VIN 1GDG6H1C5XJ506444 — 1999 GMC C6
Recorded with Pletcher Motors Inc · USDOT 1204348
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1GDG6H1C5XJ506444 |
| Model year | 1999 |
| Make | GMC |
| Model | C6 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | WV B228099 (West Virginia) |
| Inspection window | 2024-11-22 to 2026-08-07 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-07 | 1GDG6H1C5XJ506444 | WV B228099 | PLETCHER MOTORS INC · USDOT 1204348 |
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
Pletcher Motors Inc Active
- USDOT
- 1204348
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Gassaway, WV
- Power units
- 3
- Drivers
- 3
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 7
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 0%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-08-07). 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
1GDG6H1C5XJ506444 is a 1999 GMC C6 operated by Pletcher Motors Inc (USDOT 1204348). License plate on its inspection records: WV B228099. 3 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.
What this VIN is
1999 GMC C6 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1GDG6H1C5XJ506444. It is a incomplete - chassis cab (number of cab unknown) built by GENERAL MOTORS LLC at the JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN plant. Powertrain: LG5 engine, 7.2L displacement, running on diesel. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 6: 19,501 - 26,000 lb (8,845 - 11,794 kg)) places it in Class 6 medium-duty (19,501–26,000 lb) — single-axle delivery and beverage trucks.
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 3 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2024-11-22 and 2026-08-07. Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 3 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 driver. Its most recent inspection (2026-08-07) was in West Virginia, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 2 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (1), followed by Driver Fitness (1). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by Pletcher Motors Inc (USDOT 1204348) from 2024-11-22 to 2026-08-07 — 3 inspections, 1 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | GMC |
| Model | C6 |
| Model Year | 1999 |
| Series | 6000 Medium Duty |
| Trim | Conv. Cab 106.75 BBC |
| Vehicle Type | INCOMPLETE VEHICLE NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Incomplete - Chassis Cab (Number of Cab Unknown) The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway. |
| G V W R | Class 6: 19,501 - 26,000 lb (8,845 - 11,794 kg) Class 6 medium-duty (19,501–26,000 lb) — single-axle delivery and beverage trucks |
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS LLC The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database. |
| Plant City | JANESVILLE Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | WISCONSIN |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
| Engine Model | LG5 The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability. |
| Engine Configuration | In-Line Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels. |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement L | 7.2 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 | 4x2 Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy. |
| Axles | 2 Number of axles — ties directly to weight limits and toll/registration class. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | — Minor |
| 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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