EMV833 (California) |
| Inspection window | 2025-05-02 to 2026-05-01 |
Recorded vehicle, plate and carrier history
These are dated observations in the records available to us. They do not establish ownership, a sale, a transfer date, or continuous use between observations. The latest observation may not describe today’s vehicle or carrier.
| Observed dates | VIN | Plate | Reported carrier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-01 | 1GAZGPFG2J1246813 | CA 9EMV833 | VENTANA WILDLIFE SOCIETY · USDOT 2748563 |
Evidence: FMCSA inspection observations and retained snapshots of our vehicle records. Coverage is incomplete; an unreported change cannot be dated from these records.
Most recently recorded carrier for this vehicle
Ventana Wildlife Society Active
- USDOT
- 2748563
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Monterey, CA
- Power units
- 4
- Drivers
- 8
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 6
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 0%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-05-01). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
View full carrier profile →Authority, insurance & bonds, safety scores, crash history, inspections and the full fleet list.What this means
1GAZGPFG2J1246813 is a 2018 Chevrolet Express operated by Ventana Wildlife Society (USDOT 2748563). License plate on its inspection records: CA 9EMV833. 2 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. No out-of-service violations are recorded for this VIN in the available inspection records. Other violations may still be present.
What this VIN is
2018 Chevrolet Express is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1GAZGPFG2J1246813. It is a van built by GENERAL MOTORS LLC at the WENTZVILLE, MISSOURI plant. Powertrain: L96 - Engine Flexible Fuel, Iron engine, 6L displacement, running on gasoline. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 2H: 9,001 - 10,000 lb (4,082 - 4,536 kg)) places it in Class 1–2 light-duty (up to 10,000 lb) — pickups and vans.
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 2 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-05-02 and 2026-05-01. Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2026-05-01) was in California, a Level V — vehicle-only inspection without the driver present. No violations were recorded against this vehicle in our inspection window.
Operator history
Operated by Ventana Wildlife Society (USDOT 2748563) from 2025-05-02 to 2026-05-01 — 2 inspections, none out of service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | CHEVROLET |
| Model | Express |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| Series | 3500 |
| Trim | Passenger LT Ext |
| Vehicle Type | BUS NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Van The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway. |
| G V W R | Class 2H: 9,001 - 10,000 lb (4,082 - 4,536 kg) Class 1–2 light-duty (up to 10,000 lb) — pickups and vans |
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS LLC The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database. |
| Plant City | WENTZVILLE Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | MISSOURI |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
| Engine Model | L96 - Engine Flexible Fuel, Iron The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability. |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 |
| Displacement L | 6 Engine displacement in liters — bigger generally means more torque for heavy loads. |
| Fuel Type Primary | Gasoline Primary fuel — diesel dominates heavy trucking; CNG/electric change maintenance and range. |
| Brake System Type | Hydraulic Air vs hydraulic brakes — air brakes are standard on heavy trucks and require an endorsement. |
Operator & inspection history
Related vehicles
- 1GAZGPFG2J1261442 Chevrolet (2 insp)
- 1FBSS3BLXDDB08169 Ford (1 insp)
- 1GAZGPFP6N1186024 Chevrolet (1 insp)
Related
Frequently Asked Questions
What does VIN 1GAZGPFG2J1246813 decode to?
Does VIN 1GAZGPFG2J1246813 have a clean inspection record?
What license plate is on VIN 1GAZGPFG2J1246813?
Vetting a used truck purchase?
Tell us what you're looking for and we'll send matching new or used trucks — no obligation.