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1: HELP - Corvette VIN Decode 81-2013
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17 Digit Corvette VIN Decoder Explanation and Location

  • Drivers side top of the instrument panel for late model Corvette's or windshield post (A-pillar) for earlier models.
  • Other locations for theft identification: Engine Block Deck, Transmission, Left Rear Inner Frame Rail, Right Forward Inner Frame Rail.

 

Example: 1G1YY26W485100001

Sequence Number Code Description

1 Country of Origin: 1 = USA

Manufacturer: G = GM

Make of car: 1 = Chevrolet

Car Line or Series: Y = Y-body series (Corvette)

5 Corvette Specific information Model/Equipment "Y" or "ZZ = ZR1,A=1LT mt, B=2LT mt, C=3LT mt, D=4LT mt, E=1LT at, F=2LT mt,G=3LT at, H=4LT at, J=Z06 1LZ, K=Z06 3LZ, L=Z06 3LZ, M=ZR1 std,N=ZR1 3ZR, P=GS LT mt, R=GS 2LT mt, S=GS 3LT mt, T=GS 4LT mt,U=GS 1LT at, V=GS2LT at, W=GS 3LT at, X=GS 4LT at, 9=NON USA/CANADA

6 Body style: 07=1982 Collectors Edition, 1= Hard Top (99-04 Z06) 2= Coupe (97-2011+ Coupe, Z06, ZR1) 3 = Convertible (98-2011+)

7 Restraint system: 2= Front 3 = late model seat belts warning and air bags 4= Front/Side 5= Front (2007+) 6=Front/Side (2006-09)D=Front/Side (2010-2013)

8 Engine type: 8 = L98, P = LT1, J = ZR1, 5 = LT4, G=LS1, S=LS6,U=LS2, E=LS7, W=LS3, R=LS9

9 Randomly generated check digit: 0 - 9 Security Code

10 Model year designation from GM:

  • B = 1981
  • C = 1982
  • D = 1983
  • E = 1984
  • F = 1985
  • G = 1986
  • H = 1987
  • J = 1988
  • K = 1989
  • L = 1990
  • M = 1991
  • N = 1992
  • P = 1993
  • R = 1994
  • S = 1995
  • T = 1996
  • V = 1997
  • W = 1998
  • X = 1999
  • Y = 2000
  • 1 = 2001
  • 2 = 2002
  • 3 = 2003
  • 4 = 2004
  • 5 = 2005
  • 6 = 2006
  • 7 = 2007
  • 8 = 2008
  • 9 = 2009
  • A=2010
  • B= 2011
  • C=2012
  • D=2013

11 Final Assembly Plant Location: 4= St. Louis (1981 Corvette's overlap) 5 = Bowling Green

12 to 17 Production sequence number800001=ZR1700001=Z06 2013 CONVERTIBLE 60TH100001=ALL OTHER MODELS

Corvette VIN Decoder 2009 ZR1

2013 Corvette Build Sheet VIN #1
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There are three Corvette VIN decoder sequences for 2009 Corvette ZR1.

  1. The First Numbering Sequence is: 95700001 these are the "pilot cars". They were built in early June 2008 and most have since been sold to Corvette dealers. Chevrolet still has this sequence #1.
  2. Second sequence is: 95800001. These are the production ZR1's. Jay Leno received #1. These cars began production in late August 2008.
  3. The third sequence is: 95900001 and this is the car that sold at Barrett Jackson and was delivered in July 2008. It is the first "Retail" ZR1.

2009 Corvette VIN Decoder GT1

  • VIN sequence 300001 series for 45U Velocity Yellow representing the No. 3 Corvette C6.R
  • VIN sequence 400001 series for 41U Black representing the No. 4 Corvette C6.R

 

Limited production of 600 total for all three models

Coupe 100 Yellow 100 Black

Convertible 100 Yellow 100 Black

Z06 100 Yellow 100 Black

  • Coupe and convertible versions also include Z51 Performance Package and NPP Performance Exhaust
  • Optional MX0 6-speed paddle shift automatic on coupe and convertible
  • Optional C2L dual roof package on coupe
  • Optional U3U Navigation System on all models

C7 Corvette and Z06 VIN Decoder 2014+

17 Digit Corvette VIN Decoder Explanation and Location

  • Drivers side top of the instrument panel for late model Corvette's or windshield post (A-pillar) for earlier models.
  • Other locations for theft identification: Engine Block Deck, Transmission, Left Rear Inner Frame Rail, Right Forward Inner Frame Rail.

 

Example: 1G1YC2D74E5100001

Sequence Number Code Description

1 Country of Origin: 1 = USA

Manufacturer: G = GM

Make of car: 1 = Chevrolet

Car Line or Series: Y = Y-body series (Corvette)

5 Corvette Specific information Model/Equipment

A=1LT M/T, B=1LT A/T, C=2LT M/T, D=2LT A/T, E=3LT M/T, F=3LT A/T, G=Z51 1LT M/T, H=Z51 1LT A/T, J=Z51 2LT M/T, K=Z51 2LT A/T,L=Z51 3LT M/T, M=Z51 3LT A/T, N=Z06 1LZ M/T, P=Z06 1LZ A/T,R=Z06 2LZ M/T, S=Z06 2LZ A/T, T=Z06 3LZ M/T, U=Z51 3LT A/T  (M/T=Manual Transmission M7, A/T=Automatic Transmission A8) A/T, 9=NON USA/CANADA

6 Body style:  2 = Coupe, 3 = Convertible 

7 Restraint system:  D=Front/Side AJ7 Airbags with manual seat belts

8 Engine type: 7=LT1, 6=LT4

9 Randomly generated check digit: 0 - 9 or "X" Security Code

10 Model year designation from GM:

  • E=2014
  • F=2015
  • G=2016
  • H=2017
  • J=2018
  • K=2019

11 Final Assembly Plant Location: 5 = Bowling Green

12 to 17 Production sequence number:  Base=100001, Z06=600001

We have come to the Conclusion that its impossible to post all the differences for a Corvette VIN Decoder and Decoding engine casting numbers.