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2021 CHEVROLET 3500/4500

Incomplete - Chassis Cab (Single Cab) • INCOMPLETE VEHICLE • 3 inspections

Vehicle specs from NHTSA vPIC. Inspection history from FMCSA roadside records (operator USDOT on the ticket, not title). Something wrong? Report a data issue.

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View full inspection history (3 inspections)

Every roadside inspection FMCSA has on record for this VIN, in reverse-chronological order.

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Inspections
3
Carriers
1
Open recalls
0
Complaints
0

Vehicle identity

VIN
54DCDW1DXMS209161
Model Year
2021
Make
CHEVROLET
Model
3500/4500
Manufacturer
THE SHYFT GROUP, INC.
WMI
54D

Engine & Drivetrain

Engine Model
L8T
Engine Manufacturer
GM
Cylinders
8
Displacement
6.6 L
Configuration
V-Shaped
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Drive Type
4x2

Weight & Dimensions

GVWR
Class 4: 14,001 - 16,000 lb (6,350 - 7,258 kg)
Body Class
Incomplete - Chassis Cab (Single Cab)
Vehicle Type
INCOMPLETE VEHICLE

Manufacturing

Plant City
CHARLOTTE
Plant State
MICHIGAN
Plant Country
UNITED STATES (USA)
Decode Source
nhtsa-vpic-batch
Decoded
Apr 29, 2026

Active Safety
Brake System
Hydraulic

Carriers on this VIN

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Compare with peers (same make, model, year)

This VIN has 3 inspections on record. Among 19 peers, the median is 0 (25th–75th: 0–0).

Cohort median out-of-service rate: 0%.

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Technical details (2)
Note
Bumper to Back of Cab: 71 Inches, GVWR - 3500: 12,000 lbs & 4500: 14,500 lbs
Body Cab Type
MDHD: Tilt

Plates observed

From roadside inspections and reportable crash filings — not a DMV title history.

TX · K172131

Sister VINs

VINs sharing the same WMI + VDS prefix + model year as this vehicle — likely from the same production run.

54DCDW1D0MS200050 54DCDW1D0MS200078 54DCDW1D0MS200341 54DCDW1D0MS201098 54DCDW1D0MS201232 54DCDW1D0MS201537 54DCDW1D0MS201912 54DCDW1D0MS201960

Roadside inspections (3)

Every DOT roadside inspection that referenced this VIN.

Inspection Date Carrier Violations
86719014 Jan 2, 2026 VRC COMPANIES LLC 0
86078314 Oct 16, 2025 VRC COMPANIES LLC 0
83019030 Oct 24, 2024 VRC COMPANIES LLC 0

Inspection history across all operators

Every roadside inspection FMCSA has on record for this VIN. Includes inspections under different carriers if the truck has changed hands.

This VIN has been inspected 3 times across 1 distinct carrier since first being inspected on Oct 24, 2024. Most recent inspection: Jan 2, 2026 by VRC COMPANIES LLC.

Date Carrier Violations
Jan 2, 2026 VRC COMPANIES LLC 0
Oct 16, 2025 VRC COMPANIES LLC 0
Oct 24, 2024 VRC COMPANIES LLC 0

Frequently asked questions about this VIN

What does this VIN's inspection history tell me? ▾
This VIN has been pulled into 3 roadside inspections on record with FMCSA. Each inspection shows the carrier operating the vehicle that day, the inspection level (1 through 6), the violations cited, and whether the vehicle or driver was placed out-of-service. The cross-carrier timeline tells you whether the vehicle has stayed with one operator or moved between fleets.
Has this truck been operated by multiple carriers? ▾
Inspection records show this VIN under one operating USDOT so far. That does not rule out other carriers before FMCSA started recording inspections for this VIN.
Are there any out-of-service events on this VIN? ▾
No out-of-service events are recorded for this VIN in the inspections shown. That said, individual violations may still have been cited without rising to an OOS order — open the inspection detail page to see the full violation list.
How do I see the full violation list for an inspection? ▾
Click the inspection date in the timeline above to open that inspection's detail page. The detail page lists every violation cited (FMCSR section, severity weight, OOS flag), the inspecting station, and the carrier's other inspections at that station and around that date.
What if this VIN has fewer inspections than I'd expect for its age? ▾
Roadside inspection volume varies a lot by vehicle use. A vehicle in high-mileage long-haul service is inspected more often than a vehicle in local or seasonal use. Inspections also depend on the routes, the carrier's safety profile (which can flag the carrier for more frequent inspection), and where the vehicle crosses scales. A low inspection count is not by itself a sign of anything wrong with the vehicle.
Can I see this VIN's recall remediation status? ▾
NHTSA does not publish per-VIN remediation status in its public datasets, so we cannot show whether this exact VIN has had the recall work performed. To check completion status, use NHTSA's official recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or contact the manufacturer with the VIN — we link to the manufacturer page from the recall campaign rows above when available.

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Data sources & freshness

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