VIN 1GD31VCG4HF196741 — 2017 GMC Sierra
Recorded with Thrifty Iron Works Inc · USDOT 390437
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1GD31VCG4HF196741 |
| Model year | 2017 |
| Make | GMC |
| Model | Sierra |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | MD 3CX1620 (Maryland) |
| Inspection window | 2024-10-01 to 2026-04-02 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-02 | 1GD31VCG4HF196741 | MD 3CX1620 | THRIFTY IRON WORKS INC · USDOT 390437 |
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
Thrifty Iron Works Inc Active
- USDOT
- 390437
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Hyattsville, MD
- Power units
- 26
- Drivers
- 26
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 10
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 0%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-04-02). 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
1GD31VCG4HF196741 is a 2017 GMC Sierra operated by Thrifty Iron Works Inc (USDOT 390437). License plate on its inspection records: MD 3CX1620. 6 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.
What this VIN is
2017 GMC Sierra is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1GD31VCG4HF196741. It is a incomplete - chassis cab (single cab) built by GENERAL MOTORS LLC at the FLINT, MICHIGAN plant. Powertrain: L96 - E85 MAX, IRON 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 6 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2024-10-01 and 2026-04-02. Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 6 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2026-04-02) was in Maryland, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 2 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (1), followed by Unsafe Driving (1). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by Thrifty Iron Works Inc (USDOT 390437) from 2024-10-01 to 2026-04-02 — 6 inspections, 1 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | GMC |
| Model | Sierra |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| Series | 3500 |
| Trim | 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 - E85 MAX, IRON 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 | 1 | — Minor |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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