VIN 1GD12ZC86DF168891 — 2013 GENERAL MT Sierra
Recorded with John Hoover · USDOT 716831
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1GD12ZC86DF168891 |
| Model year | 2013 |
| Make | GENERAL MT |
| Model | Sierra |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | PA ZBL8974 (Pennsylvania) |
| Inspection window | 2026-08-28 to 2026-09-11 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-11 | 1GD12ZC86DF168891 | PA ZBL8974 | JOHN HOOVER · USDOT 716831 |
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
John Hoover Active
- USDOT
- 716831
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Leola, PA
- Power units
- 12
- Drivers
- 11
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 12
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 1
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 50%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-09-11). 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
1GD12ZC86DF168891 is a 2013 GENERAL MT Sierra operated by John Hoover (USDOT 716831). License plate on its inspection records: PA ZBL8974. 2 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 5 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
2013 GENERAL MT Sierra is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1GD12ZC86DF168891. It is a incomplete built by GENERAL MOTORS LLC at the FLINT, MICHIGAN plant. Powertrain: LML engine, 6.6L displacement, running on diesel. 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 between 2026-08-28 and 2026-09-11. Its records show 5 out-of-service violations across 2 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 3 vehicle, 1 driver, 1 hazmat. Its most recent inspection (2026-09-11) was in Pennsylvania, a Level I — full 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 John Hoover (USDOT 716831) from 2026-08-28 to 2026-09-11 — 2 inspections, 5 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | GMC |
| Model | Sierra |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| Series | 2500 |
| Trim | Work Truck/Fleet/Base |
| Vehicle Type | INCOMPLETE VEHICLE NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Incomplete 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 | LML 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 | 6.6 Engine displacement in liters — bigger generally means more torque for heavy loads. |
| Fuel Type Primary | Diesel 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 | 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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