VIN 1GBC4E1183F504498 — 2003 Chevrolet C4
Recorded with Melvin Jerry Dawes · USDOT 1648322
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1GBC4E1183F504498 |
| Model year | 2003 |
| Make | Chevrolet |
| Model | C4 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | MD 8DA7029 (Maryland) |
| Inspection window | 2024-12-21 to 2025-01-16 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-16 | 1GBC4E1183F504498 | MD 8DA7029 | MELVIN JERRY DAWES · USDOT 1648322 |
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
Melvin Jerry Dawes Active
- USDOT
- 1648322
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Takoma Park, MD
- Power units
- 3
- Drivers
- 2
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 22
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 0%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-01-16). 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
1GBC4E1183F504498 is a 2003 Chevrolet C4 operated by Melvin Jerry Dawes (USDOT 1648322). License plate on its inspection records: MD 8DA7029. 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
2003 Chevrolet C4 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1GBC4E1183F504498. It is a incomplete - chassis cab (number of cab unknown) built by GENERAL MOTORS LLC at the FLINT, MICHIGAN plant. Powertrain: 6.6L displacement, running on diesel. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 4: 14,001 - 16,000 lb (6,350 - 7,258 kg)) places it in Class 4 medium-duty (14,001–16,000 lb).
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 2 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2024-12-21 and 2025-01-16. Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2025-01-16) was in District of Columbia, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. Of 2 recorded violations, the most come from Driver Fitness (2). Driver Fitness covers licensing, CDL class and medical certificate requirements.
Operator history
Operated by Melvin Jerry Dawes (USDOT 1648322) from 2024-12-21 to 2025-01-16 — 2 inspections, none out of service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | CHEVROLET |
| Model | C4 |
| Model Year | 2003 |
| Series | 4500 Medium Duty |
| Vehicle Type | INCOMPLETE VEHICLE NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Incomplete - Chassis Cab (Number of Cab Unknown) The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway. |
| G V W R | Class 4: 14,001 - 16,000 lb (6,350 - 7,258 kg) Class 4 medium-duty (14,001–16,000 lb) |
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS LLC The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database. |
| Plant City | FLINT Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | MICHIGAN |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
| Engine Configuration | V-Shaped Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels. |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 |
| Displacement L | 6.6 Engine displacement in liters — bigger generally means more torque for heavy loads. |
| Fuel Type Primary | Diesel 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. |
| Drive Type | 4x2 Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy. |
| Axles | 2 Number of axles — ties directly to weight limits and toll/registration class. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 2 | ! Moderate |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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