Cadillac VIN Decoder

Updated onOct 6, 2023

A Cadillac VIN decoder allows you to look up options, models, years, engines, transmissions, and specifications. To check what engine, transmission, and options are installed on your vehicle, use the free online VIN Decoder.

Cadillac VIN Decoder

HOW TO DECODE CADILLAC VIN

Cadillac VIN Decoder

Position 1

decode cadillac vin number

This position is an identifier of the country or final assembly of the vehicle. It shows where the Cadillac was made.

1, 4, 5 USA

Position 2

This number indicates the manufacturer of your Cadillac.

G – General Motors

Position 3

Position three of the VIN provides information on the brand division. The number points out the exact division of the manufacturer in cases where multiple divisions exist.

Positions one through three may collectively be the World Make Identifiers (WMI). Examples for your Cadillac may be as follows:

Mark	WMI	Manufacturer	Brand Owner	Country Code	Country
CADILLAC	1G6	GM (USA)	GM	1G	USA
CADILLAC	1GY	GM (USA)	GM	1G	USA
CADILLAC	2G6	GM (CAN)	GM	2G	Canada
CADILLAC	2GE	GM (CAN)	GM	2G	Canada
CADILLAC	3GG	GM (MEX)	GM	3G	Mexico
CADILLAC	3GY	GM (MEX)	GM	3G	Mexico
CADILLAC	XWW	ASIA AUTO JSC (KZ)	GM	XW	Kazakhstan
CADILLAC	YSC	GM (S)	GM	YS	Sweden

Position 4 “ 5

Position four through five of the VIN identifies the model type of your Cadillac and its execution. The descriptions are as indicated below:

18 – XTS (export)
1L – XTS Standard FWD
1M – XTS Luxury FWD
1N – XTS Luxury AWD
1P – XTS Premium FWD
1R – XTS Premium AWD
1S – XTS Platinum FWD
1T – XTS Platinum AWD
1U – XTS Livery the FWD (W20)
1V – the XTS Premium Vsport the AWD
1W – the XTS at least a Platinum Vsport the AWD
A1 – the CTS V-series
A8 – the CTS (for export)
A9 – the ATS (for export)
AA – the ATS of Standard, the RWD
AB – the ATS Luxury, the RWD
AC – the ATS, the Performance, the RWD
AD – the ATS, the Performance (drivers Assist the pkg.), the RWD
AE – the ATS Premium, the RWD
AF – the ATS Premium (drivers Assist the pkg.), the RWD
AG – the ATS of Standard, the RWD
AH – the ATS Luxury, the RWD
the AJ – the ATS, the Performance, the RWD
AK – ATS Performance (drivers assist pkg.), RWD
AL – ATS Premium, RWD
AM – ATS Premium (drivers assist pkg.), RWD
AN – ATS V series
AP – CTS Standard
AR – CTS Luxury
AS – CTS Performance
AT – CTS Premium
AU – the CTS Vsport
AV – the CTS Premium Vsport
AW – the CTS of Standard the AWD
AX – CTS Luxury the AWD
AY – CTS the Performance the AWD
AZ – the AWD Premium, the CTS
B_ – Fleetwood Brougham (1991 … 1996)
CD /CT – DeVille
CB – FLEETWOOD
CG – Sixty Special
DW – Brogham
DG / the DM / the DR / DU – the CTS
EL / the ET – Eldorado
K9 – CT6 (for export)
KA – CT6 2.0T of Standard
KB Download now – CT6 3.6L of Standard
KC – Luxury 2.0T CT6
KD – the DeVille
KD – CT6 3.6L Luxury
KE – the DeVille
KE – Luxury CT6 3.0TT
KF – the DeVille
KF – CT6 3.6L Premium
KG – CT6 3.0TT Premium
KJ – CT6 at least a Platinum 3.6L
KK – CT6 3.0TT at least a Platinum
KS – Seville You / the SLS
KY – Seville You / the STS
R7 – the ELR (for export)
the RL – the ELR of Standard
RM – the ELR the Sport the Package
VR – Allante / the Catera
VS – Allante
YV – the XLR

Position 6 “ Body Variant

Position 6 indicates the body variance of your Cadillac vehicle. These may be as shown below:

1 – 2 door compartment
2 “ 2 door Sedan
3 “2-door Convertible
5 – 4 door Sedan
6 “ 4 door Sedan, Hatchback
8 – 5 door wagon/ hatch
9 – touring

Position 7 “ Security Systems

This number identifies the Security Systems that have been incorporated into your Cadillac. These may be as follows:

1 – Seat belts
2 – Seat belts and dual front airbags
3 – Seat belts and driver’s airbag
4 – Safety belts. Front and side airbags
5 – Seat belts. Front and side driver’s airbag
6 – Seat belts. Front and side airbags. Occupancy sensor passenger
7 – Seat belts. Front and side airbags. Side airbags for the rear seats
9 – Static seat belts (only very old model)

Position 8 “ Engine

This position is the engine number of your Cadillac. It identifies the engine type that runs your car and all its specifications. In any case, a replacement or change of components may be necessary.

1 – 3.8L V6 (L67)
3 – 3.6L V6 (LFX)
4 – 1.4L L4 (LUU, GAS / ETHANOL)
6 – 3.0L V6 (LGW, Twin turbo )
6 – 6.2L V8 (LT4)
8 – 3.6L V6 (LF3, Twin turbo )
9 – 4.6L V8 (L37)
A- 2.5L L4 (LCV)
C – 4.0L V8 (L47)
E – 3.4L V6 (LA1)
E – 5.0 V8 L (L03)
F – 5.0L V8 (LB9)
G – 5.7L V8 (LS1)
H – 5.0L V8 (LX5)
H – 5.0L V8 (LG4)
J – 3.1L V6 (LG8)
K – 3.8L V6 (L36)
M – 2.6L V6 (LY9)
N – 3.2L V6 (LA3)
P – 5.7L V8
R – 3.0L V6 (L81)
S – 3.6L V6 (LGX)
S – 5.7L V8 (LS6)
S – V6 2.8L (LB8)
T – 2.4L L4 (LD9)
U – 6.0L V8 (LS2)
W – 4.3L L6
X – 2.0 L4 (LTG, Turbo)
Y – 3.6L V6 (LT4, Twin turbo)
Y – 4.6 L V8 (LD8)

Position 9 “ Check Sum

The check number is used to validate the Cadillac VIN algorithmically.

Position 10 “ Model Year

The tenth position of the VIN identifies the year of production of your car model.

Year of Issue	Designation	Year of Issue	Designation	Year of Issue	Designation
1971	1	1991	M	2011	B
1972	2	1992	N	2012	C
1973	3	1993	P	2013	D
1974	4	1994	R	2014	E
1975	5	1995	S	2015	F
1976	6	1996	T	2016	G
1977	7	1997	V	2017	H
1978	8	1998	W	2018	J
1979	9	1999	X	2019	K
1980	A	2000	Y	2020	L
1981	B	2001	1	2021	M
1982	C	2002	2	2022	N
1983	D	2003	3	2023	P
1984	E	2004	4	2024	R
1985	F	2005	5	2025	S
1986	G	2006	6	2026	T
1987	H	2007	7	2027	V
1988	J	2008	8	2028	W
1989	K	2009	9	2029	X
1990	L	2010	A	2030	Y

Position 11 “ Assembly Plant

This position is held by a character that specifies the plant where the Cadillac was assembled. The plants may be as follows:

0 – Lansing – Grand River, MI (USA)

1 – Oshawa # 2, ON (CAN)

4 – Orion, MI (USA)

5 – Bowling Green, KY (USA)

7 – Lordstown, OH (USA)

9 – Oshawa # 1, ON (CAN)A – Arlington, TX (USA)

C – Changwon (KOREA)

F – Fairfax, KS (USA)

G – Gliwice (POLAND)

L – Elizabeth (AUS)

L – San Luis Potosi (MEX)

S – Ramoz Arizpe (MEX)

U – The Detroit, MI (USA)

X – Not for sale (USA)

Position 12-17 “ Serial Number

The vehicle™s serial number holds position 12 “ 17. This sequence of six numbers, not standardized, pinpoints the vehicle being looked up.

CADILLAC VIN NUMBER LOCATION

The Cadillac VIN can be located in several areas on your vehicle as follows:

On the driver™s side of the windshield on the front corner of the dash.
In the glove box
The lower left hand of the cylinder block

CADILLAC MODELS

Cadillac models are as follows:

FOR EXAMPLE DECODED CADILLAC VIN

VIN: 1G6DA5E53C0000000

2012 Cadillac CTS Sedan 4dr Sedan 3.0L RWD

General Information

MFR model code: 6DM69

Body type: 4dr Car

Pass Doors: 4

Alternative name: 3.0L V6 RWD

Alternative body: 4dr Car

Drivetrain: Rear Wheel Drive

Engine and Powertrain

Type: V6 Cylinder Engine

Displacement L/CI: 3.0/183

Fuel Type: Gasoline Fuel

Horsepower: 270.0 @ 7000

Fuel Economy: 16.0 City / 26.0 Highway MPG

Fuel Capacity: 18.0 gal

Net Torque: 223.0 @ 5700

Technical Specifications

Manufactured By: United States Cadillac Active

Suspension Type “ Front: Independent SLA

Suspension Type “ Rear: Independent multi-link

Front Tire Size: P235/55HR17

Rear Tire Size: P235/55HR17

For more help with your Cadillac, check out the Vehicle Maintenance and Repair guides applicable to your car.

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