VIN 1GDKC34J4TJ513640 — 1996 GMC Sierra
Recorded with David Hernandez · USDOT 2715688
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1GDKC34J4TJ513640 |
| Model year | 1996 |
| Make | GMC |
| Model | Sierra |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | CA 71325S2 (California) |
| Last inspected | 2026-01-21 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-21 | 1GDKC34J4TJ513640 | CA 71325S2 | DAVID HERNANDEZ · USDOT 2715688 |
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
David Hernandez Active
- USDOT
- 2715688
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Compton, CA
- 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 (2026-01-21). 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
1GDKC34J4TJ513640 is a 1996 GMC Sierra operated by David Hernandez (USDOT 2715688). License plate on its inspection records: CA 71325S2. 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
1996 GMC Sierra is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1GDKC34J4TJ513640. It is a incomplete - chassis cab (single cab) built by GENERAL MOTORS LLC at the JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN plant. Powertrain: 7.4L displacement, running on gasoline. 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 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2026-01-21). Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2026-01-21) was in California, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. No violations were recorded against this vehicle in our inspection window.
Operator history
Operated by David Hernandez (USDOT 2715688) on 2026-01-21 — 1 inspection, none out of service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | GMC |
| Model | Sierra |
| Model Year | 1996 |
| 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 | 7.4 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 |
Operator & inspection history
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