#Gm vin number decoding series#

Find and examine the eleventh character of the VIN number sequence to determine the manufactured plant of your vehicle.If the vehicle was manufactured between 20, the digits will appear as 0-9. Read the tenth character of the VIN number sequence to determine the model year of the vehicle.The next three digits represent production numbers. Identify the first three digits of the VIN.

#Gm vin number decoding series#

The ninth character of the VIN number series is known as the VIN number 'check digit' verification, which checks the previous VIN numbers for accuracy. Locate the VIN number, which can be found on the plate attached to the left side of the instrument panel and is visible by looking through the windshield from the outside. Examine the fourth to eighth characters to find out the identification of the engine type, brake system model, restraint system and body style.For example, a passenger sedan would have a number of '3' while a pick-up truck would be represented by the number '7.'

Read the third character in the VIN number sequence to find out the vehicle type.

For example, Jaguar is represented by the letter 'A,' Dodge with the letter 'B,' Chrysler with the letter 'C,' Jeep with the letter 'J' and so forth.

Find the second digit in the VIN number sequence to determine the manufacturer of the vehicle.

Vehicles manufactuered in the United States will have a 1, 4 or 5 as the first digit in the VIN number code, Canada is 2, Mexico is 3, Japan is 'J,' Korea is 'K,' England is 'S,' Germany is 'W,' Italy is 'Z,' Sweden is 'Y,' Australia is 6, France is 'V' and Brazil is represented by the number 9.

Examine the first digit of the VIN number to find the manufacturer country of origin.