VIN 1GT18LE78MF117431 — 2021 GMC Sierra
Recorded with Counselman Automotive Recycling Llc · USDOT 502635
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1GT18LE78MF117431 |
| Model year | 2021 |
| Make | GMC |
| Model | Sierra |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | AL 5A0CU5T (Alabama) |
| Last inspected | 2026-08-13 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-13 | 1GT18LE78MF117431 | AL 5A0CU5T | COUNSELMAN AUTOMOTIVE RECYCLING LLC · USDOT 502635 |
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
Counselman Automotive Recycling Llc Active
- USDOT
- 502635
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Mobile, AL
- Power units
- 27
- Drivers
- 23
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 3
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 2
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 0%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-08-13). 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
1GT18LE78MF117431 is a 2021 GMC Sierra operated by Counselman Automotive Recycling Llc (USDOT 502635). License plate on its inspection records: AL 5A0CU5T. 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
2021 GMC Sierra is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1GT18LE78MF117431. It is a pickup built by GENERAL MOTORS LLC at the FLINT, MICHIGAN plant. Powertrain: L8T - SIDI, VVT, CAST IRON engine, 6.6L displacement, running on gasoline. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 2H: 9,001 - 10,000 lb (4,082 - 4,536 kg)) places it in Class 1–2 light-duty (up to 10,000 lb) — pickups and vans.
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2026-08-13). Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2026-08-13) was in Florida, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. No violations were recorded against this vehicle in our inspection window.
Operator history
Operated by Counselman Automotive Recycling Llc (USDOT 502635) on 2026-08-13 — 1 inspection, none out of service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | GMC |
| Model | Sierra |
| Model Year | 2021 |
| Series | 2500 |
| Trim | Fleet/Base |
| Vehicle Type | TRUCK NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Pickup The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway. |
| G V W R | Class 2H: 9,001 - 10,000 lb (4,082 - 4,536 kg) Class 1–2 light-duty (up to 10,000 lb) — pickups and vans |
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS LLC The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database. |
| Plant City | FLINT Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | MICHIGAN |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
| Engine Model | L8T - SIDI, VVT, CAST IRON The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability. |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 |
| Displacement L | 6.6 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 | 4 |
Operator & inspection history
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