For a long time, vehicle manufacturers assigned a simple sequential number for the identification of vehicles. But automakers experienced problems with overlapping vehicle identification numbers; some cars never had a unique identification number. Since the 1980s, vehicles have been required to carry a unique 17-digit VIN to track the history of the vehicle.
VINs now not only identify the manufacturer or sequence of production, but they include attributes of the model, vehicle type and assembly plant information. Overlapping numbers do not exist in the new system. VIN searches return accurate information on service records, accidents and owners for a specific vehicle. You can locate information on the GMC truck in question with the VIN.
Retrieve the VIN from the vehicle registration or title records. Also, the VIN for the GMC truck will be in several places on the truck, including the top left of the instrument panel.
Verify the model is a GMC model by reading the VIN. Pay special attention to the second character of the 17-digit number; the character should be "G" for GM.
Search online for websites that provide VIN searches. For instance, CarFax.com, VIN-Check.net and AutoCheck offer information on service records when looking up VINs.
Enter the VIN of the GMC truck retrieved in Step 1 in the field titled "VIN number" to begin a search.
Order the reports to determine the location of the GMC truck by submitting payment to the sponsoring website.
Print the report or take notes to highlight the location.
