VIN check and build sheet (pretty please)

[LyndaSuzan]

I am planning to buy 2006 Chevy Duramax crew-cab 3500 4x4 w/ Allison transmission. Last step is to make sure VIN check doesn't turn up anything horrible. Does anyone have time and capability to run a VIN check for me. Also, I would really like to see the truck's factory build report.

The VIN number is 1GCJK33D96F259705. One last question: the 8th letter "D" in the VIN --- does this POSITIVELY mean this truck is a mid-year 2006 with an LBZ engine (not an earlier 2006 truck whose engine is sometimes referred to in this forum as a "detuned LLY)?

Thanks in advance.

PS I'm done window shopping; this is the TRUCK; and I definetly intend to purchase it if no alarming repairs show up on the VIN check. I say this so you will know that your effort to obtain the requested information for me won't be in vain; that I'm not just "playing" around or dreaming about owning a DuramAx one day. Thanks again.

[GMC Tech]

Had several engine concerns. Piston replacement at 3800 miles. Wonder what was up.
VIN: 1GCJK33D96F259705 Model: CK35943-2006 SILVERADO 3500 4WD CREW CAB
Service Contract: No Branded Title: No Warranty Block: No PDI Status: No
Order Type: 70 - RETAIL - STOCK
Field Actions: 0 Open


Required Field Actions Open field actions are highlighted
Vehicle has no current record of required field actions.


Branded Title
*The VIN information contained herein and information derived therefrom is the proprietary property of The Polk Company and is to be used only for the purpose of warranty verification and shall not be used for any other purpose whatsoever.

Vehicle has no current record of branded titles.


Warranty Block
Vehicle has no current record of warranty block.


Service Information
Vehicle has no current record of outstanding service information.


OnStar and XM Satellite Radio Information
Refer to Help page for details. For OnStar contact 888.ON.STAR1 (888.667.8271) and for XM Radio contact 877.GET.XMST (877.438.9677).
OnStar Equipped: Y OnStar Status: Active
XM Equipped: Y XM Radio ID: 5ZC5K0C1 XM Status: Active
OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics: Y DMN Enabled: N


Applicable Warranties Valid warranties are highlighted
Valid Description Start Date Effective Odometer End Date End Odometer
Corrosion Limited Warranty 10/17/2006 150 MI 10/17/2012 100,150 MI
Emission Limited Warranty 10/17/2006 150 MI 10/17/2011 50,150 MI
Bumper to Bumper Limited Warranty 10/17/2006 150 MI 10/17/2009 36,150 MI
Diesel Engine Ltd Wty with Deductible 10/17/2006 150 MI 10/17/2011 100,150 MI


Service Contract
Vehicle has no current record of service contracts.


Transaction History View Details
Job Card Date Job Card Number Transaction Type Transaction Adjustment Labour Operation Odometer Reading
09/01/2010 421052 ZREG----Regular Vehicle Transaction J1000 - Pan And/Or Gasket, Oil - Replace 82,521 MI
01/18/2010 414704 ZREG----Regular Vehicle Transaction J5955 - Pump, Fuel Injection (Diesel) - Replace 68,578 MI
10/30/2009 412851 ZREG----Regular Vehicle Transaction J5880 - Turbocharger Oil Feed Pipe Replacement 67,716 MI
10/30/2009 412851 ZREG----Regular Vehicle Transaction Z5000 - DEALER/RETAILER TRADE(PART OBTAINED LOCALLY) 67,716 MI
06/10/2008 075020 ZREG----Regular Vehicle Transaction J5806 - Turbocharger Vane Position Sensor Replacement 35,024 MI
02/25/2008 070173 ZREG----Regular Vehicle Transaction J5807 - Valve, Turbocharger Vane Position Solenoid - Replace 29,089 MI
01/07/2008 067957 ZREG----Regular Vehicle Transaction K5392 - Lines And/Or Fittings, Transmission Oil Cooler - Lower - At Transmission - Repair Or Replace 26,579 MI
01/07/2008 067957 ZREG----Regular Vehicle Transaction J5803 - Sensor, Boost - Replace 26,579 MI
01/07/2008 067957 ZREG----Regular Vehicle Transaction K4163 - Rear Output Shaft Seal Replacement 26,579 MI
12/07/2007 066680 ZREG----Regular Vehicle Transaction J0667 - Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory 25,676 MI
12/07/2007 066680 ZREG----Regular Vehicle Transaction Z5000 - DEALER/RETAILER TRADE(PART OBTAINED LOCALLY) 25,676 MI
03/05/2007 051947 ZREG----Regular Vehicle Transaction J5797 - Hose, Charge Air Cooler Outlet - Replace 8,508 MI
02/01/2007 050347 ZREG----Regular Vehicle Transaction J9991 - Customer Concern Not Duplicated - Engine Mechanical 5,566 MI
12/15/2006 048154 ZREG----Regular Vehicle Transaction J1300 - Piston, Rod And/Or Rings - One Cyl - Right Bank - Replace 3,884 MI
12/15/2006 048154 ZREG----Regular Vehicle Transaction T2020 - Towing 3,884 MI
11/25/2006 047067 ZREG----Regular Vehicle Transaction H0043 - Rear Disc Brake Pads Replacement 2,532 MI
06/06/2006 A59705 ZPDI----Pre-Delivery Inspection Z7000 - Pre-Delivery Inspection - Base Time 0 MI

[GMC Tech]

VIN: 1GCJK33D96F259705 Model: CK35943-2006 SILVERADO 3500 4WD CREW CAB
Service Contract: No Branded Title: No Warranty Block: No PDI Status: No
Order Type: 70 - RETAIL - STOCK
Field Actions: 0 Open


Vehicle Build
Model: CK35943-2006 SILVERADO 3500 4WD CREW CAB Order Number: KBZJGN
Gross Vehicle Weight: 5,176 Build Date: 06/06/2006
Build Plant: F-




Option Codes
*IVH is not the definitive source of GM Vehicle RPO information and is intended for service reference only. Should there be any questions about the vehicle's original build or RPO information please refer to the original vehicle invoice or window sticker.

1SZ - HEAVY DUTY POWER PKG. DISCOUNT 3LT - LT3 DECOR INCLUDES: * 10 WAY POWER HEATED BUCKET SEATS WITH DRIVER MEMORY * LEATHER APPOINTED SEATING SURFACES * DUAL PWR HEATED OSRV MIRRORS * AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING * TINTED GLASS * FRONT FOG LAMPS * REDUNDANT RADIO CONTROLS * POWER LOCKS & WINDOWS * REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY WITH CONTENT THEFT ALARM * ISRV MIRROR W/COMPASS & TEMP * LEATHER WRAPPED STEERING WHL * ELECTRONIC SHIFT TRANSFER CASE
50U - SUMMIT WHITE 6GL - FRONT SPRING
7GL - FRONT SPRING 922 - MEDIUM GRAY
92I - GRAY INTERIOR TRIM A31 - POWER WINDOWS
AG1 - SIX-WAY POWER DRIVER SEAT AG2 - 10-WAY POWER PASSENGER SEAT
AJ1 - TINTED GLASS AM7 - FOLDING REAR SEAT
AN3 - FULL FEATURE BUCKET SEATS AU0 - KEYLESS REMOTE DOOR LOCK
AU3 - POWER DOOR LOCK SYSTEM B30 - CARPETING, COLOR-KEYED
B32 - FRONT COLOR-KEYED FLOOR MATS B33 - REAR COLOR KEYED FLOOR MATS
B71 - WHEEL FLARES C49 - ELECTRIC REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
C7W - GVW RATING - 11,400 LBS CJ2 - AIR COND., DUAL ZONE AUTOMATIC
CMD - ASSEMBLY PLANT - FLINT, MI D07 - CUSTOM FRONT FLOOR CONSOLE
DF5 - ISRV MIRROR W/COMPASS & TEMP DK7 - INTERIOR CUSTOM ROOF CONSOLE W/ MAP LIGHTS
DPN - CAMPER MIRROR WITH CONVEX GLASS (REPLACES OPT/PKG MIRROR) DT4 - ASHTRAY MUFFIN
E63 - FLEETSIDE BODY FE9 - 50-STATE EMISSIONS
FT2 - ARM TORS BAR SPRING ADJ FT3 - ARM TORS BAR SPRING ADJ
G80 - LOCKING REAR DIFFERENTIAL GT4 - REAR AXLE - 3.73 RATIO
HVY - IDEN 2 INCH BODY RAISE,HD MODEL JH7 - 4 WHL PWR DISC BRAKES,12000 LBS
K05 - ENGINE BLOCK HEATER K34 - CRUISE CONTROL
K47 - HIGH CAPACITY AIR CLEANER KC4 - ENGINE OIL COOLING SYSTEM
KG3 - 145 AMP ALTERNATOR KNP - HD AUX TRANS. COOLING SYS
KUP - THROTTLE CONTROL ELECTRONIC LBZ - DURAMAX DIESEL 6600 V8 ENGINE 360 HP, 650 IB. FT TORQUE
MW7 - ALLISON 6 SPD AUTOMATIC TRANS NP1 - ELECTRONIC SHIFT TRANSFER CASE
NP5 - LEATHER WRAPPED STEERING WHEEL NT9 - EMISSION SYSTEM FEDERAL TIER 2 PHASE OUT
NZZ - OFF ROAD - SKID PLATES P06 - BRIGHT WHEEL TRIM RINGS
PDB - ONSTAR PLUS PACKAGE: * ONSTAR SERVICE: INCLUDES 1 YEAR SAFE & SOUND PLAN * XM SATELLITE RADIO - SERVICE FEE EXTRA. 1ST 3 MONTHS INCL. PDN - HEAVY DUTY POWER PACKAGE: DURAMAX DIESEL 6600 V8 ENGINE 360 HP, 650 LB - FT TORQUE ALLISON 6 SPD AUTOMATIC TRANS LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL-REAR AXLE
R4Y - TIRE BRAND-GOODYEAR R6P - PREMIUM PAINT
R8A - LAM INVOICE EXEMPTIONS R8K - *******************************
R9N - LEATHER APPOINTED SEATING R9U - GM ACCESS - AUTOBOOK IDENTIFIER
R9Z - POMS EXPEDITE-SOLD ORDERS SAF - SPARE TIRE LOCK
SLM - STOCK ORDERS T96 - FRONT FOG LAMPS
TQ3 - BATTERY 770 CCA (DUAL) TR3 - CHROME GRILLE
U01 - ROOF MARKER LAMPS U2K - XM SATELLITE RADIO - SERVICE FEE EXTRA. 1ST 3 MONTHS INCL.
UC6 - AM/FM STEREO W/6-DISC CD CHANGER & BOSE SPEAKER SYSTEM UE1 - ONSTAR SERVICE: INCLUDES 1 YEAR SAFE & SOUND PLAN
UK3 - REDUNDANT RADIO CONTROLS UK6 - REAR SEAT AUDIO CONTROLS
UQ7 - BOSE SPEAKER SYSTEM UY2 - CAMPER/5TH WHEEL TRAILER WIRING PROVISIONS
V73 - STATEMENT OF VEHICLE CERT.-U.S. /CANADA VB3 - CHROME REAR BUMPER
VC0 - NOISE CONTROL INFORMATION LABEL VG3 - CHROME FRONT BUMPER
VR4 - WEIGHT DISTRIB. PLATFORM HITCH VXS - COMPLETE VEHICLE LABEL
X88 - CHEVROLET CONVERSION XEF - LT215/85R16/E OOR BW TIRES
YD3 - BASE EQUIP FOR SCH GVW PL-FT AX YD5 - BASE FRONT SPRING
YD6 - BASE REAR SPRING YE9 - SILVERADO
YEF - TIRE REAR LT215/85R16/E BW R/PE ST TL OOR Z82 - HD TRAILERING EQUIPMENT
Z85 - HEAVY DUTY SUSPENSION ZEF - LT215/85R16/E OOR BW SPARE TIRE
ZY1 - SOLID PAINT

[LyndaSuzan]

Gm Tech: thank you so much for running VIN and build reports. I'm pretty flabbergasted about the "piston replacement at 3800 miles. Dealership reported to me orally about bad things on VIn check (over the phone); and called this event an "O ring replacement. So, wow, that piston replacement so early on does freak me out: but since no other piston- related failure shows up, should I be freaked? Maybe issue wad fixed early on, never to return? I plan on running stock. One thing that makes me feel a little safer is that dealer told me name of original owner who bought the truck from them and just traded it in. Small world-- I knew the guy (slightly) from back in my misspent youth!! So I called him (he lives in a small town and his number was easy to track down; he said truck has been a wonderful truck with only "small" issues all fixed under warranty and that it ran great and stout pulling his loaded six horse trailer. He said he had to make the decision to sell it prior to hitting 100k (so his trade in value wouldn't plummet--or go ahead and keep it til around 250k when all the little things would start needing upkeep (knobs, belts, hoses, window motors, that type of thing). He said he was really torn about selling it but wife wanted a new one. Now, he had no reason to lie; he had already traded it in; bought the new one. So--opinions anyone?

[NutNbutGMC]

Something is out of place with that machine. Just a hunch. Brake pads, piston, both under 5,000 miles.

[LyndaSuzan]

When GMTech so graciously ran the VIN check for me on a truck I am seriously considering purchasing, he found several engine-related and mechanical-related entries, the most alarming of which is as follows
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12/15/2006 048154 ZREG----Regular Vehicle Transaction J1300 - Piston, Rod And/Or Rings - One Cyl - Right Bank - Replace 3,884 MI
12/15/2006 048154 ZREG----Regular Vehicle Transaction T2020 - Towing 3,884 MI
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Armed with that information, I called the dealership who has the truck for sale (same dealership who originally sold the truck and where the original and only owner of the truck had always had it serviced (and where the original owner traded it back in for a new truck at 90k miles). I had the dealership pull the actual repair records and notes, and this is what I found:While the owner's wife was driving down the road in this almost brand new truck, she heard a horrible screeching noise coming from the engine and she immediately pulled over and turned off the engine. She then had the truck towed in to the dealership for repair and they found that a glow plug tip had broken off, and had fallen down into one of the pistons. Because it had damaged the piston (scratched up its insides), the dealership replaced that piston (at 3884 miles), along with replacing the broken glow plug, of course. I understand from my research and reading in this forum that tips breaking off glow plugs is a fairly common problem with these 2006-2007 model trucks, and so I am not unduly concerned about it happening or the resulting piston replacement. I don't think that means this truck is a lemon. But, i would welcome anybody to step in and advise me that I am being delusional, and that i should DEFINITELY PASS on purchasing this truck.

As far as NutNButGM's comment about the inexplicable brake pad replacement at only 2532 miles, as shown on the VIN report entry, below:
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"884 MI 11/25/2006 047067 ZREG----Regular Vehicle Transaction H0043 - Rear Disc Brake Pads Replacement 2,532 MI"
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--this doesn't worry me much. I had a very similar issue with my 2002 Duramax truck when it was almost brand new, where the brakes, in my opinion, were defective in that they made horrible noise, squeaking like an old set of brakes that has worn down to metal on metal and needed replacement. However, my dealership was not so understanding, and said the brake noise was within acceptable limits, and therefore wouldn't replace the brake pads as a warranty item*(even I had to admit that the 2002 truck braked perfectly fine--but it was just so freaking noisy when braking that I really had hoped the dealership would at least try brake pad replacement as a possible solution). I assume, with respect to the current truck that I am considering for purchase--that something similar could have happened (but in this instance, this person's dealership was much more accommodating). Thus, I am not worried about the replacement brake pads being installed on this truck at such a tender age. I feel that if the brakes had continued to be a problem, there would have been additional complaints about the brakes somewhere in the rest of the VIN check report on this truck which has since racked up an additional 87,000 miles from the date of the original brake pad replacement. Again, I welcome anybody to advice me that there are too many CUMULATIVE repair issues on this truck, and that I should therefore give this truck a wide PASS and continue my search. What keeps running through my head, and comforts me somewhat, is that, when I contacted the original owner, he gave such a glowing recommendation of this truck, and stated that when he traded it in at 90,000 miles, it was still a great truck, and that I shouldn't be scared to buy it. He said there were no ongoing or current mechanical issues with the truck, and that it had a tremendous amount of power pulling his loaded six horse trailer. (I also have a six horse trailer, so that was good news. The original owner had nothing to gain by lying to me. He had already traded in the truck, already received his trade in value on it from the dealership, and already had purchased a brand new truck. Everyone likes to complain about their truck problems, and I feel that if there were ongoing or past serious issues with that truck, he would've told me so, especially since I actually knew him from when we were younger and rodeoing in the same circles.

Any more thoughts from anyone? All opinions welcome. I know it sounds like I have already 100% made up my mind to purchase the truck, but if you knowledgable forum members think that would be a very bad idea, then I urge you to speak up and save me. I can definitely be swayed from my planned course. *I have absolutely no mechanical knowledge or skills, so I really need the advice from any of you guys who want to take the time to speak up.

Thanks to everyone for helping me with this decision.

[DmaxMaverick]

The "cylinder" service is reason for concern. Without further details, it's hard to say good or bad. The dealer may allow a consideration for it, which may work in your favor. The issue may very well be in the past, and remain there. A thorough inspection would not be out of order.

The "towing" was incidental to the cylinder service. No concern for that, alone.

The brake repair could have been a customer satisfaction repair, for only a squeak or chatter, which is not uncommon even on new vehicles. Brakes are easy, as long as the complaint is addressed and repaired.

The turbo vane and tranny line repairs aren't uncommon, and not out of line at the mileage.

I'd be more concerned with all the other repairs, which aren't "normal". It looks like they "threw" parts at a problem before finally repairing it, or giving up. These would not be considered common, regardless of outcome.

If the price is right, this could be a good truck, although it appears to be a lemon, or subjected to unusual abuse. If they are trying to get retail, I'd steer clear. Overall condition and consideration for the listed repairs should affect the selling price. If the dealer is unwilling to deal, they will find someone who doesn't do their homework, unfortunately.

[LyndaSuzan]

Everybody's concerns were absolutely correct. I drove the 150 miles to go see it in person and test drove it; it was a "rode hard and put up wet" dog. Handled badly, engine sounded weird (tapping noise); and not very good pickup. I guess VIN reports don't lie!! I passed on it. New vin check request to follow on another truck. Thanks again; this forum is so helpful.