Free VIN Decoder - Check VIN Number - VIN Lookup For Decoding Your Gmc General Motors Truck Car History - Auto - Vehicle Identification Number

Look up vehicle identification numbers for all car makes and vehicle models, by year, from GMC General Motors. Decode VIN number information on the following makes and models:GMC Acadia, GMC Canyon, GMC Envoy, GMC Envoy XL, GMC Envoy XUV, GMC Jimmy, GMC R/V 3500 Series, GMC Rally Wagon, GMC S-15, GMC S-15 Jimmy, GMC Safari, GMC Safari Cargo, GMC Savana, GMC Savana Cargo, GMC Sierra 1500, GMC Sierra 1500 Classic, GMC Sierra 1500 Hybrid, GMC Sierra 1500HD, GMC Sierra 1500HD Classic, GMC Sierra 2500, GMC Sierra 2500HD, GMC Sierra 2500HD Classic, GMC Sierra 3500, GMC Sierra 3500 Classic, GMC Sierra 3500HD, GMC Sierra C3, GMC Sierra Classic 1500, GMC Sierra Classic 2500, GMC Sierra Classic 3500, GMC Sonoma, GMC Suburban, GMC Syclone, GMC Terrain, GMC Typhoon, GMC Vandura, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon Denali, GMC Yukon Hybrid, GMC Yukon XL.


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What is a VIN Number?

A VIN number is a 17 character alpha/numeric serial number unique to each vehicle, by manufacturer, make, model and year. Each character in the VIN number can be decoded to determine where the car was built, what year, which automotive features are included and more. Together, all the VIN numbers create a history about your GMC General Motors.

Where To Find The Vehicle Identification Number Tag
How to use this vehicle identification number information to decode your GMC General Motors VIN number: First, either find your VIN number on your vehicle registration or car title or in vehicle maintenance records from your dealer. Additionally, you can find the VIN at various locations on your car. Frequently you can find your VIN number in one of the following locations: on the driver's side door jam (sometimes on the passenger's side), under the windshield on the driver's side, near the firewall of the vehicle or on the steering column. Other places to search for a vehicle identification number include various locations under the hood of your car.

Learn how to find a VIN number on your car.

Now that you found your VIN GMC General Motors number, you can start to decode your car, truck or automobile. The first character The first character indicates the country where the vehicle was manufactured. The United States has a VIN code of 1 or 4, while countries such as Japan (J) are designated with letters. To decode your VIN number, simply match your VIN characters to the chart below. Search first to find the model year for your car, then, in order to check VIN number to determine your car history details, match the corresponding position of your vehicle ID number to each of the fields below.

VIN Decoder Abbreviations
Here are handy VIN abbreviations. In example, a 2dr, 4WD, conv, LE would convert to a two door, 4 wheel drive, convertible, limited edition. Some of the most common abbreviations: 2 Dr = Two Door | 4 Dr = 4 Door | 4WD = 4 Four Wheel Drive | AB = Air Bag | AT = Automatic Transmission | Auto = Automatic | AWD = All Wheel Drive | Cyl = Cylinder | Conv = Convertible | Cpe = Coupe | Dr = Door or Drive | FWD = Front Wheel Drive | HB = Hatchback | HP = Horsepower | HT = Hard Top | L = Litre | LE = Limited Edition | LWB = Long Wheel Base | MPH = Miles Per Hour | PU or P/U = Pickup | RWD = Rear Wheel Drive | SE = Special Edition | Sed = Sedan | Spd = Speed | Spt = Sport | ST = Standard Transmission | Std = Standard | w/ = with | w/o = with out

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1974 CABALLERO/SPRINT
1st Position - DIVISION
5
GMC Truck
2nd Position - CAR LINE & SERIES
C
Sprint Std
D
Sprint Custom
3rd & 4th Positions - BODY TYPE
80
2 Dr Pickup
5th Position - ENGINE TYPE
H
8-350 (5.7)
2BC
145HP
L
8-350 (5.7)
4BC
160HP
R
8-400 (6.6)
2BC
150HP
U
8-400 (6.6)
4BC
180HP
Y
8-454 (7.4)
4BC
235HP
6th Position - MODEL YEAR
4
1974
7th Position - ASSEMBLY PLANT
8th thru 13th Positions - SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
1975 CABALLERO/SPRINT
1st Position - DIVISION
5
GMC Truck
2nd Position - CAR LINE & SERIES
C
Sprint Std
D
Sprint Classic
3rd & 4th Positions - BODY TYPE
80
2 Dr Pickup
5th Position - ENGINE TYPE
D
6-250 (4.1)
1BC
105HP
H
8-350 (5.7)
2BC
145HP
L
8-350 (5.7)
4BC
155HP
U
8-400 (6.6)
4BC
175HP
Y
8-454 (7.4)
4BC
215HP
6th Position - MODEL YEAR
5
1975
7th Position - ASSEMBLY PLANT
8th thru 13th Positions - SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
1976 CABALLERO/SPRINT
1st Position - DIVISION
5
GMC Truck
2nd Position - CAR LINE & SERIES
C
Sprint Std
D
Sprint Classic
3rd & 4th Positions - BODY TYPE
80
2 Dr Pickup
5th Position - ENGINE TYPE
D
6-250 (4.1)
1BC
105HP
L
8-350 (5.7)
4BC
165HP
Q
8-305 (5.0)
2BC
140HP
U
8-400 (6.6)
4BC
175HP
V
8-350 (5.7)
2BC
145HP
6th Position - MODEL YEAR
6
1976
7th Position - ASSEMBLY PLANT
8th thru 13th Positions - SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
1977 CABALLERO/SPRINT
1st Position - DIVISION
5
GMC Truck
2nd Position - CAR LINE & SERIES
C
Sprint Std
D
Sprint Classic
3rd & 4th Positions - BODY TYPE
80
2 Dr Pickup
5th Position - ENGINE TYPE
D
6-250 (4.1)
1BC
110HP
L
8-350 (5.7)
4BC
170HP
U
8-305 (5.0)
2BC
145HP
6th Position - MODEL YEAR
7
1977
7th Position - ASSEMBLY PLANT
8th thru 13th Positions - SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
1978 CABALLERO/SPRINT
1st Position - DIVISION
5
GMC Truck
2nd Position - CAR LINE & SERIES
W
Caballero
3rd & 4th Positions - BODY TYPE
80
2 Dr Pickup
5th Position - ENGINE TYPE
A
6-231 (3.8)
2BC
105HP
Buick Design
L
8-350 (5.7)
4BC
170HP
Chev Design
M
6-200 (3.3)
2BC
95HP
U
8-305 (5.0)
2BC
145HP
6th Position - MODEL YEAR
8
1978
7th Position - ASSEMBLY PLANT
8th thru 13th Positions - SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
1979 CABALLERO/SPRINT
1st Position - DIVISION
T
GMC Truck
5
GMC Truck
2nd Position - CAR LINE & SERIES
W
Caballero
3rd & 4th Positions - BODY TYPE
80
2 Dr Pickup
5th Position - ENGINE TYPE
A
6-231 (3.8)
2BC
105HP
Buick Design
H
8-305 (5.0)
4BC
165HP
J
8-267 (4.4)
2BC
125HP
L
8-350 (5.7)
4BC
170HP
Chev Design
M
6-200 (3.3)
2BC
95HP
6th Position - MODEL YEAR
9
1979
7th Position - ASSEMBLY PLANT
8th thru 13th Positions - SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
1980 CABALLERO/SPRINT
1st Position - DIVISION
T
GMC Truck
5
GMC Truck
2nd Position - CAR LINE & SERIES
W
Caballero
3rd & 4th Positions - BODY TYPE
80
2 Dr Pickup
5th Position - ENGINE TYPE
A
6-231 (3.8)
2BC
110HP
Buick Design
H
8-305 (5.0)
4BC
155HP
J
8-267 (4.4)
2BC
120HP
K
6-229 (3.8)
2BC
115HP
6th Position - MODEL YEAR
A
1980
7th Position - ASSEMBLY PLANT
8th thru 13th Positions - SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
1981-82 CABALLERO/SPRINT
1st Position - COUNTRY
1
United States
2
Canada
2nd Position - MANUFACTURER
G
General Motors
3rd Position - DIVISION
5
GMC Truck MPV
4th Position - RESTRAINT SYSTEM
A
Manual Belts
B
Automatic Belts
C
Air Bags
5th Position - CAR LINE & SERIES
W
Caballero
6th & 7th Positions - BODY TYPE
80
2 Dr Pickup
8th Position - ENGINE TYPE
A
6-231 (3.8)
2BC
110HP
Buick Design
H
8-305 (5.0)
4BC
155HP
J
8-267 (4.4)
2BC
120HP
K
6-229 (3.8)
2BC
115HP
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6-231 (3.8)
2BC
Buick Design
H
8-305 (5.0)
4BC
N
8-350 (5.7)
Dsl
Olds Design
9
6-229 (3.8)
2BC
9th Position - CHECK DIGIT
A single number or the letter "X" used to verify
the accuracy of the VIN.
10th Position - MODEL YEAR
D
1983
E
1984
11th Position - ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions - SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
1985-87 CABALLERO/SPRINT
1st Position - COUNTRY
1
United States
2
Canada
2nd Position - MANUFACTURER
G
General Motors
3rd Position - DIVISION
5
GMC Truck MPV
4th Position - CAR LINE
G
Caballero
5th Position - SERIES
W
Caballero
6th & 7th Positions - BODY TYPE
80
2 Dr Pickup
8th Position - ENGINE TYPE
A
6-231 (3.8)
2BC
H
8-305 (5.0)
4BC
Z
6-262 (4.3)
EFI
9th Position - CHECK DIGIT
A single number or letter "X'' used to verify the
accuracy of the VIN.
10th Position - MODEL YEAR
F
1985
G
1986
H
1987
11th Position - ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions - SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
9th Position - CHECK DIGIT
A single number or the letter "X'' used to verify
the accuracy of the VIN.
10th Position - MODEL YEAR
B
1981
C
1982
11th Position - ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions - SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
1983-84 CABALLERO/SPRINT
1st Position - COUNTRY
1
United States
2
Canada2nd Position - MANUFACTURER
G
General Motors
3rd Position - DIVISION
5
GMC Truck MPV
4th Position - RESTRAINT SYSTEM
A
Manual Belts
B
Automatic Belts
5th Position - CAR LINE & SERIES
W
Caballero
6th & 7th Positions - BODY TYPE
80
2 Dr Pickup
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1974-75 CHEVROLET TRUCK
1st Position - DIVISION
C
Chevrolet Truck
2nd Position - CHASSIS TYPE
C
4X2
G
Van
K
4X4
3rd Position - ENGINE TYPE
L
8-454
4BC (Over 6,000 Lb GVW)
M
8-400
4BC
Q
6-250
T
6-292
V
8-350
2BC
X
8-307
Y
8-350
4BC
Z
8-454
4BC (6,000 Lb GVW and under)
4th Position - SERIES
1
10 Ser
2
20 Ser
3
30 Ser
5th Position - BODY TYPE
2
Chassis - Cowl
3
Chassis - Cab
4
Pickup, Hi-Cube Van
5
Chevy Van, Step Van
6
Suburban, Sport Van
8
Blazer
6th Position - MODEL YEAR
4
1974
5
1975
7th Position - ASSEMBLY PLANT
8th thru 13th Positions - SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential number assigned by the
manufacturer.
1976 CHEVROLET TRUCK
1st Position - DIVISION
C
Chevrolet Truck
2nd Position - CHASSIS TYPE
C
4X2
G
Van
K
4X4
3rd Position - ENGINE TYPE
D
6-250
L
8-350
4BC
Q
8-305
2BC
S
8-454
4BC (6,000 Lb GVW and under)
T
6-292
U
8-400
4BC
V
8-350
2BC
Y
8-454
4BC (Over 6,000 Lb GVW)
4th Position - SERIES
1
10 Ser
2
20 Ser
3
30 Ser
5th Position - BODY TYPE
2
Chassis - Cowl
3
Chassis - Cab
4
Pickup, Hi-Cube Van
5
Chevy Van, Step Van
6
Suburban, Sport Van
8
Blazer
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1976 CHEVROLET TRUCK (Cont.)
6th Position - MODEL YEAR
6
1976
7th Position - ASSEMBLY PLANT
8th thru 13th Positions - SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential number assigned by the
manufacturer.
1977 CHEVROLET TRUCK
1st Position - DIVISION
C
Chevrolet Truck
2nd Position - CHASSIS TYPE
C
4X2
G
Van
K
4X4
3rd Position - ENGINE TYPE
D
6-250
L
8-350
4BC
R
8-400
4BC
S
8-454
4BC
T
6-292
U
8-305
2BC
4th Position - SERIES
1
10 Ser
2
20 Ser
3
30 Ser
5th Position - BODY TYPE
2
Chassis - Cowl
3
Chassis Cab
4
Pickup, Hi-Cube Van
5
Chevy Van, Step Van
6
Suburban, Sport Van
8
Blazer
6th Position - MODEL YEAR
7
1977
7th Position - ASSEMBLY PLANT
8th thru 13th Positions - SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential number assigned by the
manufacturer.
1978 CHEVROLET TRUCK
1st Position - DIVISION
C
Chevrolet Truck
2nd Position - CHASSIS TYPE
C
4X2
G
Van
K
4X4
3rd Position - ENGINE TYPE
D
6-250
L
8-350
4BC
R
8-400
4BC
S
8-454
4BC
T
6-292
U
8-305
2BC
Z
8-350
(Diesel)
4th Position - SERIES
1
10 Ser
2
20 Ser
3
30 Ser
5th Position - BODY TYPE
2
Chassis - Cowl
3
Chassis - Cab
4
Pickup, Hi-Cube Van
5
Chevy Van, Step Van
6
Suburban, Sport Van
8
Blazer
6th Position - MODEL YEAR
8
1978
7th Position - ASSEMBLY PLANT
8th thru 13th Positions - SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential number assigned by the
manufacturer.
1979 CHEVROLET TRUCK
1st Position - DIVISION
C
Chevrolet Truck
2nd Position - CHASSIS TYPE
C
4X2
G
Van
K
4X4
3rd Position - ENGINE TYPE
D
6-250
2BC
L
8-350
4BC
M
8-350
2BC
R
8-400
4BC
S
8-454
4BC
T
6-292
1BC
U
8-305
2BC
Z
8-350
(Diesel)
4th Position - SERIES
1
10 Ser
2
20 Ser
3
30 Ser
5th Position - BODY TYPE
2
Chassis - Cowl, Cut-Away Van
3
Chassis - Cab
4
Pickup, Hi-Cube Van
5
Chevy Van, Step Van
6
Suburban, Sport Van
8
Blazer
6th Position - MODEL YEAR
9
1979
7th Position - ASSEMBLY PLANT
8th thru 13th Positions - SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential number assigned by the
manufacturer.
1980 CHEVROLET TRUCK
1st Position - DIVISION
C
Chevrolet Truck
2nd Position - CHASSIS TYPE
C
4X2
G
Van
K
4X4
3rd Position - ENGINE TYPE
D
6-250 (4.1)
2BC
G
8-305 (5.0)
2BC
L
8-350 (5.7)
4BC
M
8-350 (5.7)
4BC
P
8-350 (5.7)
2BC
R
8-400 (6.6)
4BC
S
8-454 (7.4)
4BC
T
6-292 (4.8)
1BC
W
8-454 (7.4)
4BC
Z
8-350 (5.7)
(Diesel)
4th Position - SERIES
1
10 Ser
2
20 Ser
3
30 Ser
5th Position - BODY TYPE
2
Chassis - Cowl, Cut-Away Van
3
Chassis - Cab
4
Pickup, Hi-Cube Van
5
Chevy Van, Step Van
6
Suburban, Sport Van
8
Blazer
6th Position - MODEL YEAR
A
1980
7th Position - ASSEMBLY PLANT
8th thru 13th Positions - SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential number assigned by the
manufacturer.
1981 CHEVROLET TRUCK
1st, 2nd & 3rd Positions - DIVISION
IGC Chevrolet Truck
4th Position - GVW/BRAKE SYSTEM
B
3,001 - 4,000/Hyd
C
4,001 - 5,000/Hyd
D
5,001 - 6,000/Hyd
E
6,001 - 7,000/Hyd
F
7,001 - 8,000/Hyd
G
8,001 - 9,000/Hyd
H
9,001 - 10,000/Hyd
J
10,001 - 14,000/Hyd
K
14,001 - 16,000
5th Position - CHASSIS TYPE
C
4X2
G
Van
K
4X4
6th Position - SERIES
1
10 Ser
2
20 Ser
3
30 Ser
7th Position - BODY TYPE
1
Hi-Cube & Cutaway Van
2
Forward Control
3
Four Door Cab
4
Two Door Cab
5
Van
6
Suburban
8
Utility (Blazer)
9
Stake
8th Position - ENGINE TYPE
D
6-250 (4.1)
2BC
F
8-305 (5.0)
4BC
G
8-305 (5.0)
2BC
H
8-305 (5.0)
4BC
L
8-350 (5.7)
4BC
M
8-350 (5.7)
4BC
P
8-350 (5.7)
2BC
T
6-292 (4.8)
1BC
W
8-454 (7.4)
4BC
Z
8-350 (5.7)
Diesel
9th Position - CHECK DIGIT
10th Position - MODEL YEAR
B
1981
11th Position - ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions - SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential number assigned by the
manufacturer.
1982 CHEVROLET TRUCK
1st, 2nd & 3rd Positions - DIVISION
IGC Chevrolet Truck
4th Position - GVW/BRAKE SYSTEM
B
3,001 - 4,000/Hyd
C
4,001 - 5,000/Hyd
D
5,001 - 6,000/Hyd
E
6,001 - 7,000/Hyd
F
7,001 - 8,000/Hyd
G
8,001 - 9,000/Hyd
H
9,001 - 10,000/Hyd
J
10,001 - 14,000/Hyd
K
14,001 - 16,000
5th Position - CHASSIS TYPE
C
4X2
G
Van
K
4X4
S
4X2 (S-10)
6th Position - SERIES
1
1/2 Ton
2
3/4 Ton
3
1 Ton
7th Position - BODY TYPE
1
Hi-Cube & Cutaway Van
2
Forward Control
3
Four Door Cab
4
Two Door Cab
5
Van
6
Suburban
8
Utility (Blazer)
9
Stake
8th Position - ENGINE TYPE
A
4-119 (1.9)
2BC
B
6-173 (2.8)
2BC
C
8-379 (6.2)
Diesel
D
6-250 (4.1)
2BC
F
8-305 (5.0)
4BC
H
8-305 (5.0)
4BC
J
8-379 (6.2)
Diesel
L
8-350 (5.7)
4BC
M
8-350 (5.7)
4BC
P
8-350 (5.7)
2BC
T
6-292 (4.8)
1BC
W
8-454 (7.4)
4BC
9th Position - CHECK DIGIT
10th Position - MODEL YEAR
C
1982
11th Position - ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions - SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential number assigned by the
manufacturer.
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1983 CHEVROLET TRUCK
1st, 2nd & 3rd Positions - DIVISION
IGC Chevrolet Truck
4th Position - GVW/BRAKE SYSTEM
B
3,001 - 4,000/Hyd
C
4,001 - 5,000/Hyd
D
5,001 - 6,000/Hyd
E
6,001 - 7,000/Hyd
F
7,001 - 8,000/Hyd
G
8,001 - 9,000/Hyd
H
9,001 - 10,000/Hyd
J
10,001 - 14,000/Hyd
K
14,001 - 16,000
5th Position - CHASSIS TYPE
C
4X2
G
Van
K
4X4
S
4X2 (S-10)
T
4X4 (S-10)
6th Position - SERIES
1
1/2 Ton
2
3/4 Ton
3
1 Ton
7th Position - BODY TYPE
1
Hi-Cube & Cutaway Van
2
Forward Control
3
Four Door Cab
4
Two Door Cab
5
Van
6
Suburban
8
Utility (Blazer)
9
Stake
8th Position - ENGINE TYPE
A
4-119 (1.9)
2BC
B
6-173 (2.8)
2BC
C
8-379 (6.2)
Diesel
D
6-250 (4.1)
2BC
F
8-305 (5.0)
4BC
H
8-305 (5.0)
4BC
J
8-379 (6.2)
Diesel
L
8-350 (5.7)
4BC
M
8-350 (5.7)
4BC
P
8-350 (5.7)
2BC
T
6-292 (4.8)
1BC
W
8-454 (7.4)
4BC
Y
4-121 (2.0)
2BC
9th Position - CHECK DIGIT
10th Position - MODEL YEAR
D
1983
11th Position - ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions - SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential number assigned by the
manufacturer.
1984 CHEVROLET TRUCK
1st, 2nd & 3rd Positions - DIVISION
IGC Chevrolet Truck
4th Position - GVW/BRAKE SYSTEM
B
3,001 - 4,000/Hyd
C
4,001 - 5,000/Hyd
D
5,001 - 6,000/Hyd
E
6,001 - 7,000/Hyd
F
7,001 - 8,000/Hyd
G
8,001 - 9,000/Hyd
H
9,001 - 10,000/Hyd
J
10,001 - 14,000/Hyd
K
14,001 - 16,000
5th Position - CHASSIS TYPE
C
4X2
G
Van
K
4X4
S
4X2 (S-10)
T
4X4 (S-10)
6th Position - SERIES
1
1/2 Ton
2
3/4 Ton
3
1 Ton
7th Position - BODY TYPE
1
Hi-Cube & Cutaway Van
2
Forward Control
3
Four Door Cab
4
Two Door Cab
5
Van
6
Suburban
8
Utility (Blazer)
9
Stake
8th Position - ENGINE TYPE
A
4-119 (1.9)
2BC
B
6-173 (2.8)
2BC
C
8-379 (6.2)
Diesel
D
6-250 (4.1)
2BC
E
8-350 (5.7)
4BC
F
8-305 (5.0)
4BC
H
8-305 (5.0)
4BC
J
8-379 (6.2)
Diesel
K
8-350 (5.7)
4BC
L
8-350 (5.7)
4BC
M
8-350 (5.7)
4BC
S
4-137 (2.2)
Diesel
T
6-292 (4.8)
1BC
W
8-454 (7.4)
4BC
Y
4-121 (2.0)
2BC
9th Position - CHECK DIGIT
10th Position - MODEL YEAR
E
1984
11th Position - ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions - SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential number assigned by the
manufacturer.
1985 CHEVROLET TRUCK
1st, 2nd & 3rd Positions - DIVISION
IGC Chevrolet Truck
4th Position - GVW/BRAKE SYSTEM
B
3,001 - 4,000/Hyd
C
4,001 - 5,000/Hyd
D
5,001 - 6,000/Hyd
E
6,001 - 7,000/Hyd
F
7,001 - 8,000/Hyd
G
8,001 - 9,000/Hyd
H
9,001 - 10,000/Hyd
J
10,001 - 14,000/Hyd
K
14,001 - 16,000
5th Position - CHASSIS TYPE
C
4X2
G
Van
K
4X4
M
Van (Astro)
S
4X2 (S-10)
T
4X4 (S-10)
6th Position - SERIES
1
1/2 Ton
2
3/4 Ton
3
1 Ton
7th Position - BODY TYPE
1
Hi-Cube & Cutaway Van
2
Forward Control
3
Four Door Cab
4
Two Door Cab
5
Van
6
Suburban
8
Utility (Blazer)
9
Stake
8th Position - ENGINE TYPE
A
4-119 (1.9)
2BC
B
6-173 (2.8)
2BC
C
8-379 (6.2)
Diesel
D
6-250 (4.1)
2BC
E
4-151 (2.5)
TBI
F
8-305 (5.0)
4BC
H
8-305 (5.0)
4BC
J
8-379 (6.2)
Diesel
L
8-350 (5.7)
4BC
M
8-350 (5.7)
4BC
N
6-262 (4.3)
2BC
P
8-350 (5.7)
2BC
S
4-137 (2.2)
Diesel
T
6-292 (4.8)
1BC
W
8-454 (7.4)
4BC
Y
4-121 (2.0)
2BC
9th Position - CHECK DIGIT
10th Position - MODEL YEAR
F
1985
11th Position - ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions - SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential number assigned by the
manufacturer.
1986 CHEVROLET TRUCK
1st, 2nd & 3rd Positions - DIVISION
IGC Chevrolet Truck
4th Position - GVW/BRAKE SYSTEM
B
3,001 - 4,000/Hyd
C
4,001 - 5,000/Hyd
D
5,001 - 6,000/Hyd
E
6,001 - 7,000/Hyd
F
7,001 - 8,000/Hyd
G
8,001 - 9,000/Hyd
H
9,001 - 10,000/Hyd
J
10,001 - 14,000/Hyd
K
14,001 - 16,000
5th Position - CHASSIS TYPE
C
4X2
G
Van
K
4X4
M
Van (Astro)
S
4X2 (S-10)
T
4X4 (S-10)
6th Position - SERIES
1
1/2 Ton
2
3/4 Ton
3
1 Ton
7th Position - BODY TYPE
1
Hi-Cube & Cutaway Van
2
Forward Control
3
Four Door Cab
4
Two Door Cab
5
Van
6
Suburban
8
Utility (Blazer)
9
Stake
8th Position - ENGINE TYPE
C
8-379 (6.2)
Diesel
E
4-151 (2.5)
TBI
F
8-305 (5.0)
4BC
H
8-305 (5.0)
4BC
J
8-379 (6.2)
Diesel
K
8-350 (5.7)
LPG
L
8-350 (5.7)
4BC
M
8-350 (5.7)
4BC
N
6-262 (4.3)
4BC
R
6-173 (2.8)
TBI
T
6-292 (4.8)
IBC
W
8-454 (7.4)
4BC
Z
6-262 (4.3)
TBI
9th Position - CHECK DIGIT
10th Position - MODEL YEAR
G
1986
11th Position - ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions - SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential number assigned by the
manufacturer.
1987 CHEVROLET TRUCK
1st, 2nd & 3rd Positions - DIVISION
IGC Chevrolet Truck
4th Position - GVW/BRAKE SYSTEM
B
3,001 - 4,000/Hyd
C
4,001 - 5,000/Hyd
D
5,001 - 6,000/Hyd
E
6,001 - 7,000/Hyd
F
7,001 - 8,000/Hyd
G
8,001 - 9,000/Hyd
H
9,001 - 10,000/Hyd
J
10,001 - 14,000/Hyd
K
14,001 - 16,000
5th Position - CHASSIS TYPE
G
Van
M
Van (Astro)
R
4X2
S
4X2 (S-10)
T
4X4 (S-10)
V
4X4
6th Position - SERIES
1
1/2 Ton
2
3/4 Ton
3
1 Ton
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1987 CHEVROLET TRUCK (Cont.)
7th Position - BODY TYPE
1
Hi-Cube & Cutaway Van
2
Forward Control
3
Four Door Cab
4
Two Door Cab
5
Van
6
Suburban
8
Utility (Blazer)
9
Stake
8th Position - ENGINE TYPE
C
8-379 (6.2)
Diesel
E
4-151 (2.5)
TBI
H
8-305 (5.0)
4BC
J
8-379 (6.2)
Diesel
K
8-350 (5.7)
TBI/LPG
M
8-350 (5.7)
4BC
N
8-454 (7.4)
TBI
R
6-173 (2.8)
TBI
W
8-454 (7.4)
4BC
Z
6-262 (4.3)
TBI
9th Position - CHECK DIGIT
10th Position - MODEL YEAR
H
1987
11th Position - ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions - SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential number assigned by the
manufacturer.
1988-89 CHEVROLET TRUCK
1st, 2nd & 3rd Positions - DIVISION
IGC Chevrolet Truck
4th Position - GVW/BRAKE SYSTEM
B
3,001 - 4,000/Hyd
C
4,001 - 5,000/Hyd
D
5,001 - 6,000/Hyd
E
6,001 - 7,000/Hyd
F
7,001 - 8,000/Hyd
G
8,001 - 9,000/Hyd
H
9,001 - 10,000/Hyd
J
10,001 - 14,000/Hyd
K
14,001 - 16,000
5th Position - CHASSIS TYPE
A
Chevrolet Bus, Van w/ 4th Seat
B
Chevrolet Incomplete
C
Chevrolet Truck
G
Van
K
4X4
M
Van (Astro)
N
Chevrolet (MVP)
R
4X2
S
4X2 (S-10)
T
4X4 (S-10)
V
4X4
6th Position - SERIES
1
1/2 Ton
2
3/4 Ton
3
1 Ton
7th Position - BODY TYPE
1
Hi-Cube & Cutaway Van
2
Forward Control
3
Four Door Cab
4
Two Door Cab
5
Van
6
Suburban
8
Utility (Blazer)
9
Stake
8th Position - ENGINE TYPE
C
8-379 (6.2)
Diesel
E
4-151 (2.5)
TBI
H
8-305 (5.0)
TBI
J
8-379 (6.2)
Diesel
K
8-350 (5.7)
TBI
M
8-350 (5.7)
4BC
N
8-454 (7.4)
TBI
R
6-173 (2.8)
TBI
T
6-292 (4.8)
1BC
W
8-454 (7.4)
4BC
Z
6-262 (4.3)
TBI
9th Position - CHECK DIGIT
10th Position - MODEL YEAR
J
1988
K
1989
11th Position - ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions - SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential number assigned by the
manufacturer.
1990-77 CHEVROLET TRUCK
1st, 2nd & 3rd Positions - DIVISIONS
IGC Chevrolet Truck
IGN Chevrolet MPV
4th Position - GVW/BRAKE SYSTEM
A
0,000 - 3,000/Hyd
B
3,001 - 4,000/Hyd
C
4,001 - 5,000/Hyd
D
5,001 - 6,000/Hyd
E
6,001 - 7,000/Hyd
F
7,001 - 8,000/Hyd
G
8,001 - 9,000/Hyd
H
9,001 - 10,000/Hyd
J
10,001 - 14,000/Hyd
K
14,001 - 16,000/Hyd
5th Position - CHASSIS TYPE
C
4x2 (GMT-400)
G
Van
K
4x4 (GMT-400)
L
Van (Astro) 4x4
M
Van (Astro) 4x2
R
4x2
S
4x2 (S-10)
T
4x4 (S-10)
U
All Purpose Vehicles (Lumina, Venture)
V
4x4
6th Position - SERIES
0
MPV
1
1/2 Ton
2
3/4 Ton
3
1 Ton
7th Position - BODY TYPE
1
Hi-Cube & Cutaway Van
2
Forward Control
3
Four Door Cab
4
Two Door Cab
5
Van/Cargo Van
6
Suburban/All Purpose Vehicle
8
Utility (Blazer)
9
Stake
8th Position - ENGINE TYPE
A
4-151 (2.5) TBI
B
6-262 (4.3) TBI
C
8-379 (6.2) Diesel
D
6-189 (3.1) TBI
E
4-151 (2.5) TBI
E
6-207 (3.4) SFI
F
8-397 (6.5) Turbo Diesel
H
8-305 (5.0) TBI
J
8-379 (6.2) Diesel
J
8-454 (7.4) SFI
K
8-350 (5.7) TBI
L
6-231 (3.8) SFI
M
8-305 (5.0) SFI
N
8-454 (7.4) TBI
P
8-395 (6.5) Diesel
R
6-173 (2.8) TBI
R
8-350 (5.7) SFI
S
8-395 (6.5) Turbo Diesel
T
6-292 (4.8) 1BC
W
8-454 (7.4) 4BC
W
6-262 (4.3) CPI
X
6-262 (4.3) CPI
Y
8-395 (6.5) Diesel
Z
6-262 (4.3) TBI
4
4-134 (2.2) PFI
9th Position - CHECK DIGIT
10th Position - MODEL YEAR
L
1990
M
1991
N
1992
P
1993
R
1994
S
1995
T
1996
V
1997
11th Position - ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions - SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential number assigned by the
manufacturer.
1998-99 CHEVROLET TRUCK
1st, 2nd & 3rd Positions - DIVISIONS
IGC Chevrolet Truck
IGN Chevrolet MPV
JGN Chevrolet Tracker
4th Position - GVW/BRAKE SYSTEM
B
3,001 - 4,000/Hyd
C
4,001 - 5,000/Hyd
D
5,001 - 6,000/Hyd
E
6,001 - 7,000/Hyd
F
7,001 - 8,000/Hyd
G
8,001 - 9,000/Hyd
H
9,001 - 10,000/Hyd
J
10,001 - 14,000/Hyd
K
14,001 - 16,000/Hyd
5th Position - CHASSIS TYPE
C
4x2
E
4x4 (Tracker)
G
Van
J
4x2 (Tracker)
K
4x4
L
Van (Astro) 4x4
M
Van (Astro) 4x2
S
4x2 (S-10)
T
4x4 (S-10)
U
Lumina APV, Venture
6th Position - SERIES
0
APV
1
1/2 Ton
2
3/4 Ton
3
1 Ton
7th Position - BODY TYPE
1
Hi-Cube & Cutaway Van
2
Forward Control
3
Four Door Cab
4
Two Door Cab
5
Van
6
Suburban/All Purpose Vehicle
8
Utility
9
Extended Cab/Van
8th Position - ENGINE TYPE
C
4-121 (2.0) MFI
E
6-207 (3.4) MFI
F
8-397 (6.5) Turbo Diesel
J
8-454 (7.4) MFI
M
8-305 (5.0) MFI
R
8-350 (5.7) MFI
S
8-395 (6.5) Turbo Diesel
T
8-323 (5.3) MFI
U
8-364 (6.0) MFI
V
8-294 (4.8) MFI
W
6-262 (4.3) MFI
X
6-262 (4.3) MFI
4
4-134 (2.2) MFI
6
4-97 (1.6) MFI
9th Position - CHECK DIGIT
10th Position - MODEL YEAR
W
1998
X
1999
11th Position - ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions - SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential number assigned by the
manufacturer.
2000 -04 CHEVROLET TRUCK
1st, 2nd & 3rd Positions - DIVISIONS
IGC Chevrolet Truck
IGN Chevrolet MPV
2CN Chevrolet Tracker
4th Position - GVW/BRAKE SYSTEM
B
3,001 - 4,000/Hyd
C
4,001 - 5,000/Hyd
D
5,001 - 6,000/Hyd
E
6,001 - 7,000/Hyd
F
7,001 - 8,000/Hyd
G
8,001 - 9,000/Hyd
H
9,001 - 10,000/Hyd
J
10,001 - 14,000/Hyd
K
14,001 - 16,000/Hyd
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2000 -04 CHEVROLET TRUCK
(Cont.)
5th Position - CHASSIS TYPE
C
4x2
E
4x4 (Tracker)
G
Van
J
4x2 (Tracker)
K
4x4
L
Van (Astro) 4x4
M
Van (Astro) 4x2
S
4x2 (S-10, Blazer, TrailBlazer SSR, Colorado)
T
4x4 (S-10, Blazer, TrailBlazer, Colorado)
U
APV (Venture)
6th Position - SERIES
0
APV
1
1/2 Ton
2
3/4 Ton
3
1 Ton
6
1/2 Ton Luxury
7
3/4 Ton Luxury
8
1 Ton Luxury
7th Position - BODY TYPE
1
Hi-Cube & Cutaway Van
2
Forward Control
3
Four Door Cab/Utility
4
Two Door Cab
5
Van
6
Suburban/All Purpose Vehicle
8
Utility
9
Extended Cab/Van
8th Position - ENGINE TYPE
C
4-121 (2.0) MFI
E
6-207 (3.4) MFI
F
8-397 (6.5) Turbo Diesel
G
8-496 (8.1) MFI
H
6-152 (2.5) MFI
J
8-454 (7.4) MFI
M
8-305 (5.0) MFI
N
8-365 (6.0) MFI
P
8-325 (5.3) MFI
R
8-350 (5.7) MFI
S
6-254 (4.2) MFI
T
8-323 (5.3) MFI
U
8-364 (6.0) MFI
V
8-294 (4.8) MFI
W
6-262 (4.3) MFI
X
6-262 (4.3) MFI
Z
8-325 (5.3) MFI
1
8-403 (6.6) Turbo Diesel
2
8-403 (6.6) Turbo Diesel
4
4-134 (2.2) MFI
4
6-152 (2.5) MFI
5
4-262 (2.2) MFI
6
4-97 (1.6) MFI
6
5-211 (3.5) MFI
8
4-169 (2.8) MFI
9th Position - CHECK DIGIT
10th Position - MODEL YEAR
Y - 2000 2 - 2002 4 - 2004
1 - 2001
3 - 2003
11th Position - ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions - SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential number assigned by the
manufacturer.
2005-2006 CHEVROLET TRUCK
(except Equinox, HHR & Uplander)
1st Position - Country of Origin
1
USA
1,4
USA (Blazer)
2nd Position - MANUFACTURER
G
General Motors
3rd Position - DIVISION
B
Chevrolet Incomplete
C
Chevrolet Truck
D
GMC Incomplete
T
GMC Truck
K
GMC MPV
M
Pontiac
N
Chevrolet MPV
4th Position - GVWR/BRAKE SYSTEM
B
3,001 - 4,000/Hyd
C
4,001 - 5,000/Hyd
D
5,001 - 6,000/Hyd
E
6,001 - 7,000/Hyd
F
7,001 - 8,000/Hyd
G
8,001 - 9,000/Hyd
H
9,001 - 10,000/Hyd
J
10,001 - 14,000/Hyd
K
14,001 - 16,000/Hyd
5th Position - TRUCK LINE/CHASSIS TYPE
C
4x2
G
Van 4x2, Chevrolet Express, GMC Savana
K
4x4
L
Small Van - AWD
M
Small Van - 4x2
S
Small Conventional Cab 4x2
T
Small Conventional Cab 4x4
U0
Chevrolet Venture APV 4x2
U1
Chevrolet Venture APV 4x2 Luxury
U2
Chevrolet Venture APV 4x2 Economy
V0
Chevrolet Venture APV 4x4
V1
Chevrolet Venture APV 4x4 Luxury
V2
Chevrolet Venture APV 4x4 Economy
X0
Chevrolet Venture APV 4x2 EXT W/B
X1
Chevrolet Venture APV 4x2 EXT W/B
Luxury EXT W/B
X2
Chevrolet Venture APV 4x2 EXT W/B
6th Position - SERIES
0
Base (Venture)
1
Luxury (Venture)
2
Economy (Venture)
1
1/2 Ton Nominal
1
1/2 Ton
2
3/4 Ton Nominal
3
1 Ton Nominal
6
1/2 Ton Luxury
7
3/4 Ton Luxury
8
1 Ton Luxury
7th Position - BODY TYPE
1
Hi-Cube or Cutaway Van
3
4 Dr Utility or Crew Cab
3
GMT 305, GMT 360
4
2 Dr Cab
5
Van
6
GMT 370 (TrailBlazer) `06
7
GMT 370
8
2 Dr Utility
9
Extended Van/Cab
8th Position - ENGINE TYPE
B
5.3 L V8 SFI Alum. HO (L33)
E
3.4 L V6 SFI RPO LA1 HO Engine Gas
G
8.1 L V8 MFI (L18)
H
6.0 L V8
H
6.0 L V8
(LS2)
M
5.3 L V8
SFI (LH6)
N
6.0 L V8 MFI (LQ9)
P
5.3 L V8 SFI (LM4) GM
S
4.2 L L6 MFI (LL8) GM
T
5.3 L V8 MFI (LM7)
T
5.3 L V8
MFI (LQ4) (Chevy Express) `06
U
6.0 L V8 MFI (LQ4)
U
6.0 L V8
MFI (LM7) (Chevy Express) `06
V
4.8 L V8 MFI (LR4)
W
4.3 L V6 MFI (LU3)
W
6.6 L V8 90
0
(LLY) `06
X
4.3 L V6 EFI (LU3)
Z
5.3 L V8 MFI (L59)
2
6.6 L V8 DSL (LLY)
6
3.5 L 5 Cyl MFI (L52) LS Alum. DOHC
(Colorado)
8
2.8 L L4 MFI (LK5) (Colorado)
9th Position - CHECK DIGIT
10th Position - MODEL YEAR
5 - 2005
6 - 2006
11th Position - PLANT LOCATION
12th thru 17th Positions - SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential number assigned by the
manufacturer.
Equinox & Uplander
1st Position - Country of Origin
1
USA (Uplander)
2
Canada (Equinox)
2nd Position - MANUFACTURER
C
CAMI (Equinox)
G
General Motors (Uplander)
3rd Position - DIVISION
1
Chevrolet
4th Position - GVWR/BRAKE SYSTEM
--
5,070/Hyd
D
5,001 - 6,000/Hyd
5th & 6th Position - LINE/CHASSIS/SERIES
1LF FWD 6Cyl Automatic (Equinox)
1LG AWD 6Cyl Automatic (Equinox)
U0
Chevrolet Uplander APV 4x2 RWB
(1/2 Ton) Base
U1
Chevrolet Reg Wheelbase Front Wheel Drive
(Uplander)
U1
Chevrolet Ext Wheelbase Front Wheel Drive
(Uplander)
U2
Chevrolet Uplander LS APV 4x2 RWB (1/2 Ton)
U3
Chevrolet Uplander LT APV 4x2 RWB (1/2 Ton)
V0
Chevrolet Uplander APV 4x2 EWB (1/2 Ton)
V1
Chevrolet Uplander Cargo APV EWB (1/2 Ton)
V2
Chevrolet Uplander LS APV 4x2 EWB (1/2 Ton)
V3
Chevrolet Uplander LT APV 4x2 EWB (1/2 Ton)
X1
Chevrolet Ext Wheelbase All Wheel Drive
(Uplander)
X3
Chevrolet Uplander AWD LT APV (1/2 Ton)
7th Position - BODY TYPE
3
4 Dr Cab/Utility
5
Van
8th Position - ENGINE TYPE
F
3.4 L V6 SFI Degree V (RPO LNJ)
L
3.5 L 6 Cyl SFI V6 (LX9)
1
3.9 L V6
(LZ9)
9th Position - CHECK DIGIT
10th Position - MODEL YEAR
5 - 2005
6 - 2006
11th Position - PLANT LOCATION
12th thru 17th Positions - SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential number assigned by the
manufacturer.
HHR
1st Position - Country of Origin
3
Mexico
5
USA
2nd Position - MANUFACTURER
G
General Motors
3rd Position - MAKE
1
Chevrolet
4th & 5TH Positions - LINE/SERIES
A1
LHD FWD LS
A2
LHD FWD Sport/LT
X2
Chevrolet Venture APV 4x2 EXT W/B
6th Position - BODY STYLE
2
5 Dr MPV
7th Position - RESTRAINT SYSTEM
5
Manual Belts w/ Dual Front & Side Air Bags
8th Position - ENGINE TYPE
B
2.4 L I4 MFI DOHC HD Alum Ecote (LS5)
F
2.2 L I4 MFI DOHC Alum (L61)
9th Position - CHECK DIGIT
10th Position - MODEL YEAR
6 - 2006
11th Position - PLANT LOCATION
12th thru 17th Positions - SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential number assigned by the
manufacturer.
1974-75 GMC TRUCK
1st Position - DIVISION
T
GMC Truck
2nd Position - CHASSIS TYPE
C
4X2
G
Van
K
4X4
3rd Position - ENGINE TYPE
L
8-454
4BC (Over 6,000 Lb GVW)
M
8-400
4BC
Q
6-250
T
6-292
V
8-350
2BC
X
8-307
Y
8-350
4BC
Z
8-454
4BC (6,000 Lb GVW and under)
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1974-75 GMC TRUCK (Cont.)
4th Position - SERIES
1
15 Ser
2
25 Ser
3
35 Ser
5th Position - BODY TYPE
2
Chassis - Cowl
3
Chassis - Cab
4
Pickup, Hi-Cube Van
5
GMC Van, Step Van
6
Suburban, Sport Van
8
Jimmy
6th Position - MODEL YEAR
4
1974
5
1975
7th Position - ASSEMBLY PLANT
8th thru 13th Positions - SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential number assigned by the manufacturer.
1976 GMC TRUCK
1st Position - DIVISION
T
GMC
2nd Position - CHASSIS TYPE
C
4X2
G
Van
K
4X4
3rd Position - ENGINE TYPE
D
6-250
L
8-350
4BC
Q
8-305
2BC
S
8-454
4BC (6,000 Lb GVW and under)
T
6-292
U
8-400
4BC
V
8-350
2BC
Y
8-454
4BC (Over 6,000 Lb GVW)
4th Position - SERIES
1
15 Ser
2
25 Ser
3
35 Ser
5th Position - BODY TYPE
2
Chassis - Cowl
3
Chassis - Cab
4
Pickup, Hi-Cube Van
5
GMC Van, Step Van
6
Suburban, Sport Van
8
Jimmy
6th Position - MODEL YEAR
6
1976
7th Position - ASSEMBLY PLANT
8th thru 13th Positions - SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential number assigned by the
manufacturer.
1977 GMC TRUCK
1st Position - DIVISION
T
GMC Truck
2nd Position - CHASSIS TYPE
C
4X2
G
Van
K
4X4
3rd Position - ENGINE TYPE
D
6-250
L
8-350
4BC
R
8-400
4BC
S
8-454
4BC (exc Motor Home)
T
6-292
U
8-305
2BC
Y
8-454
4BC (Motor Home)
4th Position - SERIES
1
15 Ser
2
25 Ser
3
35 Ser
5th Position - BODY TYPE
2
Chassis - Cowl
3
Chassis - Cab
4
Pickup, Hi-Cube Van
5
GMC Van, Step Van
6
Suburban, Sport Van
8
Jimmy
6th Position - MODEL YEAR
7
1977
7th Position - ASSEMBLY PLANT
8th thru 13th Positions - SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential number assigned by the
manufacturer.
1978 GMC TRUCK
1st Position - DIVISION
T
GMC Truck
2nd Position - CHASSIS TYPE
C
4X2
G
Van
K
4X4
3rd Position - ENGINE TYPE
D
6-250
L
8-350
4BC
R
8-400
4BC
S
8-454
4BC
T
6-292
U
8-305
2BC
Z
8-350
(Diesel)
4th Position - SERIES
1
15 Ser
2
25 Ser
3
35 Ser
5th Position - BODY TYPE
2
Chassis - Cowl
3
Chassis - Cab
4
Pickup, Hi-Cube Van
5
GMC Van, Step Van
6
Suburban, Sport Van
8
Jimmy
6th Position - MODEL YEAR
8
1978
7th Position - ASSEMBLY PLANT
8th thru 13th Positions - SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential number assigned by the
manufacturer.
1979 GMC TRUCK
1st Position - DIVISION
T
GMC Truck
2nd Position - CHASSIS TYPE
C
4X2
G
Van
K
4X4
3rd Position - ENGINE TYPE
D
6-250
2BC
L
8-350
4BC
M
8-350
2BC
R
8-400
4BC
S
8-454
4BC
T
6-292
1BC
U
8-305
2BC
Z
8-350
(Diesel)
4th Position - SERIES
1
15 Ser
2
25 Ser
3
35 Ser
4
15 Ser (Heavy Duty)
5th Position - BODY TYPE
2
Chassis - Cowl, Cut-Away Van
3
Chassis - Cab
4
Pickup, Hi-Cube Van
5
Chevy Van, Step Van
6
Suburban, Sport Van
8
Jimmy
6th Position - MODEL YEAR
9
1979
7th Position - ASSEMBLY PLANT
8th thru 13th Positions - SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential number assigned by the
manufacturer.
1980 GMC TRUCK
1st Position - DIVISION
T
GMC Truck
2nd Position - CHASSIS TYPE
C
4X2
G
Van
K
4X4
3rd Position - ENGINE TYPE
D
6-250 (4.1)
2BC
G
8-305 (5.0)
2BC
L
8-350 (5.7)
4BC
M
8-350 (5.7)
4BC
P
8-350 (5.7)
2BC
R
8-400 (6.6)
4BC
S
8-454 (7.4)
4BC
T
6-292 (4.8)
1BC
W
8-454 (7.4)
4BC
Z
8-350 (5.7)
(Diesel)
4th Position - SERIES
1
15 Ser
2
25 Ser
3
35 Ser
4
15 Ser (Heavy Duty)
5th Position - BODY TYPE
2
Chassis - Cowl, Cut-Away Van
3
Chassis - Cab
4
Pickup, Hi-Cube Van
5
Chevy Van, Step Van
6
Suburban, Sport Van
8
Jimmy
6th Position - MODEL YEAR
A
1980
7th Position - ASSEMBLY PLANT
8th thru 13th Positions - SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential number assigned by the
manufacturer.
1981 GMC TRUCK
1st, 2nd & 3rd Positions - DIVISION
1GT GMC Truck
4th Position - GVW/BRAKE SYSTEM
B
3,001 - 4,000/Hyd
C
4,001 - 5,000/Hyd
D
5,001 - 6,000/Hyd
E
6,001 - 7,000/Hyd
F
7,001 - 8,000/Hyd
G
8,001 - 9,000/Hyd
H
9,001 - 10,000/Hyd
J
10,001 - 14,000/Hyd
5th Position - CHASSIS TYPE
C
4X2
G
Van
K
4X4
6th Position - SERIES
1
15 Ser
2
25 Ser
3
35 Ser
7th Position - BODY TYPE
1
Hi-Cube & Cutaway Van
3
Four Door Cab
4
Two Door Cab
5
Van
6
Suburban
8
Utility (Jimmy)
9
Stake
8th Position - ENGINE TYPE
D
6-250 (4.1)
2BC
F
8-305 (5.0)
4BC
G
8-305 (5.0)
2BC
H
8-350 (5.0)
4BC
L
8-350 (5.7)
4BC
M
8-350 (5.7)
4BC
P
8-350 (5.7)
2BC
T
6-292 (4.8)
1BC
W
8-454 (7.4)
4BC
Z
8-350 (5.7)
Diesel
9th Position - CHECK DIGIT
10th Position - MODEL YEAR
B
1981
11th Position - ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions - SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential number assigned by the
manufacturer.
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1982 GMC TRUCK
1st, 2nd & 3rd Positions - DIVISION
1GT GMC Truck
4th Position - GVW/BRAKE SYSTEM
B
3,001 - 4,000/Hyd
C
4,001 - 5,000/Hyd
D
5,001 - 6,000/Hyd
E
6,001 - 7,000/Hyd
F
7,001 - 8,000/Hyd
G
8,001 - 9,000/Hyd
H
9,001 - 10,000/Hyd
J
10,001 - 14,000/Hyd
K
14,001 - 16,000
5th Position - CHASSIS TYPE
C
4X2
G
Van
K
4X4
S
4X2 (S-15)
6th Position - SERIES
1
1/2 Ton
2
3/4 Ton
3
1 Ton
7th Position - BODY TYPE
1
Hi-Cube & Cutaway Van
2
Forward Control
3
Four Door Cab
4
Two Door Cab
5
Van
6
Suburban
8
Utility (Jimmy)
9
Stake
8th Position - ENGINE TYPE
A
4-119 (1.9)
2BC
B
6-173 (2.8)
2BC
C
8-379 (6.2)
Diesel
D
6-250 (4.1)
2BC
F
8-305 (5.0)
4BC
H
8-305 (5.0)
4BC
J
8-379 (6.2)
Diesel
L
8-350 (5.7)
4BC
M
8-350 (5.7)
4BC
P
8-350 (5.7)
2BC
T
6-292 (4.8)
1BC
W
8-454 (7.4)
4BC
9th Position - CHECK DIGIT
10th Position - MODEL YEAR
C
1982
11th Position - ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions - SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential number assigned by the
manufacturer.
1983 GMC TRUCK
1st, 2nd & 3rd Positions - DIVISION
1GT GMC Truck
4th Position - GVW/BRAKE SYSTEM
B
3,001 - 4,000/Hyd
C
4,001 - 5,000/Hyd
D
5,001 - 6,000/Hyd
E
6,001 - 7,000/Hyd
F
7,001 - 8,000/Hyd
G
8,001 - 9,000/Hyd
H
9,001 - 10,000/Hyd
J
10,001 - 14,000/Hyd
K
14,001 - 16,000
5th Position - CHASSIS TYPE
C
4X2
G
Van
K
4X4
S
4X2 (S-15)
T
4X4 (S-15)
6th Position - SERIES
1
1/2 Ton
2
3/4 Ton
3
1 Ton
7th Position - BODY TYPE
1
Hi-Cube & Cutaway Van
2
Forward Control
3
Four Door Cab
4
Two Door Cab
5
Van
6
Suburban
8
Utility (Jimmy)
9
Stake
8th Position - ENGINE TYPE
A
4-119 (1.9)
2BC
B
6-173 (2.8)
2BC
C
8-379 (6.2)
Diesel
D
6-250 (4.1)
2BC
F
8-305 (5.0)
4BC
H
8-305 (5.0)
4BC
J
8-379 (6.2)
Diesel
L
8-350 (5.7)
4BC
M
8-350 (5.7)
4BC
P
8-350 (5.7)
2BC
T
6-292 (4.8)
1BC
W
8-454 (7.4)
4BC
Y
4-121 (2.0)
2BC
9th Position - CHECK DIGIT
10th Position - MODEL YEAR
D
1983
11th Position - ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions - SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential number assigned by the
manufacturer.
1984 GMC TRUCK
1st, 2nd & 3rd Positions - DIVISION
1GT GMC Truck
4th Position - GVW/BRAKE SYSTEM
B
3,001 - 4,000/Hyd
C
4,001 - 5,000/Hyd
D
5,001 - 6,000/Hyd
E
6,001 - 7,000/Hyd
F
7,001 - 8,000/Hyd
G
8,001 - 9,000/Hyd
H
9,001 - 10,000/Hyd
J
10,001 - 14,000/Hyd
K
14,001 - 16,000
5th Position - CHASSIS TYPE
C
4X2
G
Van
K
4X4
S
4X2 (S-15)
T
4X4 (S-15)
6th Position - SERIES
1
1/2 Ton
2
3/4 Ton
3
1 Ton
7th Position - BODY TYPE
1
Hi-Cube & Cutaway Van
2
Forward Control
3
Four Door Cab
4
Two Door Cab
5
Van
6
Suburban
8
Utility (Jimmy)
9
Stake
8th Position - ENGINE TYPE
A
4-119 (1.9)
2BC
B
6-173 (2.8)
2BC
C
8-379 (6.2)
Diesel
D
6-250 (4.1)
2BC
E
8-350 (5.7)
4BC
F
8-305 (5.0)
4BC
H
8-305 (5.0)
4BC
J
8-379 (6.2)
Diesel
K
8-350 (5.7)
4BC
L
8-350 (5.7)
4BC
M
8-350 (5.7)
4BC
S
4-137 (2.2)
Diesel
T
6-292 (4.8)
1BC
W
8-454 (7.4)
4BC
Y
4-121 (2.0)
2BC
9th Position - CHECK DIGIT
10th Position - MODEL YEAR
E
1984
11th Position - ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions - SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential number assigned by the
manufacturer.
1985 GMC TRUCK
1st, 2nd & 3rd Positions - DIVISION
1GT GMC Truck
4th Position - GVW/BRAKE SYSTEM
B
3,001 - 4,000/Hyd
C
4,001 - 5,000/Hyd
D
5,001 - 6,000/Hyd
E
6,001 - 7,000/Hyd
F
7,001 - 8,000/Hyd
G
8,001 - 9,000/Hyd
H
9,001 - 10,000/Hyd
J
10,001 - 14,000/Hyd
5th Position - CHASSIS TYPE
C
4X2
G
Van
K
4X4
M
Van (Safari)
S
4X2 (S-15)
T
4X4 (S-15)
6th Position - SERIES
1
1/2 Ton
2
3/4 Ton
3
1 Ton
7th Position - BODY TYPE
1
Hi-Cube & Cutaway Van
3
Four Door Cab
4
Two Door Cab
5
Van
6
Suburban
8
Utility (Jimmy)
9
Stake
8th Position - ENGINE TYPE
A
4-119 (1.9)
2BC
B
6-173 (2.8)
2BC
C
8-379 (6.2)
Diesel
D
6-250 (4.1)
2BC
E
4-151 (2.5)
TBI
F
8-305 (5.0)
4BC
H
8-305 (5.0)
4BC
J
8-379 (6.2)
Diesel
L
8-350 (5.7)
4BC
M
8-350 (5.7)
4BC
N
6-262 (4.3)
2BC
P
8-350 (5.7)
2BC
S
4-137 (2.2)
Diesel
T
6-292 (4.8)
1BC
W
8-454 (7.4)
4BC
Y
4-121 (2.0)
2BC
9th Position - CHECK DIGIT
10th Position - MODEL YEAR
F
1985
11th Position - ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions - SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential number assigned by the
manufacturer.
1986 GMC TRUCK
1st, 2nd & 3rd Positions - DIVISION
1GT GMC Truck
4th Position - GVW/BRAKE SYSTEM
B
3,001 - 4,000/Hyd
C
4,001 - 5,000/Hyd
D
5,001 - 6,000/Hyd
E
6,001 - 7,000/Hyd
F
7,001 - 8,000/Hyd
G
8,001 - 9,000/Hyd
H
9,001 - 10,000/Hyd
J
10,001 - 14,000/Hyd
5th Position - CHASSIS TYPE
C
4X2
G
Van
K
4X4
M
Van (Safari)
S
4X2 (S-15)
T
4X4 (S-15)
6th Position - SERIES
1
1/2 Ton
2
3/4 Ton
3
1 Ton
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1986 GMC TRUCK (Cont.)
7th Positon - BODY TYPE
1
Hi-Cube & Cutaway Van
3
Four Door Cab
4
Two Door Cab
5
Van
6
Suburban
8
Utility (Jimmy)
9
Stake
8th Position - ENGINE TYPE
C
8-379 (6.2)
Diesel
E
4-151 (2.5)
TBI
F
8-305 (5.0)
4BC
H
8-305 (5.0)
4BC
J
8-379 (6.2)
Diesel
K
8-350 (5.7)
LPG
L
8-350 (5.7)
4BC
M
8-350 (5.7)
4BC
N
6-262 (4.3)
4BC
R
6-173 (2.8)
TBI
T
6-292 (4.8)
1BC
W
8-454 (7.4)
4BC
Z
6-262 (4.3)
TBI
9th Position - CHECK DIGIT
10th Position - MODEL YEAR
G
1986
11th Position - ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions - SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential number assigned by the
manufacturer.
1987 GMC TRUCK
1st, 2nd & 3rd Positions - DIVISION
1GT GMC Truck
4th Position - GVW/BRAKE SYSTEM
B
3,001 - 4,000/Hyd
C
4,001 - 5,000/Hyd
D
5,001 - 6,000/Hyd
E
6,001 - 7,000/Hyd
F
7,001 - 8,000/Hyd
G
8,001 - 9,000/Hyd
H
9,001 - 10,000/Hyd
J
10,001 - 14,000/Hyd
5th Position - CHASSIS TYPE
G
Van
M
Van (Safari)
R
4X2
S
4X2 (S-15)
T
4X4 (S-15)
V
4X4
6th Position - SERIES
1
1/2 Ton
2
3/4 Ton
3
1 Ton
7th Position - BODY TYPE
1
Hi-Cube & Cutaway Van
3
Four Door Cab
4
Two Door Cab
5
Van
6
Suburban
8
Utility (Jimmy)
9
Stake
8th Position - ENGINE TYPE
C
8-379 (6.2)
Diesel
E
4-151 (2.5)
TBI
H
8-305 (5.0)
4BC
J
8-379 (6.2)
Diesel
K
8-350 (5.7)
TBI/LPG
M
8-350 (5.7)
4BC
N
8-454 (7.4)
TBI
R
6-173 (2.8)
TBI
W
8-454 (7.4)
4BC
Z
6-262 (4.3)
TBI
9th Position - CHECK DIGIT
10th Position - MODEL YEAR
H
1987
11th Position - ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions - SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential number assigned by the
manufacturer.
T
4x4
Bravada
Envoy
Jimmy
Sonoma
S-15 (90-93)
U
All Purpose Vehicle (Silhouette,
Trans Sport)
V
4x4
6th Position - SERIES
0
MPV
1
1/2 Ton
2
3/4 Ton
3
1 Ton
7th Position - BODY TYPE
1
Hi-Cube & Cutaway Van
3
Four Door Cab
4
Two Door Cab
5
Van/Cargo Van
6
Suburban/All Purpose Vehicle
8
Utility (Jimmy)
9
Stake
8th Position - ENGINE TYPE
A
4-151 (2.5) TBI
B
6-262 (4.3) TBI
C
8-379 (6.2) Diesel
D
6-189 (3.1) TBI
E
4-151 (2.5) TBI
E
6-207 (3.4) SFI
F
8-397 (6.5) Turbo Diesel
H
8-305 (5.0) TBI
J
8-379 (6.2) Diesel
J
8-454 (7.4) SFI
K
8-350 (5.7) TBI
L
6-231 (3.8) SPFI
M
8-305 (5.0) SFI
N
8-454 (7.4) TBI
P
8-395 (6.5) Diesel
R
6-173 (2.8) TBI
R
8-350 (5.7) SFI
S
8-395 (6.5) Turbo Diesel
T
6-292 (4.8) 1BC
W
8-454 (7.4) 4BC
W
6-262 (4.3) CPI
X
6-262 (4.3) CPI
Y
8-395 (6.5) Diesel
Z
6-262 (4.3) TBI
4
4-134 (2.2) PFI
9th Position - CHECK DIGIT
10th Position - MODEL YEAR
L
1990
S
1995
M
1991
T
1996
N
1992
V
1997
P
1993
W
1998
R
1994
11th Position - ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th - 17th Positions - SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential number assigned by the
manufacturer.
1999-2004
GMC/BUICK/CAD/OLDS/PONT
1st, 2nd & 3rd Positions - DIVISION
1GH Oldsmobile MPV
1GM Pontiac MPV
1GT GMC Truck
1GY Cadillac Truck
3G5 Buick APV
3G7 Pontiac APV
4th Position - GVW/BRAKE SYSTEM
A
1,000 - 3,000/Hyd
B
3,001 - 4,000/Hyd
C
4,001 - 5,000/Hyd
D
5,001 - 6,000/Hyd
E
6,001 - 7,000/Hyd
F
7,001 - 8,000/Hyd
G
8,001 - 9,000/Hyd
H
9,001 - 10,000/Hyd
J
10,001 - 14,000/Hyd
K
14,001 - 16,000/Hyd
1988-89 GMC TRUCK
1st, 2nd & 3rd Positions - DIVISION
1GT GMC Truck
4th Position - GVW/BRAKE SYSTEM
B
3,001 - 4,000/Hyd
C
4,001 - 5,000/Hyd
D
5,001 - 6,000/Hyd
E
6,001 - 7,000/Hyd
F
7,001 - 8,000/Hyd
G
8,001 - 9,000/Hyd
H
9,001 - 10,000/Hyd
J
10,001 - 14,000/Hyd
5th Position - CHASSIS TYPE
C
4X2 (GMT-400)
D
GMC Incomplete
G
Van
J
GMC Bus
K
4X4 (GMT-400), GMC MPV
M
Van (Safari)
R
4X2
S
4X2 (S-15)
T
4X4 (S-15), GM Truck
V
4X4
6th Position - SERIES
1
1/2 Ton
2
3/4 Ton
3
1 Ton
7th Position - BODY TYPE
1
Hi-Cube & Cutaway Van
3
Four Door Cab
4
Two Door Cab
5
Van
6
Suburban
8
Utility (Jimmy)
9
Stake
8th Position - ENGINE TYPE
C
8-379 (6.2)
Diesel
E
4-151 (2.5)
TBI
H
8-305 (5.0)
TBI
J
8-379 (6.2)
Diesel
K
8-350 (5.7)
TBI
M
8-350 (5.7)
4BC
N
8-454 (7.4)
TBI
R
6-173 (2.8)
TBI
T
6-292 (4.8)
1BC
W
8-454 (7.4)
4BC
Z
6-262 (4.3)
TBI
9th Position - CHECK DIGIT
10th Position - MODEL YEAR
J
1988
K
1989
11th Position - ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions - SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential number assigned by the
manufacturer.
1990-98 GMC/OLDS/PONT
1st, 2nd & 3rd Positions - DIVISION
1GH Oldsmobile MPV
1GM Pontiac MPV
1GT GMC Truck
4th Position - GVW/BRAKE SYSTEM
A
1,000 - 3,000/Hyd
B
3,001 - 4,000/Hyd
C
4,001 - 5,000/Hyd
D
5,001 - 6,000/Hyd
E
6,001 - 7,000/Hyd
F
7,001 - 8,000/Hyd
G
8,001 - 9,000/Hyd
H
9,001 - 10,000/Hyd
J
10,001 - 14,000/Hyd
K
14,001 - 16,000/Hyd
5th Position - CHASSIS TYPE
C
4x2 (GMT-400)
G
Van
K
4x4 (GMT-400)
L
Van (Safari 4x4)
M
Van (Safari 4x2)
R
4x2
S
4x2
Jimmy
Sonoma
S-15 (90-93)