VIN 1GD312CG5CF189921 — 2012 GMC Sierra
Recorded with Sioux City Engineering Company · USDOT 1132605
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1GD312CG5CF189921 |
| Model year | 2012 |
| Make | GMC |
| Model | Sierra |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | IA NUS698 (Iowa) |
| Last inspected | 2026-03-25 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-25 | 1GD312CG5CF189921 | IA NUS698 | SIOUX CITY ENGINEERING COMPANY · USDOT 1132605 |
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
Sioux City Engineering Company Active
- USDOT
- 1132605
- MC
- 460956
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Sioux City, IA
- Power units
- 6
- Drivers
- 6
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 3
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 1
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 66.7%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-03-25). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
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What this means
1GD312CG5CF189921 is a 2012 GMC Sierra operated by Sioux City Engineering Company (USDOT 1132605). License plate on its inspection records: IA NUS698. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.
What this VIN is
2012 GMC Sierra is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1GD312CG5CF189921. It is a incomplete - chassis cab (single cab) built by GENERAL MOTORS LLC at the FLINT, MICHIGAN plant. Powertrain: L96 engine, 6L displacement, running on gasoline. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 3: 10,001 - 14,000 lb (4,536 - 6,350 kg)) places it in Class 3 light-heavy (10,001–14,000 lb).
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2026-03-25). Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 1 inspection. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2026-03-25) was in Iowa, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 1 recorded violation, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (1). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by Sioux City Engineering Company (USDOT 1132605) on 2026-03-25 — 1 inspection, 1 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | GMC |
| Model | Sierra |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| Series | 3500 |
| Trim | Work Truck/Fleet/Base |
| Vehicle Type | INCOMPLETE VEHICLE NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Incomplete - Chassis Cab (Single Cab) The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway. |
| G V W R | Class 3: 10,001 - 14,000 lb (4,536 - 6,350 kg) Class 3 light-heavy (10,001–14,000 lb) |
| 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 | L96 The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability. |
| 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 | 4x2 Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy. |
| Doors | 2 |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | — Minor |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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