VIN 3GTU2NEC5JG272178 — 2018 GMC Sierra
Recorded with Arctic Insulation · USDOT 1193653
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 3GTU2NEC5JG272178 |
| Model year | 2018 |
| Make | GMC |
| Model | Sierra |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | IA PXP811 (Iowa) |
| Inspection window | 2024-10-14 to 2025-12-29 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-29 | 3GTU2NEC5JG272178 | IA PXP811 | ARCTIC INSULATION · USDOT 1193653 |
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
Arctic Insulation Active
- USDOT
- 1193653
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Omaha, NE
- Power units
- 5
- Drivers
- 5
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 1
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 0%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-12-29). 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
3GTU2NEC5JG272178 is a 2018 GMC Sierra operated by Arctic Insulation (USDOT 1193653). License plate on its inspection records: IA PXP811. 2 roadside inspections 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
2018 GMC Sierra is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 3GTU2NEC5JG272178. 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 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 2 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2024-10-14 and 2025-12-29. Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2025-12-29) was in Tennessee, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. No violations were recorded against this vehicle in our inspection window.
Operator history
Operated by Arctic Insulation (USDOT 1193653) from 2024-10-14 to 2025-12-29 — 2 inspections, none out of service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | GMC |
| Model | Sierra |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| Series | 1500 |
| Trim | SLT |
| 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 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 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 | 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4 Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy. |
| Doors | 4 |
Operator & inspection history
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