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VIN 1GCSHAF4XC1201551 — 2012 Chevrolet Express

Recorded with Northern Groundsource Inc · USDOT 3390928

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Vehicle identity

VIN1GCSHAF4XC1201551
Model year2012
MakeChevrolet
ModelExpress
Vehicle typePASSENGER VAN
License plateMN KFG578 (Minnesota)
Last inspected2026-10-01

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.

Earliest and latest dates below are observations we have retained, not registration dates.
Observed datesVINPlateReported carrier
2026-10-011GCSHAF4XC1201551MN KFG578NORTHERN GROUNDSOURCE INC · USDOT 3390928

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

Northern Groundsource Inc Active

USDOT
3390928
MC
—
Status
Active
Type
Motor Carrier
Based in
Brimson, MN
Power units
2
Drivers
3
Inspections (24 mo)
1
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Vehicle OOS rate
0%

Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-10-01). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.

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VIN
1GCSHAF4XC1201551
Year/Make
2012 Chevrolet
Inspections
1
Open recalls
0

What this means

1GCSHAF4XC1201551 is a 2012 Chevrolet Express operated by Northern Groundsource Inc (USDOT 3390928). License plate on its inspection records: MN KFG578. 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

2012 Chevrolet Express is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1GCSHAF4XC1201551. It is a van built by GENERAL MOTORS LLC at the WENTZVILLE, MISSOURI plant. Powertrain: LMF - Flex Fuel (Gas/Alc), High Outpput, Iron. engine, 5.3L displacement, running on gasoline. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 2F: 7,001 - 8,000 lb (3,175 - 3,629 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 2026-10-01). Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2026-10-01) was in Minnesota, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. No violations were recorded against this vehicle in our inspection window.

Operator history

Operated by Northern Groundsource Inc (USDOT 3390928) on 2026-10-01 — 1 inspection, none out of service.

Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
MakeCHEVROLET
ModelExpress
Model Year2012
Series1500 Cargo
Vehicle TypeTRUCK
NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN.
Body ClassVan
The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway.
G V W RClass 2F: 7,001 - 8,000 lb (3,175 - 3,629 kg)
Class 1–2 light-duty (up to 10,000 lb) — pickups and vans
ManufacturerGENERAL MOTORS LLC
The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database.
Plant CityWENTZVILLE
Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record.
Plant StateMISSOURI
Plant CountryUNITED STATES (USA)
Engine ModelLMF - Flex Fuel (Gas/Alc), High Outpput, Iron.
The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability.
Engine ConfigurationV-Shaped
Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels.
Engine Cylinders8
Displacement L5.3
Engine displacement in liters — bigger generally means more torque for heavy loads.
Fuel Type PrimaryGasoline
Primary fuel — diesel dominates heavy trucking; CNG/electric change maintenance and range.
Brake System TypeHydraulic
Air vs hydraulic brakes — air brakes are standard on heavy trucks and require an endorsement.
Drive Type4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy.
Doors4
Operator & inspection history
Operated by NORTHERN GROUNDSOURCE INC (DOT 3390928)Last seen 2026-10-01
1 inspections · 0 OOS · 0 violations
Last inspected in Minnesota · Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle · Plate MN KFG578
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Other vehicles operated by Northern Groundsource Inc
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does VIN 1GCSHAF4XC1201551 decode to?
VIN 1GCSHAF4XC1201551 decodes to a 2012 Chevrolet Express — body: Van; GVWR: Class 2F: 7,001 - 8,000 lb (3,175 - 3,629 kg); engine: LMF - Flex Fuel (Gas/Alc), High Outpput, Iron.; fuel: Gasoline.
Does VIN 1GCSHAF4XC1201551 have a clean inspection record?
Across 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (latest 2026-10-01), this vehicle was never placed out of service, and no violations were recorded.
What license plate is on VIN 1GCSHAF4XC1201551?
FMCSA inspection records list plate for this vehicle: MN KFG578 (Minnesota).

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