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