VIN 1GDKC34F7WJ500221 — 1998 GMC Sierra
Recorded with Stewart Builders Group Llc · USDOT 4582481
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1GDKC34F7WJ500221 |
| Model year | 1998 |
| Make | GMC |
| Model | Sierra |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | DE C122458 (Delaware) |
| Inspection window | 2026-05-13 to 2026-10-29 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-29 | 1GDKC34F7WJ500221 | DE C122458 | STEWART BUILDERS GROUP LLC · USDOT 4582481 |
| 2026-05-13 | 1GDKC34F7WJ500221 | DE C122458 | DELMAR INVESTMENT GROUP LLC · USDOT 4413579 |
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
Stewart Builders Group Llc Active
- USDOT
- 4582481
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Berlin, MD
- Power units
- 1
- Drivers
- 1
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 1
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 0%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-10-29). 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.This vehicle has also been operated by 1 other carrier (listed below).
What this means
1GDKC34F7WJ500221 is a 1998 GMC Sierra operated by Stewart Builders Group Llc (USDOT 4582481). License plate on its inspection records: DE C122458. 2 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 2 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
1998 GMC Sierra is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1GDKC34F7WJ500221. It is a incomplete - chassis cab (single cab) built by GENERAL MOTORS LLC at the JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN plant. Powertrain: 6.5L displacement, running on diesel. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 4: 14,001 - 16,000 lb (6,350 - 7,258 kg)) places it in Class 4 medium-duty (14,001–16,000 lb).
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 2 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2026-05-13 and 2026-10-29. Its records show 2 out-of-service violations across 2 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle, 1 driver. Its most recent inspection (2026-10-29) was in Maryland, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 8 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (7), followed by Driver Fitness (1). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
This VIN appears under 2 different carriers in our records, oldest first: Delmar Investment Group Llc (USDOT 4413579) on 2026-05-13 — 1 inspection, 2 out-of-service; Stewart Builders Group Llc (USDOT 4582481) on 2026-10-29 — 1 inspection, none out of service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | GMC |
| Model | Sierra |
| Model Year | 1998 |
| Series | 1 Ton Nominal |
| 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 4: 14,001 - 16,000 lb (6,350 - 7,258 kg) Class 4 medium-duty (14,001–16,000 lb) |
| 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 Configuration | V-Shaped Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels. |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 |
| Displacement L | 6.5 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. |
| Doors | 2 |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | ⚠ High |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — Minor |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator history — 2 carriers operated this VIN
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