VIN De-coding
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VIN De-coding
I opt to buy a Pre-Owned Artic White 3LT/Z51 convertible with Red/Black interior. As I share what I got with other corvette owners, this car seems to have something more, compare to what others have seen.
Can someone share their know how on "de-coding" the VIN for my car. What each letter of position of the VIN means. Thank you.
Can someone share their know how on "de-coding" the VIN for my car. What each letter of position of the VIN means. Thank you.
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I opt to buy a Pre-Owned Artic White 3LT/Z51 convertible with Red/Black interior. As I share what I got with other corvette owners, this car seems to have something more, compare to what others have seen.
Can someone share their know how on "de-coding" the VIN for my car. What each letter of position of the VIN means. Thank you.
Can someone share their know how on "de-coding" the VIN for my car. What each letter of position of the VIN means. Thank you.
Marvin
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17 digit VIN Number can be broken down into three groups of numbers:
Digits 1, 2 and 3 of a VIN number represent the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI).
for example, your first 3 digits are : 1G1= US Origin, GM, Passenger car
Digits 4 to 9 represent the Vehicle Descriptor Section or VDS.
These are codes for your option packages, engine, model year, body style etc.
Digits 10 to 17 represent the Vehicle Identifier Section - VIS.
actual serial number.
Digits 1, 2 and 3 of a VIN number represent the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI).
for example, your first 3 digits are : 1G1= US Origin, GM, Passenger car
Digits 4 to 9 represent the Vehicle Descriptor Section or VDS.
These are codes for your option packages, engine, model year, body style etc.
Digits 10 to 17 represent the Vehicle Identifier Section - VIS.
actual serial number.
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See these threads:
Decoding a C7 VIN - 2014
Decoding a 2015 C7 VIN
These can both be found in the Manuals, Reference Material, Online Order Guide, Order Tracking, etc. sticky thread. That thread, along with the sticky thread DIY, FAQ's and TIPS are a wealth of information. Check them out.
Here's the 2014 version:
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.
Decoding a C7 VIN - 2014
Decoding a 2015 C7 VIN
These can both be found in the Manuals, Reference Material, Online Order Guide, Order Tracking, etc. sticky thread. That thread, along with the sticky thread DIY, FAQ's and TIPS are a wealth of information. Check them out.
Here's the 2014 version:
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.
