VIN 1GCHC39J5TE265821 — 1996 Chevrolet (CHEV) GMT-400
Recorded with Zayco Truxe Llc · USDOT 4255273
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1GCHC39J5TE265821 |
| Model year | 1996 |
| Make | Chevrolet (CHEV) |
| Model | GMT-400 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | TX BR38326 (Texas) |
| Last inspected | 2024-12-30 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-30 | 1GCHC39J5TE265821 | TX BR38326 | ZAYCO TRUXE LLC · USDOT 4255273 |
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
Zayco Truxe Llc Active
- USDOT
- 4255273
- MC
- 1650088
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Dallas, TX
- Power units
- 2
- Drivers
- 2
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 18
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 1
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 100%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2024-12-30). 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
1GCHC39J5TE265821 is a 1996 Chevrolet GMT-400 operated by Zayco Truxe Llc (USDOT 4255273). License plate on its inspection records: TX BR38326. 2 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 3 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
1996 Chevrolet GMT-400 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1GCHC39J5TE265821. It is a pickup built by GENERAL MOTORS LLC at the PONTIAC, MICHIGAN plant. Powertrain: 7.4L 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 (most recent activity 2024-12-30). Its records show 3 out-of-service violations across 2 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 2 vehicle, 1 driver. Its most recent inspection (2024-12-30) was in Texas, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 5 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (4), followed by Driver Fitness (1). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by Zayco Truxe Llc (USDOT 4255273) on 2024-12-30 — 2 inspections, 3 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | CHEVROLET |
| Model | GMT-400 |
| Model Year | 1996 |
| Series | 1 Ton Nominal |
| 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 | PONTIAC 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 | 7.4 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. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | ! Moderate |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — Minor |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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