VIN 1GBJC34M7GJ146821 — 1986 Chevrolet (CHEV) C/K Pickup
Recorded with Nicolas Bernal-Mendoza · USDOT 4267042
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1GBJC34M7GJ146821 |
| Model year | 1986 |
| Make | Chevrolet (CHEV) |
| Model | C/K Pickup |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | CA 7D68035 (California) |
| Last inspected | 2025-08-23 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-23 | 1GBJC34M7GJ146821 | CA 7D68035 | NICOLAS BERNAL-MENDOZA · USDOT 4267042 |
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
Nicolas Bernal-Mendoza Active
- USDOT
- 4267042
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Altadena, CA
- Power units
- 1
- Drivers
- 1
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 1
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 0%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-08-23). 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
1GBJC34M7GJ146821 is a 1986 Chevrolet C/K Pickup operated by Nicolas Bernal-Mendoza (USDOT 4267042). License plate on its inspection records: CA 7D68035. 1 roadside inspection 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
1986 Chevrolet C/K Pickup is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1GBJC34M7GJ146821. It is a incomplete - chassis cab (number of cab unknown) built by GENERAL MOTORS LLC at the JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN plant. Powertrain: 4BBL engine, 5.7L displacement, running on gasoline. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 3: 10,001 - 14,000 lb (4,536 - 6,350 kg)) places it in Class 3 light-heavy (10,001–14,000 lb).
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2025-08-23). Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2025-08-23) was in California, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. No violations were recorded against this vehicle in our inspection window.
Operator history
Operated by Nicolas Bernal-Mendoza (USDOT 4267042) on 2025-08-23 — 1 inspection, none out of service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | CHEVROLET |
| Model | C/K Pickup |
| Model Year | 1986 |
| Series | 1 Ton Nominal |
| 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 3: 10,001 - 14,000 lb (4,536 - 6,350 kg) Class 3 light-heavy (10,001–14,000 lb) |
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS LLC The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database. |
| Plant City | JANESVILLE Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | WISCONSIN |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
| Engine Model | 4BBL The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability. |
| Engine Configuration | V-Shaped Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels. |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 |
| Displacement L | 5.7 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. |
| Drive Type | 4x2 Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy. |
Operator & inspection history
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