Vehicle Identification Number

VIN CodesBy the numbers

Terms

Understanding Common VIN Terms

Body Type:Line:Model: Make:Model Year: Plant:Series:

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Country in which vehicle was built1- USA2- Canada K- Korea

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CorporationG = General Motors

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Division1= Chevrolet3 = Oldsmobile

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SeriesW = LuminaW = Lumina LSW = Monte Carlo LSW = Monte Carlo z34W = Cutlass SupremeF = CamaroF = Firebird

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CODE #W L = LuminaW N= Lumina LSW W= Monte Carlo LSW X= Monte Carlo z34W H= Cutlass SupremeF P = Chevy Camaro sport coupeF S = Pontiac FirebirdF V = Formula Trans AM

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CODE1 = 2 Door5 = 4 Door Sedan2 = 2 door hatch back3 = 2 door convertible

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Restraint System1 = Active belts2 = Active (manual) belts with driver and passenger inflatable restraint systems.

3 = Manual belts w/ driver air bag 6 = automatic belts w/ dual air

bags

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Engine CodeK = 3.8L V6 SPFI (L36)G = 5.7L V8 SPFIM = 3100 V6X = 3.4L V6

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Check Digit0-9 or X

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YearV=97W = 98X = 99Y = 00Z = 01