VIN 3GTP1MECXHG205502 — 2017 GMC Sierra
Recorded with Mendez Hotshot Express Llc · USDOT 4012024
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 3GTP1MECXHG205502 |
| Model year | 2017 |
| Make | GMC |
| Model | Sierra |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | TX PYF2863 (Texas) |
| Last inspected | 2026-06-15 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-15 | 3GTP1MECXHG205502 | TX PYF2863 | MENDEZ HOTSHOT EXPRESS LLC · USDOT 4012024 |
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
Mendez Hotshot Express Llc Active
- USDOT
- 4012024
- MC
- 1516820
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Pasadena, TX
- Power units
- 1
- Drivers
- 2
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 13
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 45.5%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-06-15). 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
3GTP1MECXHG205502 is a 2017 GMC Sierra operated by Mendez Hotshot Express Llc (USDOT 4012024). License plate on its inspection records: TX PYF2863. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. 5 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
2017 GMC Sierra is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 3GTP1MECXHG205502. It is a pickup built by GENERAL MOTORS LLC at the SILAO plant. Powertrain: L83 -Spark Ignited Direct Injection, Variable Valve Timing, AFM, E85 MAX, ALUM engine, 5.3L displacement, running on gasoline. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 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 2026-06-15). Its records show 5 out-of-service violations across 1 inspection. Out-of-service breakdown: 4 vehicle, 1 driver. Its most recent inspection (2026-06-15) was in Wisconsin, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 10 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (6), followed by Unsafe Driving (2). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by Mendez Hotshot Express Llc (USDOT 4012024) on 2026-06-15 — 1 inspection, 5 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | GMC |
| Model | Sierra |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| Series | 1500 |
| Trim | SLE |
| 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 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 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 Country | MEXICO |
| Engine Model | L83 -Spark Ignited Direct Injection, Variable Valve Timing, AFM, E85 MAX, ALUM The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability. |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 |
| Displacement L | 5.3 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. |
| Axles | 2 Number of axles — ties directly to weight limits and toll/registration class. |
| Doors | 4 |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | ⚠ High |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | ! Moderate |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — Minor |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 1 | — Minor |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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