Export vehicles have the vehicle identification number (VIN) stamped onto the vehicle frame rail, as shown.
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.
Position
Definition
Character
Description
1
Country of Origin
United States
2
Manufacturer
G
General Motors
3
Division
Chevrolet
4-5
Carline/Series
YY
Corvette
6
Body Type
Two Door Coupe (GM Style 37)
Two Door Hatchback/Liftback (GM Style 07)
Two Door Convertible (GM Style 67)
7
Restraint System
Active (Manual) Belts with Driver and Passenger Inflatable Restraint System
8
Engine
RPO LS1, V8, 5.7L, MFI, United States Production, Mid/Lux Division
9
Check Digit
--
10
Model Year
X
1999
11
Assembly Plant
5
Bowling Green
12-17
Plant Sequence Number
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:
U.S.A.
Make
VARIES
Marketing Division
Carline / Series
Body Letter Code and Model
Body Style
Body Type and Style
Seatbelt Design and Supplemental Restraint System
Engine Type
Engine RPO
Y
2000
Plant Location
100001
