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Free VIN Decoder – Check VIN Number – VIN Lookup For Decoding Your Gmc General Motors Car History – Auto – Vehicle Identification Number

Look up vehicle identification numbers for all car makes and vehicle models, by year, from GMC General Motors. Decode VIN number information on the following makes and models:GMC Acadia, GMC Canyon, GMC Envoy, GMC Envoy XL, GMC Envoy XUV, GMC Jimmy, GMC R/V 3500 Series, GMC Rally Wagon, GMC S-15, GMC S-15 Jimmy, GMC Safari, GMC Safari Cargo, GMC Savana, GMC Savana Cargo, GMC Sierra 1500, GMC Sierra 1500 Classic, GMC Sierra 1500 Hybrid, GMC Sierra 1500HD, GMC Sierra 1500HD Classic, GMC Sierra 2500, GMC Sierra 2500HD, GMC Sierra 2500HD Classic, GMC Sierra 3500, GMC Sierra 3500 Classic, GMC Sierra 3500HD, GMC Sierra C3, GMC Sierra Classic 1500, GMC Sierra Classic 2500, GMC Sierra Classic 3500, GMC Sonoma, GMC Suburban, GMC Syclone, GMC Terrain, GMC Typhoon, GMC Vandura, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon Denali, GMC Yukon Hybrid, GMC Yukon XL.

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What is a VIN Number?

A VIN number is a 17 character alpha/numeric serial number unique to each vehicle, by manufacturer, make, model and year. Each character in the VIN number can be decoded to determine where the car was built, what year, which automotive features are included and more. Together, all the VIN numbers create a history about your GMC General Motors.

Where To Find The Vehicle Identification Number Tag
How to use this vehicle identification number information to decode your GMC General Motors VIN number: First, either find your VIN number on your vehicle registration or car title or in vehicle maintenance records from your dealer. Additionally, you can find the VIN at various locations on your car. Frequently you can find your VIN number in one of the following locations: on the driver’s side door jam (sometimes on the passenger’s side), under the windshield on the driver’s side, near the firewall of the vehicle or on the steering column. Other places to search for a vehicle identification number include various locations under the hood of your car.

Learn how to find a VIN number on your car.

Now that you found your VIN GMC General Motors number, you can start to decode your car, truck or automobile. The first character The first character indicates the country where the vehicle was manufactured. The United States has a VIN code of 1 or 4, while countries such as Japan (J) are designated with letters. To decode your VIN number, simply match your VIN characters to the chart below. Search first to find the model year for your car, then, in order to check VIN number to determine your car history details, match the corresponding position of your vehicle ID number to each of the fields below.


1977 BUICK (Cont.)
3rd & 4th Positions – BODY TYPE
07
2 Dr HB
17
2 Dr HB
27
2 Dr Cpe
29
4 Dr Sed
35
4 Dr S/W, 2 Seat
37
2 Dr Cpe
45
4 Dr S/W, 3 Seat
57
2 Dr Cpe
69
4 Dr Sed
77
2 Dr Cpe
5th Position – ENGINE TYPE
A
6-231 (3.8)
2BC
Even Firing
B
4-111 (1.8)
2BC
80HP
C
6-231 (3.8)
2BC
Odd Firing
H
8-350 (5.7)
2BC
Buick Blt
J
8-350 (5.7)
4BC
Buick Blt
K
8-403 (6.6)
4BC
L
8-350 (5.7)
4BC
Chev Blt
R
8-350 (5.7)
4BC
Olds Blt
U
8-305 (5.0)
2BC
Y
8-301 (4.9)
2BC
Pont Blt
6th Position – MODEL YEAR
7
1977
7th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
8th thru 13th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
1978 BUICK
1st Position – DIVISION
4
Buick
2nd Position – CAR LINE & SERIES
B
Skylark Std
C
Skylark Custom
E
Century Special
F
LeSabre Sport Coupe
G
Century Sport Coupe
H
Century Custom
J
Regal Std
K
Regal Sport
L
Century Limited
M
Regal Limited
N
LeSabre Std
P
LeSabre Custom
R
Estate Wagon
S
Skyhawk Std
T
Opel Std
Skyhawk “S”
U
Park Avenue
V
Electra 225
W
Opel Sport
Skylark “S”
X
Electra Limited
Y
Opel Deluxe
Z
Riviera
3rd & 4th Positions – BODY TYPE
07
2 Dr HB
37
2 Dr Cpe
09
4 Dr Sed
47
2 Dr Cpe
17
2 Dr HB
69
4 Dr Sed
27
2 Dr Cpe
77
2 Dr Cpe
35
4 Dr S/W
87
2 Dr Cpe
5th Position – ENGINE TYPE
A
6-231 (3.8)
2BC
B
4-111 (1.8)
2BC
C
6-196 (3.2)
2BC
G
6-231 (3.8)
2BC
Turbo
H
8-305 (5.0)
4BC
K
8-403 (6.6)
4BC
185HP
L
8-350 (5.7)
4BC
Chev Blt
R
8-350 (5.7)
4BC
Olds Blt
U
8-305 (5.0)
2BC
X
8-350 (5.7)
4BC
Buick Blt
Y
8-301 (4.9)
2BC
Z
8-400 (6.6)
4BC
180HP
2
6-231 (3.8)
2BC
Elect Carb
3
6-231 (3.8)
4BC
Turbo
6th Position – MODEL YEAR
8
1978
7th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
8th thru 13th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
1979 BUICK
1st Position – DIVISION
4
Buick
2nd Position – CAR LINE & SERIES
B
Skylark Std
C
Skylark Custom
E
Century Special
F
LeSabre Custom
G
Century Sport Coupe
H
Century Custom
J
Regal Std
K
Regal Sport Coupe
L
Century Limited
M
Regal Limited
N
LeSabre Std
P
LeSabre Limited
R
Estate Wagon
S
Skyhawk Std
T
Skyhawk “S”
U
Park Avenue
V
Electra 225
W
Skylark “S”
X
Electra Limited
Y
Riviera “S”
Z
Riviera Std
3rd & 4th Positions – BODY TYPE
07
2 Dr HB
37
2 Dr Cpe
09
4 Dr Sed
47
2 Dr Cpe
17
2 Dr HB
69
4 Dr Sed
27
2 Dr Cpe
77
2 Dr Cpe
35
4 Dr S/W
87
2 Dr Cpe
5th Position – ENGINE TYPE
A
6-231 (3.8)
2BC
C
6-196 (3.2)
2BC
G
8-305 (5.0)
2BC
H
8-305 (5.0)
4BC
K
8-403 (6.6)
4BC
L
8-350 (5.7)
4BC
Chev Blt
R
8-350 (5.7)
4BC
Olds Blt
W
8-301 (4.9)
4BC
X
8-350 (5.7)
4BC
Buick Blt
Y
8-301 (4.9)
2BC
2
6-231 (3.8)
2BC
Elect Carb
3
6-231 (3.8)
4BC
Turbo
6th Position – MODEL YEAR
9
1979
7th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
8th thru 13th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
1980 BUICK
1st Position – DIVISION
4
Buick
2nd Position – CAR LINE & SERIES
B
Skylark Std
C
Skylark Limited
D
Skylark Sport
E
Century Std
F
LeSabre Sport Coupe
G
Century Sport Coupe
H
Century Std (Cpe & Sed)
Century Estate (S/W)
J
Regal Std
K
Regal Sport Coupe
L
Century Limited
M
Regal Limited
N
LeSabre Std
P
LeSabre Limited
R
Estate Wagon
S
Skyhawk Std
T
Skyhawk “S”
V
Electra Estate Wagon
W
Electra Park Avenue
X
Electra Limited
Y
Riviera Sport
Z
Riviera Std
3rd & 4th Positions – BODY TYPE
07
2 Dr HB
57
2 Dr Cpe
35
4 Dr S/W
69
4 Dr Sed
37
2 Dr Cpe
87
2 Dr Cpe
47
2 Dr Cpe
5th Position – ENGINE TYPE
A
6-231 (3.8)
2BC
H
8-305 (5.0)
4BC
N
8-350 (5.7)
Dsl-FI
Olds Blt
R
8-350 (5.7)
4BC
Olds Blt
S
8-265 (4.3)
2BC
W
8-301 (4.9)
4BC
X
8-350 (5.7)
4BC
Buick Blt
Y
8-307 (5.0)
4BC
3
6-231 (3.8)
4BC
Turbo
4
6-252 (4.1)
4BC
5
4-151 (2.5)
2BC
7
6-173 (2.8)
2BC
6th Position – MODEL YEAR
A
1980
7th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
8th thru 13th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
1981 BUICK
1st Position – COUNTRY
1
United States
2
Canada
2nd Position – MANUFACTURER
G
General Motors
3rd Position – DIVISION
4
Buick
4th Position – RESTRAINT SYSTEM
A
Manual Belts
B
Automatic Belts
C
Air Bags
5th Position – CAR LINE & SERIES
B
Skylark Std
C
Skylark Limited
D
Skylark Sport
E
Century Std (S/W)
F
LeSabre Sport Coupe
H
Century Std (Sed)
Century Estate (S/W)
J
Regal Std
K
Regal Sport Coupe
L
Century Limited
M
Regal Limited
N
LeSabre Std
P
LeSabre Limited
R
Estate Wagon
V
Electra Estate Wagon
W
Electra Park Avenue
X
Electra Limited
Y
Riviera Sport
Z
Riviera Std
6th & 7th Positions – BODY TYPE
35
4 Dr S/W
57
2 Dr Cpe
37
2 Dr Cpe
69
4 Dr Sed
47
2 Dr Cpe
8th Position – ENGINE TYPE
A
6-231 (3.8)
2BC
N
8-350 (5.7)
Dsl-FI
S
8-265 (4.3)
2BC
X
6-173 (2.8)
2BC
115HP
Y
8-307 (5.0)
4BC
Z
6-173 (2.8)
2BC
135HP
3
6-231 (3.8)
4BC
Turbo
4
6-252 (4.1)
4BC
5
4-151 (2.5)
2BC
9th Position – CHECK DIGIT
A single number or the letter “X” used to verify the
accuracy of the VIN.
10th Position – MODEL YEAR
B
1981
11th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.


1982 BUICK
1st Position – COUNTRY
1
United States
2
Canada
2nd Position – MANUFACTURER
G
General Motors
3rd Position – DIVISION
4
Buick
4th Position – RESTRAINT SYSTEM
A
Manual Belts
B
Automatic Belts
C
Air Bags
5th Position – CAR LINE & SERIES
B
Skylark Std
C
Skylark Limited
D
Skylark Sport
G
Century Sport
H
Century Std
J
Regal Std
K
Regal Sport
L
Century Limited
M
Regal Limited
N
LeSabre Std
P
LeSabre Limited
R
LeSabre Estate Wagon
S
Skyhawk Std
T
Skyhawk Limited
V
Electra Estate Wagon
W
Electra Park Avenue
X
Electra Limited
Y
Riviera “T” Type
Z
Riviera Luxury
6th & 7th Positions – BODY TYPE
19
4 Dr Sed
47
2 Dr Cpe
27
2 Dr Cpe
57
2 Dr Cpe
35
4 Dr S/W
67
2 Dr Conv
37
2 Dr Cpe
69
4 Dr Sed
8th Position – ENGINE TYPE
A
6-231 (3.8)
2BC
B
4-122 (2.0)
2BC
E
6-181 (3.0)
2BC
G
4-112 (1.8)
2BC
H
8-307 (5.0)
4BC
J
8-267 (4.4)
2BC
N
8-350 (5.7)
Dsl-FI
R
4-151 (2.5)
TBI
T
6-262 (4.3)
Dsl-FI
FWD
V
6-262 (4.3)
Dsl-FI
RWD
X
6-173 (2.8)
2BC
115HP
Y
8-307 (5.0)
4BC
Z
6-173 (2.8)
2BC
135HP
0
4-112 (1.8)
TBI
OHC
3
6-231 (3.8)
4BC
Turbo
4
6-252 (4.1)
4BC
5
4-151 (2.5)
2BC
9th Position – CHECK DIGIT
A single number or the letter “X” used to verify the
accuracy of the VIN.
10th Position – MODEL YEAR
C
1982
11th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
1983 BUICK
1st Position – COUNTRY
1
United States
2
Canada
2nd Position – MANUFACTURER
G
General Motors
3rd Position – DIVISION
4
Buick
4th Position – RESTRAINT SYSTEM
A
Manual Belts
B
Automatic Belts
5th Position – CAR LINE & SERIES
B
Skylark Custom
C
Skylark Limited
D
Skylark Sport
E
Skyhawk “T” Type
G
Century Sport
H
Century Custom
J
Regal Std
Regal Estate Wagon
K
Regal Sport Coupe
L
Century Limited
M
Regal Limited
N
LeSabre Custom
P
LeSabre Limited
R
LeSabre Estate Wagon
S
Skyhawk Std
T
Skyhawk Limited
V
Electra Estate Wagon
W
Electra Park Avenue
X
Electra Limited
Y
Riviera “T” Type
Z
Riviera Luxury
6th & 7th Positions – BODY TYPE
19
4 Dr Sed
47
2 Dr Cpe
27
2 Dr Cpe
57
2 Dr Cpe
35
4 Dr S/W
67
2 Dr Conv
37
2 Dr Cpe
69
4 Dr Sed
8th Position – ENGINE TYPE
A
6-231 (3.8)
2BC
B
4-122 (2.0)
2BC
E
6-181 (3.0)
2BC
H
8-307 (5.0)
4BC
J
4-112 (1.8)
MPFI
Turbo
N
8-350 (5.7)
Dsl-FI
P
4-122 (2.0)
TBI
R
4-151 (2.5)
TBI
T
6-262 (4.3)
Dsl-FI
FWD
V
6-262 (4.3)
Dsl-FI
RWD
X
6-173 (2.8)
2BC
115HP
Y
8-307 (5.0)
4BC
Z
6-173 (2.8)
2BC
135HP
0
4-112 (1.8)
TBI
3
6-231 (3.8)
MPFI
4
6-252 (4.1)
4BC
8
6-231 (3.8)
4BC
9
6-231 (3.8)
MPFI
Turbo
9th Position – CHECK DIGIT
A single number or the letter “X” used to verify the
accuracy of the VIN.
10th Position – MODEL YEAR
D
1983
11th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
1984 BUICK
1st Position – COUNTRY
1
United States
2
Canada
2nd Position – MANUFACTURER
G
General Motors
3rd Position – DIVISION
4
Buick
4th Position – RESTRAINT SYSTEM
A
Manual Belts
5th Position – CAR LINE & SERIES
B
Skylark Custom
C
Skylark Limited
D
Skylark “T” Type
E
Skyhawk “T” Type
F
Electra “T” Type (FWD)
G
Century “T” Type
H
Century Custom
J
Regal Std
K
Regal “T” Type
L
Century Limited
M
Regal Limited
N
LeSabre Custom
P
LeSabre Limited
R
Electra Limited (RWD)
S
Skyhawk Custom
T
Skyhawk Limited
U
Electra Park Avenue (RWD)
V
Electra Estate Wagon
W
Electra Park Avenue (FWD)
X
Electra Limited (FWD)
Y
Riviera “T” Type
Z
Riviera Luxury
6th & 7th Positions – BODY TYPE
19
4 Dr Sed
47
2 Dr Cpe
27
2 Dr Cpe
57
2 Dr Cpe
35
4 Dr S/W
67
2 Dr Conv
37
2 Dr Cpe
69
4 Dr Sed
8th Position – ENGINE TYPE
A
6-231 (3.8)
2BC
B
4-122 (2.0)
2BC
E
6-181 (3.0)
2BC
H
8-307 (5.0)
4BC
J
4-112 (1.8)
MPFI
Turbo
N
8-350 (5.7)
Dsl-FI
P
4-122 (2.0)
TBI
R
4-151 (2.5)
TBI
T
6-262 (4.3)
Dsl-FI
FWD
V
6-262 (4.3)
Dsl-FI
RWD
X
6-173 (2.8)
2BC
112HP
Y
8-307 (5.0)
4BC
Z
6-173 (2.8)
2BC
135HP
0
4-112 (1.8)
TBI
1
6-173 (2.8)
2BC
107HP
3
6-231 (3.8)
MPFI
4
6-252 (4.1)
4BC
5
4-151 (2.5)
2BC
8
6-231 (3.8)
4BC
9
6-231 (3.8)
MPFI
Turbo
9th Position – CHECK DIGIT
A single number or the letter “X” used to verify the
accuracy of the VIN.
10th Position – MODEL YEAR
E
1984
11th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
1985 BUICK
1st Position – COUNTRY
1
United States
2
Canada
2nd Position – MANUFACTURER
G
General Motors
3rd Position – DIVISION
4
Buick
4th Position – CAR LINE
A
Century
B
LeSabre
Electra Estate Wagon (RWD)
C
Electra (FWD)
D
Electra (RWD)
E
Riviera
G
Regal
J
Skyhawk
N
Somerset Regal
X
Skylark
5th Position – SERIES
B
Skylark Custom
C
Skylark Limited
D
Skylark Sport “T” Type
E
Skyhawk “T” Type
F
Electra “T” Type (FWD)
G
Century Sport “T” Type
H
Century Custom
J
Regal Std
K
Regal Sport “T” Type
L
Century Limited (RWD)
M
Regal Limited
N
LeSabre Custom
P
LeSabre Limited
R
Electra Limited (RWD)
S
Skyhawk Custom
T
Skyhawk Limited
U
Electra Park Avenue (RWD)
V
Electra Estate (RWD)
W
Electra Park Avenue (FWD)
X
Electra Limited (FWD)
Y
Riviera “T” Type
Z
Riviera Luxury


1985 BUICK (Cont.)
6th & 7th Positions – BODY TYPE
11
2 Dr Cpe
47
2 Dr Cpe
19
4 Dr Sed
57
2 Dr Cpe
27
2 Dr Cpe
67
2 Dr Conv
35
4 Dr S/W
69
4 Dr Sed
37
2 Dr Cpe
8th Position – ENGINE TYPE
A
6-231 (3.8)
2BC
E
6-181 (3.0)
2BC
H
8-307 (5.0)
4BC
J
4-112 (1.8)
MPFI
L
6-181 (3.0)
MPFI
N
8-350 (5.7)
Dsl-FI
P
4-122 (2.0)
TBI
R
4-151 (2.5)
TBI
T
6-262 (4.3)
Dsl-FI
FWD
U
4-151 (2.5)
TBI
V
6-262 (4.3)
Dsl-FI
RWD
W
6-173 (2.8)
EFI
125HP
X
6-173 (2.8)
2BC
112HP
Y
8-307 (5.0)
4BC
Z
6-262 (4.3)
TBI
0
4-112 (1.8)
TBI
3
6-231 (3.8)
MPFI
9
6-231 (3.8)
MPFI
Turbo
9th Position – CHECK DIGIT
A single number or the letter “X” used to verify the
accuracy of the VIN.
10th Position – MODEL YEAR
F
1985
11th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
1986 BUICK
1st Position – COUNTRY
1
United States
2
Canada
2nd Position – MANUFACTURER
G
General Motors
3rd Position – DIVISION
4
Buick
4th Position – CAR LINE
A
Century
B
LeSabre Estate Wagon (RWD)
Electra Estate Wagon (RWD)
C
Electra (FWD)
D
Electra (RWD)
E
Riviera
G
Regal
H
LeSabre
J
Skyhawk
N
Skylark (Body Type 69)
Somerset Regal (Body Type 27)
5th Position – SERIES
E
Skyhawk “T” Type
F
Electra “T” Type (FWD)
G
Century Sport “T” Type
H
Century Custom
J
Regal Std
Skylark Custom
Somerset Std
K
Regal Sport “T” Type
Somerset “T” Type
L
Century Limited
M
Regal Limited
Skylark Limited
Somerset Limited
P
LeSabre Custom
R
LeSabre Estate Wagon
LeSabre Limited
S
Skyhawk Custom
T
Skyhawk Limited
U
Electra Park Avenue (RWD)
V
Electra Estate Wagon
Electra Estate (RWD)
W
Electra Park Avenue (FWD)
X
Electra Limited (FWD)
Y
Riviera “T” Type
Z
Riviera Luxury
6th & 7th Positions – BODY TYPE
11
2 Dr Cpe
47
2 Dr Cpe
19
4 Dr Sed
57
2 Dr Cpe
27
2 Dr Cpe
67
2 Dr Conv
35
4 Dr S/W
69
4 Dr Sed
37
2 Dr Cpe
77
2 Dr HB
8th Position – ENGINE TYPE
A
6-231 (3.8)
2BC
B
6-231 (3.8)
MPFI
E
6-181 (3.0)
2BC
H
8-305 (5.0)
4BC
J
4-112 (1.8)
MPFI
Turbo
L
6-181 (3.0)
MPFI
N
8-350 (5.7)
Dsl-FI
O
4-112 (1.8)
TBI
P
4-122 (2.0)
TBI
R
4-151 (2.5)
TBI
T
6-262 (4.3)
Dsl-FI
U
4-151 (2.5)
TBI
V
6-262 (4.3)
Dsl-FI
W
6-173 (2.8)
MPFI
X
6-173 (2.8)
2BC
Y
8-307 (5.0)
4BC
Z
6-262 (4.3)
TBI
0
4-112 (1.8)
TBI
3
6-231 (3.8)
2BC
7
6-231 (3.8)
MPFI
Turbo
9
6-231 (3.8)
MPFI
9th Position – CHECK DIGIT
A single number or the letter “X” used to verify the
accuracy of the VIN.
10th Position – MODEL YEAR
G
1986
11th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
1987 BUICK
1st Position – COUNTRY
1
United States
2
Canada
2nd Position – MANUFACTURER
G
General Motors
3rd Position – DIVISION
4
Buick
4th & 5th Positions – CAR LINE & SERIES
AH
Century Custom
AL
Century Estate Wagon (S/W)
Century Limited (Cpe & Sed)
BR
LeSabre Estate Wagon
BV
Electra Estate Wagon
CW Electra Park Avenue
CX
Electra Limited (380)
EZ
Riviera Luxury
HH
LeSabre Std
HP
LeSabre Custom
HR
LeSabre Limited
JE
Skyhawk “T” Type
JS
Skyhawk Custom (Cpe, Sed, S/W)
Skyhawk Sport (HB)
JT
Skyhawk Limited
J1
Regal Std
M1
Regal Limited
NJ
Skylark Custom (4 Dr Sed)
Somerset Custom (2 Dr Cpe)
NM
Skylark Limited (4 Dr Sed)
Somerset Limited (2 Dr Cpe)
6th Position – BODY TYPE
1
2 Dr Cpe
5
4 Dr Sed
2
2 Dr HB
8
4 Dr S/W
7th Position – RESTRAINT SYSTEM
1
Manual Belts
3
Manual Belts
2
Manual Belts
(Built in SFTY –
(Built in SFTY)
Driver Only)
4
Automatic Belts
8th Position – ENGINE TYPE
A
6-231 (3.8)
2BC
H
8-305 (5.0)
4BC
K
4-122 (2.0)
TBI
L
6-181 (3.0)
MPFI
M
4-122 (2.0)
TBI
R
4-151 (2.5)
TBI
U
4-151 (2.5)
TBI
W
6-173 (2.8)
MPFI
Y
8-307 (5.0)
4BC
Z
6-262 (4.3)
TBI
1
4-122 (2.0)
TBI
3
6-231 (3.8)
2BC
7
6-231 (3.8)
MPFI
Turbo
9
6-231 (3.8)
MPFI
9th Position – CHECK DIGIT
A single number or the letter “X” used to verify the
accuracy of the VIN.
10th Position – MODEL YEAR
H
1987
11th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
1988 BUICK
1st Position – COUNTRY
1
United States
2
Canada
2nd Position – MANUFACTURER
G
General Motors
3rd Position – DIVISION
4
Buick
4th & 5th Positions – CAR LINE & SERIES
AH
Century Custom
AL
Century Estate Wagon (S/W)
Century Limited (Cpe & Sed)
BR
LeSabre Estate Wagon
BV
Electra Estate Wagon
CF
Electra “T” Type
CW Electra Park Avenue
CX
Electra Limited (380)
EZ
Riviera Luxury
GJ
Regal Std
GM
Regal Limited
HH
LeSabre Std
HP
LeSabre Custom
HR
LeSabre Limited
JS
Skyhawk Custom (Cpe, Sed, S/W)
Skyhawk Sport (HB)
NJ
Skylark Custom
NM
Skylark Limited (4 Dr Sed)
Somerset Limited (2 Dr Cpe)
WB
Regal Custom
WD Regal Limited
WM Regal Std
6th Position – BODY TYPE
1
2 Dr Cpe
5
4 Dr Sed
2
2 Dr HB
8
4 Dr S/W
7th Position – RESTRAINT SYSTEM
1
Manual Belts
3
Manual Belts
2
Manual Belts
(Built in SFTY –
(Built in SFTY)
Driver Only)
4
Automatic Belts
8th Position – ENGINE TYPE
C
6-231 (3.8)
SFI
D
4-138 (2.3)
MPFI
K
4-122 (2.0)
TBI
L
6-181 (3.0)
MPFI
M
4-122 (2.0)
EFI
R
4-151 (2.5)
TBI
U
4-151 (2.5)
TBI
W
6-173 (2.8)
MPFI
X
6-173 (2.8)
2BC
Y
8-307 (5.0)
4BC
0
4-112 (1.8)
TBI
1
4-122 (2.0)
TBI
3
6-231 (3.8)
2BC
9th Position – CHECK DIGIT
A single number or the letter “X” used to verify the
accuracy of the VIN.
10th Position – MODEL YEAR
J
1988
11th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.


1989 BUICK
1st Position – COUNTRY
1
United States
2
Canada
2nd Position – MANUFACTURER
G
General Motors
3rd Position – DIVISION
4
Buick
4th & 5th Positions – CAR LINE & SERIES
AH
Century Custom
AL
Century Estate Wagon (S/W)
Century Limited (Cpe & Sed)
BR
LeSabre Estate Wagon
BV
Electra Estate Wagon
CF
Electra “T” Type
CU
Electra Park Avenue (Ultra)
CW Electra Park Avenue
CX
Electra Limited (380)
EC
Reatta
EZ
Riviera Luxury
HP
LeSabre Custom
HR
LeSabre Limited
JS
Skyhawk Custom (Cpe, Sed, S/W)
Skyhawk Sport (HB)
ND
Skylark Limited (4 Dr Sed)
NJ
Skylark Custom
NM
Skylark Limited (4 Dr Sed)
Somerset Limited (2 Dr Cpe)
WB
Regal Custom
WD Regal Limited
WM Regal Std
6th Position – BODY TYPE
1
2 Dr Cpe
5
4 Dr Sed
2
2 Dr HB
8
4 Dr S/W
7th Position – RESTRAINT SYSTEM
1
Manual Belts
3
Manual Belts
2
Manual Belts
(Built in SFTY –
(Built in SFTY)
Driver Only)
4
Automatic Belts
8th Position – ENGINE TYPE
C
6-231 (3.8)
SFI
D
4-138 (2.3)
MPFI
K
4-122 (2.0)
TBI
L
6-181 (3.0)
MPFI
N
6-204 (3.3)
MPFI
R
4-151 (2.5)
TBI
T
6-189 (3.1)
MPFI
U
4-151 (2.5)
TBI
W
6-173 (2.8)
MPFI
Y
8-307 (5.0)
4BC
1
4-122 (2.0)
TBI
3
6-231 (3.8)
2BC
9th Position – CHECK DIGIT
A single number or the letter “X” used to verify the
accuracy of the VIN.
10th Position – MODEL YEAR
K
1989
11th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
1990 BUICK
1st Position – COUNTRY
1
United States
2
Canada
2nd Position – MANUFACTURER
G
General Motors
3rd Position – DIVISION
4
Buick
4th & 5th Positions – CAR LINE & SERIES
AH
Century Custom
AL
Century Estate Wagon (S/W)
Century Limited (Sed)
BR
LeSabre Wagon
CF
Electra “T” Type
CU
Electra Park Avenue (Ultra)
CW Electra Park Avenue
CX
Electra Limited
EC
Reatta (Cpe)
Reatta (Conv)
EZ
Riviera Luxury
HP
LeSabre Custom
HR
LeSabre Limited
NC
Skylark (4 Dr Sed)
ND
Skylark Luxury
NJ
Skylark (2 Dr Cpe)
NM
Skylark Sport
NV
Skylark
WB
Regal Custom
WD Regal Limited
WM Regal
6th Position – BODY TYPE
1
2 Dr Cpe
5
4 Dr Sed
3
2 Dr Conv
8
4 Dr S/W
7th Position – RESTRAINT SYSTEM
1
Manual Belts
3
Manual Belts
2
Manual Belts
(Driver Inflatable)
(Built in SFTY)
4
Automatic Belts
8th Position – ENGINE TYPE
C
6-231 (3.8)
SFI
D
4-138 (2.3)
MPFI
N
6-204 (3.3)
MPFI
R
4-151 (2.5)
TBI
T
6-189 (3.1)
MPFI
U
4-151 (2.5)
TBI
Y
8-307 (5.0)
4BC
9th Position – CHECK DIGIT
A single number or the letter “X” used to verify the
accuracy of the VIN.
10th Position – MODEL YEAR
L
1990
11th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
1991 BUICK
1st Position – COUNTRY
1
United States
2
Canada
J
Japan
2nd Position – MANUFACTURER
G
General Motors
3rd Position – DIVISION
4
Buick
4th & 5th Positions – CAR LINE & SERIES
AH
Century Custom
AL
Century Estate
Century Limited
BR
Road Master Estate Wagon
CU
Electra Park Avenue Ultra
CW Electra Park Avenue
EC
Reatta
EZ
Riviera Luxury
HP
LeSabre Custom
HR
LeSabre Limited
NC
Skylark Luxury
NJ
Skylark Sport
WM Regal
6th Position – BODY TYPE
1
2 Dr Cpe
5
4 Dr Sed
3
2 Dr Conv
8
4 Dr S/W
7th Position – RESTRAINT SYSTEM
1
Manual Belts
3
Manual Belts
2
Manual Belts
(Driver Air Bag)
(Built in SFTY)
4
Automatic Belts
8th Position – ENGINE TYPE
C
6-231 (3.8)
SFI
D
4-138 (2.3)
MPFI
E
8-305 (5.0)
TBI
L
6-231 (3.8)
SFI
N
6-204 (3.3)
MPFI
R
4-151 (2.5)
TBI
T
6-189 (3.1)
MPFI
U
4-151 (2.5)
TBI
Y
8-307 (5.0)
4BC
9th Position – CHECK DIGIT
A single number or the letter “X” used to verify the
accuracy of the VIN.
10th Position – MODEL YEAR
M
1991
11th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
1992-93 BUICK
1st Position – COUNTRY
1
United States
2
Canada
J
Japan
2nd Position – MANUFACTURER
G
General Motors
3rd Position – DIVISION
4
Buick
4th & 5th Positions – CAR LINE & SERIES
AH
Century Custom
AL
Century Limited
BR
Road Master Estate Wagon
BN
Road Master Sedan
CU
Park Avenue Ultra
CW Park Avenue
EZ
Riviera Luxury
HP
LeSabre Custom
HR
LeSabre Limited
NJ
Skylark
NM
Skylark Gran Sport
WB
Regal Custom
WD Regal Limited
WF
Regal Gran Sport
WM Regal
6th Position – BODY TYPE
1
2 Dr Cpe
5
4 Dr Sed
3
2 Dr Conv
8
4 Dr S/W
7th Position – RESTRAINT SYSTEM
1
Manual Belts
2
Manual Belts (Driver &
Pass. Air Bag)
3
Manual Belts
(Driver Air Bag)
4
Automatic Belts
5
Automatic Belts (w/Air Bag)
8th Position – ENGINE TYPE
C
6-231 (3.8)
MPFI
D
4-138 (2.3)
MPFI
L
6-231 (3.8)
MPFI
N
6-204 (3.3)
MPFI
R
4-151 (2.5)
TBI
T
6-189 (3.1)
MPFI
U
4-151 (2.5)
TBI
1
6-231 (3.8)
MPFI
4
4-134 (2.2)
MPFI
7
8-350 (5.7)
MPFI
9th Position – CHECK DIGIT
A single number or the letter “X” used to verify the
accuracy of the VIN.
10th Position – MODEL YEAR
N
1992
P
1993
11th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
1994-2005 BUICK
1st Position – COUNTRY
1
United States
2
Canada
3
Mexico
J
Japan
2nd Position – MANUFACTURER
G
General Motors
3rd Position – MAKE
4
Buick


1994-2005 BUICK (Cont.)
4th & 5th Positions – CAR LINE & SERIES
AG
Century Special (94-96)
AH
Century Custom (94-96)
AL
Century Limited (94-96)
BR
Road Master Estate Wagon
BN
Road Master Sedan
BT
Roadmaster Limited Sedan
CU
Park Avenue Ultra
CW Park Avenue
C19 La Cross/Allure CX
D19 La Cross/Allure CXL
EC
Reatta
E19 La Cross/Allure CXS
GD
Riviera
HP
LeSabre Custom
HR
LeSabre Limited
NJ
Skylark
NM
Skylark Gran Sport
WB
Regal Custom (94-96)
Regal LS (97-04)
WC Lacrosse CX
WD Lacrosse CXL
WD Regal Limited
WE
Lacrosse CXS
WK
Regal Limited (01)
WF
Regal Grand Sport (94-96)
Regal GS (97-04)
WS
Century Custom (97-05)
WY
Century Limited (97-04)
6th Position – BODY TYPE
1
2 Dr Cpe
5
4 Dr Sed
3
2 Dr Conv
8
4 Dr S/W
7th Position – RESTRAINT SYSTEM
1
Manual Belts
2
Manual Belts (Dual Air Bags)
3
Manual Belts (Driver Air Bag)
1974-75 CADILLAC
1st Position – DIVISION
6
Cadillac
2nd Position – CAR LINE & SERIES
B
Fleetwood Brougham
C
Calais
D
DeVille
F
Fleetwood 75 Series
L
Eldorado
Z
Comm Chassis
3rd & 4th Positions – BODY TYPE
23
4 Dr Sed
67
2 Dr Conv
33
4 Dr Limo
69
4 Dr Sed
47
2 Dr Cpe
90
Comm Chassis
49
4 Dr HT
5th Position – ENGINE TYPE
R
8-472 (7.7)
4BC
(74)
S
8-500 (8.2)
4BC
(74-75)
S
8-500 (8.2)
EFI
(75)
6th Position – MODEL YEAR
4
1974
5
1975
7th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
8th thru 13th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
1976 CADILLAC
1st Position – DIVISION
6
Cadillac
2nd Position – CAR LINE & SERIES
B
Fleetwood Brougham
C
Calais
D
DeVille
F
Fleetwood 75 Series
L
Eldorado
S
Seville
Z
Comm Chassis
3rd & 4th Positions – BODY TYPE
23
4 Dr Sed
67
2 Dr Conv
33
4 Dr Limo
69
4 Dr Sed
4
Automatic Belts 1994-96
Manual Belts (Dual Front & Front Side
Air Bags) 1997-2005
5
Automatic Belts (Driver Air Bag) 1994-96
Manual Belts (Dual Front & Front Side
Air Bags) 2001-04
6
Automatic Belts (Driver Air Bag) 1994-96
Manual Belts (Dual Front & Front Side
Air Bags) 2001-05
7
Manual Belts (Dual Front, Front Side & Rear
Side Air Bags)
8th Position – ENGINE TYPE
1
6-231 (3.8)
MFI
w/Supercharger
2
6-231 (3.8)
MFI
3
4-138 (2.3)
MPFI
4
4-133 (2.2)
MPFI
7
6-217 (3.6)
MFI
J
6-191 (3.1)
MFI
K
6-231 (3.8)
MFI
L
6-231 (3.8)
SFI
M
6-191 (3.1)
SFI
P
8-350 (5.7)
SFI
T
4-146 (2.4)
SFI
9th Position – CHECK DIGIT
A single number or the letter “X” used to verify the
accuracy of the VIN.
10th Position – MODEL YEAR
R
1994
W
1998
2
2002
S
1995
X
1999
3
2003
T
1996
Y
2000
4
2004
V
1997
1
2001
5
2005
11th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
47
2 Dr Cpe
90
Comm Chassis
49
4 Dr HT
5th Position – ENGINE TYPE
R
8-350 (5.7)
EFI
S
8-500 (8.2)
4BC
S
8-500 (8.2)
EFI
6th Position – MODEL YEAR
6
1976
7th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
8th thru 13th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
1977 CADILLAC
1st Position – DIVISION
6
Cadillac
2nd Position – CAR LINE & SERIES
B
Fleetwood Brougham
D
DeVille
F
Fleetwood 75 Series
L
Eldorado
S
Seville
Z
Comm Chassis
3rd & 4th Positions – BODY TYPE
23
4 Dr Sed
69
4 Dr Sed
33
4 Dr Limo
90
Comm Chassis
47
2 Dr Cpe
5th Position – ENGINE TYPE
R
8-350 (5.7)
EFI
S
8-425 (7.0)
4BC
T
8-425 (7.0)
EFI
6th Position – MODEL YEAR
7
1977
7th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
8th thru 13th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
2006 BUICK
1st Position – COUNTRY
1
United States
2nd Position – MANUFACTURER
G
General Motors
3rd Position – MAKE
4
Buick
4th & 5th Positions – CAR LINE & SERIES
C19
LaCrosseAllure CX
D19
LaCrosseAllure CXL
E19
LaCrosseAllure CXS
HP69 Lucerne CX/CXL
HR69 Lucerne CXL
6th Position – BODY TYPE
5
4 Dr Sedan
7th Position – RESTRAINT SYSTEM
2
Active Manual Belts (Dual Front Air Bags)
8th Position – ENGINE TYPE
K, I
V6 (3.8)
SFI
(L36,L67)
Y
V8 (4.6)
SFI
Aluminum (LD8)
1
V6 (3.8)
SFI
(L26)
7
V6 (3.6)
SFI
Aluminum (LY7)
9th Position – CHECK DIGIT
A single number or the letter “X” used to verify the
accuracy of the VIN.
10th Position – MODEL YEAR
6
2006
11th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
1978-79 CADILLAC
1st Position – DIVISION
6
Cadillac
2nd Position – CAR LINE & SERIES
B
Fleetwood Brougham
D
DeVille
F
Fleetwood Limo
L
Eldorado
S
Seville
Z
Comm Chassis
3rd & 4th Positions – BODY TYPE
23
4 Dr Sed
69
4 Dr Sed
33
4 Dr Limo
90
Comm Chassis
47
2 Dr Cpe
5th Position – ENGINE TYPE
B
8-350 (5.7)
EFI
N
8-350 (5.7)
Dsl-FI
S
8-425 (7.0)
4BC
T
8-425 (7.0)
EFI
6th Position – MODEL YEAR
8
1978
9
1979
7th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
8th thru 13th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manfacturer.
1980 CADILLAC
1st Position – DIVISION
6
Cadillac
2nd Position – CAR LINE & SERIES
B
Fleetwood Brougham
D
DeVille
F
Fleetwood Limo
L
Eldorado
S
Seville
Z
Comm Chassis
3rd & 4th Positions – BODY TYPE
23
4 Dr Sed
57
2 Dr Cpe
33
4 Dr Limo
69
4 Dr Sed
47
2 Dr Cpe
90
Comm Chassis
CADILLAC DIVISION


1980 CADILLAC (Cont.)
5th Position – ENGINE TYPE
N
8-350 (5.7)
Dsl-FI
4
6-252 (4.1)
4BC
6
8-368 (6.0)
4BC
8
8-350 (5.7)
TBI
9
8-368 (6.0)
DEFI
6th Position – MODEL YEAR
A
1980
7th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
8th thru 13th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
1981 CADILLAC
1st Position – COUNTRY
1
United States
2
Canada
2nd Position – MANUFACTURER
G
General Motors
3rd Position – DIVISION
6
Cadillac
4th Position – RESTRAINT SYSTEM
A
Manual Belts
B
Automatic Belts
C
Air Bags
5th Position – CAR LINE & SERIES
B
Fleetwood Brougham
D
DeVille
F
Fleetwood Limo
L
Eldorado
S
Seville
Z
Comm Chassis
6th & 7th Positions – BODY TYPE
23
4 Dr Sed
57
2 Dr Cpe
33
4 Dr Limo
69
4 Dr Sed
47
2 Dr Cpe
90
Comm Chassis
8th Position – ENGINE TYPE
N
8-350 (5.7)
Dsl-FI
4
6-252 (4.1)
4BC
6
8-368 (6.0)
4BC
9
8-368 (6.0)
DFI
V8-6-4
9th Position – CHECK DIGIT
A single number or the letter “X” used to verify the
accuracy of the VIN.
10th Position – MODEL YEAR
B
1981
11th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
1982 CADILLAC
1st Position – COUNTRY
1
United States
2
Canada
2nd Position – MANUFACTURER
G
General Motors
3rd Position – DIVISION
6
Cadillac
4th Position – RESTRAINT SYSTEM
A
Manual Belts
B
Automatic Belts
C
Air Bags
5th Position – CAR LINE & SERIES
B
Fleetwood Brougham
D
DeVille
F
Fleetwood Limo
G
Cimarron
L
Eldorado
S
Seville
Z
Comm Chassis
6th & 7th Positions – BODY TYPE
23
4 Dr Sed
69
4 Dr Sed
47
2 Dr Cpe
90
Comm Chassis
57
2 Dr Cpe
8th Position – ENGINE TYPE
G
4-112 (1.8)
2BC
N
8-350 (5.7)
Dsl-FI
0
4-112 (1.8)
TBI
4
6-252 (4.1)
4BC
6
8-368 (6.0)
4BC
8
8-252 (4.1)
DFI
9
8-368 (6.0)
DFI
V8-6-4
9th Position – CHECK DIGIT
A single number or the letter “X” used to verify the
accuracy of the VIN.
10th Position – MODEL YEAR
C
1982
11th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
1983 CADILLAC
1st Position – COUNTRY
1
United States
2
Canada
2nd Position – MANUFACTURER
G
General Motors
3rd Position – DIVISION
6
Cadillac
4th Position – RESTRAINT SYSTEM
A
Manual Belts
B
Automatic Belts
C
Air Bags
5th Position – CAR LINE & SERIES
B
Fleetwood Brougham
D
DeVille
F
Fleetwood Limo
G
Cimarron
L
Eldorado
S
Seville
Z
Comm Chassis
6th & 7th Positions – BODY TYPE
23
4 Dr Sed
57
2 Dr Cpe
33
4 Dr Limo
69
4 Dr Sed
47
2 Dr Cpe
90
Comm Chassis
8th Position – ENGINE TYPE
B
4-122 (2.0)
2BC
N
8-350 (5.7)
Dsl-FI
P
4-122 (2.0)
TBI
4
6-252 (4.1)
4BC
6
8-368 (6.0)
4BC
8
8-252 (4.1)
DFI
9
8-368 (6.0)
DFI
V8-6-4
9th Position – CHECK DIGIT
A single number or the letter “X” used to verify the
accuracy of the VIN.
10th Position – MODEL YEAR
D
1983
11th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
1984 CADILLAC
1st Position – COUNTRY
1
United States
2
Canada
2nd Position – MANUFACTURER
G
General Motors
3rd Position – DIVISION
6
Cadillac
4th Position – RESTRAINT SYSTEM
A
Manual Belts
5th Position – CAR LINES & SERIES
F
Fleetwood Limo
G
Cimarron
L
Eldorado
M
DeVille
S
Seville
W
Fleetwood Brougham
Z
Comm Chassis
6th & 7th Positions – BODY TYPE
23
4 Dr Sed
57
2 Dr Cpe
33
4 Dr Limo
69
4 Dr Sed
47
2 Dr Cpe
90
Comm Chassis
8th Position – ENGINE TYPE
B
4-122 (2.0)
2BC
H
8-305 (5.0)
4BC
N
8-350 (5.7)
Dsl-FI
P
4-122 (2.0)
TBI
6
8-368 (6.0)
4BC
8
8-252 (4.1)
DFI
9
8-368 (6.0)
DFI
V8-6-4
9th Position – CHECK DIGIT
A single number or the letter “X” used to verify the
accuracy of the VIN.
10th Position – MODEL YEAR
E
1984
11th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
1985 CADILLAC
1st Position – COUNTRY
1
United States
2
Canada
2nd Position – MANUFACTURER
G
General Motors
3rd Position – DIVISION
6
Cadillac
4th Position – CAR LINE
C
DeVille (FWD)
Fleetwood (FWD)
D
DeVille (RWD)
Fleetwood (RWD)
E
Eldorado
J
Cimarron
K
Seville
5th Position – SERIES
B
Fleetwood (FWD)
D
DeVille (FWD)
F
Fleetwood Limo
G
Cimarron
L
Eldorado
M
DeVille (RWD)
S
Seville
W
Fleetwood Brougham (RWD)
6th & 7th Positions – BODY TYPE
23
4 Dr Limo
57
2 Dr Cpe
33
4 Dr Limo
69
4 Dr Sed
47
2 Dr Cpe
90
Funeral Coach
8th Position – ENGINE TYPE
N
8-350 (5.7)
Dsl-FI
P
4-122 (2.0)
TBI
T
6-262 (4.3)
Dsl-FI
W
6-173 (2.8)
MFI
8
8-252 (4.1)
DEFI
9th Position – CHECK DIGIT
A single number or the letter “X” used to verify the
accuracy of the VIN.
10th Position – MODEL YEAR
F
1985
11th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
1986 CADILLAC
1st Position – COUNTRY
1
United States
2
Canada
2nd Position – MANUFACTURER
G
General Motors
3rd Position – DIVISION
6
Cadillac
4th Position – CAR LINE
C
DeVille (FWD)
Fleetwood (FWD)
D
DeVille (RWD)
Fleetwood (RWD)
E
Eldorado
J
Cimarron
K
Seville


1986 CADILLAC (Cont.)
5th Position – SERIES
D
Deville (FWD)
G
Cimarron
H
Fleetwood Limo
L
Eldorado
R
Allante
S
Seville
W
Fleetwood Brougham (RWD)
6th & 7th Positions – BODY TYPE
23
4 Dr Sed Limo
33
4 Dr Sed Formal Limo
47
2 Dr Cpe
57
2 Dr Cpe
69
4 Dr Sed
90
Funeral Coach
8th Position – ENGINE TYPE
B
6-231 (3.8)
SFI
P
4-122 (2.0)
TBI
85HP
W
6-173 (2.8)
MPFI
120HP
8
8-250 (4.1)
DEFI
135HP
9th Position – CHECK DIGIT
A single number or the letter “X” used to verify
the accuracy of the VIN.
10th Position – MODEL YEAR
G
1986
11th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
1987 CADILLAC
1st Position – COUNTRY
1
United States
2
Canada
2nd Position – MANUFACTURER
G
General Motors
3rd Position – DIVISION
6
Cadillac
4th & 5th Positions – CAR LINE & SERIES
CB
Fleetwood (FWD) 4 Dr Sed
CD
Deville
CH
Fleetwood (FWD) 4 Dr Limo
CS
Fleetwood (FWD) 4 Dr Sed (Sixty Special)
DW
Fleetwood Brougham (RWD)
EL
Eldorado
JG
Cimarron
KS
Seville
VR
Allante
6th Position – BODY TYPE
1
2 Dr Cpe
3
2 Dr Conv
5
4 Dr Sed
7th Position – RESTRAINT SYSTEM
1
Manual Belts
2
Manual Belts (Built in SFTY)
3
Manual Belts (Built in SFTY – Driver Only)
4
Automatic Belts
8th Position – ENGINE TYPE
W
6-173 (2.8)
MFI
120HP
Y
8-307 (5.0)
4BC
140HP
7
8-250 (4.1)
MPI
170HP
8
8-250 (4.1)
DEFI
135HP
1
1
DeVille & Fleetwood 130HP
9th Position – CHECK DIGIT
A single number or the letter “X” used to verify
the accuracy of the VIN.
10th Position – MODEL YEAR
H
1987
11th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
1988 CADILLAC
1st Position – COUNTRY
1
United States
2
Canada
2nd Position – MANUFACTURER
G
General Motors
3rd Position – DIVISION
6
Cadillac
4th & 5th Positions – CAR LINE & SERIES
CB
Fleetwood (FWD) 4 Dr Sed
CD
DeVille
CS
Fleetwood (FWD) 4 Dr Sed (Sixty Special)
CZ
Commercial Chassis
DW
Fleetwood Brougham (RWD)
EL
Eldorado
JG
Cimarron
KS
Seville
VR
Allante
6th Position – BODY TYPE
1
2 Dr Cpe
3
2 Dr Conv
5
4 Dr Sed
7th Position – RESTRAINT SYSTEM
1
Manual Belts
2
Manual Belts
(Built in SFTY)
3
Manual Belts
(Built in SFTY –
Driver Only)
4
Automatic Belts
8th Position – ENGINE TYPE
W
6-173 (2.8)
MFI
120HP
Y
8-307 (5.0)
4BC
140HP
5
8-273 (4.5)
7
8-250 (4.1)
MPI
170HP
8
8-250 (4.1)
DEFI
135HP
1
1
DeVille & Fleetwood 130HP
9th Position – CHECK DIGIT
A single number or the letter “X” used to verify the
accuracy of the VIN.
10th Position – MODEL YEAR
J
1988
11th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
1989 CADILLAC
1st Position – COUNTRY
1
United States
2
Canada
2nd Position – MANUFACTURER
G
General Motors
3rd Position – DIVISION
6
Cadillac
4th & 5th Positions – CAR LINE & SERIES
CB
Fleetwood (FWD) D’Elegance
CD
DeVille
CS
Fleetwood (FWD) Sixty Special
CZ
Commercial Chassis
DW
Fleetwood Brougham (RWD)
EL
Eldorado
KS
Seville
VR
Allante
6th Position – BODY TYPE
1
2 Dr Cpe
3
2 Dr Conv
5
4 Dr Sed
7th Position – RESTRAINT SYSTEM
1
Manual Belts
3
Manual Belts
2
Manual Belts
(Driver Inflatable)
(Certified)
4
Automatic Belts
8th Position – ENGINE TYPE
Y
8-307 (5.0)
4BC
140HP
5
8-273 (4.5)
DFI
1
155HP
8
8-273 (4.5)
TPFI
2
200HP
1
Digital Fuel Inj (Throttle Body)
2
Tuned Port Fuel Inj (Multi-Port)
9th Position – CHECK DIGIT
A single number or the letter “X” used to verify the
accuracy of the VIN.
10th Position – MODEL YEAR
K
1989
11th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
1990 CADILLAC
1st Position – COUNTRY
1
United States
2
Canada
2nd Position – MANUFACTURER
G
General Motors
3rd Position – DIVISION
6
Cadillac
4th & 5th Positions – CAR LINE & SERIES
CB
Fleetwood D’Elegance
CD
DeVille
CS
Fleetwood Sixty Special
CZ
Commercial Chassis
DW
Fleetwood Brougham
EL
Eldorado
KS
Seville
VR
Allante
6th Position – BODY TYPE
1
2 Dr Cpe
3
2 Dr Conv
5
4 Dr Sed
7th Position – RESTRAINT SYSTEM
1
Manual Belts
3
Manual Belts
2
Manual Belts
(Driver Inflatable)
(Certified)
4
Automatic Belts
8th Position – ENGINE TYPE
Y
8-307 (5.0)
4BC
3
8-273 (4.5)
SFI
7
8-350 (5.7)
TBI
8
8-273 (4.5)
TPFI
9
8-307 (5.0)
4BC
(Armor equipped
vehicle)
9th Position – CHECK DIGIT
A single number or the letter “X” used to verify the
accuracy of the VIN.
10th Position – MODEL YEAR
L
1990
11th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
1991-92 CADILLAC
1st Position – COUNTRY
1
United States
2
Canada
2nd Position – MANUFACTURER
G
General Motors
3rd Position – DIVISION
6
Cadillac
4th & 5th Positions – CAR LINE & SERIES
CB
Fleetwood D’Elegance
CD
DeVille
CG
Fleetwood Sixty Special
CZ
Commercial Chassis
DW
Fleetwood Brougham
EL
Eldorado
KS
Seville
VR
Allante
6th Position – BODY TYPE
1
2 Dr Cpe
3
2 Dr Conv
5
4 Dr Sed
7th Position – RESTRAINT SYSTEM
1
Manual Belts
3
Manual Belts
2
Manual Belts
(w/ Air Bag)
(Certified)
4
Automatic Belts
8th Position – ENGINE TYPE
B
8-300 (4.9)
SFI
E
8-307 (5.0)
TBI
7
8-350 (5.7)
TBI
8
8-273 (4.5)
SFI
9th Position – CHECK DIGIT
A single number or the letter “X” used to verify the
accuracy of the VIN.
10th Position – MODEL YEAR
M
1991
N
1992
11th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.


1993 CADILLAC
1st Position – COUNTRY
1
United States
2
Canada
2nd Position – MANUFACTURER
G
General Motors
3rd Position – DIVISION
6
Cadillac
4th & 5th Positions – CAR LINE & SERIES
CB
Sixty Special
CD
DeVille
CT
DeVille Touring Sedan
DW
Fleetwood Brougham
EL
Eldorado
KS
Seville
KY
Seville Touring Sedan (STS)
VS
Allante Convertible
6th Position – BODY TYPE
1
2 Dr Cpe
3
2 Dr Conv
5
4 Dr Sed
7th Position – RESTRAINT SYSTEM
1
Manual Belts
2
Manual Belts
(w/Pass & Driver Air Bag)
3
Manual Belts
(w/ Driver Air Bag)
4
Automatic Belts
5
Automatic Belts (w/Driver Air Bag)
8th Position – ENGINE TYPE
B
8-300 (4.9)
MPFI
Y
8-281 (4.6)
MPFI
7
8-350 (5.7)
TBI
9
8-281 (4.9)
MPFI
9th Position – CHECK DIGIT
A single number or the letter “X” used to verify the
accuracy of the VIN.
10th Position – MODEL YEAR
P
1993
11th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
1994-2005 CADILLAC
1st Position – COUNTRY
1
United States
5
United States
2
Canada
W
Germany
2nd Position – MANUFACTURER
G
General Motors
3rd Position – DIVISION
6
Cadillac
1974 CHEVROLET
1st Position – DIVISION
1
Chevrolet
2nd Position – CAR LINE & SERIES
C
Malibu Std
El Camino Std
D
Malibu Classic
El Camino Custom
E
Laguna Type S-3
G
Malibu Classic Estate
H
Monte Carlo
K
Bel Air
L
Impala
N
Caprice
Q
Camaro Sports Cpe
S
Camaro Type LT
V
Vega
X
Nova Std
Y
Nova Custom
Z
Corvette
3rd & 4th Positions – BODY TYPE
05
2 Dr Panel
39
4 Dr HT
11
2 Dr Sed
45
4 Dr S/W, 3 Seat
15
2 Dr S/W
47
2 Dr Sed
17
2 Dr HB
57
2 Dr HT
4th & 5th Positions – CAR LINE & SERIES
DC
STS
DM
CTS (94-04) 2005 – 6DM-CTS
DN
CTS-V (03) (04) DN-CTSI, (05) 6DN-CTSI
DR
(2004) CTS, RHD
DP
STS
6DR (2005) CTS, RHD
DW
Fleetwood Brougham
DW
STS
EL
Eldorado
ET
Eldorado Touring
KD
DeVille
KE
D’Elegance/DHS (04-05) – KE = Deville Luxury
KF
Concours/DTS (04-05) – KF = Deville Touring
KS
Seville (SLS)
KY
Seville Touring Sedan (STS)
VR
Catera
YV
XLR (04-05) = Y-XLR
6th Position – BODY TYPE
V
2 Dr Conv
1
2 Dr Cpe
3
2 Dr Convertible
5
4 Dr Sed
6
2 Dr Conv
6
4 Dr Sed
7th Position – RESTRAINT SYSTEM
1
Manual Belts
2
Manual Belts (Dual Air Bags)
3
Manual Belts (Driver Air Bag)
4
Automatic Belts 87-96, (Dual Front,
Side Air Bags), Manual Belts 97-05
5
Automatic Belts (Driver Air Bag)
6
Manual Belts (Dual Front, Side Air Bags),
Automatic Belts (Dual Air Bags)
7
Manual Belts (Dual Front, Front Side &
Rear Side Air Bags)
8th Position – ENGINE TYPE
A
4.6 L
V8
SFI
DOHC
B
8-300 (4.9)
MPFI
M
2.6 L
V6
SFI
Gas
N
3.2 L
V6
SFI
Gas
P
5.7 L
V8
SFI
R
6-181 (3.0)
TBI
S
5.7 L
V8
SFI
HO
T
2.8 L
V6
SFI
DOHC
Y
4.6 L
V8
MFI
DOHC
7
3.6 L
V6
SFI
HO
DOHC
9
4.6 L
V8
MFI
HO
DOHC
9th Position – CHECK DIGIT
A single number or the letter “X” used to verify the
accuracy of the VIN.
10th Position – MODEL YEAR
R
1994
W
1998
2
2002
S
1995
X
1999
3
2003
T
1996
Y
2000
4
2004
V
1997
1
2001
5
2005
27
2 Dr Sed
67
2 Dr Conv
29
4 Dr Sed
69
4 Dr Sed
35
4 Dr S/W, Chevelle
77
2 Dr HB
4 Dr S/W, 2 Seat
80
2 Dr Pickup
Chevrolet
87
2 Dr Cpe
37
2 Dr Cpe
5th Position – ENGINE TYPE
A
4-140 (2.3)
1BC
75HP
B
4-140 (2.3)
2BC
85HP
D
6-250 (4.1)
1BC
100HP
H
8-350 (5.7)
2BC
145HP
J
8-350 (5.7)
4BC
195HP
K
8-350 (5.7)
4BC
185HP
L
8-350 (5.7)
4BC
160HP
R
8-400 (6.6)
2BC
150HP
T
8-350 (5.7)
4BC
245HP
U
8-400 (6.6)
4BC
180HP
Y
8-454 (7.4)
4BC
235HP
Z
8-454 (7.4)
4BC
270HP
6th Position – MODEL YEAR
4
1974
7th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
8th thru 13th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
1975 CHEVROLET
1st Position – DIVISION
1
Chevrolet
2nd Position – CAR LINE & SERIES
C
Malibu Std
El Camino Std
D
Malibu Classic
El Camino Classic
E
Laguna Type S-3
G
Malibu Classic Estate
H
Monte Carlo
K
Bel Air
L
Impala
M
Monza Town Cpe
N
Chevrolet Caprice
Q
Camaro Sports Cpe
R
Monza 2+2
S
Camaro Type LT
V
Vega
X
Nova Std
Y
Nova Custom
Nova LN
Z
Corvette
11th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
2006 CADILLAC
1st Position – COUNTRY
1
United States
2nd Position – MANUFACTURER
G
General Motors
3rd Position – MAKE
6
Cadillac
4th & 5th Positions – CAR LINE & SERIES
DX
STS V
D/W DIC STS
H9
Limousine
H0
Hearse
KF
Fleet, Base, Premium, Luxury, Luxury Sport
Y
XLR, XLR-V
6DM CTS
6DN CTSI
6DR CTS RHD
6th Position – BODY TYPE
3
2 Dr Conv
5
4 Dr Sed
7th Position – RESTRAINT SYSTEM
2
Active Manual Belts (Dual Front Air Bags)
4
Active Manual Belts (Dual Front & Side Air
Bags) (XLR)
7
Active Manual Belts (Dual Front & Side Air
Bags)
7
Manual Belts (Dual Front & Side Air Bags)
Roof & Occupant Sensor (XLR)
8th Position – ENGINE TYPE
A
4.6 L
V8 SFI
RPO (LH2)
D
4.4 L
V8 MFI
DOHC SC (LC3)
Alumn GM
T
2.8 L
V6 SFI
DOHC RPO (LP1)
U
6.0 L
V8 SFI
RPO (LS2)
Alumn GM
7
3.6 L
V6 SFI
DOHC RPO (LY7)
9
4.6 L
V8 MFI HO DOHC RPO (L37)
Y
4.6 L
V8 MFI DOHC RPO (LD8)
9th Position – CHECK DIGIT
A single number or the letter “X” used to verify the
accuracy of the VIN.
10th Position – MODEL YEAR
6
2006
11th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer
CHEVROLET DIVISION


1975 CHEVROLET (Cont.)
3rd & 4th Positions – BODY TYPE
05
2 Dr Panel
11
2 Dr Sed
15
2 Dr S/W
17
2 Dr HB
27
2 Dr Sed
29
4 Dr Sed
35
4 Dr S/W, Chevelle
4 Dr S/W, 2 Seat Chevrolet
37
2 Dr Cpe
39
4 Dr HT
45
4 Dr S/W, 3 Seat
47
2 Dr Sed
57
2 Dr Cpe
67
2 Dr Conv
69
4 Dr Sed
77
2 Dr HB
80
2 Dr Pickup
87
2 Dr Cpe
5th Position – ENGINE TYPE
A
4-140 (2.3)
1BC
78HP
B
4-140 (2.3)
2BC
87HP
D
6-250 (4.1)
1BC
105HP
E
4-122 (2.0)
EFI
120HP
G
8-262 (4.3)
2BC
110HP
H
8-350 (5.7)
2BC
145HP
J
8-350 (5.7)
4BC
165HP
L
8-350 (5.7)
4BC
205HP
T
8-350 (5.7)
4BC
205HP
U
8-400 (6.6)
4BC
175HP
Y
8-454 (7.4)
4BC
215HP
6th Position – MODEL YEAR
5
1975
7th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
8th thru 13th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
1976 CHEVROLET
1st Position – DIVISION
1
Chevrolet
2nd Position – CAR LINE & SERIES
B
Chevette exc Scooter
C
Malibu Std
El Camino Std
D
Malibu Classic
El Camino Classic
E
Laguna Type S-3
G
Malibu Classic Estate
H
Monte Carlo S
J
Chevette Scooter
L
Impala
M
Monza Town Cpe
N
Caprice
Q
Camaro Sports Cpe
R
Monza 2+2
S
Camaro Type LT
V
Vega
X
Nova Std
Y
Nova Concours
Z
Corvette
3rd & 4th Positions – BODY TYPE
07
2 Dr HB
08
2 Dr HB
11
2 Dr Sed
15
2 Dr S/W
17
2 Dr HB
27
2 Dr Cpe
29
4 Dr Sed
35
4 Dr S/W, Chevelle
4 Dr S/W, 2 Seat Chevrolet
37
2 Dr Cpe
39
4 Dr HT
45
4 Dr S/W, 3 Seat
47
2 Dr Sed
57
2 Dr Cpe
69
4 Dr Sed
77
2 Dr HB
80
2 Dr Pickup
87
2 Dr Cpe
5th Position – ENGINE TYPE
A
4-140 (2.3)
1BC
70HP
B
4-140 (2.3)
2BC
84HP
D
6-250 (4.1)
1BC
105HP
E
4-98 (1.6)
1BC
60HP
G
8-262 (4.3)
2BC
110HP
I
4-85 (1.4)
1BC
52HP
L
8-350 (5.7)
4BC
165HP
O
4-122 (2.0)
EFI
110HP
Q
8-305 (5.0)
2BC
140HP
S
8-454 (7.4)
4BC
225HP
U
8-400 (6.6)
4BC
175HP
V
8-350 (5.7)
2BC
145HP
X
8-350 (5.7)
4BC
210HP
6th Position – MODEL YEAR
6
1976
7th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
8th thru 13th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
1977 CHEVROLET
1st Position – DIVISION
1
Chevrolet
2nd Position – CAR LINE & SERIES
B
Chevette exc Scooter
C
Malibu Std
El Camino Std
D
Malibu Classic
El Camino Classic
H
Monte Carlo
J
Chevette Scooter
K
Bel Air (Canada)
L
Impala
M
Monza Town Cpe
N
Caprice Classic
Q
Camaro Sports Cpe
R
Monza 2+2
S
Camaro Type LT
V
Vega
X
Nova Std
Y
Nova Concours
Z
Corvette
3rd & 4th Positions – BODY TYPE
07
2 Dr HB
37
2 Dr Cpe
08
2 Dr HB
47
2 Dr Cpe
11
2 Dr Sed
57
2 Dr Cpe
15
2 Dr S/W
69
4 Dr Sed
17
2 Dr HB
77
2 Dr HB
27
2 Dr Cpe
80
2 Dr Pickup
29
4 Dr Sed
87
2 Dr Cpe
35
4 Dr S/W
5th Position – ENGINE TYPE
B
4-140 (2.3)
2BC
84HP
D
6-250 (4.1)
1BC
110HP
E
4-98 (1.6)
1BC
63HP
I
4-85 (1.4)
1BC
57HP
L
8-350 (5.7)
4BC
170HP
U
8-305 (5.0)
2BC
145HP
X
8-350 (5.7)
4BC
210HP
6th Position – MODEL YEAR
7
1977
7th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
8th thru 13th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
1978 CHEVROLET
1st Position – DIVISION
1
Chevrolet
2nd Position – CAR LINE & SERIES
B
Chevette exc Scooter
J
Chevette Scooter
K
Bel Air (Canada)
L
Impala
M
Monza Std, Monza S
N
Caprice Classic
Q
Camaro Sports Cpe
Camaro Z-28
R
Monza 2+2, Monza Sport
S
Camaro Type LT
T
Malibu Std
W
Malibu Classic
El Camino
X
Nova Std
Y
Nova Custom & Rally
Z
Corvette (Body Type 87)
Monte Carlo (Body Type 37)
3rd & 4th Positions – BODY TYPE
07
2 Dr HB
37
2 Dr Cpe
08
2 Dr HB
47
2 Dr Cpe
15
2 Dr S/W
68
4 Dr HB
17
2 Dr HB
69
4 Dr Sed
19
4 Dr Sed
77
2 Dr HB
27
2 Dr Cpe
80
2 Dr Pickup
35
4 Dr S/W
87
2 Dr Cpe
5th Position – ENGINE TYPE
A
6-231 (3.8)
2BC
105HP
Buick Blt
C
6-196 (3.2)
2BC
90HP
Buick Blt
D
6-250 (4.1)
1BC
110HP
E
4-98 (1.6)
1BC
63HP
H
8-350 (5.7)
4BC
220HP
J
4-98 (1.6)
1BC
68HP
L
8-350 (5.7)
4BC
170HP
M
6-200 (3.3)
2BC
95HP
U
8-305 (5.0)
2BC
145HP
V
4-151 (2.5)
2BC
85HP
Pont Blt
1
1
4-151 (2.5)
2BC
85HP
Pont Blt
2
1
w/o Elect Cont Carb
2
w/ Elect Cont Carb
6th Position – MODEL YEAR
8
1978
7th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
8th thru 13th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
1979 CHEVROLET
1st Position – DIVISION
1
Chevrolet
2nd Position – CAR LINE & SERIES
B
Chevette exc Scooter
J
Chevette Scooter
L
Impala
M
Monza, Monza S
N
Caprice Classic
Q
Camaro Sports Cpe
Camaro Z-28
R
Monza 2+2, Monza Sport
S
Camaro Berlinetta
T
Malibu Std
W
Malibu Classic
El Camino
X
Nova Std
Y
Nova Custom
Z
Corvette (Body Type 87)
Monte Carlo (Body Type 37)
3rd & 4th Positions – BODY TYPE
07
2 Dr HB
37
2 Dr Cpe
08
2 Dr HB
47
2 Dr Cpe
15
2 Dr S/W
68
4 Dr HB
17
2 Dr HB
69
4 Dr Sed
19
4 Dr Sed
80
2 Dr Pickup
27
2 Dr Cpe
87
2 Dr Cpe
35
4 Dr S/W
5th Position – ENGINE TYPE
A
6-231 (3.8)
2BC
Buick Blt
105HP
C
6-196 (3.2)
2BC
Buick Blt
D
6-250 (4.1)
1BC
110HP
E
4-98 (1.6)
2BC
63HP
G
8-305 (5.0)
2BC
H
8-305 (5.0)
4BC
J
8-267 (4.4)
2BC
L
8-350 (5.7)
4BC
170HP
M
6-200 (3.3)
2BC
O
4-98 (1.6)
2BC
V
4-151 (2.5)
2BC
Pont Blt
1
87HP
1
4-151 (2.5)
2BC
Pont Blt
2
2
6-231 (3.8)
2BC
Buick Blt
4
8-350 (5.7)
4BC
8
8-350 (5.7)
4BC
9
4-151 (2.5)
2BC
Pont Blt
3
1
w/o Elect Cont Carb
2
w/Elect Cont Carb, w/o Cross Flow Head
3
w/Elect Cont Carb, w/Cross Flow Head
6th Position – MODEL YEAR
9
1979
7th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
8th thru 13th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.


1980 CHEVROLET
1st Position – DIVISION
1
Chevrolet
2nd Position – CAR LINE & SERIES
B
Chevette exc Scooter
H
Citation Custom
J
Chevette Scooter
L
Impala
M
Monza Std
N
Caprice Classic
P
Camaro Sport Cpe
R
Monza 2+2
S
Camaro Berlinetta
T
Malibu Std
W
Malibu Classic
El Camino
X
Citation
Z
Corvette (Body Type 87)
Monte Carlo (Body Type 37)
3rd & 4th Positions – BODY TYPE
07
2 Dr HB
37
2 Dr Cpe
08
2 Dr HB
47
2 Dr Cpe
11
2 Dr Cpe
68
4 Dr HB
19
4 Dr Sed
69
4 Dr Sed
27
2 Dr Cpe
80
2 Dr Pickup
35
4 Dr S/W
87
2 Dr Cpe
5th Position – ENGINE TYPE
A
6-231 (3.8)
2BC
Buick Blt
H
8-305 (5.0)
4BC
J
8-267 (4.4)
2BC
K
6-229 (3.8)
2BC
L
8-350 (5.7)
4BC
N
8-350 (5.7)
Dsl
Olds Blt
T
8-301 (4.9)
4BC
V
4-151 (2.5)
2BC
Pont Blt
0
4-98 (1.6)
2BC
High Output
3
6-231 (3.8)
4BC
Buick Blt
Turbo
5
4-151 (2.5)
2BC
Pont Blt
6
8-350 (5.7)
4BC
7
6-173 (2.8)
2BC
8
8-350 (5.7)
4BC
9
4-98 (1.6)
2BC
6th Position – MODEL YEAR
A
1980
7th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
8th thru 13th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
1981 CHEVROLET
1st Position – COUNTRY
1
United States
2
Canada
2nd Position – MANUFACTURER
G
General Motors
3rd Position – DIVISION
1
Chevrolet
4th Position – RESTRAINT SYSTEM
A
Manual Belts
B
Automatic Belts
C
Air Bags
5th Position – CAR LINE & SERIES
B
Chevette exc Scooter
J
Chevette Scooter
L
Impala
N
Caprice Classic
P
Camaro Sport Cpe
S
Camaro Berlinetta
T
Malibu Std
W
Malibu Classic
El Camino
X
Citation
Y
Corvette
Z
Monte Carlo
6th & 7th Positions – BODY TYPE
08
2 Dr HB
68
4 Dr HB
27
2 Dr Cpe
69
4 Dr Sed
35
4 Dr S/W
80
2 Dr Pickup
37
2 Dr Cpe
87
2 Dr Cpe
47
2 Dr Cpe
8th Position – ENGINE TYPE
A
6-231 (3.8)
2BC
Buick Blt
D
4-110 (1.8)
Dsl
Isuzu Blt
H
8-305 (5.0)
4BC
J
8-267 (4.4)
2BC
K
6-229 (3.8)
2BC
L
8-350 (5.7)
4BC
N
8-350 (5.7)
Dsl
Olds Blt
X
6-173 (2.8)
2BC
115HP
Z
6-173 (2.8)
2BC
135HP
3
6-231 (3.8)
4BC
Buick Blt
Turbo
5
4-151 (2.5)
2BC
Pont Blt
6
8-350 (5.7)
4BC
9
4-98 (1.6)
2BC
9th Position – CHECK DIGIT
A single number or the letter “X” used to verify the
accuracy of the VIN.
10th Position – MODEL YEAR
B
1981
11th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
1982 CHEVROLET
1st Position – COUNTRY
1
United States
2
Canada
2nd Position – MANUFACTURER
G
General Motors
3rd Position – DIVISION
1
Chevrolet
4th Position – RESTRAINT SYSTEM
A
Manual Belts
B
Automatic Belts
C
Air Bags
5th Position – CAR LINE & SERIES
B
Chevette exc Scooter
D
Cavalier exc HB
E
Cavalier HB
H
Citation exc HB
J
Chevette Scooter
L
Impala
N
Caprice Classic
P
Camaro Sport Cpe
S
Camaro Berlinetta
W
Celebrity (Body Type 19-27)
Malibu Classic (Body Type 35-69)
El Camino (Body Type 80)
X
Citation HB
Y
Corvette
Z
Monte Carlo
6th & 7th Positions – BODY TYPE
07
2 Dr HB
47
2 Dr Cpe
08
2 Dr HB
68
4 Dr HB
11
2 Dr Cpe
69
4 Dr Sed
19
4 Dr Sed
77
2 Dr HB
27
2 Dr Cpe
80
2 Dr Pickup
35
4 Dr S/W
87
2 Dr Cpe
37
2 Dr Cpe
8th Position – ENGINE TYPE
A
6-231 (3.8)
2BC
Buick Blt
B
4-122 (2.0)
2BC
C
4-98 (1.6)
2BC
D
4-110 (1.8)
Dsl
Isuzu Blt
G
4-112 (1.8)
2BC
H
8-305 (5.0)
4BC
J
8-267 (4.4)
2BC
K
6-229 (3.8)
2BC
L
8-350 (5.7)
4BC
N
8-350 (5.7)
Dsl
Olds Blt
R
4-151 (2.5)
TBI
T
6-262 (4.3)
Dsl
Olds Blt
V
6-262 (4.3)
Dsl
Olds Blt
X
6-173 (2.8)
2BC
115HP
Z
6-173 (2.8)
2BC
135HP
1
6-173 (2.8)
2BC
2
4-151 (2.5)
TBI
3
6-231 (3.8)
4BC
5
4-151 (2.5)
2BC
7
8-305 (5.0)
TBI
8
8-350 (5.7)
TBI
9th Position – CHECK DIGIT
A single number or the letter “X” used to verify the
accuracy of the VIN.
10th Position – MODEL YEAR
C
1982
11th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
1983 CHEVROLET
1st Position – COUNTRY
1
United States
2
Canada
2nd Position – MANUFACTURER
G
General Motors
3rd Position – DIVISION
1
Chevrolet
4th Position – RESTRAINT SYSTEM
A
Manual Belts
B
Automatic Belts
5th Position – CAR LINE & SERIES
B
Chevette exc Scooter
C
Cavalier Cadet
D
Cavalier exc HB
E
Cavalier HB
H
Citation Cpe
J
Chevette Scooter
L
Impala
N
Caprice Classic
P
Camaro Sport Cpe
S
Camaro Berlinetta
W
Celebrity (Body Type 19-27)
Malibu Classic (Body Type 35-69)
El Camino (Body Type 80)
X
Citation HB
Y
Corvette
Z
Monte Carlo
6th & 7th Positions – BODY TYPE
08
2 Dr HB
68
4 Dr HB
11
2 Dr Cpe
69
4 Dr Sed
19
4 Dr Sed
77
2 Dr HB
27
2 Dr Cpe
80
2 Dr Pickup
35
4 Dr S/W
87
2 Dr Cpe
37
2 Dr Cpe
8th Position – ENGINE TYPE
A
6-231 (3.8)
2BC
Buick Design
B
4-122 (2.0)
2BC
C
4-98 (1.6)
2BC
D
4-110 (1.8)
Dsl
Isuzu Design
F
4-151 (2.5)
2BC
Pont Design
H
8-305 (5.0)
4BC
L
6-173 (2.8)
2BC
N
8-350 (5.7)
Dsl
Olds Design
P
4-122 (2.0)
TBI
R
4-151 (2.5)
TBI
Pont Design
S
8-305 (5.0)
TBI
T
6-262 (4.3)
Dsl
Olds Design
V
6-262 (4.3)
Dsl
Olds Design
X
6-173 (2.8)
2BC
115HP
Z
6-173 (2.8)
2BC
135HP
1
6-173 (2.8)
2BC
2
4-151 (2.5)
TBI
Pont Design
5
4-151 (2.5)
2BC
Pont Design
6
8-350 (5.7)
4BC
7
8-305 (5.0)
TBI
8
8-350 (5.7)
TBI
9
6-229 (3.8)
2BC
9th Position – CHECK DIGIT
A single number or the letter “X” used to verify the
accuracy of the VIN.
10th Position – MODEL YEAR
D
1983
11th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
1984 CHEVROLET
1st Position – COUNTRY
1
United States
2
Canada
2nd Position – MANUFACTURER
G
General Motors
3rd Position – DIVISION
1
Chevrolet


1984 CHEVROLET (Cont.)
4th Position – RESTRAINT SYSTEM
A
Manual Belts
5th Position – CAR LINE & SERIES
B
Chevette exc Scooter
C
Cavalier Cadet
D
Cavalier CS
E
Cavalier Type 10
H
Citation Cpe
J
Chevette Scooter
L
Impala
N
Caprice Classic
P
Camaro Sport Cpe
S
Camaro Berlinetta
W
Celebrity (Body Type 19-27-35)
El Camino (Body Type 80)
X
Citation HB
Y
Corvette
Z
Monte Carlo
6th & 7th Positions – BODY TYPE
07
2 Dr HB
47
2 Dr Cpe
08
2 Dr HB
67
2 Dr Conv
11
2 Dr Cpe
68
4 Dr HB
19
4 Dr Sed
69
4 Dr Sed
27
2 Dr Cpe
77
2 Dr HB
35
4 Dr S/W
80
2 Dr Pickup
37
2 Dr Cpe
87
2 Dr Cpe
8th Position – ENGINE TYPE
A
6-231 (3.8)
2BC
Buick Design
B
4-122 (2.0)
2BC
C
4-98 (1.6)
2BC
D
4-110 (1.8)
Dsl
Isuzu Design
G
8-305 (5.0)
4BC
H
8-305 (5.0)
4BC
N
8-350 (5.7)
Dsl
Olds Design
P
4-122 (2.0)
TBI
R
4-151 (2.5)
TBI
Pont Design
T
6-262 (4.3)
Dsl
Olds Design
X
6-173 (2.8)
2BC
115HP
Z
6-173 (2.8)
2BC
135HP
1
6-173 (2.8)
2BC
2
4-151 (2.5)
TBI
Pont Design
6
8-350 (5.7)
4BC
8
8-350 (5.7)
CFI
9
6-229 (3.8)
2BC
9th Position – CHECK DIGIT
A single number or the letter “X” used to verify the
accuracy of the VIN.
10th Position – MODEL YEAR
E
1984
11th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
1985 CHEVROLET
1st Position – COUNTRY
1
United States
2
Canada
J
Japan
2nd Position – MANUFACTURER
G
General Motors
Y
N.U.M.M.I.
(New United Motors Manufacturing Inc.)
3rd Position – DIVISION
1
Chevrolet
4th Position – CAR LINE
A
Celebrity
B
Caprice (RWD)
Impala (RWD)
F
Camaro
G
El Camino (Body Type 80)
Monte Carlo (Body Type 37)
J
Cavalier
M
Sprint
R
Spectrum
S
Nova (Venture)
T
Chevette
X
Citation
Y
Corvette
5th Position – SERIES
B
Chevette exc Scooter
C
Cavalier Std
D
Cavalier CS
E
Cavalier Conv & Type 10
F
Spectrum Level I
G
Spectrum Level II
H
Citation II Cpe
J
Chevette Scooter
K
Nova (TVX)
L
Impala
N
Caprice Classic
P
Camaro Sport Cpe
R
Sprint
S
Camaro Berlinetta
W
Celebrity (Body Type 19-27-35)
El Camino (Body Type 80)
X
Citation
Y
Corvette
Z
Monte Carlo
6th & 7th Positions – BODY TYPE
07
2 Dr HB
47
2 Dr Cpe
08
2 Dr HB
67
2 Dr Conv
11
2 Dr Sed
68
4 Dr HB
19
4 Dr Sed
69
4 Dr Sed
27
2 Dr Cpe
77
2 Dr HB
35
4 Dr S/W
80
2 Dr Pickup
37
2 Dr Cpe
87
2 Dr Cpe
8th Position – ENGINE TYPE
A
6-231 (3.8)
2BC
C
4-98 (1.6)
2BC
D
4-110 (1.8)
Dsl
F
8-305 (5.0)
MPFI
G
8-305 (5.0)
4BC
HO
H
8-305 (5.0)
4BC
N
8-350 (5.7)
Dsl
Olds Design
P
4-122 (2.0)
TBI
R
4-151 (2.5)
TBI
Pont Design
S
6-173 (2.8)
MPFI
T
6-262 (4.3)
Dsl
Olds Design
W
6-173 (2.8)
MPFI
X
6-173 (2.8)
2BC
Z
6-262 (4.3)
TBI
2
4-151 (2.5)
TBI
Pont Design
4
4-98 (1.6)
2BC
Toyota Design
6
8-350 (5.7)
4BC
8
8-350 (5.7)
TBI
9th Position – CHECK DIGIT
A single number or letter “X” used to verify the
accuracy of the VIN.
10th Position – MODEL YEAR
F
1985
11th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
1986 CHEVROLET
1st Position – COUNTRY
J
Japan
1
United States
2
Canada
3
Mexico
2nd Position – MANUFACTURER
G
General Motors
Y
N.U.M.M.I.
(New United Motors Manufacturing Inc.)
3rd Position – DIVISION
C
Chevrolet (El Camino)
1
Chevrolet
7
GM of Canada
4th Position – CAR LINE
A
Celebrity
B
Caprice (RWD)
F
Camaro
G
El Camino (Body Type 80)
Monte Carlo (Body Type 37)
J
Cavalier
M
Sprint
R
Spectrum
S
Nova (TVX – Venture)
T
Chevette
Y
Corvette
5th Position – SERIES
B
Chevette CS
C
Cavalier Std
D
Cavalier CS
E
Cavalier RS, Type 10
F
Cavalier Z24
Spectrum Level I
G
Spectrum Level II
J
Chevette Scooter
K
Nova (TVX)
L
Caprice Std
N
Caprice Classic
P
Camaro Sport Cpe
R
Sprint
S
Camaro Berlinetta
W
Celebrity (Body Type 19-27-35)
El Camino (Body Type 80)
Y
Corvette
Z
Monte Carlo
6th & 7th Positions – BODY TYPE
07
2 Dr HB
67
2 Dr Conv
08
2 Dr HB
68
4 Dr HB
19
4 Dr Sed
69
4 Dr Sed
27
2 Dr Cpe
77
2 Dr HB
35
4 Dr S/W
80
2 Dr Pickup
37
2 Dr Cpe
87
2 Dr Cpe
47
2 Dr Cpe
8th Position – ENGINE TYPE
A
6-231 (3.8)
2BC
C
4-98 (1.6)
2BC
D
4-110 (1.8)
Dsl
Isuzu Design
F
8-305 (5.0)
MPFI
G
8-305 (5.0)
4BC
H
8-305 (5.0)
4BC
P
4-122 (2.0)
TBI
R
4-151 (2.5)
TBI
Pont Design
S
6-173 (2.8)
MPFI
W
6-173 (2.8)
MPFI
X
6-173 (2.8)
2BC
Z
6-262 (4.3)
TBI
2
4-151 (2.5)
TBI
Pont Design
4
4-98 (1.6)
2BC
Toyota Design
6
8-350 (5.7)
4BC
8
8-350 (5.7)
MPFI
9th Position – CHECK DIGIT
A single number or letter “X” used to verify the
accuracy of the VIN.
10th Position – MODEL YEAR
G
1986
11th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
1987 CHEVROLET
1st Position – COUNTRY
1
United States
2
Canada
3
Mexico
2nd Position – MANUFACTURER
G
General Motors
Y
N.U.M.M.I.
(New United Motors Manufacturing Inc.)
3rd Position – DIVISION
C
Chevrolet (El Camino)
1
Chevrolet
7
GM of Canada
4th & 5th Positions – CAR LINE & SERIES
AW
Celebrity
BL
Caprice Std
BN
Caprice Classic
BU
Caprice Brougham
FP
Camaro Sport
GW El Camino
GZ
Monte Carlo
JC
Cavalier Std
JD
Cavalier CS
JE
Cavalier RS
JF
Cavalier Z24
SK
Nova
TB
Chevette CS
YY
Corvette
6th Position – BODY TYPE
1
2 Dr Cpe
5
4 Dr Sed
2
2 Dr HB
8
4 Dr S/W
3
2 Dr Conv


1987 CHEVROLET (Cont.)
7th Position – RESTRAINT SYSTEM
1
Manual Belts
3
Manual Belts
2
Manual Belts
(Built in SFTY –
(Built in SFTY)
Driver Only)
4
Automatic Belts
8th Position – ENGINE TYPE
C
4-98 (1.6)
2BC
F
8-305 (5.0)
MPFI
G
8-305 (5.0)
4BC
H
8-305 (5.0)
4BC
K
8-350 (5.7)
TBI
M
4-122 (2.0)
MPFI
R
4-151 (2.5)
TBI
Pont Design
S
6-173 (2.8)
MPFI
W
6-173 (2.8)
MPFI
Z
6-262 (4.3)
TBI
1
4-122 (2.0)
TBI
2
4-151 (2.5)
TBI
Pont Design
4
4-98 (1.6)
2BC
Toyota Design
6
8-350 (5.7)
4BC
8
8-350 (5.7)
MPFI
9th Position – CHECK DIGIT
A single number or letter “X” used to verify the
accuracy of the VIN.
10th Position – MODEL YEAR
H
1987
11th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
1988 CHEVROLET
1st Position – COUNTRY
1
United States
2
Canada
3
Mexico
2nd Position – MANUFACTURER
G
General Motors
Y
N.U.M.M.I.
(New United Motors Manufacturing Inc.)
3rd Position – DIVISION
1
Chevrolet
7
GM of Canada
4th & 5th Positions – CAR LINE & SERIES
AW
Celebrity
BL
Caprice Std
BN
Caprice Classic
BU
Caprice Brougham
FP
Camaro Sport
GZ
Monte Carlo
JC
Cavalier Std
JD
Cavalier CS
JE
Cavalier RS
JF
Cavalier Z24
LT
Corsica
LV
Beretta
SK
Nova
YY
Corvette
6th Position – BODY TYPE
1
2 Dr Cpe
5
4 Dr Sed
2
2 Dr HB
8
4 Dr S/W
3
2 Dr Conv
7th Position – RESTRAINT SYSTEM
1
Manual Belts
3
Manual Belts
2
Manual Belts
(Built in SFTY –
(Built in SFTY)
Driver Only)
4
Automatic Belts
8th Position – ENGINE TYPE
F
8-305 (5.0)
MPFI
G
8-305 (5.0)
4BC
H
8-305 (5.0)
4BC
R
4-151 (2.5)
TBI
Pont Design
S
6-173 (2.8)
MPFI
W
6-173 (2.8)
MPFI
Y
8-307 (5.0)
4BC
Z
6-262 (4.3)
TBI
1
4-122 (2.0)
TBI
2
4-151 (2.5)
TBI
Pont Design
4
4-98 (1.6)
2BC
Toyota Design
6
8-350 (5.7)
4BC
8
8-350 (5.7)
MPFI
9th Position – CHECK DIGIT
A single number or letter “X” used to verify the
accuracy of the VIN.
10th Position – MODEL YEAR
J
1988
11th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
1989 CHEVROLET
1st Position – COUNTRY
1
United States
2
Canada
3
Mexico
2nd Position – MANUFACTURER
G
General Motors
Y
N.U.M.M.I.
(New United Motors Manufacturing Inc.)
3rd Position – DIVISION
1
Chevrolet
7
GM of Canada
4th & 5th Positions – CAR LINE & SERIES
AW
Celebrity
BL
Caprice Std
BN
Caprice Classic
BU
Caprice Brougham
FP
Camaro
JC
Cavalier Std
JF
Cavalier Z24
LT
Corsica
LV
Beretta
LW
Beretta GT
LZ
Corsica LTZ
S
Prizm
YY
Corvette
YZ
Corvette ZR1
6th Position – BODY TYPE
1
2 Dr Cpe
5
4 Dr Sed
2
2 Dr HB
6
4 Dr HB
3
2 Dr Conv
8
4 Dr S/W
7th Position – RESTRAINT SYSTEM
1
Manual Belts
3
Manual Belts
2
Manual Belts
(Driver Inflatable)
(Built in SFTY)
4
Automatic Belts
8th Position – ENGINE TYPE
E
8-305 (5.0)
TBI
F
8-305 (5.0)
TPFI
J
8-350 (5.7)
MPFI
R
4-151 (2.5)
TBI
S
6-173 (2.8)
MPFI
W
6-173 (2.8)
MPFI
Y
8-307 (5.0)
4BC
Z
6-262 (4.3)
TBI
1
4-122 (2.0)
TBI
6
4-98 (1.6)
MPFI
7
8-350 (5.7)
TBI
8
8-350 (5.7)
MPFI
9th Position – CHECK DIGIT
A single number or letter “X” used to verify the
accuracy of the VIN.
10th Position – MODEL YEAR
K
1989
11th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
1990 CHEVROLET
1st Position – COUNTRY
1
United States
2
Canada
3
Mexico
2nd Position – MANUFACTURER
G
General Motors
Y
N.U.M.M.I.
(New United Motors Manufacturing Inc.)
3rd Position – DIVISION
1
Chevrolet
7
GM of Canada
4th & 5th Positions – CAR LINE & SERIES
AW
Celebrity
BL
Caprice Std
BN
Caprice Classic
BU
Caprice Brougham
FP
Camaro
JC
Cavalier Std
JF
Cavalier Z24
LT
Corsica
LV
Beretta
LW
Beretta GT
LZ
Corsica LTZ
WM Lumina
YY
Corvette
YZ
Corvette ZR1
6th Position – BODY TYPE
1
2 Dr Cpe
5
4 Dr Sed
2
2 Dr HB
8
4 Dr S/W
3
2 Dr Conv
7th Position – RESTRAINT SYSTEM
1
Manual Belts
3
Manual Belts
2
Manual Belts
(Driver Inflatable)
(Built in SFTY)
4
Automatic Belts
8th Position – ENGINE TYPE
A
4-138 (2.3)
MPFI
E
8-305 (5.0)
TBI
F
8-305 (5.0)
TPFI
G
4-134 (2.2)
TBI
J
8-350 (5.7)
MPFI
R
4-151 (2.5)
TBI
T
6-189 (3.1)
TBI
Y
8-307 (5.0)
4BC
Z
6-262 (4.3)
TBI
7
8-350 (5.7)
TBI
8
8-350 (5.7)
MPFI
9th Position – CHECK DIGIT
A single number or letter “X” used to verify the
accuracy of the VIN.
10th Position – MODEL YEAR
L
1990
11th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
1991 CHEVROLET
1st Position – COUNTRY
1
United States
2
Canada
3
Mexico
J
Japan
2nd Position – MANUFACTURER
G
General Motors
Y
N.U.M.M.I.
(New United Motors Manufacturing Inc.)
3rd Position – DIVISION
1
Chevrolet
7
GM of Canada
4th & 5th Positions – CAR LINE & SERIES
BL
Caprice Std
BN
Caprice Classic
FP
Camaro
JC
Cavalier Std
JF
Cavalier Z24
LT
Corsica
LV
Beretta
LW
Beretta GT
LZ
Beretta
WM Lumina
YY
Corvette
YZ
Corvette ZR1
6th Position – BODY TYPE
1
2 Dr Cpe
5
4 Dr Sed
2
2 Dr HB
8
4 Dr S/W
3
2 Dr Conv
7th Position – RESTRAINT SYSTEM
1
Manual Belts
3
Manual Belts
2
Manual Belts
(Driver Air Bag)
(Built in SFTY)
4
Automatic Belts


1991 CHEVROLET (Cont.)
8th Position – ENGINE TYPE
A
4-138 (2.3)
MPFI
D
6-189 (3.1)
TBI
E
8-305 (5.0)
TBI
F
8-305 (5.0)
TPFI
G
4-134 (2.2)
TBI
J
8-350 (5.7)
MPFI
R
4-151 (2.5)
TBI
T
6-189 (3.1)
TBI
8
8-350 (5.7)
MPFI
9th Position – CHECK DIGIT
A single number or letter “X” used to verify the
accuracy of the VIN.
10th Position – MODEL YEAR
M
1991
11th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
1992-93 CHEVROLET
1st Position – COUNTRY
1
United States
2
Canada
J
Japan
2nd Position – MANUFACTURER
G
General Motors
3rd Position – DIVISION
1
Chevrolet
4th & 5th Positions – CAR LINE & SERIES
BL
Caprice
FP
Camaro
JC
Cavalier Std
JF
Cavalier Z24
LT
Corsica
LV
Beretta
WM Lumina
YY
Corvette
YZ
Corvette ZR1
6th Position – BODY TYPE
1
2 Dr Cpe
5
4 Dr Sed
2
2 Dr HB
8
4 Dr S/W
3
2 Dr Conv
7th Position – RESTRAINT SYSTEM
1
Manual Belts
2
Manual Belts (Driver &
Passenger Air Bag)
3
Manual Belts
(Driver Air Bag)
4
Automatic Belts
5
Automatic Belts (w/Air Bag)
8th Position – ENGINE TYPE
A
4-138 (2.3)
MPFI
E
8-305 (5.0)
TBI
F
8-305 (5.0)
MPFI
J
8-350 (5.7)
MPFI
P
8-350 (5.7)
MPFI
R
4-151 (2.5)
TBI
T
6-189 (3.1)
MPFI
W
6-189 (3.1)
MPFI
X
6-207 (3.4)
MPFI
4
4-133 (2.2)
MPFI
7
8-350 (5.7)
TBI
8
8-350 (5.7)
MPFI
9th Position – CHECK DIGIT
A single number or letter “X” used to verify the
accuracy of the VIN.
10th Position – MODEL YEAR
N
1992
P
1993
11th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
1994-95 CHEVROLET
1st Position – COUNTRY
1
United States
2
Canada
J
Japan
2nd Position – MANUFACTURER
G
General Motors
3rd Position – DIVISION
1
Chevrolet
4th & 5th Positions – CAR LINE & SERIES
BL
Caprice, Impala SS
FP
Camaro
JC
Cavalier Std
JF
Cavalier Z24
LT
Corsica
LV
Beretta
WL
Lumina
WM Lumina, Monte Carlo
WN Lumina Euro
WP
Lumina
YY
Corvette
YZ
Corvette ZR1
6th Position – BODY TYPE
1
2 Dr Cpe
5
4 Dr Sed
2
2 Dr HB
8
4 Dr S/W
3
2 Dr Conv
7th Position – RESTRAINT SYSTEM
1
Manual Belts
2
Manual Belts (Driver &
Passenger Air Bag)
3
Manual Belts
(Driver Air Bag)
4
Automatic Belts
5
Automatic Belts (w/Air Bag)
6
Automatic Belts (Driver & Passenger Air Bag)
8th Position – ENGINE TYPE
D
4-138 (2.3)
MPFI
J
8-350 (5.7)
MPFI
K
6-231 (3.8)
SFI
M
6-189 (3.1)
SFI
P
8-350 (5.7)
MPFI
S
6-207 (3.4)
MPFI
T
6-189 (3.1)
MPFI
W
8-265 (4.3)
SFI
X
6-207 (3.4)
SFI
4
4-133 (2.2)
MFI
9th Position – CHECK DIGIT
A single number or letter “X” used to verify the
accuracy of the VIN.
10th Position – MODEL YEAR
R
1994
S
1995
11th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
1996-97 CHEVROLET
1st Position – COUNTRY
1
United States
2
Canada
J
Japan
2nd Position – MANUFACTURER
G
General Motors
3rd Position – DIVISION
1
Chevrolet
4th & 5th Positions – CAR LINE & SERIES
BL
Caprice, Impala SS (96)
FP
Camaro
JC
Cavalier Std
JF
Cavalier LS
JH
Cavalier LS Sport
LD
Corsica
LV
Beretta
ND
Malibu
NE
Malibu LS
WL
Lumina Std
WM Lumina, Monte Carlo
WN Lumina LS
WW Monte Carlo LS
WX
Monte Carlo Z34
YY
Corvette
6th Position – BODY TYPE
1
2 Dr Cpe
5
4 Dr Sed
2
2 Dr HB
8
4 Dr S/W
3
2 Dr Conv
7th Position – RESTRAINT SYSTEM
1
Manual Belts
2
Manual Belts (Dual Air Bags)
3
Manual Belts (Driver Air Bag)
4
Automatic Belts
5
Automatic Belts (w/Air Bag)
6
Automatic Belts (Dual Air Bags)
8th Position – ENGINE TYPE
K
6-231 (3.8)
SFI
M
6-191 (3.1)
SFI
P
8-350 (5.7)
SFI
T
4-146 (2.4)
SFI
X
6-207 (3.4)
SFI
4
4-133 (2.2)
SFI
5
8-350 (5.7)
SFI
9th Position – CHECK DIGIT
A single number or letter “X” used to verify the
accuracy of the VIN.
10th Position – MODEL YEAR
T
1996
V
1997
11th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
1998-2005 CHEVROLET
1st Position – COUNTRY
1
United States
2
Canada
3
Mexico
J
Japan
K
Korea
W
Germany
2nd Position – MANUFACTURER
G
General Motors
L
General Motors Daewoo Auto &
Technology Company
3rd Position – DIVISION
1
Chevrolet
4th & 5th Positions – CAR LINE & SERIES
AJ
Cobalt
AK
Cobalt LVL 1
AL
Cobalt LVL 2
AM
Cobalt LVL 3
AP
Cobalt LVL 4
FP
Camaro
JC
Cavalier Std
JF
Cavalier LS
JH
Cavalier Z24
MR
Metro
ND
Malibu, Classic
NE
Malibu LS
SK
Prizm Std
SL
Prizm GSI
TD
Aveo Base
TJ
Aveo LS
TM
Aveo LT
WF
Impala
WH Impala LS, LTZ
WL
Lumina Std
WM Lumina, Monte Carlo
WN Lumina LS
WW Monte Carlo LS
WX
Monte Carlo Z34, SS
YY
Corvette (04-05)
YZ
Corvette
ZS
Malibu, Malibu “Maxx”
ZT
Malibu LS, Malibu “Maxx” LS
ZU
Malibu LT, Malibu “Maxx” LT
6th Position – BODY TYPE
1
2 Dr Cpe
6
4 Dr HB
2
2 Dr HB
8
4 Dr S/W
3
2 Dr Conv
9
4 Dr S/W
5
4 Dr Sed
7th Position – RESTRAINT SYSTEM
1
Manual Belts
2
Manual Belts (Dual Air Bags)
3
Manual Belts (Driver Air Bag)
4
Dual Front, Side Air Bags
5
Automatic Belts (w/Air Bag)
6
Automatic Belts (Dual Air Bags),
Manual Belts (Dual Front, Side Air Bags)


1998-2005 CHEVROLET (Cont.)
7th Position – RESTRAINT SYSTEM (Cont.)
7
Manual Belts (Dual Front, Front Side & Rear
Air Bags)
8
Manual Belts (Dual Front, Driver Side Air Bag)
9
Manual Belts (Front Air Bags w/Automatic
Occupant Sensor)
8th Position – ENGINE TYPE
D
4-97 (1.6)
MFI
E
6-207 (3.4)
MFI
F
4-134 (2.2)
MFI
G
8-350 (5.7)
MFI
J
6-189 (3.1)
MFI
K
6-231 (3.8)
MFI
M
6-189 (3.1)
MFI
P
4-122 (2.0)
MFI
w/Supercharger
S
8-350 (5.7)
MFI
T
4-146 (2.4)
MFI
U
8-364 (6.0)
MFI
1
6-231 (3.8)
MFI
w/Supercharger
2
4-79 (1.3)
MFI
4
4-134 (2.2L)
MFI
6
3-61 (1.0)
TBI
6
4-97 (1.6)
MFI
6
4-134 (2.2)
MFI
8
4-108 (1.8)
EFI
8
6-213 (3.5)
MFI
9th Position – CHECK DIGIT
A single number or letter “X” used to verify the
accuracy of the VIN.
10th Position – MODEL YEAR
W – 1998
1 – 2001
4 – 2004
X – 1999
2 – 2002
5 – 2005
Y – 2000
3 – 2003
11th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
2006 CHEVROLET
1st Position – COUNTRY
1
United States
2nd Position – MANUFACTURER
G
General Motors
L
General Motors Daewoo Auto &
Technology Company
3rd Position – MAKE
1
Chevrolet
4th & 5th Positions – CAR LINE & SERIES
AK
Cobalt LS
AL
Cobalt LT
AM
Cobalt SS
AP
Cobalt SSI
D
Aveo S, Base
J
Aveo SE, LS, M
M
Aveo SX, X
S
Aveo S-Car T200
T
Aveo T-Car
WB
Impala Base, LS, LT
WC Impala SS
WD Monte Carlo Base, LS, LT, SS
YY
Corvette
ZS
Malibu LS
Malibu “Maxx” LS
ZT
Malibu LT
Malibu “Maxx’ LT
ZU
Malibu LTZ
Malibu “Maxx” LTZ
ZW
Malibu SS
6th Position – BODY TYPE
07
2 Dr Plain Back Cpe
67
2 Dr Conv
87
2 Dr Fast Back Special Z06
1
2 Dr Cpe (37)
1
4 Dr Sed (69)
2
2 Dr Sed
5
4 Dr HB
4 Dr Sed (69) (Malibu)
4 Dr Sed GM Style 197
6
5 Dr HB (Extended Sed), (68) (Malibu)
7th Position – RESTRAINT SYSTEM
1
Manual Belts – All Positions
2
Manual Belts (Dual Front Air Bags)
3
Manual Belts (Driver Front Air Bag)
4
Manual Belts (Dual Front & Side Air Bags)
5
Manual Belts (Dual Front Air Bags)
(Driver Side Air Bag)
6
Manual Belts (Dual Front & Side Air Bags)
Automatic Occupant Sensor (Passenger
Front)
7
Manual Belts (Dual Front Air Bags)
(Dual Front & Rear Side Air Bags)
8
Manual Belts (Driver Side Air Bag)
8th Position – ENGINE TYPE
1
V6 3.5 L SFI Gas RPO (LZ4) Offset Bore GM
1
V6 3.5 L SFI Engine Flexible Fuel
(Gas/Ethanol) RPO (LZE) Offset Bore GM
1
V6 3.9 L SFI RPO (L29) Offset Bore GM
B
I4 2.4 L MFI RPO (LE5)
C
V8 5.3 L SFI RPO (LS4) Alumn Cylinder
Deactivation GM
E*
V8 7.0 L SFI (LS7) Alumn, (*Y Up to
Sequence No. 100161) (Corvette)
F
I4 2.2 L MFI RPO (L61)
P
I4 2.0 L MFI RPO (LSJ) SC
U
V8 6.0 L SFI (LS2) Alumn (Corvette)
V
1.5 L MPFI DOHC FAMI
Y
1.5 L MPFI SOHC FAMI
3
1.8 L MPFI DOHC FAMI
6
1.6 L MPFI DOHC FAMI
8
1.8 L MPFI SOHC FAMI
8
V6 3.9 L Gas RPO (LZ8) Offset Bore GM
8
V6 3.5 L SFI Gas RPO (LX9)
9th Position – CHECK DIGIT
A single number or letter “X” used to verify the
accuracy of the VIN.
10th Position – MODEL YEAR
6 – 2006
11th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
1974 OLDSMOBILE
1st Position – DIVISION
3
Oldsmobile
2nd Position – CAR LINE & SERIES
B
Omega
F
Cutlass Std
G
Cutlass Std (4 Dr)
Cutlass S (2 Dr)
H
Supreme S/W
J
Salon (Cpe, Sed)
Supreme (Cpe, Sed)
Vista Cruiser (S/W)
L
Delta 88 Std
N
Delta 88 Royale
Q
Custom Cruiser w/o wood grain trim
R
Custom Cruiser w/wood grain trim
T
98 Std
V
98 Luxury
X
98 Regency
Y
Toronado Custom
Z
Toronado Brougham
3rd & 4th Positions – BODY TYPE
17
2 Dr HB
27
2 Dr Sed
29
4 Dr Sed
35
4 Dr S/W, 2 Seat
37
2 Dr HT
39
4 Dr HT
45
4 Dr S/W, 3 Seat
47
2 Dr HT
57
2 Dr HT
67
2 Dr Conv
69
4 Dr Sed
5th Position – ENGINE TYPE
D
6-250 (4.1)
1BC
100HP
K
8-350 (5.7)
4BC
180HP
M
8-350 (5.7)
4BC
200HP
T
8-455 (7.4)
4BC
210HP
U
8-455 (7.4)
4BC
230HP
V
8-455 (7.4)
4BC
275HP
W
8-455 (7.4)
4BC
230HP
6th Position – MODEL YEAR
4
1974
7th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
8th thru 13th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
1975 OLDSMOBILE
1st Position – DIVISION
3
Oldsmobile
2nd Position – CAR LINE & SERIES
B
Omega Std
C
Omega Salon
D
Starfire
F
Cutlass Std
G
Cutlass Std (4 Dr)
Cutlass S (2 Dr)
H
Supreme S/W
J
Supreme (Cpe, Sed)
Vista Cruiser (S/W)
K
Salon
L
Delta 88 Std
N
Delta 88 Royale
Q
Custom Cruiser w/o wood grain trim
R
Custom Cruiser w/wood grain trim
S
Omega F85
V
98 Luxury
W
Drive Away Chassis
X
98 Regency
Y
Toronado Custom
Z
Toronado Brougham
3rd & 4th Positions – BODY TYPE
07
2 Dr HB
17
2 Dr HB
27
2 Dr Sed
29
4 Dr Sed
35
4 Dr S/W, 2 Seat
37
2 Dr HT
39
4 Dr HT
45
4 Dr S/W, 3 Seat
57
2 Dr HT
67
2 Dr Conv
69
4 Dr Sed
5th Position – ENGINE TYPE
C
6-231 (3.8)
2BC
110HP
Buick Design
D
6-250 (4.1)
1BC
105HP
Chev Design
F
8-260 (4.3)
2BC
110HP
Olds Design
H
8-350 (5.7)
2BC
145HP
Buick Design
J
8-350 (5.7)
4BC
165HP
Buick Design
K
8-350 (5.7)
4BC
170HP
Olds Design
R
8-400 (6.6)
2BC
170HP
Pont Design
S
8-400 (6.6)
4BC
185HP
Pont Design
T
8-455 (7.4)
4BC
190HP
Olds Design
W
8-455 (7.4)
4BC
215HP
Olds Design
6th Position – MODEL YEAR
5
1975
7th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
8th thru 13th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
1976 OLDSMOBILE
1st Position – DIVISION
3
Oldsmobile
2nd Position – CAR LINE & SERIES
B
Omega Std
D
Starfire SX
E
Omega Brougham
G
Cutlass S
H
Cutlass Supreme Cruiser (S/W)
J
Cutlass Supreme (Cpe, Sed)
Vista Cruiser
K
Cutlass Salon
L
Delta 88
M
Cutlass Supreme Brougham
N
Delta 88 Royale
Q
Custom Cruiser w/o wood grain trim
R
Custom Cruiser w/wood grain trim
S
Omega F85
T
Starfire Std
V
98 Luxury
X
98 Regency
Y
Toronado Custom
Z
Toronado Brougham
OLDSMOBILE DIVISION


1976 OLDSMOBILE (Cont.)
3rd & 4th Positions – BODY TYPE
07
2 Dr HB
17
2 Dr HB
27
2 Dr Cpe
29
4 Dr Sed
35
4 Dr S/W, 2 Seat
37
2 Dr HT
39
4 Dr HT
45
4 Dr S/W, 3 Seat
57
2 Dr HT
69
4 Dr Sed
5th Position – ENGINE TYPE
B
4-140 (2.3)
2BC
84HP
Chev Design
C
6-231 (3.8)
2BC
105HP
Buick Design
D
6-250 (4.1)
1BC
105HP
Chev Design
F
8-260 (4.3)
2BC
110HP
H
8-350 (5.7)
2BC
140HP
Buick Design
J
8-350 (5.7)
4BC
165HP
Buick Design
R
8-350 (5.7)
4BC
170HP
S
8-455 (7.4)
4BC
215HP
T
8-455 (7.4)
4BC
190HP
6th Position – MODEL YEAR
6
1976
7th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
8th thru 13th Position – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
1977 OLDSMOBILE
1st Position – DIVISION
3
Oldsmobile
2nd Position – CAR LINE & SERIES
B
Omega Std
D
Starfire SX
E
Omega Brougham
G
Cutlass S
H
Vista Cruiser
J
Cutlass Supreme
K
Cutlass Salon
L
Delta 88
M
Cutlass Supreme Brougham
N
Delta 88 Royale
Q
Custom Cruiser Wagon
S
Omega F85
T
Starfire Std
V
98 Luxury
W
Toronado XSR
X
98 Regency
Z
Toronado Brougham
3rd & 4th Positions – BODY TYPE
07
2 Dr HB
35
4 Dr S/W
17
2 Dr HB
37
2 Dr Cpe
27
2 Dr Cpe
57
2 Dr Cpe
29
4 Dr Sed
69
4 Dr Sed
5th Position – ENGINE TYPE
A
6-231 (3.8)
2BC
105HP
Buick Design
1
B
4-140 (2.3)
2BC
84HP
Chev Design
C
6-231 (3.8)
2BC
105HP
Buick Design
2
F
8-260 (4.3)
2BC
110HP
G
8-350 (5.7)
2BC
150HP
Chev Design
K
8-403 (6.6)
4BC
185HP
L
8-350 (5.7)
4BC
170HP
Chev Design
R
8-350 (5.7)
4BC
170HP
U
8-305 (5.0)
2BC
145HP
Chev Design
1
Even Firing Design
2
Odd Firing Design
6th Position – MODEL YEAR
7
1977
7th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
8th thru 13th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
1978 OLDSMOBILE
1st Position – DIVISION
3
Oldsmobile
2nd Position – CAR LINE & SERIES
B
Omega Std
D
Starfire SX
E
Omega Brougham
G
Cutlass Salon
H
Cutlass Cruiser
J
Cutlass Salon Brougham
K
Cutlass Calais
L
Delta 88
M
Cutlass Supreme Brougham
N
Delta 88 Royale
Q
Custom Cruiser
R
Cutlass Supreme
T
Starfire Std
V
98 Luxury
W
Toronado XSR
X
98 Regency
Z
Toronado Brougham
3rd & 4th Positions – BODY TYPE
07
2 Dr HB
37
2 Dr Cpe
09
4 Dr Sed
47
2 Dr Cpe
17
2 Dr HB
57
2 Dr Cpe
27
2 Dr Cpe
69
4 Dr Sed
35
4 Dr S/W
87
2 Dr Cpe
5th Position – ENGINE TYPE
A
6-231 (3.8)
2BC
105HP
Buick Design
F
8-260 (4.3)
2BC
110HP
H
8-305 (5.0)
4BC
160HP
Chev Design
K
8-403 (6.6)
4BC
185HP
L
8-350 (5.7)
4BC
170HP
Chev Design
N
8-350 (5.7)
Dsl
120HP
R
8-350 (5.7)
4BC
170HP
U
8-305 (5.0)
2BC
145HP
Chev Design
V
4-151 (2.5)
2BC
85HP
Pont Design
1
X
8-350 (5.7)
4BC
170HP
1
4-151 (2.5)
2BC
85HP
Pont Design
2
1
w/o Elect Cont Carb
2
w/Elect Cont Carb
6th Position – MODEL YEAR
8
1978
7th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
8th thru 13th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
1979 OLDSMOBILE
1st Position – DIVISION
3
Oldsmobile
2nd Position – CAR LINE & SERIES
B
Omega Std
D
Starfire SX
E
Omega Brougham
G
Cutlass Salon Std
Cutlass Cruiser
Cutlass 442
H
Cutlass Cruiser Brougham
J
Cutlass Salon Brougham
K
Cutlass Calais
L
Delta 88
M
Cutlass Supreme Brougham
N
Delta 88 Royale
Q
Custom Cruiser
R
Cutlass Supreme
T
Starfire Std
V
98 Luxury
X
Olds 98 Regency
Z
Toronado Brougham
3rd & 4th Positions – BODY TYPE
07
2 Dr HB
37
2 Dr Cpe
09
4 Dr Sed
47
2 Dr Cpe
17
2 Dr HB
57
2 Dr Cpe
27
2 Dr Cpe
69
4 Dr Sed
35
4 Dr S/W
87
2 Dr Cpe
5th Position – ENGINE TYPE
A
6-231 (3.8)
2BC
Buick Design
F
8-260 (4.3)
2BC
G
8-305 (5.0)
2BC
Chev Design
H
8-305 (5.0)
4BC
Chev Design
K
8-403 (6.6)
4BC
185HP
L
8-350 (5.7)
4BC
Chev Design
N
8-350 (5.7)
Dsl
P
8-260 (4.3)
Dsl
R
8-350 (5.7)
4BC
170HP
V
4-151 (2.5)
2BC
Pont Design
1
Y
8-301 (5.0)
2BC
Pont Design
1
4-151 (2.5)
2BC
Pont Design
2
2
6-231 (3.8)
2BC
Buick Design
9
4-151 (2.5)
2BC
Pont Design
3
1
w/o Elect Cont Carb
2
w/Elect Cont Carb, w/o Cross Flow Head
3
w/Elect Cont Carb, w/Cross Flow Head
6th Position – MODEL YEAR
9
1979
7th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
8th thru 13th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
1980 OLDSMOBILE
1st Position – DIVISION
3
Oldsmobile
2nd Position – CAR LINE & SERIES
B
Omega Std
D
Starfire SX
E
Omega Brougham
G
Cutlass Std (4 Dr)
Cutlass Salon Std (2 Dr)
Cutlass Cruiser (S/W)
H
Cutlass Cruiser Brougham
J
Cutlass Salon Brougham
K
Cutlass Calais
L
Delta 88 Std
M
Cutlass Supreme Brougham
N
Delta 88 Royale
P
Custom Cruiser
R
Cutlass Supreme
T
Starfire Std
V
98 Luxury
X
98 Regency
Y
Delta 88 Brougham
Z
Toronado
3rd & 4th Positions – BODY TYPE
07
2 Dr HB
57
2 Dr Cpe
35
4 Dr S/W
69
4 Dr Sed
37
2 Dr Cpe
87
2 Dr Cpe
47
2 Dr Cpe
5th Position – ENGINE TYPE
A
6-231 (3.8)
2BC
Buick Design
F
8-260 (4.3)
2BC
H
8-305 (5.0)
4BC
Chev Design
N
8-350 (5.7)
Dsl
R
8-350 (5.7)
4BC
V
4-151 (2.5)
2BC
Pont Design
Y
8-307 (5.0)
4BC
5
4-151 (2.5)
2BC
Pont Design
7
6-173 (2.8)
2BC
Chev Design
6th Position – MODEL YEAR
A
1980
7th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
8th thru 13th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
1981 OLDSMOBILE
1st Position – COUNTRY
1
United States
2
Canada
2nd Position – MANUFACTURER
G
General Motors
3rd Position – DIVISION
3
Oldsmobile
4th Position – RESTRAINT SYSTEM
A
Manual Belts
B
Automatic Belts
C
Air Bags
5th Position – CAR LINE & SERIES
B
Omega Std
E
Omega Brougham
G
Cutlass Salon
H
Cutlass Cruiser Brougham
K
Cutlass Calais
L
Delta 88 Std
M
Cutlass Supreme Brougham
N
Delta 88 Royale
P
Custom Cruiser
R
Cutlass Supreme
V
98 Luxury
X
98 Regency
Y
Delta 88 Brougham
Z
Toronado


1981 OLDSMOBILE (Cont.)
6th & 7th Positions – BODY TYPE
35
4 Dr S/W
57
2 Dr Cpe
37
2 Dr Cpe
69
4 Dr Sed
47
2 Dr Cpe
8th Position – ENGINE TYPE
A
6-231 (3.8)
2BC
Buick Design
F
8-260 (4.3)
2BC
H
8-305 (5.0)
4BC
J
8-267 (4.4)
2BC
N
8-350 (5.7)
Dsl
X
6-173 (2.8)
2BC
Chev Design
115HP
Y
8-307 (5.0)
4BC
Z
6-173 (2.8)
2BC
Chev Design
135HP
4
6-252 (4.1)
4BC
Buick Design
5
4-151 (2.5)
2BC
Pont Design
9th Position – CHECK DIGIT
A single number or the letter “X” used to verify the
accuracy of the VIN.
10th Position – MODEL YEAR
B
1981
11th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
1982 OLDSMOBILE
1st Position – COUNTRY
1
United States
2
Canada
2nd Position – MANUFACTURER
G
General Motors
3rd Position – DIVISION
3
Oldsmobile
4th Position – RESTRAINT SYSTEM
A
Manual Belts
B
Automatic Belts
C
Air Bags
5th Positions – CAR LINE & SERIES
B
Omega SJ
C
Firenza
D
Firenza
E
Omega Brougham
G
Cutlass Ciera Std (FWD)
H
Cutlass Cruiser (RWD)
J
Cutlass Ciera LS (FWD)
K
Cutlass Calais (RWD)
L
Delta 88 Std
M
Cutlass Ciera Brougham (FWD)
Cutlass Supreme Brougham (RWD)
N
Delta 88 Royale Std
P
Custom Cruiser
R
Cutlass Supreme (RWD)
W
98 Regency Brougham
X
98 Regency Std
Y
Delta 88 Royale Brougham
Z
Toronado Brougham
6th & 7th Positions – BODY TYPE
19
4 Dr Sed
47
2 Dr Cpe
27
2 Dr Cpe
57
2 Dr Cpe
35
4 Dr S/W
69
4 Dr Sed
37
2 Dr Cpe
77
2 Dr HB
8th Position – ENGINE TYPE
A
6-231 (3.8)
2BC
Buick Design
B
4-122 (2.0)
2BC
Chev Design
E
6-181 (3.0)
2BC
Buick Design
G
4-112 (1.8)
2BC
Chev Design
H
8-305 (5.0)
4BC
J
8-267 (4.4)
2BC
N
8-350 (5.7)
Dsl
R
4-151 (2.5)
TBI
T
6-262 (4.3)
Dsl
V
6-262 (4.3)
Dsl
X
6-173 (2.8)
2BC
Chev Design
115HP
Y
8-307 (5.0)
4BC
Z
6-173 (2.8)
2BC
Chev Design
135HP
0
4-112 (1.8)
TBI
4
6-252 (4.1)
4BC
Buick Design
5
4-151 (2.5)
2BC
8
8-260 (4.3)
2BC
9th Position – CHECK DIGIT
A single number or the letter “X” used to verify the
accuracy of the VIN.
10th Position – MODEL YEAR
C
1982
11th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
1983 OLDSMOBILE
1st Position – COUNTRY
1
United States
2
Canada
2nd Position – MANUFACTURER
G
General Motors
3rd Position – DIVISION
3
Oldsmobile
4th Position – RESTRAINT SYSTEM
A
Manual Belts
B
Automatic Belts
5th Position – CAR LINE & SERIES
B
Omega Std
C
Firenza S
D
Firenza SX & LX
E
Omega Brougham
G
Cutlass Ciera Std (FWD)
H
Cutlass Cruiser (RWD)
J
Cutlass Ciera LS (FWD)
K
Cutlass Calais (RWD)
L
Delta 88 Std
M
Cutlass Ciera Brougham (FWD)
Cutlass Supreme Brougham (RWD)
N
Delta 88 Royale Std
P
Custom Cruiser
R
Cutlass Supreme (RWD)
W
98 Regency Brougham
X
98 Regency Std
Y
Delta 88 Royale Brougham
Z
Toronado Brougham
6th & 7th Positions – BODY TYPE
19
4 Dr Sed
47
2 Dr Cpe
27
2 Dr Cpe
57
2 Dr Cpe
35
4 Dr S/W
69
4 Dr Sed
37
2 Dr Cpe
77
2 Dr HB
8th Position – ENGINE TYPE
A
6-231 (3.8)
2BC
Buick Design
B
4-122 (2.0)
2BC
Chev Design
E
6-181 (3.0)
2BC
Buick Design
H
8-305 (5.0)
4BC
Chev Design
N
8-350 (5.7)
Dsl
P
4-122 (2.0)
TBI
Chev Design
R
4-151 (2.5)
TBI
Pont Design
T
6-262 (4.3)
Dsl
V
6-262 (4.3)
Dsl
X
6-173 (2.8)
2BC
Chev Design
115HP
Y
8-307 (5.0)
4BC
Z
6-173 (2.8)
2BC
Chev Design
135HP
0
4-112 (1.8)
TBI
Pont Design
4
6-252 (4.1)
4BC
Buick Design
5
4-151 (2.5)
2BC
Pont Design
9
8-307 (5.0)
4BC
9th Position – CHECK DIGIT
A single number or the letter “X” used to verify the
accuracy of the VIN.
10th Position – MODEL YEAR
D
1983
11th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
1984 OLDSMOBILE
1st Position – COUNTRY
1
United States
2
Canada
2nd Position – MANUFACTURER
G
General Motors
3rd Position – DIVISION
3
Oldsmobile
4th Position – RESTRAINT SYSTEM
A
Manual Belts
5th Position – CAR LINE & SERIES
B
Omega Std
C
Firenza Std
D
Firenza LX & SX
E
Omega Brougham
G
98 Regency Std
H
98 Regency Brougham
J
Cutlass Ciera LS (FWD)
K
Cutlass Calais (RWD)
L
Delta 88 Std
M
Cutlass Ciera Brougham (FWD)
Cutlass Supreme Brougham (RWD)
N
Delta 88 Royale
P
Custom Cruiser
R
Cutlass Supreme (RWD)
Y
Delta 88 Royale Brougham
Z
Toronado Brougham
6th & 7th Positions – BODY TYPE
19
2 Dr Sed
47
2 Dr Cpe
27
2 Dr Cpe
57
2 Dr Cpe
35
4 Dr S/W
69
4 Dr Sed
37
2 Dr Cpe
77
2 Dr HB
8th Position – ENGINE TYPE
A
6-231 (3.8)
2BC
Buick Design
B
4-122 (2.0)
2BC
Chev Design
E
6-181 (3.0)
2BC
Buick Design
H
8-305 (5.0)
4BC
Chev Design
N
8-350 (5.7)
Dsl
P
4-122 (2.0)
TBI
R
4-151 (2.5)
TBI
Pont Design
T
6-262 (4.3)
Dsl
V
6-262 (4.3)
Dsl
X
6-173 (2.8)
2BC
Chev Design
115HP
Y
8-307 (5.0)
4BC
Z
6-173 (2.8)
2BC
Chev Design
135HP
0
4-112 (1.8)
TBI
Pont Design
3
6-231 (3.8)
MPFI
4
6-252 (4.1)
4BC
Buick Design
9
8-307 (5.0)
4BC
9th Position – CHECK DIGIT
A single number or the letter “X” used to verify the
accuracy of the VIN.
10th Position – MODEL YEAR
E
1984
11th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
1985 OLDSMOBILE
1st Position – COUNTRY
1
United States
2
Canada
2nd Position – MANUFACTURER
G
General Motors
3rd Position – DIVISION
3
Oldsmobile
4th Position – CAR LINE
A
Cutlass Ciera
B
Delta 88 (RWD)
Custom Cruiser (RWD)
C
98 Regency (FWD)
D
98 Regency (RWD)
E
Toronado
G
Cutlass
J
Firenza
N
Calais
5th Position – SERIES
C
Firenza Std
D
Firenza LX & SX
F
Calais Std
G
98 Regency (RWD)
H
98 Regency Brougham (RWD)
J
Cutlass Ciera LS
K
Cutlass Calais
M
Cutlass Ciera Brougham (FWD)
Cutlass Supreme Brougham (RWD)
N
Delta 88 Royale
P
Custom Cruiser


1985 OLDSMOBILE (Cont.)
5th Position – SERIES (Cont.)
R
Cutlass Supreme
T
Calais Supreme
W
98 Regency Brougham (FWD)
X
98 Regency (FWD)
Y
Delta 88 Royale Brougham
Z
Toronado Brougham
6th & 7th Positions – BODY TYPE
11
2 Dr Sed
47
2 Dr Cpe
19
4 Dr Sed
57
2 Dr Cpe
27
2 Dr Cpe
69
4 Dr Sed
35
4 Dr S/W
77
2 Dr HB
37
2 Dr Cpe
8th Position – ENGINE TYPE
A
6-231 (3.8)
2BC
Buick Design
E
6-181 (3.0)
2BC
Buick Design
H
8-305 (5.0)
4BC
L
6-181 (3.0)
MPFI
N
8-350 (5.7)
Dsl
P
4-122 (2.0)
TBI
Chev Design
R
4-151 (2.5)
TBI
Pont Design
T
6-262 (4.3)
Dsl
U
4-151 (2.5)
TBI
Pont Design
V
6-262 (4.3)
Dsl
W
6-173 (2.8)
MPFI
X
6-173 (2.8)
2BC
Y
8-307 (5.0)
4BC
0
4-112 (1.8)
TBI
Pont Design
3
6-231 (3.8)
MPFI
7
6-262 (4.3)
Dsl
High Output
9
8-307 (5.0)
4BC
9th Position – CHECK DIGIT
A single number or the letter “X” used to verify the
accuracy of the VIN.
10th Position – MODEL YEAR
F
1985
11th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
1986 OLDSMOBILE
1st Position – COUNTRY
1
United States
2
Canada
2nd Position – MANUFACTURER
G
General Motors
3rd Position – DIVISION
3
Oldsmobile
4th Position – CAR LINE
A
Cutlass Ciera
B
Custom Cruiser (RWD)
C
98 Regency (FWD)
D
98 Regency (RWD)
E
Toronado
G
Cutlass
H
Delta 88
J
Firenza
N
Calais
5th Position – SERIES
C
Firenza Std
D
Firenza LX & SX
F
Calais Std, ES & GT
J
Cutlass Ciera ES, GT & LS
K
Cutlass Calais
M
Cutlass Ciera Brougham (FWD)
Cutlass Supreme Brougham (RWD)
N
Delta 88 Royale
P
Custom Cruiser
R
Cutlass Supreme
T
Calais Supreme
W
98 Regency Brougham (FWD)
X
98 Regency (FWD)
Y
Delta 88 Royale Brougham
Z
Toronado Brougham
6th & 7th Positions – BODY TYPE
11
2 Dr Cpe
47
2 Dr Cpe
19
4 Dr Sed
57
2 Dr Cpe
27
2 Dr Cpe
69
4 Dr Sed
35
4 Dr S/W
77
2 Dr HB
37
2 Dr Cpe
8th Position – ENGINE TYPE
A
6-231 (3.8)
2BC
Buick Design
B
6-231 (3.8)
MPFI
H
8-305 (5.0)
4BC
J
4-112 (1.8)
TBI
L
6-181 (3.0)
TBI
O
4-112 (1.8)
TBI
P
4-122 (2.0)
TBI
R
4-151 (2.5)
TBI
U
4-151 (2.5)
TBI
W
6-173 (2.8)
MPFI
X
6-173 (2.8)
2BC
Chev Design
Y
8-307 (5.0)
4BC
0
4-112 (1.8)
TBI
3
6-231 (3.8)
MPFI
9
8-307 (5.0)
4BC
9th Position – CHECK DIGIT
A single number or the letter “X” used to verify the
accuracy of the VIN.
10th Position – MODEL YEAR
G
1986
11th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
1987 OLDSMOBILE
1st Position – COUNTRY
1
United States
2
Canada
2nd Position – MANUFACTURER
G
General Motors
3rd Position – DIVISION
3
Oldsmobile
4th & 5th Positions – CAR LINE & SERIES
AJ
Ciera ES, GT & LS
AM
Ciera Brougham
BP
Custom Cruiser
CW 98 Regency Brougham
CX
98 Regency
EZ
Toronado Brougham
GK
Cutlass Salon & 442
GM
Cutlass Supreme Brougham
GR
Cutlass Supreme
HN
Delta 88 Royale
HY
Delta 88 Royale Brougham
JC
Firenza Std & S
JD
Firenza GT, LC & LX
NF
Calais Std, ES & GT
NT
Calais Supreme
6th Position – BODY TYPE
1
2 Dr Cpe
5
4 Dr Sed
2
2 Dr HB
8
4 Dr S/W
7th Position – RESTRAINT SYSTEM
1
Manual Belts
3
Manual Belts
2
Manual Belts
(Built in SFTY –
(Built in SFTY)
Driver Only)
4
Automatic Belts
8th Position – ENGINE TYPE
A
6-231 (3.8)
2BC
Buick Design
K
4-122 (2.0)
TBI
L
6-181 (3.0)
MPFI
R
4-151 (2.5)
TBI
U
4-151 (2.5)
TBI
W
6-173 (2.8)
MPFI
Y
8-307 (5.0)
4BC
1
4-122 (2.0)
TBI
3
6-231 (3.8)
MPFI
9
8-307 (5.0)
4BC
9th Position – CHECK DIGIT
A single number or the letter “X” used to verify the
accuracy of the VIN.
10th Position – MODEL YEAR
H
1987
11th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
1988 OLDSMOBILE
1st Position – COUNTRY
1
United States
2
Canada
2nd Position – MANUFACTURER
G
General Motors
3rd Position – DIVISION
3
Oldsmobile
4th & 5th Positions – CAR LINE & SERIES
AJ
Ciera S & LS
AM
Ciera Brougham
AS
Ciera GT
BP
Custom Cruiser
CW 98 Regency Brougham
CX
98 Regency
EZ
Toronado Brougham
GK
Cutlass Salon & 442
GM
Cutlass Supreme Brougham
GR
Cutlass Supreme
HN
Delta 88 Royale
HY
Delta 88 Royale Brougham
JC
Firenza Std & S
JD
Firenza GT, LC & LX
NF
Calais Std, ES & GT
NK
Calais International
NT
Calais Supreme
WH Cutlass Supreme
WR Cutlass Supreme International
WS
Cutlass Supreme SL
6th Position – BODY TYPE
1
2 Dr Cpe
5
4 Dr Sed
2
2 Dr HB
8
4 Dr S/W
7th Position – RESTRAINT SYSTEM
1
Manual Belts
3
Manual Belts
2
Manual Belts
(Built in SFTY-
(Built in SFTY)
Driver Only)
4
Automatic Belts
8th Position – ENGINE TYPE
A
6-231 (3.8)
2BC
Buick Design
C
6-231 (3.8)
MPFI
D
4-138 (2.3)
TBI
K
4-122 (2.0)
TBI
L
6-181 (3.0)
TBI
R
4-151 (2.5)
TBI
U
4-151 (2.5)
TBI
W
6-173 (2.8)
MPFI
Y
8-307 (5.0)
4BC
1
4-122 (2.0)
TBI
3
6-231 (3.8)
MPFI
9th Position – CHECK DIGIT
A single number or the letter “X” used to verify the
accuracy of the VIN.
10th Position – MODEL YEAR
J
1988
11th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
1989 OLDSMOBILE
1st Position – COUNTRY
1
United States
2
Canada
2nd Position – MANUFACTURER
G
General Motors
3rd Position – DIVISION
3
Oldsmobile
4th & 5th Positions – CAR LINE & SERIES
AJ
Ciera S & LS
AM
Ciera Brougham
AS
Ciera GT
BP
Custom Cruiser
CV
Regency Touring
CW 98 Regency Brougham
CX
98 Regency
EV
Trofeo
EZ
Toronado Brougham
HN
Delta 88 Royale
HY
Delta 88 Royale Brougham
NF
Calais S
NK
Calais International
NL
Calais


1989 OLDSMOBILE (Cont.)
4th & 5th Positions – CAR LINE & SERIES (Cont.)
NT
Calais Supreme
WH Cutlass Supreme
WM Cutlass
WR Cutlass Supreme International
WS
Cutlass Supreme SL
6th Position – BODY TYPE
1
2 Dr Cpe
5
4 Dr Sed
2
2 Dr HB
8
4 Dr S/W
7th Position – RESTRAINT SYSTEM
1
Manual Belts
3
Manual Belts
2
Manual Belts
(Built in SFTY-
(Built in SFTY)
Driver Only)
4
Automatic Belts
8th Position – ENGINE TYPE
A
6-231 (3.8)
2BC
Buick Design
C
6-231 (3.8)
MPFI
D
4-138 (2.3)
TBI
N
6-204 (3.3)
TBI
R
4-151 (2.5)
TBI
T
6-189 (3.1)
TBI
U
4-151 (2.5)
TBI
W
6-173 (2.8)
MPFI
Chev Design
Y
8-307 (5.0)
4BC
9th Position – CHECK DIGIT
A single number or the letter “X” used to verify the
accuracy of the VIN.
10th Position – MODEL YEAR
K
1989
11th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
1990 OLDSMOBILE
1st Position – COUNTRY
1
United States
2
Canada
2nd Position – MANUFACTURER
G
General Motors
3rd Position – DIVISION
3
Oldsmobile
4th & 5th Positions – CAR LINE & SERIES
AJ
Cutlass Ciera
Cutlass Cruiser
AM
Cutlass Ciera SL
Cutlass Cruiser SL
AS
Cutlass Ciera GT
BP
Custom Cruiser
CV
98 Regency Touring
CW 98 Regency Brougham
CX
98 Regency
EV
Toronado Trofeo
EZ
Toronado
HN
88 Royale
HY
88 Royale Brougham
NF
Calais S
NK
Calais GT International
NL
Calais
NT
Calais SL
WH Cutlass Supreme
WM Cutlass
WR Cutlass International
WS
Cutlass SL
WT
Cutlass Supreme (Conv)
6th Position – BODY TYPE
1
2 Dr Cpe
5
4 Dr Sed
2
2 Dr HB
6
3 Dr Van
3
2 Dr Conv
8
4 Dr S/W
7th Position – RESTRAINT SYSTEM
1
Manual Belts
3
Manual Belts
2
Manual Belts
(Driver Air Bag)
(Built in SFTY)
4
Automatic Belts
8th Position – ENGINE TYPE
A
4-138 (2.3)
MPFI
C
6-231 (3.8)
MPFI
D
4-138 (2.3)
TBI
D
6-189 (3.1)
MPFI
N
6-204 (3.3)
MPFI
R
4-151 (2.5)
TBI
T
6-189 (3.1)
MPFI
U
4-151 (2.5)
TBI
Y
8-307 (5.0)
4BC
9th Position – CHECK DIGIT
A single number or the letter “X” used to verify the
accuracy of the VIN.
10th Position – MODEL YEAR
L
1990
11th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
1991 OLDSMOBILE
1st Position – COUNTRY
1
United States
2
Canada
J
Japan
2nd Position – MANUFACTURER
G
General Motors
3rd Position – DIVISION
3
Oldsmobile
4th & 5th Positions – CAR LINE & SERIES
AJ
Cutlass Ciera
Cutlass Cruiser
AM
Cutlass Ciera SL
Cutlass Cruiser SL
BP
Custom Cruiser S/W
CV
98 Touring
CX
98 Regency
EZ
Toronado Trofeo
HN
Delta 88 Royale
HY
Delta 88 Brougham
NF
Calais S
NK
Calais GT International
NT
Calais SL
WH Cutlass Supreme
WR Cutlass International
WS
Cutlass SL
WT
Cutlass Supreme (Conv)
6th Position – BODY TYPE
1
2 Dr Cpe
5
4 Dr Sed
2
2 Dr HB
8
4 Dr S/W
3
2 Dr Conv
7th Position – RESTRAINT SYSTEM
1
Manual Belts
3
Manual Belts
2
Manual Belts
(Driver Air Bag)
(Built in SFTY)
4
Automatic Belts
8th Position – ENGINE TYPE
A
4-138 (2.3)
MPFI
C
6-231 (3.8)
MPFI
D
4-138 (2.3)
TBI
D
6-189 (3.1)
MPFI
E
8-305 (5.0)
TBI
L
6-231 (3.8)
MPFI
N
6-204 (3.3)
MPFI
R
4-151 (2.5)
TBI
T
6-189 (3.1)
MPFI
U
4-151 (2.5)
TBI
X
6-207 (3.4)
MPFI
9th Position – CHECK DIGIT
A single number or the letter “X” used to verify the
accuracy of the VIN.
10th Position – MODEL YEAR
M
1991
11th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
1992-93 OLDSMOBILE
1st Position – COUNTRY
1
United States
2
Canada
J
Japan
2nd Position – MANUFACTURER
G
General Motors
3rd Position – DIVISION
3
Oldsmobile
4th & 5th Positions – CAR LINE & SERIES
AJ
Cutlass Ciera
AM
Cutlass Cruiser
BP
Custom Cruiser S/W
CV
98 Touring Sedan
CX
98 Regency
EZ
Toronado Trofeo
HN
88 Royale
HY
88 Royale LS
NF
Achieva SL
NL
Achieva S
WM Cutlass
6th Position – BODY TYPE
1
2 Dr Cpe
5
4 Dr Sed
3
2 Dr Conv
8
4 Dr S/W
7th Position – RESTRAINT SYSTEM
1
Manual Belts
2
Manual Belts
(w/Pass & Driver Air Bag)
3
Manual Belts
(w/Driver Air Bag)
4
Automatic Belts
5
Automatic Belts
(w/Driver Air Bag)
8th Position – ENGINE TYPE
A
4-138 (2.3)
MPFI
D
4-138 (2.3)
MPFI
E
8-305 (5.0)
TBI
L
6-231 (3.8)
MPFI
N
6-204 (3.3)
MPFI
R
4-151 (2.5)
TBI
T
6-189 (3.1)
MPFI
X
6-207 (3.4)
MPFI
1
6-231 (3.8)
MPFI
3
4-138 (2.3)
MPFI
9th Position – CHECK DIGIT
A single number or the letter “X” used to verify the
accuracy of the VIN.
10th Position – MODEL YEAR
N
1992
P
1993
11th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
1994-2004 OLDSMOBILE
1st Position – COUNTRY
1
United States
5
United States
2
Canada
J
Japan
2nd Position – MANUFACTURER
G
General Motors
3rd Position – DIVISION
3
Oldsmobile
4th & 5th Positions – CAR LINE & SERIES
AJ
Cutlass Ciera
AM
Cutlass Cruiser
CX
98 Regency
CW 98 Regency Elite
EZ
Toronado Trofeo
GR
Aurora
GS
Aurora
HC
88 Regency
HN
88 Royale
HY
LSS (97-99)
NB
Cutlass (97-99)
NG
Cutlass (97-99)
NF
Achieva
Alero GLS
NK
Alero GX
Alero
Alero Level I
NL
Achieva
Alero GL
Alero GX
Alero Level II
WH Cutlass Supreme “S”
WH Intrigue (98-00)
Intrigue GX (01-02)
WM Cutlass (94-96)
WR Cutlass Supreme International
WT
Cutlass Supreme Convertible
WS
Intrigue GL
WX
Intrigue GLS


1994-2004 OLDSMOBILE(Cont.)
6th Position – BODY TYPE
1
2 Dr Cpe
5
4 Dr Sed
3
2 Dr Conv
8
4 Dr S/W
7th Position – RESTRAINT SYSTEM
1
Manual Belts
2
Manual Belts (Dual Air Bags)
3
Manual Belts (Driver Air Bag)
4
Automatic Belts 1994-96
Manual Belts (Dual Front & Front Side
Air Bags) 1997-2002
5
Automatic Belts (Driver Air Bag) 1994-96
Manual Belts (Dual Front & Front Side
Air Bags) 2001-2002
6
Automatic Belts (Driver Air Bag) 1994-96
Manual Belts (Dual Front & Front Side
Air Bags) 2001-2002
7
Manual Belts (Dual Front, Front Side &
Rear Side Air Bags)
8th Position – ENGINE TYPE
A
4-138 (2.3)
MPFI
C
8-244 (4.0)
MFI
D
4-138 (2.3)
MPFI
E
6-207 (3.4L
MFI
F
4-134 (2.2)
MFI
H
6-211 (3.5L)
MFI
J
6-189 (3.1)
SFI
K
6-231 (3.8)
MFI
L
6-231 (3.8)
MPFI
M
6-189 (3.1)
MPFI
R
6-207 (3.4)
MFI
T
4-146 (2.4)
MPFI
X
6-207 (3.4)
MPFI
1
6-231 (3.8)
SFI
w/Supercharger
3
4-138 (2.3)
MPFI
4
4-134 (2.2)
MPFI
9th Position – CHECK DIGIT
A single number or the letter “X” used to verify the
accuracy of the VIN.
10th Position – MODEL YEAR
R – 1994
W – 1998
2 – 2002
S – 1995
X – 1999
3 – 2003
T – 1996
Y – 2000
4 – 2004
V – 1997
1 – 2001
11th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
1974 PONTIAC
1st Position – DIVISION
2
Pontiac
2nd Position – CAR LINE & SERIES
D
LeMans Std
F
LeMans Sport
G
LeMans Luxury
H
Grand Am
K
Grand Prix
L
Catalina Std
Catalina Safari
N
Bonneville
P
Grand Ville
Grand Safari
S
Firebird Std
T
Firebird Esprit
U
Firebird Formula
V
Firebird Trans Am
Y
Ventura Std
Z
Ventura Custom
3rd & 4th Positions – BODY TYPE
17
2 Dr HB
27
2 Dr Sed
29
4 Dr Sed
35
4 Dr S/W, 2 Seat
37
2 Dr HT
39
4 Dr HT
45
4 Dr S/W, 3 Seat
47
2 Dr HT
49
4 Dr HT
57
2 Dr HT
67
2 Dr Conv
69
4 Dr Sed
87
2 Dr Cpe
5th Position – ENGINE TYPE
D
6-250 (4.1)
1BC
100HP
J
8-350 (5.7)
4BC
170HP
K
8-350 (5.7)
4BC
200HP
M
8-350 (5.7)
2BC
155HP
N
8-350 (5.7)
2BC
170HP
P
8-400 (6.6)
2BC
190HP
R
8-400 (6.6)
2BC
175HP
S
8-400 (6.6)
4BC
200HP
T
8-400 (6.6)
4BC
225HP
W
8-455 (7.4)
4BC
215HP
X
8-455 (7.4)
4BC
290HP
Super Duty
Y
8-455 (7.4)
4BC
250HP
6th Position – MODEL YEAR
4
1974
7th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
8th thru 13th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
1975 PONTIAC
1st Position – DIVISION
2
Pontiac
2nd Position – CAR LINE & SERIES
B
Ventura SJ
D
LeMans Std
F
LeMans Sport Cpe
G
Grand LeMans
H
Grand Am
K
Grand Prix
L
Catalina Std
Catalina Safari
P
Bonneville
Grand Safari
R
Grand Ville
S
Firebird Std
T
Firebird Esprit
U
Firebird Formula
V
Astre Std
W
Firebird Trans Am
X
Astre SJ
Y
Ventura Std
Z
Ventura Custom
3rd & 4th Positions – BODY TYPE
15
2 Dr S/W
17
2 Dr HB
27
2 Dr Sed
29
4 Dr Sed
35
4 Dr S/W, 2 Seat
37
2 Dr HT
45
4 Dr S/W, 3 Seat
47
2 Dr HT
49
4 Dr HT
57
2 Dr HT
67
2 Dr Conv
69
4 Dr Sed
77
2 Dr HB
87
2 Dr Cpe
5th Position – ENGINE TYPE
A
4-140 (2.3)
1BC
78HP
Chev Design
B
4-140 (2.3)
2BC
87HP
Chev Design
D
6-250 (4.1)
1BC
105HP
Chev Design
E
8-350 (5.7)
4BC
175HP
F
8-260 (4.3)
2BC
110HP
Olds Design
H
8-350 (5.7)
2BC
145HP
Buick Design
J
8-350 (5.7)
4BC
165HP
Buick Design
M
8-350 (5.7)
2BC
155HP
R
8-400 (6.6)
2BC
170HP
S
8-400 (6.6)
4BC
185HP
W
8-455 (7.4)
4BC
200HP
6th Position – MODEL YEAR
5
1975
7th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
8th thru 13th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
1976 PONTIAC
1st Position – DIVISION
2
Pontiac
2nd Position – CAR LINE & SERIES
C
Astre Std
D
LeMans Std
LeMans Safari Std
F
LeMans Sport Cpe
G
Grand LeMans
Grand LeMans Safari
J
Grand Prix
K
Grand Prix LJ
L
Catalina Std
Catalina Safari
M
Sunbird
P
Bonneville Std
Grand Safari
R
Bonneville Brougham
S
Firebird Std
T
Firebird Esprit
U
Firebird Formula
V
Astre Custom
W
Firebird Trans Am
Y
Ventura Std
Z
Ventura SJ
3rd & 4th Positions – BODY TYPE
11
2 Dr Sed
45
4 Dr S/W, 3 Seat
15
2 Dr S/W
47
2 Dr HT
17
2 Dr HB
49
4 Dr HT
27
2 Dr Sed
57
2 Dr HT
29
4 Dr Sed
69
4 Dr Sed
35
4 Dr S/W, 2 Seat
77
2 Dr HB
37
2 Dr HT
87
2 Dr Cpe
5th Position – ENGINE TYPE
A
4-140 (2.3)
1BC
70HP
Chev Design
B
4-140 (2.3)
2BC
84HP
Chev Design
C
6-231 (3.8)
2BC
105HP
Buick Design
D
6-250 (4.1)
1BC
105HP
Chev Design
F
8-260 (4.3)
2BC
110HP
Olds Design
H
8-350 (5.7)
2BC
140HP
Buick Design
J
8-350 (5.7)
4BC
155HP
Buick Design
M
8-350 (5.7)
2BC
160HP
N
8-400 (6.6)
2BC
170HP
P
8-350 (5.7)
4BC
165HP
S
8-400 (6.6)
4BC
W
8-455 (7.4)
4BC
200HP
Z
8-400 (6.6)
4BC
185HP
6th Position – MODEL YEAR
6
1976
7th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
8th thru 13th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
1977 PONTIAC
1st Position – DIVISION
2
Pontiac
2nd Position – CAR LINE & SERIES
C
Astre
D
LeMans Std
LeMans Safari Std
F
LeMans Sport Cpe
G
Grand LeMans
Grand LeMans Safari
H
Grand Prix SJ
J
Grand Prix Std
K
Grand Prix LJ
L
Catalina Std
Catalina Safari
M
Sunbird
N
Bonneville Std
Grand Safari
Q
Bonneville Brougham
S
Firebird Std
T
Firebird Esprit
U
Firebird Formula
W
Firebird Trans Am
X
Phoenix
Y
Ventura Std
Z
Ventura SJ
3rd & 4th Positions – BODY TYPE
07
2 Dr HB
35
4 Dr S/W
11
2 Dr Sed
37
2 Dr Cpe
15
2 Dr S/W
57
2 Dr Cpe
17
2 Dr HB
69
4 Dr Sed
27
2 Dr Sed
77
2 Dr HB
29
4 Dr Sed
87
2 Dr Cpe
PONTIAC DIVISION


1977 PONTIAC (Cont.)
5th Position – ENGINE TYPE
A
6-231 (3.8)
2BC
105HP
Buick Design
1
B
4-140 (2.3)
2BC
84HP
Chev Design
C
6-231 (3.8)
2BC
105HP
Buick Design
2
K
8-403 (6.6)
4BC
185HP
Olds Design
L
8-350 (5.7)
4BC
170HP
Chev Design
P
8-350 (5.7)
4BC
170HP
R
8-350 (5.7)
4BC
170HP
Olds Design
U
8-305 (5.0)
2BC
145HP
Chev Design
V
4-151 (2.5)
2BC
87HP
Y
8-301 (5.0)
2BC
135HP
Z
8-400 (6.6)
4BC
180HP
1
Even Firing Design
2
Odd Firing Design
6th Position – MODEL YEAR
7
1977
7th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
8th thru 13th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
1978 PONTIAC
1st Position – DIVISION
2
Pontiac
2nd Position – CAR LINE & SERIES
D
LeMans Std
LeMans Safari Std
E
Sunbird
Sunbird Safari
F
Grand LeMans
Grand LeMans Safari
G
Grand Am
H
Grand Prix SJ
J
Grand Prix Std
K
Grand Prix LJ
L
Catalina Std
Catalina Safari
M
Sunbird Sport
N
Bonneville Std
Grand Safari
Q
Bonneville Brougham
S
Firebird Std
T
Firebird Esprit
U
Firebird Formula
W
Firebird Trans Am