Zymurgy

C7 VINs include a code that indicates trim level, transmission and Z51/non-Z51:

2014 VIN Decoding:

This is an example of a VIN # for a 2014 Corvette Coupe (3LT, Z51, MN7):

1 G 1 Y L 2 D 7 X E 5 1 0 0 0 0 1

There are 17 characters. Starting with first character on left the codes are:
01. "1"= Built in US
02. "G"= General Motors
03. "1"= Chevrolet
04. Denotes the car line: Corvette is a "Y" body.
05. Provides more info about the car:
.. A=1LT M/T
.. B=1LT A/T
.. C=2LT M/T
.. D=2LT A/T
.. E=3LT M/T
.. F=3LT A/T
.. G=Z51 1LT M/T
.. H=Z51 1LT A/T
.. J=Z51 2LT M/T
.. K=Z51 2LT A/T
.. L=Z51 3LT M/T
.. M=Z51 3LT A/T
.. 9=export (Non US, Non Canada)
06. Body style: "2" = Coupe, "3" = Convertible
07. Restraint code: D – AJ7 Active Manual Belts, Airbags – Driver & Passenger and Seat Side
08. Engine: LT1 = "7"
09. Check Digit – 0 to 9 or X
10. Model year: E (2014)
11. Plant: Bowling Green = "5"
12-17. Production sequence number that starts with the #100001 for each model yr.

CantonVette

Awesome, thank you! Very informative!

zipcode

can someone explain what a "check digit" is? all the other codes in the VIN make sense to me except this one

Rich Mickol

Good info. Thanks

GTFD2

The Check Digit is one that is used to verify that the serial number is legitimate. I have no idea how it is determined.

Zymurgy

The following is taken from Vehicle_identification_number#Check_digi t_calculation

Rossi6998

Nyvetteguy007

Great stuff!!

Thanks!

AttyVette

Thank you for this information!!

checkur6

Is the sequence number a serial number indicating the number of cars being built?

Zymurgy

Yes, with some caveats. The Premier Editions are numbered 00001-00500, but the digit before is either 3 or 5 depending on which edition it is. So, the last 6 digits are unique but the highest last 5 digits is not the total production. This also does not take into account the captured test fleet cars.

level6

Thank you for all your informative posts. I love all the vette info. Where do you come across all these gems you produce?

owc6

A little more caveat: the 53's are 1-500, the 54's are 1-550.

Zymurgy

Thank you for your kind comments. I've been researching Vette info since 1998. Probably spend too much time with Google looking for some obscure stuff, like the VIN decoder info, GM Paint Compatibility Guides, etc. Once I uncover these gems, I document them in a Word document and/or with bookmarks (I am also blessed with a pretty good memory). Some info is the collective knowledge of the forum and I just happen to keep track of the interesting stuff per the above methods.

newbie2vette

Thank you for putting this data together, I did not do a lot of research on the C7. actually did not think I would get one, but when I saw the one I purchased. I had to have it, now I doing a lot reviewing what I do have.

AttyVette

Jbal

Very Helpful! Thanks!

TPVY14

I have 50000429 I've read the thread but I'm not sure what's up with mine. Any help would be appreciated.

Zymurgy

Are you positive the 12th digit is a 0 (zero)? If so, I believe that means you have one of the captured test fleet cars. I assume this was bought used.

TPVY14

Yes it is a zero and yes I bought it used. Now I have more questions. Hmm I'll look up that captured test fleet deal. I did get a disclosure from G.M. that the motor was replaced which it now has 500 miles on. But, that's another story....