VIN 1GDKC34J4VJ502821 — 1997 GMC Sierra
Recorded with Tm Asphalt Sealing Llc · USDOT 3002781
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1GDKC34J4VJ502821 |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Make | GMC |
| Model | Sierra |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | MI DE74240 (Michigan) |
| Last inspected | 2025-07-03 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-03 | 1GDKC34J4VJ502821 | MI DE74240 | TM ASPHALT SEALING LLC · USDOT 3002781 |
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
Tm Asphalt Sealing Llc Active
- USDOT
- 3002781
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Mattawan, MI
- Power units
- 3
- Drivers
- 8
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 2
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 50%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-07-03). 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
1GDKC34J4VJ502821 is a 1997 GMC Sierra operated by Tm Asphalt Sealing Llc (USDOT 3002781). License plate on its inspection records: MI DE74240. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. 2 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
1997 GMC Sierra is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1GDKC34J4VJ502821. 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 2025-07-03). Its records show 2 out-of-service violations across 1 inspection. Out-of-service breakdown: 2 driver. Its most recent inspection (2025-07-03) was in Michigan, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 3 recorded violations, the most come from Driver Fitness (2), followed by Vehicle Maintenance (1). Driver Fitness covers licensing, CDL class and medical certificate requirements.
Operator history
Operated by Tm Asphalt Sealing Llc (USDOT 3002781) on 2025-07-03 — 1 inspection, 2 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | GMC |
| Model | Sierra |
| Model Year | 1997 |
| Series | 3500 (1 Ton) |
| 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 |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 2 | ! Moderate |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 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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