
Troubleshooting Chevy Check Engine Light
In this guide, we will be going over common problems that can trigger Chevrolet check engine light(s) to appear and diagnose the issue(s) yourself.
A Chevrolet VIN decoder that allows you to lookup options, model, year, engine, transmission, and specifications.
Let's break down a Chevrolet VIN number and explain what each of the positions means.
POSITION 1
The first position of the VIN is held by a character that identifies the country or final assembly point of the vehicle. This shows where the Chevrolet was made. The first position may also indicate where the Chevrolet headquarters is located.
POSITION 2
This is the number that indicates the manufacturer of your vehicle.
POSITION 3
This provides information on the brand division. This number makes it possible to identify the exact division of the manufacturer in cases where they have multiple divisions.
Positions one through three are known as the World Make Identifiers. Examples for your Chevrolet may be as follows:
MARK |
WMI |
Manufacturer |
The owner of the Brand |
Code of the Country |
Country |
CHEVROLET |
1G1 |
GM (USA) |
GM |
1G |
USA |
CHEVROLET |
1G3 |
GM (USA) |
GM |
1G |
USA |
CHEVROLET |
1G4 |
GM (USA) |
GM |
1G |
USA |
CHEVROLET |
1G6 |
GM (USA) |
GM |
1G |
USA |
CHEVROLET |
1G7 |
GM (USA) |
GM |
1G |
USA |
CHEVROLET |
1G8 |
GM (USA) |
GM |
1G |
USA |
CHEVROLET |
1GA |
GM (USA) |
GM |
1G |
USA |
CHEVROLET |
1GB |
GM (USA) |
GM |
1G |
USA |
CHEVROLET |
1GC |
GM (USA) |
GM |
1G |
USA |
CHEVROLET |
1GE |
GM (USA) |
GM |
1G |
USA |
CHEVROLET |
1GN |
GM (USA) |
GM |
1G |
USA |
POSITION 4
Position four through five of the Chevrolet VIN is used to identify the model of your vehicle.
POSITION 6
Position six of the Chevrolet VIN identifies the body variant of your vehicle. These body types are as indicated below:
1 - 2 door compartment
2 “ 2 door sedan
3 - Convertible / 2 door compartment
5 - 4 door sedan, 4 or 6, the side windows
6 - Sedan/hatchback door 4/5, 4 or 6, the side windows
7 - Minivan wagon/hatchback increased capacity
8 - 5 wagon door / hatch
9 - Touring
POSITION 7
Position seven in the Chevrolet VIN identifies the security systems in your car.
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 air bags for the rear row of seats
9 - Static safety belts (only very old models)
A - Active belts
B - Active seat belts, front driver's airbag
C - Active seat belts, front driver and passenger airbags
D - Active seatbelts, front and side airbags for the driver and passenger
E - Active safety belts, front airbags, side airbags for the first row of seats and ceiling for the back row of
F - Active safety belts, front airbags, side ceiling airbags for all rows
G - Active safety belts, front airbags, side airbags for the second row of seats and ceiling airbags for all rows of
H - Active safety belts, front airbags, side airbags for the first row of seats and ceiling airbags for the rear row cushion to protect the driver's knees
POSITION 8
This position provides the information on the engine of the Chevy.
Passenger Car Engines
0 - None Engine
1 - 3.8L V6 (L67)
1 - 1.6L L4 (LWW, Diesel)
2 - 1.3L L4 (LY8)
2 - 6.0L V8 (L77) (GAS/Ethanol) Chevrolet Caprice Police Vehicle (AUS)
3 - 3.6L V6 (LFX) Chevrolet Caprice Police Vehicle (AUS) / Impala
4 - 2.2L L4 (LN2)
5 - 1.5L L4 (L3A, Hybrid)
6 - 2.2L L4 (L42)
6 - 6.2L V8 (LT4)
7 - 6.2L V8 (LT1)
8 - 1.8L L4 (LV6)
9 - 4.6L V8 (L37)
A - 1.4L L4 (LV7)
A - 2.3L L4 (LG0) SFI
A - 2.5L L4 (LCV)
A - 4.6L V8 (LH2)
B - 1.4L L4 (LUV, Turbo)
B - 2.4L I4 (LE5) MFI
C - 1.6L L4 (LDE)
C - 4.0L V8 (L47)
C - 2.4L I4 (LAF) SIDI
D - 1.5L L4 (L3G)
D - 2.3L L4 (LD2)
D - 4.4L V8 (LC3) MFI
E - 1.6L I4 (LXV)
E - 3.4L V6 (LA1)
E - 5.0L V8 (L03)
E - 7.0L V8 (LS7) SFI
F - 1.6L L4 (LXT)
F - 2.2L L4 (L61)
F - 5.0L V8 (LB9)
G - 1.8L L4 (LGE)
G - 1.8L L4 (LWE)
G - 3.0L V6 (LF1) SIDI
G - 5.7L V8 (LS1)
H - 1.8L L4 (LUW)
H - 5.0L V8 (LX5)
H - 5.0L V8 (LG4)
H - 6.0L V8 (L98) SFI
J - 3.1L V6 (LG8)
J - 6.2L V8 (L99) SFI
K - 3.5L V6 (LZE) SFI
K - 3.8L V6 (L36)
L - 1.8L L4 (LNK)
M - 1.4L L4 (L95)
M - 1.4L L4 (LE2, Turbo)
M - 2.6L V6 (LY9)
N - 3.2L V6 (LA3)
N - 3.6L V6 (LFR)
P - 2.0L L4 (LSJ)
P - 5.7L V8
R - 3.0L V6 (L81)
S - 3.6L V6 (LGX)
S - 5.7L V8 (LS6)
S - 2.8L V6 (LB8)
T - 1.5L L4 (LFV, Turbo)
T - 2.4L L4 (LD9)
U - 6.0L V8 (LS2)
W - 4.3L L6
W - 6.2L V8 (LS3)
X - 2.0 L4 (LTG, turbo)
Y - 4.6L V8 (LD8)
Engines for Light Trucks
1 - 6.6L V8 Diesel
2 - 6.6L V8 Diesel
4 - 2.5L L4
M - 5.0L V8
P - 5.3L V8
R - 5.7L V8
S - 4.2L L6
T - 5.3L V8
U - 6.0L V8
V - 4.8L V8
W - 4.3L V6
X - 4.3L V6
POSITION 9
The check number is used to algorithmically validate the Chevrolet VIN.
POSITION 10
The tenth position of the VIN is used to identify the year of production of your car model.
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 |
POSITION 11
This indicates the manufacturing plant where the assembly of your Chevrolet was completed. These plants include the following:
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, ТX (USA)
C - Changwon (KOREA)
F - Fairfax, KS (USA)
G - Gliwice (POLAND)
L - Elizabeth (AUS)
L - San Luis Potosi (MEX)
S - Ramoz Arizpe (MEX)
U - Detroit, MI (USA)
X - Alaska (USA)
POSITION 12 “ 17
Position twelve all the way to seventeen identify the serial number of your Chevy. This is a unique sequence of numbers that are not standardized, and help to identify the exact assembly line your Chevy came from in addition to when and where it was assembled.
The Chevy VIN number is located in a number of areas as follows:
Not all models listed.
MFR model code: CC15743
Body type: Standard Bed
Pass Doors: 4
Alternative name: Crew Cab Standard Box 2-Wheel Drive High Country
Alternative body: Crew Cab Pickup - Standard Bed
Drivetrain: Rear Wheel Drive
MSRP: $45,905.00
Invoice: $42,691.66
Destination Charge: $1,095.00
Type: 8 Cylinder Engine
Displacement L/CI: 5.3/325
Fuel Type: Flex Fuel Capability
Horsepower: 355.0 @ 5600
Fuel Economy: 16.0 City / 23.0 Highway MPG
Fuel Capacity: 26.0 gal
Net Torque: 383.0 @ 4100
Manufactured By: Mexico Chevrolet - Truck Active
Suspension Type “ Front: Independent
Suspension Type “ Rear: 2-Stage Multi-Leaf
Front Tire Size: P285/45R22, P275/55R20
Rear Tire Size: P285/45R22, P275/55R20
Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness: 13.0 x 1.18 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness: 13.6 x 0.79 in
Wheelbase: &nbs"
By YOUCANIC Automotive Experts Published on: Friday, May 19, 2017. |