VIN 1GTHK33J7VF018700 — 1997 GMC Sierra
Recorded with D&T Moble Salvage And Recycling · USDOT 3989307
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1GTHK33J7VF018700 |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Make | GMC |
| Model | Sierra |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | MN YAB4133 (Minnesota) |
| Inspection window | 2025-05-06 to 2025-06-04 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-04 | 1GTHK33J7VF018700 | MN YAB4133 | D&T MOBLE SALVAGE AND RECYCLING · USDOT 3989307 |
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
D&T Moble Salvage And Recycling Active
- USDOT
- 3989307
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Duluth, MN
- Power units
- 1
- Drivers
- 1
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 2
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 100%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-06-04). 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
1GTHK33J7VF018700 is a 1997 GMC Sierra operated by D&T Moble Salvage And Recycling (USDOT 3989307). License plate on its inspection records: MN YAB4133. 2 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 11 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
1997 GMC Sierra is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1GTHK33J7VF018700. It is a pickup built by GENERAL MOTORS LLC at the FLINT, MICHIGAN plant. Powertrain: 7.4L 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 2 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-05-06 and 2025-06-04. Its records show 11 out-of-service violations across 2 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 9 vehicle, 2 driver. Its most recent inspection (2025-06-04) was in Minnesota, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 18 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (16), followed by Driver Fitness (2). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by D&T Moble Salvage And Recycling (USDOT 3989307) from 2025-05-06 to 2025-06-04 — 2 inspections, 11 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | GMC |
| Model | Sierra |
| Model Year | 1997 |
| Series | 3500 (1 Ton) |
| 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 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 | 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4 Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy. |
| Doors | 4 |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | ⚠ High |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | ! Moderate |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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