Decoding Those
17 VIN Digits
Use these free and easy, but very thorough, VIN number decoder tools to decode most any vehicles identification number.
- If you have a VIN or serial number, start your search by: Using a VIN check site that specializes in older vehicle databases. Typing your VIN into a search engine such as Google, Yahoo, or Bing. If you don't have a VIN or serial number, try posting a search history on the vehicle. A search history is an ad that typically features a short.
- This is where our Pontiac VIN lookup service will come in handy. Pontiac VIN numbers will make it easy to learn any additional information on any vehicle that is not provided by the seller. At the same time Pontiac VIN decoder will keep you away from dealing with stolen or damaged cars. Feel free to use our service anytime you need.
- WMI - World Manufacturers Index (first 3 digits)
- VIN Descriptors (4th - 8th digits)
- Check Digit (9th digit)
- Model Year (10th digit)
- Plant Code (11th digit)
- SP No. - Sequential Production No. (12th - 17th digits)
VIN Number
Decoder Chart
Passenger CarsMAKE | WMI | Vehicle Description Section | VIS | |||||||||||
1-2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9-11 | 12-17 | ||||||
Acura | Vehicle Type | Model Line/ | Body/ | Trim Level | SP No. | |||||||||
Audi | Vehicle Type | Series | Engine | Restraint | Model | SP No. | ||||||||
BMW | Vehicle Type | Car Line/Series/Body Style/Engine/Restraint | SP No. | |||||||||||
Buick | Division | Car Line/ | Body | Restraint | Engine | SP No. | ||||||||
Cadillac | Division | Car Line/ | Body | Restraint | Engine | SP No. | ||||||||
Chevrolet | Division | Car Line/ | Body | Restraint | Engine | SP No. | ||||||||
Chevrolet | Division | GVWR/ | Truck Line / | Body | Engine | SP No. | ||||||||
Chrysler | Vehicle Type | Restraint | Car Line | Series | Body | Engine | ||||||||
Chrysler | Vehicle | GVWR/ | Car | Series | Body | Engine | SP No. | |||||||
Dodge | Vehicle Type | Restraint | Car Line | Series | Body | Engine | SP No. | |||||||
Dodge | Vehicle | GVWR/ | Car Line | Series | Body | Engine | SP No. | |||||||
MAKE | 1-2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9-11 | 12-17 | |||||
Ford | Vehicle Type | Restraint | Car Line/Series/ | Engine | SP No. | |||||||||
Honda | Vehicle Type | Model Line/ | Body/ | Trim | SP No. | |||||||||
Hyundai | Vehicle Type | Model/ | Body/ | Restraint | Engine | SP No. | ||||||||
Infiniti | Vehicle Type | Engine | Car Line/ | Body | Restraint | SP No. | ||||||||
Jaguar | Vehicle Type | Restraint | Trans | Vehicle Line/ | Engine/ | *Below | ||||||||
Kia | Vehicle Type | Model | Series | Body | Engine/ | SP No. | ||||||||
Lexus | Vehicle Type | Body/ | Engine | Series | Restraint | Car Line | SP No. | |||||||
Lincoln | Vehicle Type | Restraint | Car Line/Series/Body Style | Engine | SP No. | |||||||||
Mazda | Vehicle Type | Line/Series/Body Style/Engine/Restraint | SP No. | |||||||||||
Mercedes | Vehicle Type | Model | Restraint | SP No. | ||||||||||
Mercury | Vehicle Type | Restraint | Car Line/Series/Body Style | Engine | SP No. | |||||||||
Mini | Vehicle Type | Car Line | Series | Body | Engine | Restraint | SP No. | |||||||
MAKE | 1-2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9-11 | 12-17 | |||||
Mitsubishi | Vehicle Type | Restraint | Car Line/Series | Body | Engine | SP No. | ||||||||
Nissan | Vehicle Type | Engine | Car Line/Model | Body | Restraint | Flash tool 0.2.9.1.exe download. SP No. | ||||||||
Oldsmobile | Division | Car Line/ | Body | Restraint | Engine | SP No. | ||||||||
Plymouth | Vehicle Type | Restraint | Car Line | Series | Body | Engine | SP No. | |||||||
Pontiac | Division | Car Line/ | Body/ | Restraint | Engine | SP No. | ||||||||
Porsche | Vehicle Type | Model | Engine | Restraint | Porsche Type | *Below | ||||||||
Porsche | Vehicle Type | Model | Engine | Restraint | Porsche Type | *Below | ||||||||
SAAB | Vehicle Type | Car Line | Model/ | Body | Trans | Engine | SP No. | |||||||
Saturn | Division | Car Line/ | Body | Restraint | Engine | SP No. | ||||||||
Scion | Vehicle Type | Body/ | Engine | Series | Restraint | Car Line | SP No. | |||||||
MAKE | 1-2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9-11 | 12-17 | |||||
Smart | Vehicle Type | Model | Body | Engine | Restraint | SP No. | ||||||||
Subaru | Vehicle Type | Line | Body | Engine | Model/ | Restraint | SP No. Adobe flash player 10 mac. | |||||||
Suzuki | Vehicle Type | Line | Series/ | Engine | Design | Body | SP No. | |||||||
Suzuki | Division | Car Line/Series | Body | Restraint | Engine | SP No. | ||||||||
Toyota | Vehicle Type | Body/ | Engine | Series | Restraint | Car Line | SP No. | |||||||
Volkswagen | Vehicle Type | Series | Engine | Restraint | Model | SP No. | ||||||||
Volvo | Vehicle Type | Lil cease the wonderful world of cease a leo zip. Series | Body/ | Engine | Emission | SP No. | ||||||||
MAKE | 1-2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9-11 | 12-17 |
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What
Is A VIN
![Number Number](https://gmcpauls.com/pictures/GMCMODELVIN/70-71GMCVIN.jpg)
Where The
VIN Can Be Found
- The drivers side door (sticker on the side of door)
- The drivers side dashboard (towards the front of the vehicle, easiest seen from outside looking through the windshield)
- On your insurance card
- On any contracts you may have for the vehicle (Bill of sale, etc.)
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VIN
Breakdown
- If it looks like an I, it's the number 1.
- If it looks like an O, it's the number
0. - And if it looks like a Q, then take another look.
World
Manufacturers Index (WMI)
- 1 or 4 = USA
- 2 = Canada
- 3 = Mexico
- J = Japan
- K = Korea
- E = England
- W = Germany
- Z = Italy
2) The second digit (G in this case) represents the manufacturer code.
Pontiac Vin Number Breakdown
- A = Audi
- B = BMW
- 4 = Buick
- 6 = Cadillac
- 1 = Chevrolet
- C = Chrysler
- B/D = Dodge
- F = Ford
- 7 = GM Canada
- G = General Motors
- H = Honda
- A = Jaguar (yes the same as audi)
- L = Lincoln
- D = Mercedes Benz
- M = Mercury
- N = Nissan
- 3 = Oldsmobile
- 2/5 = Pontiac
- P = Plymouth
- 8 = Saturn
- T = Toyota
- V = Volkswagen
- V = Volvo
3) The third digit (C in this case) will show the division within the manufacturer or the vehicle type.
- 1 = Chevy car
- C = Chevy truck
- N = Chevy SUV
- A = Ford car
- D = Ford F350
- M = Ford SUV
- T = Ford F150 & F250
VIN
Descriptors
- The fourth VIN digit (H) will describe the weight and/or horsepower.
- The fifth VIN digit (K) will describe the vehicle's platform, i.e. pickup truck, van, sedan, trailer, etc. This fifth digit can also describe whether the vehicle is a 4x4 or 2wd. For Chevy 2wd equals a C and 4x4 equals a K.
- The sixth VIN digit (2) will describe more specifically the model type, i.e. Expedition, Trailblazer, Durango, etc.
- The seventh VIN digit (9) will describe the body type, i.e. 2 door, 4 door, hatchback, convertible, etc.
- The eighth VIN digit (1) will describe engine information a little more in depth, like number of cylinders, number of liters, diesel or gas, etc.
The
Check Digit
![Decoder Decoder](https://www.american-muscle-cars.net/images/68Pontiac-Firebird-blk-ENGINE.jpg)
The
Model Year
Code | Year | Code | Year | Code | Year | Code | Year |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
A ---- | 1980 | L ---- | 1990 | Y ---- | 2000 | A ---- | 2010 |
B ---- | 1981 | M ---- | 1991 | 1 ---- | 2001 | B ---- | 2011 |
C ---- | 1982 | N ---- | 1992 | 2 ---- | 2002 | C ---- | 2012 |
D ---- | 1983 | P ---- | 1993 | 3 ---- | 2003 | D ---- | 2013 |
E ---- | 1984 | R ---- | 1994 | 4 ---- | 2004 | E ---- | 2014 |
F ---- | 1985 | S ---- | 1995 | 5 ---- | 2005 | F ---- | 2015 |
G ---- | 1986 | T ---- | 1996 | 6 ---- | 2006 | G ---- | 2016 |
H ---- | 1987 | V ---- | 1997 | 7 ---- | 2007 | H ---- | 2017 |
J ---- | 1988 | W ---- | 1998 | 8 ---- | 2008 | J ---- | 2018 |
K ---- | 1989 | X ---- | 1999 | 9 ---- | 2009 | K ---- | 2019 |
The
Plant Code
Sequence
Production Numbers
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