VIN 1GCHK29KX8E166313 — 2008 Chevrolet Silverado
Operated by Ruben Hernandez · USDOT 2303243
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1GCHK29KX8E166313 |
| Model year | 2008 |
| Make | Chevrolet |
| Model | Silverado |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | OR 127DDP (Oregon) |
| Last inspected | 2025-06-19 |
Most recently recorded carrier for this vehicle
Ruben Hernandez Active
- USDOT
- 2303243
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Ontario, OR
- Power units
- 3
- Drivers
- 1
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 1
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 100%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-06-19). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
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What this means
1GCHK29KX8E166313 is a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado operated by Ruben Hernandez (USDOT 2303243). License plate on its inspection records: OR 127DDP. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. 4 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
2008 Chevrolet Silverado is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1GCHK29KX8E166313. It is a pickup built by GENERAL MOTORS LLC at the PONTIAC, MICHIGAN plant. Powertrain: LY6 engine, 6L 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 2025-06-19). Its records show 4 out-of-service violations across 1 inspection. Out-of-service breakdown: 3 vehicle, 1 driver. Its most recent inspection (2025-06-19) was in Idaho, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 9 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (8), followed by Driver Fitness (1). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by Ruben Hernandez (USDOT 2303243) on 2025-06-19 — 1 inspection, 4 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | CHEVROLET |
| Model | Silverado |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| Series | 1/2 Ton |
| Trim | LT |
| 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 Model | LY6 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 | 6 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 | 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4 Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy. |
| Doors | 4 |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | ⚠ High |
| 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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