Chevrolet VIN Decoder


Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

Chevrolet cars are divided into two main lines, American models and cars manufactured by GM Korea. This division inherited from DAEWOO the lineup and VIN structure, which is different from the American models.

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Decode VIN for Chevrolet (Korea)
№Description
1-3WMI
4 B - Tracker
C - Captiva
G - Malibu
J - Cruze
K - Spark
L - Epica/Evanda
M - Matiz (POL)
N - Lacetti
S - Aveo/Kalos
T - Lanos
U - Tacuma (Rezzo)
Y - Orlando
5 A - front-wheel drive, automatic gearbox
C - front-wheel drive, CVT (variator)
D - four-wheel drive, automatic gearbox
F - front-wheel drive, manual gearbox
G - four-wheel drive, manual gearbox
M - rear-wheel drive, manual gearbox
R - rear-wheel drive, automatic gearbox
6 - 7 08 - hatchback 3 doors
19 - 6-window sedan
26 - pickup / SUV
35 - station wagon 5 doors
48 - hatchback 5 doors 4-window
55 - van
68 - hatchback 5 doors 6-window
69 - 4-window sedan
75 - minivan
76 - compact crossover
8 Engine's type:
1 - 2.0 liter DOHC petrol (Ecotec A20DTH, 140 HP)
2 - 2.2 liters DOHC
3 - 1.8 liter DOHC (Korean made, D-TEC II, T18SED, 122 hp)
4 - 0.8 liters SOHC (3 cylinders)
5 - 1.8 liter DOHC (Korean F18D4, 141 hp)
5 - 3.0 liter DOHC V6 (Ecotec, LFV, 263 HP)
6 - 1.6 liters DOHC (A16DMS, 106 HP)
6 - 1.6 liters DOHC (F16D3, 106/109 HP)
7 - 1.4 liters DOHC (Korean / Australian F14D3, 94 hp)
8 - 1.4 liter DOHC Turbo ("Opelevsky" A14NET, 140 hp)
A - 1.4 liters SOHC (F14S3, 83 hp)
A - 1.4 liters DOHC (Korean / Australian F14S3, 82 hp)
B - 1.8 liter DOHC (Australian, E-TEC III, F18D3, 122 HP)
C - 1.3 liters SOHC (A13SMS, 75 HP)
D - 1.2 liters DOHC (B12D1, 72 hp)
E - 1.6 liter DOHC (Korean F16D4, 113 hp)
F - 2.4 liters DOHC (Z24SED, 136 hp)
G - 1.5 liter SOHC (Korean G15MF, 75 hp)
G - 3.2 liter DOHC V6 (new, 10HM, 230 hp)
K - 2.0 liter DOHC R6 across - (X20D1, 143 hp)
L - 2.5 liters DOHC R6 across (X25D1, 156 hp)
M - 0.8 liter DOHC (3 cylinders)
P - 2.0 liters DOHC (LPG) (propane-butane)
R - 2.0 liter DOHC diesel (Z20S1, 150 hp)
S - 2.0 liters SOHC (LPG) (propane-butane)
T - 1.2 liter SOHC (Korean B12S1, 73 hp)
U - 2.0 liter DOHC diesel (Z20S, 120 hp)
U - 2.4 liter DOHC petrol (Ecotec LE5 A24LE, 167 hp)
V - 1.5 liter DOHC (Korean A15MF, 85 hp)
W - 1.4 liters DOHC (E-TEC III, F14D4, 100 HP) Y - 1.5 liters SOHC (Korean, F15S3, 85 HP)
Y - 1.5 liters SOHC (Korean / Romanian, A15SMS, 80/85 HP)
Y - 2.0 liter DOHC diesel (Z20D1, 163 hp)
Z - 2.0 liter DOHC
9 0 - ZAZ (Sens, imported body)
0 - ZAZ (Lanos, body welding and painting at ZAZ)
1 - general purpose
2 - special purpose
D - (found on FSO vehicles)
E - export
J - SUV
P - ZAZ (Sens, body welding and painting at ZAZ)

On vehicles for the North American market - Check Digit
10Year
11 Manufacturing plant:
0 - "ZAZ" (Ukraine)
A - Asaka (Uzbekistan)
B - Bupyeong (Korea)
K - Kunsan (Korea)
I - (India)
C - Changwon (China)
W - FSO (Poland)
12-17Sequential Number


Decode VIN for Chevrolet (For the North American market)
№Description
1-3WMI
4 - 5 10 - Impala 1LT
11 - Impala 2LT
12 - Impala 3LT (CNG)
13 - Impala LTZ (1LZ)
14 - Impala LTZ (2LZ)
15 - Impala (for export)
19 - Malibu Limited (for export)
1A - Malibu Limited LS
1B - Malibu Limited LS
1C - Malibu Limited LT
1D - Malibu Limited 2LT
1E - Malibu Limited LTZ
1X - Impala LS (1FL)
1Y - Impala LS (2FL CNG)
1Z - Impala LS (1LS)
AA - Cobalt LS M / T
AB - Cobalt LS A / T
AC - Cobalt 1LT M / T
AD - Cobalt 1LT A / T
AE - Cobalt 2LT M / T
AF - Cobalt 2LT A / T
AG - Cobalt SS
AH - Cobalt Internet Model M / T
AJ - Cobalt Internet Model A / T
BA - Cruze L M / T (released in the USA or Mexico)
BB - Cruze LS M / T (released in the USA or Mexico)
BC - Cruze LS A / T (released in the USA or Mexico)
BD - Cruze LT M / T (released in the USA or Mexico)
BE - Cruze LT A / T (released in USA or Mexico)
BF - Cruze Eco (CVT) (released in the USA or Mexico)
BG - Cruze LTZ A / T (released in the USA or Mexico)
B8 - Cruze (released in the USA or Mexico for export outside the USA or Canada)
BL - Caprice STD
BN - Caprice Classic
BU - Caprice Classic Bategories
B_ - Impala (1962 ... 1985) (were "charged" versions of Caprice)
B_ - Impala (1994 ... 1996) (were "charged" versions of Caprice)
CA - Spark LS M / T (released in Korea by GM-DAT) (WMI code = KL1)
CB - Spark LS A / T (released in Korea by GM-DAT) (WMI code = KL1)
CC - Spark LT M / T (released in Korea by GM-DAT) (WMI code = KL1)
CD - Spark LT A / T (released in Korea by GM-DAT) (WMI code = KL1)
CE - Spark LTZ M / T (released in Korea by GM-DAT) (WMI code = KL1)
CF - Spark LTZ A / T (released in Korea by GM-DAT) (WMI code = KL1)
CK - Spark EV 1LT (released in Korea by GM-DAT) (WMI code = KL1)
CL - Spark EV 2LT (released in Korea by GM-DAT) (WMI code = KL1)
F1 - SS A / T (AUS) (WMI code = 6G3)
F2 - SS M / T (AUS) (WMI code = 6G3)
FA - Camaro LS A / T
FB - Camaro LT A / T
FC - Camaro LT2 A / T
FE - Camaro LS M / T
FF - Camaro LT M / T
FG - Camaro LT2 M / T
FJ - Camaro SS A / T
FK - Camaro 2SS A / T
FP - Camaro
FS - Camaro SS M / T
FT - Camaro 2SS M / T
J8 - Sonic RS (for export)
JA - Sonic LS A / T
JB - Sonic LS M / T
JC - Sonic LT A / T
JD - Sonic LT M / T
JE - Sonic LTZ A / T
JF - Sonic LTZ M / T
JG - Sonic RS A / T
JH - Sonic RS M / T
JC / JF - Cavalier
JH - Cavalier Z24
LD - Corsica Base
LT - Corsica LT
LZ - Corsica LTZ
ND - Malibu
NE - Malibu LS
NS - Chevrolet Caprice Police Vehicle (AUS) (WMI code = 6G3)
PA - Cruze Limited L M / T (released in the USA (WMI code = 1G1))
PB - Cruze Limited LS M / T (released in the USA (WMI code = 1G1))
PC - Cruze Limited LS A / T (Released in USA (WMI code = 1G1))
PD - Cruze Limited 1LT M / T (released in the USA (WMI code = 1G1))
PD - Cruze Base (released in Korea by GM-DAT) (WMI code = KL1)
PE - Cruze Limited 1LT A / T (released in the USA (WMI code = 1G1))
PF - Cruze Limited 2LT A / T (released in the USA (WMI code = 1G1))
PG - Cruze Limited LTZ A / T (released in the USA (WMI code = 1G1))
PH - Cruze Limited Eco M / T (released in the USA (WMI code = 1G1))
PJ - Cruze Limited Eco A / T (released in the USA (WMI code = 1G1))
PJ - Cruze LS (released in Korea by GM-DAT division) (WMI code = KL1)
PK - Cruze Limited 2LS M / T (released in the USA (WMI code = 1G1))
PL - Cruze Limited 2LS A / T (released in the USA (WMI code = 1G1))
PM - Cruze Limited 1LT A / T (Fleet Model) (released in USA (WMI code = 1G1))
PM - Cruze LT (released in Korea by GM-DAT) (WMI code = KL1)
PN - Cruze Limited 2LT M / T (released in the USA (WMI code = 1G1))
P8 - Cruze Limited (released in the USA (WMI code = 1G1) for export outside the USA and Canada)
R9 - Volt (for export)
RA - Volt LT (standard toxicity values)
RB - Volt LTZ (standard toxicity indicators)
RC - Volt LT (low toxicity values)
RD - Volt LTZ (low toxicity values)
TA - Aveo Base
TB - Aveo Mid Level Trim
TC - Aveo Up Level Trim
TD - Aveo 1LS / 1LT
TG - Aveo 2LT
VJ - Epica
WA - Impala LS
WB - Impala LT
WC - Impala LTZ
WD - Impala Police Cruiser
WE - Impala Taxi
WF - Impala GS
(2000 ... 2005) ("independent" model)
WH - Impala LS
(2000 ... 2005) ("independent" model)
WL - Lumina
WW - Monte Carlo LS
WX - Monte Carlo SS
YA - Corvette Standard 1LT M / T
YB - Corvette Preferred 2LT M / T
YC - Corvette Premium 3LT M / T
YD - Corvette Custom 4LT M / T
YE - Corvette Standard 1LT A / T
YF - Corvette Preferred 2LT A / T
YG - Corvette Premium 3LT A / T
YH - Corvette Custom 4LT A / T
YJ - Corvette Z06 Standard 1LZ M / T
YK - Corvette Z06 Premium 3LZ M / T
YL - Corvette Z06 Custom 3LZ M / T
YM - Corvette ZR1 Standard 1ZR M / T
YN - Corvette ZR1 Custom 3ZR M / T
YP - Corvette Grand Sport 1LT M / T
YR - Corvette Grand Sport 2LT M / T
YS - Corvette Grand Sport 3LT M / T
YT - Corvette Grand Sport 4LT M / T
YU - Corvette Grand Sport 1LT A / T
YV - Corvette GS 2LT A / T
YW - Corvette GS 3LT A / T
YX - Corvette GS 4LT A / T
YY - Corvette
Z9 - Malibu (for export)
ZA - Malibu Fleet Vehicle
ZB - Malibu LS
ZC - Malibu 1LT
ZD - Malibu 2LT
ZE - Malibu LTZ
ZF - Malibu Hybrid
6 1 - coupe 2 doors
2 - sedan 2 doors
3 - convertible / coupe 2 doors
5 - sedan 4 doors, 4 or 6 side windows
6 - sedan / hatchback 4/5 doors, 4 or 6 side windows
7 - minivan, station wagon / hatchback of increased capacity
8 - station wagon 5 doors / hatchback
9 - station wagon
7 1 - seat belts
2 - seat belts and two front airbags
3 - seat belts and driver's airbag
4 - seat belts. front and side airbags
5 - seat belts. front and side driver's airbag
6 - seat belts. front and side airbags. front passenger presence sensor
7 - seat belts. front and side airbags. side airbags for the rear row of seats
9 - static seat belts (very old models only)
A - active seat belts
B - active seat belts, driver's front airbag
C - active seat belts, driver and passenger front airbags
D - active seat belts, frontal and side airbags for the driver and passenger
E - Active seat belts, front airbags, side airbags for the first row of seats and ceiling airbags for the rear row
F - Active seat belts, front airbags, side ceiling airbags for all rows
G - Active seat belts, front airbags, side airbags for the second row of seats and ceiling airbags for all rows
H - Active seat belts, front airbags, side airbags for the first row of seats and ceiling airbags for the rear row, driver's knee airbags
8 Engine (for cars):
0 - None Engine
1 - 3.8L V6 (L67)
1 - 1.6L L4 (LWW, Diesel)
2 - 1.3L L4 (LY8)
2 - 6.0L V8 (L77) (GAS / Ethanol) Chevrolet Caprice Police Vehicle (AUS)
3 - 3.6L V6 (LFX) Chevrolet Caprice Police Vehicle (AUS) / Impala
4 - 2.2L L4 (LN2)
5 - 1.5L L4 (L3A, Hybrid)
6 - 2.2L L4 (L42)
6 - 6.2L V8 (LT4)
7 - 6.2L V8 (LT1)
8 - 1.8L L4 (LV6)
9 - 4.6L V8 (L37)
A - 1.4L L4 (LV7)
A - 2.3L L4 (LG0) SFI
A - 2.5L L4 (LCV)
A - 4.6L V8 (LH2)
B - 1.4L L4 (LUV, Turbo)
B - 2.4L I4 (LE5) MFI
C - 1.6L L4 (LDE)
C - 4.0L V8 (L47)
C - 2.4L I4 (LAF) SIDI
D - 1.5L L4 (L3G)
D - 2.3L L4 (LD2)
D - 4.4L V8 (LC3) MFI
E - 1.6L I4 (LXV)
E - 3.4L V6 (LA1)
E - 5.0L V8 (L03)
E - 7.0L V8 (LS7) SFI
F - 1.6L L4 (LXT)
F - 2.2L L4 (L61)
F - 5.0L V8 (LB9)
G - 1.8L L4 (LGE)
G - 1.8L L4 (LWE)
G - 3.0L V6 (LF1) SIDI
G - 5.7L V8 (LS1)
H - 1.8L L4 (LUW)
H - 5.0L V8 (LX5)
H - 5.0L V8 (LG4)
H - 6.0L V8 (L98) SFI
J - 3.1L V6 (LG8)
J - 6.2L V8 (L99) SFI
K - 3.5L V6 (LZE) SFI
K - 3.8L V6 (L36)
L - 1.8L L4 (LNK)
M - 1.4L L4 (L95)
M - 1.4L L4 (LE2, Turbo)
M - 2.6L V6 (LY9)
N - 3.2L V6 (LA3)
N - 3.6L V6 (LFR)
P - 2.0L L4 (LSJ)
P - 5.7L V8
R - 3.0L V6 (L81)
S - 3.6L V6 (LGX)
S - 5.7L V8 (LS6)
S - 2.8L V6 (LB8)
T - 1.5L L4 (LFV, Turbo)
T - 2.4L L4 (LD9)
U - 6.0L V8 (LS2)
W - 4.3L L6
W - 6.2L V8 (LS3)
X - 2.0 L4 (LTG, turbo)
Y - 4.6L V8 (LD8)

Engine (for light trucks):
1 - 6.6L V8 Diesel
2 - 6.6L V8 Diesel
4 - 2.5L L4
M - 5.0L V8
P - 5.3L V8
R - 5.7L V8
S - 4.2L L6
T - 5.3L V8
U - 6.0L V8
V - 4.8L V8
W - 4.3L V6
X - 4.3L V6
9Check Digit
10Year
11 Manufacturing plant:
0 - Lansing - Grand River, MI (USA)
1 - Oshawa # 2, ON (CAN)
4 - Orion, MI (USA)
5 - Bowling Green, KY (USA)
7 - Lordstown, OH (USA)
9 - Oshawa # 1, ON (CAN)
A - Arlington, TX (USA)
C - Changwon (KOREA)
F - Fairfax, KS (USA)
G - Gliwice (POLAND)
L - Elizabeth (AUS)
L - San Luis Potosi (MEX)
S - Ramoz Arizpe (MEX)
U - Detroit, MI (USA)
X - not for sale (USA)
12-17Sequential Number


According to the requirements of the standard in the VIN, the year of manufacture is indicated by the 10th character. Not all manufacturers comply with this - explicitly, the year of issue in the VIN on the European market is not indicated on HONDA, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, MAZDA, Toyota, NISSAN cars. But models released for the North American market necessarily contain the model year in the 10th VIN character.

VIN: symbol year of manufacture
Year Symbol Year Symbol Year Symbol
1971 1 1991 M 2011 B
1972 2 1992 N 2012 C
1973 3 1993 P 2013 D
1974 4 1994 R 2014 E
1975 5 1995 S 2015 F
1976 6 1996 T 2016 G
1977 7 1997 V 2017 H
1978 8 1998 W 2018 J
1979 9 1999 X 2019 K
1980 A 2000 Y 2020 L
1981 B 2001 1 2021 M
1982 C 2002 2 2022 N
1983 D 2003 3 2023 P
1984 E 2004 4 2024 R
1985 F 2005 5 2025 S
1986 G 2006 6 2026 T
1987 H 2007 7 2027 V
1988 J 2008 8 2028 W
1989 K 2009 9 2029 X
1990 L 2010 A 2030 Y