VIN Number Decoding
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) decodes as follows for the C4 Corvette:
(The last five positions (shown below in yellow) show the car's position in the build sequence for the model year).
1 G 1 YY 3 1 8 9 K 5 1 0 0 0 0 1
| | | | | | | | | | |_____ Plant Sequential Build Number
| | | | | | | | | |___ Factory Code (5 - Bowling Green, Ky)
| | | | | | | | |___ Model Year (See chart below)
| | | | | | | |__ Check Digit
| | | | | | |__ Engine Code (8 = L83, L98, P = LT1, 5=LT4, J=LT5)
| | | | | |__ Seat Belt System (1 = Manual Belts)
| | | | |__ Body Type (2 = Hatchback, 3 = Convertible)
| | | |___ Carline and Series (YY = Std Corvette, YZ = ZR1)
| | |___ Division (1 = Chevrolet)
| |___ Manufacturer (G = General Motors)
|__ Country of Origin ( 1 = USA)
Model Year Chart
Designator | Model Year |
E | 1984 |
F | 1985 |
G | 1986 |
H | 1987 |
J | 1988 |
K | 1989 |
L | 1990 |
M | 1991 |
N | 1992 |
P | 1993 |
R | 1994 |
S | 1995 |
T | 1996 |