17 Digit Corvette VIN Decoder Explanation and Location
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Drivers side top of the instrument panel for late model Corvette's or windshield post (A-pillar) for earlier models.
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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
2 Manufacturer: G = GM
3 Make of car: 1 = Chevrolet
4 Car Line or Series: Y = Y-body series (Corvette)
5 Corvette Specific information Model/Equipment "Y" or "Z" Z = 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:
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B = 1981
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C = 1982
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D = 1983
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E = 1984
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F = 1985
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G = 1986
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H = 1987
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J = 1988
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K = 1989
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L = 1990
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M = 1991
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N = 1992
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P = 1993
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R = 1994
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S = 1995
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T = 1996
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V = 1997
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W = 1998
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X = 1999
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Y = 2000
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1 = 2001
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2 = 2002
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3 = 2003
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4 = 2004
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5 = 2005
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6 = 2006
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7 = 2007
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8 = 2008
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9 = 2009
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A=2010
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B= 2011
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C=2012
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D=2013
11 Final Assembly Plant Location: 4= St. Louis (1981 Corvette's overlap) 5 = Bowling Green
12 to 17 Production sequence number: 800001=ZR1, 700001=Z06 2013 CONVERTIBLE 60TH, 100001=ALL OTHER MODELS
Corvette VIN Decoder 2009 ZR1
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There are three Corvette VIN decoder sequences for 2009 Corvette ZR1.
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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.
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Second sequence is: 95800001. These are the production ZR1's. Jay Leno received #1. These cars began production in late August 2008.
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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
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VIN sequence 300001 series for 45U Velocity Yellow representing the No. 3 Corvette C6.R
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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
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Coupe and convertible versions also include Z51 Performance Package and NPP Performance Exhaust
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Optional MX0 6-speed paddle shift automatic on coupe and convertible
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Optional C2L dual roof package on coupe
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Optional U3U Navigation System on all models
C7 Corvette and Z06 VIN Decoder 2014+
17 Digit Corvette VIN Decoder Explanation and Location
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Drivers side top of the instrument panel for late model Corvette's or windshield post (A-pillar) for earlier models.
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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
2 Manufacturer: G = GM
3 Make of car: 1 = Chevrolet
4 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:
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E=2014
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F=2015
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G=2016
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H=2017
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J=2018
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K=2019
11 Final Assembly Plant Location: 5 = Bowling Green
12 to 17 Production sequence number: Base=100001, Z06=600001
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