VIN 3GNFK16Z72G239017 — 2002 Chevrolet Suburban
Recorded with Lincoln Towing Enterprises Inc · USDOT 997448
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 3GNFK16Z72G239017 |
| Model year | 2002 |
| Make | Chevrolet |
| Model | Suburban |
| Vehicle type | OTHER |
| License plate | WA CSB3698 (Washington) |
| Last inspected | 2026-02-13 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-13 | 3GNFK16Z72G239017 | WA CSB3698 | LINCOLN TOWING ENTERPRISES INC · USDOT 997448 |
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
Lincoln Towing Enterprises Inc Active
- USDOT
- 997448
- MC
- 422726
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Seattle, WA
- Power units
- 15
- Drivers
- 8
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 13
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 40%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-02-13). 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
3GNFK16Z72G239017 is a 2002 Chevrolet Suburban operated by Lincoln Towing Enterprises Inc (USDOT 997448). License plate on its inspection records: WA CSB3698. 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
2002 Chevrolet Suburban is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 3GNFK16Z72G239017. It is a sport utility vehicle [suv]/multipurpose vehicle [mpv] built by GENERAL MOTORS LLC at the SILAO, GUANAJUATO plant. Powertrain: L59 engine, 5.3L displacement, running on flexible fuel vehicle (ffv). Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 2F: 7,001 - 8,000 lb (3,175 - 3,629 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 2026-02-13). Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2026-02-13) was in Washington, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. No violations were recorded against this vehicle in our inspection window.
Operator history
Operated by Lincoln Towing Enterprises Inc (USDOT 997448) on 2026-02-13 — 1 inspection, none out of service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | CHEVROLET |
| Model | Suburban |
| Model Year | 2002 |
| Series | 1500 (1/2 Ton) |
| Vehicle Type | MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV) NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV] The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway. |
| G V W R | Class 2F: 7,001 - 8,000 lb (3,175 - 3,629 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 | SILAO Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | GUANAJUATO |
| Plant Country | MEXICO |
| Engine Model | L59 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 | 5.3 Engine displacement in liters — bigger generally means more torque for heavy loads. |
| Fuel Type Primary | Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) 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. |
Operator & inspection history
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