VIN 1GTJK33205F897693 — 2005 GMC Sierra
Recorded with Crow Wing Underground Inc · USDOT 3606525
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1GTJK33205F897693 |
| Model year | 2005 |
| Make | GMC |
| Model | Sierra |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | MN YCD0500 (Minnesota) |
| Inspection window | 2025-06-16 to 2025-06-25 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-25 | 1GTJK33205F897693 | MN YCD0500 | CROW WING UNDERGROUND INC · USDOT 3606525 |
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
Crow Wing Underground Inc Active
- USDOT
- 3606525
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Staples, MN
- Power units
- 6
- Drivers
- 5
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 5
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 50%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-06-25). 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
1GTJK33205F897693 is a 2005 GMC Sierra operated by Crow Wing Underground Inc (USDOT 3606525). License plate on its inspection records: MN YCD0500. 2 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record. 3 NHTSA recalls match the year/make/model.
What this VIN is
2005 GMC Sierra is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1GTJK33205F897693. It is a pickup built by GENERAL MOTORS LLC at the FLINT, MICHIGAN plant. Powertrain: LLY engine, 6.6L displacement, running on diesel. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 3: 10,001 - 14,000 lb (4,536 - 6,350 kg)) places it in Class 3 light-heavy (10,001–14,000 lb).
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 2 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-06-16 and 2025-06-25. Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 2 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2025-06-25) was in Minnesota, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 2 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (2). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by Crow Wing Underground Inc (USDOT 3606525) from 2025-06-16 to 2025-06-25 — 2 inspections, 1 out-of-service.
Recalls & owner complaints
3 NHTSA safety recalls have been issued for the 2005 GMC Sierra platform. The most recent, 05V455000, concerns certain passenger vehicles may have been built with a power steering hose that is not to specification. under extreme steering maneuvers, s… Recalls are issued by make/model/year and may cover only a specific build range, so a match here does not confirm this exact VIN was included.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | GMC |
| Model | Sierra |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| 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 3: 10,001 - 14,000 lb (4,536 - 6,350 kg) Class 3 light-heavy (10,001–14,000 lb) |
| 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 | LLY The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability. |
| Engine Configuration | V-Shaped Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels. |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 |
| Displacement L | 6.6 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 | 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 | 2 | ! Moderate |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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3 recall(s) matching this make/model/year
Issue: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A POWER STEERING HOSE THAT IS NOT TO SPECIFICATION. UNDER EXTREME STEERING MANEUVERS, SUCH AS TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL FULLY TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT WHILE BRAKING, THE HOSE MAY FRACTURE AND LEAK FLUID.
Risk: IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, POWER STEERING ASSIST WOULD BE LOST AND INCREASED STEERING EFFORT WOULD BE REQUIRED. ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRO-BOOST POWER BRAKES, IT COULD ALSO RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER BRAKE ASSIST AND INCREASED BRAKING EFFORT WOULD BE
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE POWER STEERING HOSE(S) FOR TWO SUSPECT DATE CODES AND REPLACE THEM IF REQUIRED. THE RECALL WILL BEGIN ON OCTOBER 14, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CAD
Issue: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE BOLT THAT ATTACHES THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT TO THE STEERING GEAR MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATION. THE BOLT MAY FRACTURE RESULTING IN THE LOSS OF STEERING.
Risk: IF THIS HAPPENS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING, A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT BOLT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 24, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GMC AT 1-866-996-9463 AND CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438.
Issue: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 5.3L (RPO L59) V8 ENGINES, THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL CROSSOVER TUBE RETAINER SCREWS WERE NOT MANUFACTURED TO SPECIFICATIONS AND MAY BREAK.
Risk: IF THE TUBE RETAINER SCREW BREAKS, FUEL COULD LEAK FROM THE FUEL RAIL CROSSOVER JOINT, THE ENGINE MAY STALL AND, IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WERE PRESENT, AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL RAIL CROSSOVER TUBE AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE RETAINER SCREWS. OWNERS WERE NOTIFIED BY TELEPHONE ON JULY 30, 2004, WITH A FOLLOWUP OWNER LETTER BEGAN AUGUST 5, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-24
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