Export vehicles have the vehicle identification number (VIN) stamped onto the vehicle frame rail, as shown.
The vehicle identification number is a system of numbers and letters used to identify a vehicle.
The vehicle identification number (VIN) plate is the legal identifier of the vehicle. The VIN plate is located on the upper LH corner of the Instrument Panel and can be seen through the windshield from the outside of the vehicle:
Position
Definition
Character
Description
1
Country of Origin
U.S.A.
2
Manufacturer
G
General Motors
3
Make
VARIES
Marketing Division
4-5
Carline/Series
Carline / Series
Body Letter Code and Model
6
Body Style
Body Type and Style
7
Restraint System
Seatbelt Design and Supplemental Restraint System
8
Engine Type
Engine RPO
9
Check Digit
10
Model Year
X
1999
11
Plant Location
Assembly Plant
12-17
Plant Sequence Number
100001
The vehicle identification number (VIN) plate is the legal identifier of the vehicle. The VIN plate is located on the upper LH corner of the instrument panel (I/P) and can be seen through the windshield from the outside of the vehicle.
The last five digits of the assembly plant sequential number are stamped onto the rear side of the front sill (tie bar). This number is the same as the last five digits on the VIN plate. The VIN plate also has bar code characteristics.
United States
Division
Chevrolet
YY
Corvette
Body Type
Two Door Coupe (GM Style 37)
Two Door Hatchback/Liftback (GM Style 07)
Two Door Convertible (GM Style 67)
Active (Manual) Belts with Driver and Passenger Inflatable Restraint System
Engine
RPO LS1, V8, 5.7L, MFI, United States Production, Mid/Lux Division
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5
Bowling Green
