VIN 1GC1CVCGXBF242893 — 2011 Chevrolet (CHEV) Silverado
Recorded with Gm & Sons Inc · USDOT 1639182
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1GC1CVCGXBF242893 |
| Model year | 2011 |
| Make | Chevrolet (CHEV) |
| Model | Silverado |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plate | MI DA06740 (Michigan) |
| Last inspected | 2025-06-10 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-10 | 1GC1CVCGXBF242893 | MI DA06740 | GM & SONS INC · USDOT 1639182 |
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
Gm & Sons Inc Active
- USDOT
- 1639182
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Novi, MI
- Power units
- 47
- Drivers
- 48
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 1
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 0%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-06-10). 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
1GC1CVCGXBF242893 is a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado operated by Gm & Sons Inc (USDOT 1639182). License plate on its inspection records: MI DA06740. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.
What this VIN is
2011 Chevrolet Silverado is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1GC1CVCGXBF242893. It is a pickup built by GENERAL MOTORS LLC at the FLINT, MICHIGAN plant. Powertrain: L96 - Flex Fuel: Gas/Ethanol, IRON engine, 6.0L 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 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2025-06-10). Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 1 inspection. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 driver. Its most recent inspection (2025-06-10) was in Michigan, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. Of 2 recorded violations, the most come from Unsafe Driving (1), followed by Driver Fitness (1). Unsafe Driving covers speeding, improper lane changes and other moving violations.
Operator history
Operated by Gm & Sons Inc (USDOT 1639182) on 2025-06-10 — 1 inspection, 1 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | CHEVROLET |
| Model | Silverado |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| Series | 2500 |
| Trim | Work Truck/Fleet/Base |
| Vehicle Type | TRUCK NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Pickup 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 | FLINT Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | MICHIGAN |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
| Engine Model | L96 - Flex Fuel: Gas/Ethanol, IRON The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability. |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 |
| Displacement L | 6.0 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. |
| Doors | 4 |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — Minor |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — Minor |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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