VIN Definition

1997 Chevrolet Chevy Van G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 6.5 FSECTION VIN Definition
  • 1 G C F C 3 4 8 Z 1 0 0 0 0 1
  • 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 10  11 12 13 14 15 16 17
  • 1 Indicates Nation Of Origin.
  • 2 Indicates Manufacturer.
  • 3 Indicates Vehicle Division.
  • 4 Indicates Carline Body Code.
  • 5 Indicates Carline/Series (Sales Code).
  • 6 Indicates Body Type.
  • 7 Indicates Restraint System.
  • 8 Indicates Engine ID. 
  • 9 Indicates Check Digit.
  • 10 Indicates Model Year. 
  • 11 Indicates Assembly Plant.
  • 12-17 Indicates Plant Sequential Number.
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