VIN 1GDJG31U641908211 — 2004 GMC Savana
Recorded with Jose Amador Ramos · USDOT 9721312
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1GDJG31U641908211 |
| Model year | 2004 |
| Make | GMC |
| Model | Savana |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | CA 43911K3 (California) |
| Inspection window | 2026-08-27 to 2026-10-14 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-14 | 1GDJG31U641908211 | CA 43911K3 | JOSE AMADOR RAMOS · USDOT 9721312 |
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
Jose Amador Ramos Active
- USDOT
- 9721312
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Long Beach, CA
- Power units
- 2
- Drivers
- 2
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 2
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 50%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-10-14). 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
1GDJG31U641908211 is a 2004 GMC Savana operated by Jose Amador Ramos (USDOT 9721312). License plate on its inspection records: CA 43911K3. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record. 2 NHTSA recalls match the year/make/model.
What this VIN is
2004 GMC Savana is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1GDJG31U641908211. It is a incomplete - cutaway built by GENERAL MOTORS LLC at the WENTZVILLE, MISSOURI plant. Powertrain: LQ4 engine, 6.0L 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 between 2026-08-27 and 2026-10-14. Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 1 inspection. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2026-10-14) was in California, 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 Unsafe Driving (1). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by Jose Amador Ramos (USDOT 9721312) from 2026-08-27 to 2026-10-14 — 1 inspection, 1 out-of-service.
Recalls & owner complaints
2 NHTSA safety recalls have been issued for the 2004 GMC Savana platform. The most recent, 04V320000, concerns certain vans were built with a transmission shift cable assembly that may separate. if the cable assembly separates, the transmission shift… Recalls are issued by make/model/year and may cover only a specific build range, so a match here does not confirm this exact VIN was included.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | GMC |
| Model | Savana |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| Series | 3500 (1 Ton) |
| Vehicle Type | INCOMPLETE VEHICLE NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Incomplete - Cutaway 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 | WENTZVILLE Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | MISSOURI |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
| Engine Model | LQ4 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 | 6.0 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. |
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
Nearby VINs in our inspection database
2 recall(s) matching this make/model/year
Issue: CERTAIN VANS WERE BUILT WITH A TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE ASSEMBLY THAT MAY SEPARATE. IF THE CABLE ASSEMBLY SEPARATES, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER POSITION AND THE TRANSMISSION INDICATOR MAY NO LONGER CORRELATE.
Risk: IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, THE VEHICLE COULD MOVE IN A DIRECTION NOT ANTICIPATED BY THE DRIVER, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE ASSEMBLY, AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE IT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 19, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.
Issue: CERTAIN VANS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITH SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES CONTAINING A LATCH WITH A BRITTLE CONDITION THAT MAY NOT WITHSTAND THE FORCE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD
Risk: THE SAFETY BELT MAY NOT RESTRAIN THE OCCUPANT AS INTENDED DURING A CRASH, WHICH COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLE. THE RECALL BEAGN MAY 7, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.
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