VIN number on export C5
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VIN number on export C5
I am writing this on behalf of a good friend from Madrid, Spain, who owns a C5
He has run into trouble when passing his yearly inspection, because they found that the VIN number, as engraved on the car frame, does not perfectly match the regular VIN, as seen through the windshield. Both numbers are in fact the same, but the number on the frame has a letter "A" after the 17 position VIN
This car had been inspected before, and nobody seemed to notice or care. The car was imported new by GM Spain, and it seems they generally engrave the VIN on the LHS frame, visible when you open the hood
Does anybody know what that letter "A" stands for? My friend is going to call GM and see if they can offer an explanation, but perhaps you guys can do a quicker job
Thanks a lot to you all
Antonio
67 Camaro convertible
He has run into trouble when passing his yearly inspection, because they found that the VIN number, as engraved on the car frame, does not perfectly match the regular VIN, as seen through the windshield. Both numbers are in fact the same, but the number on the frame has a letter "A" after the 17 position VIN
This car had been inspected before, and nobody seemed to notice or care. The car was imported new by GM Spain, and it seems they generally engrave the VIN on the LHS frame, visible when you open the hood
Does anybody know what that letter "A" stands for? My friend is going to call GM and see if they can offer an explanation, but perhaps you guys can do a quicker job
Thanks a lot to you all
Antonio
67 Camaro convertible
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here is the breakdown of the VIN
1 Country of Origin: USA
G Manufacturer: General Motors
1 Make: Chevrolet
YY Carline/Series: Corvette
2 Body Style: 1=Hardtop, 2=Two door coupe, 3=Two door convertible
2 Restraint Code: 2=Active
G Engine Type: G=LS1 S=LS6
4 Check Digit: Varies
1 Model Year: 1=2001
5 Plant: 5=Bowling Green, Kentucky
118096 Production Number: Between 100001-135627
no 18th digit from what I can see
1 Country of Origin: USA
G Manufacturer: General Motors
1 Make: Chevrolet
YY Carline/Series: Corvette
2 Body Style: 1=Hardtop, 2=Two door coupe, 3=Two door convertible
2 Restraint Code: 2=Active
G Engine Type: G=LS1 S=LS6
4 Check Digit: Varies
1 Model Year: 1=2001
5 Plant: 5=Bowling Green, Kentucky
118096 Production Number: Between 100001-135627
no 18th digit from what I can see
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