VIN 1GD42VCY5HF178176 — 2017 GMC Sierra
Recorded with Pro-Tech Utilities Contractors Inc · USDOT 1938998
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1GD42VCY5HF178176 |
| Model year | 2017 |
| Make | GMC |
| Model | Sierra |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | TX XLY1603 (Texas) |
| Inspection window | 2026-09-16 to 2026-10-13 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-13 | 1GD42VCY5HF178176 | TX XLY1603 | PRO-TECH UTILITIES CONTRACTORS INC · USDOT 1938998 |
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
Pro-Tech Utilities Contractors Inc Active
- USDOT
- 1938998
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Lufkin, TX
- Power units
- 3
- Drivers
- 3
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 3
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 33.3%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-10-13). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
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What this means
1GD42VCY5HF178176 is a 2017 GMC Sierra operated by Pro-Tech Utilities Contractors Inc (USDOT 1938998). License plate on its inspection records: TX XLY1603. 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
2017 GMC Sierra is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1GD42VCY5HF178176. It is a incomplete - chassis cab (double cab) built by GENERAL MOTORS LLC at the FLINT, MICHIGAN plant. Powertrain: L5P - Direct Injection, DURAMAX, GEN 5, VAR 1 engine, 6.6L displacement, running on diesel. 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 between 2026-09-16 and 2026-10-13. Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2026-10-13) was in Texas, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. No violations were recorded against this vehicle in our inspection window.
Operator history
Operated by Pro-Tech Utilities Contractors Inc (USDOT 1938998) from 2026-09-16 to 2026-10-13 — 1 inspection, none 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 (Double 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 | L5P - Direct Injection, DURAMAX, GEN 5, VAR 1 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 |
Operator & inspection history
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