VIN 1GCEC14X18Z272946 — 2008 Chevrolet (CHEV) Silverado
Recorded with H & F Gulf Inc · USDOT 379576
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1GCEC14X18Z272946 |
| Model year | 2008 |
| Make | Chevrolet (CHEV) |
| Model | Silverado |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | PA ZPM5315 (Pennsylvania) |
| Last inspected | 2025-03-14 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-14 | 1GCEC14X18Z272946 | PA ZPM5315 | H & F GULF INC · USDOT 379576 |
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
H & F Gulf Inc Active
- USDOT
- 379576
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Lancaster, PA
- Power units
- 27
- Drivers
- 15
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 7
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 0%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-03-14). 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
1GCEC14X18Z272946 is a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado operated by H & F Gulf Inc (USDOT 379576). License plate on its inspection records: PA ZPM5315. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.
What this VIN is
2008 Chevrolet Silverado is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1GCEC14X18Z272946. It is a pickup built by GENERAL MOTORS LLC at the ROANOKE, INDIANA plant. Powertrain: LU3 engine, 4.3L displacement, running on gasoline. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 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 2025-03-14). Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 1 inspection. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 driver. Its most recent inspection (2025-03-14) was in Maryland, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 1 recorded violation, the most come from Driver Fitness (1). Driver Fitness covers licensing, CDL class and medical certificate requirements.
Operator history
Operated by H & F Gulf Inc (USDOT 379576) on 2025-03-14 — 1 inspection, 1 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | CHEVROLET |
| Model | Silverado |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| Series | 1/2 Ton |
| Trim | LS |
| 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 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 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 | ROANOKE Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | INDIANA |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
| Engine Model | LU3 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 | 6 |
| Displacement L | 4.3 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 | 2 |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — Minor |
| 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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