A Chevrolet VIN decoder interprets a 17-character vehicle identification number (VIN) and shows the assembly plant, body style, engine and model year. Type your VIN into the field below for a free decode, and the free Chevrolet VIN check also lists open recalls for that vehicle.
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Find the 17 characters on the Chevrolet, enter your VIN in the field above, then read the result position by position. The first three characters name the maker and vehicle type, while the tenth marks the model year.
Start with the VIN plate and certification label, then compare the 17 characters with the vehicle's paperwork:
Some older Chevrolet models may also have a number stamped under the hood, on the firewall or engine block; trucks may have one on the frame. Compare each stamp with the visible plate.
Type the full VIN, with all 17 characters, into the VIN lookup tool above. No account is required to decode your Chevrolet VIN. Check each character before submitting.
The results bring together the vehicle description and production details. Look for engine type, body style, drivetrain, assembly plant, open recalls and the model year. Where the VIN structure supports them, transmission and trim level may also appear. The breakdown below explains what each character reveals.
A Chevrolet VIN is a standardized 17-character alphanumeric code with three sections of information encoded by GM: World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI), positions 1–3; Vehicle Descriptor Section (VDS), positions 4–9; Vehicle Identifier Section (VIS), positions 10–17.
Some newer Chevrolet models interpret positions 4–6 together as a combined model identifier. On trucks, position four can represent gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) and brake class rather than a passenger-car line.
On passenger cars from roughly 2005–2014, position five can indicate series. Position six may use 5 for a four-door sedan or 1 for a two-door coupe. Position seven specifies restraint equipment: E indicates active manual belts, linked to Regular Production Option (RPO) AY0 in the 2014–2022 data. On trucks, position six can describe series or trim.
The check digit uses a weighted sum modulo 11 under 49 CFR 565.15, which catches typos and fake VINs. The letters I, O and Q are not used, avoiding confusion with 1 and 0. Since 1981, every vehicle in the United States has followed the 17-character VIN format, and each VIN identifies one vehicle. The rules appear in 49 CFR Part 565 and ISO 3779 (International Organization for Standardization). You can read a VIN manually, but accurate decoding depends on the relevant manufacturer definitions.
GM reuses plant letters across decades, so pair each plant code with the model year. Flint, Michigan, assembles Chevrolet trucks, but its letter is excluded because GM has used it for other plants. An engine number stamped on the block is separate from the VIN. GMC is another General Motors brand with distinct codes; use the GMC VIN decoder for that make.
| WMI | Country/vehicle type |
|---|---|
| 1G1 | United States · passenger cars |
| 1GC | United States · trucks |
| 1GN | United States · SUVs |
| 2G1 | Canada |
| 3GN | Mexico |
| KL7 | South Korea |
| Plant code | Plant |
|---|---|
| J | Lansing (Delta Township) |
| R | Arlington |
| Z | Fort Wayne (Roanoke) |
| 1 | Wentzville |
| F | Kansas City (Fairfax) |
| U | Detroit-Hamtramck |
| 5 | Bowling Green |
| 4 | Orion |
| Model-year code | Model year |
|---|---|
| A–Y | A = 2010 through R = 2024, S = 2025, T = 2026 |
| 1–9 | 2001–2009 |
This example VIN, 1GNEVGRSXSJ244442, is a real Chevrolet VIN checked with the NHTSA vPIC decoder. It identifies a 2025 Chevrolet Traverse LT sport utility vehicle (SUV) with a turbocharged 2.5 L four-cylinder LK0 gasoline engine, assembled in Lansing, Michigan, United States. In EVGRS, the eighth-position S maps to the LK0 engine RPO code; the 11th-position J identifies Lansing.
| Positions | Characters | Meaning | Decoded result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–3 | 1GN | Manufacturer (WMI) | Chevrolet, SUV / MPV, United States |
| 4–8 | EVGRS | Vehicle attributes (VDS) | Traverse, LT, 2.5 L 4-cyl LK0 gasoline |
| 9 | X | Check digit | valid (vPIC) |
| 10 | S | Model year | 2025 |
| 11 | J | Assembly plant | Lansing, Michigan, United States |
| 12–17 | 244442 | Serial number | production sequence |
Decoded with NHTSA vPIC on September 28, 2026. This is one real VIN, not a fleet average.
Only in part. A Chevrolet VIN identifies the model year, engine and body, but not the full build list of factory-installed features and options or standard equipment. These are three-character RPO codes on the Service Parts Identification (SPID) label, found in the glove box or trunk with the VIN and paint code. From model year 2018, a QR code on the driver's-door certification label carries the same data.
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Yes. A free VIN lookup on EpicVIN provides Chevrolet details without an account, including decoded specifications, open recalls, and flags for accident history, odometer problems or theft. A full vehicle history report opens the records behind those flags for a closer look.
Year 2025
Make CHEVROLET
Model Traverse
Fuel Type Gasoline
Engine 2.5L In-Line LK0
Made in USA
The NHTSA recall lookup and NICB VINCheck are also free. A complete report costs $24.99 for one VIN. A buyer or seller of a new or used vehicle can confirm that the model and engine match the listing.
Among the 35,351,275 Chevrolet VINs in the EpicVIN database, 21.6%, roughly 1 in 5, have at least one serious history event. That includes a salvage auction record, branded title, flood, fire, theft or odometer problem. The figure is in line with the 21.6% median for makes with a similar fleet age.
| Indicator | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| VINs in the database | 35,351,275 | (3rd largest of 46 passenger makes) |
| Average age | 12 years | (median model year 2015) |
| Typical mileage | 68,150 mi | (median last odometer reading) |
| Miles per year | 11,900 | (VINs with two dated readings) |
| Serious history event | 21.6% | (peer median 21.6%) |
| Salvage or junk title | 12.8% | (on an auction lot or listing) |
| Moved between states | 12.3% | (peer median 13.1%) |
The three largest body groups in the database are sport utility vehicles (SUVs) at 34.8%, pickup trucks at 30.3%, and sedans at 21.4%.
Flood entries affect 0.4% of Chevrolet VINs, well below the 0.6% peer median.
Peers: 18 passenger makes with fleet age within ±1.5 years. Percentages use Chevrolet VINs in the database. Source: EpicVIN Vehicle Data Research · Data as of August 2026.
Recall checks are free. Enter the VIN above or use the NHTSA recall lookup: both list the open recalls and service campaigns that apply to that exact Chevrolet. In the database, 2.43 NHTSA recall campaigns are on file per model year on average, in line with the 2.81 peer median for makes of similar fleet age.
NHTSA recall campaigns: 2.43 per model year · Peer median: 2.81
A campaign associated with a model year does not mean repairs are still outstanding on your individual vehicle. Check the VIN itself. Chevrolet also provides recall information in the Owner Center at chevrolet.com; the Chevrolet warranty lookup checks warranty details by VIN.
The first character shows country of origin or country of manufacture: 1 United States, 2 Canada, 3 Mexico, K South Korea. Position 11 identifies the build plant where the vehicle was assembled. EpicVIN shows 59.8% US-built, 17.5% Canada, 16.9% Mexico, 5.2% South Korea. Canada and Mexico represent one-third of Chevrolet VINs.
Selected Chevrolet assembly plant codes:
In the EpicVIN database, collision appears most often in recorded Chevrolet damage histories, affecting 14.9% of VINs. All-over damage follows at 1.1%. Texas (TX) leads the states where Chevrolet vehicles appear in sale or auction records, accounting for 9.1%, followed by California, then Michigan.
| Damage category | Share of Chevrolet VINs |
|---|---|
| Collision | 14.9% |
| All over | 1.1% |
| Mechanical | 0.7% |
| State | Share |
|---|---|
| Texas | 9.1% |
| California | 5.6% |
| Michigan | 5.4% |
| Florida | 5.2% |
| Ohio | 4.8% |
One VIN can appear in multiple damage categories or states. Source: EpicVIN Vehicle Data Research · Data as of August 2026.
Explore model-specific Chevrolet VIN patterns and statistics in the decoders below.
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Characters 1-3 form the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI). In 1G1, 1 means United States assembly, G denotes General Motors across North American makes, and the last 1 specifies Chevrolet passenger-car division. C denotes trucks; N denotes SUVs.
Yes. The no-account lookup displays model year, engine, assembly plant, and open recalls together. Detailed records beyond the initial result come from a paid vehicle history report.
Yes. Position 10 of a 17-digit VIN gives the year: S = 2025, G = 2016, A = 2010. Codes cycle every 30 years, so A also means 1980. I, O, Q, U, Z and 0 are excluded.
Begin with the lookup above, which flags open recalls, accidents and theft. A full report then goes deeper: title brands, damage photos and odometer readings by date.
The 8th digit identifies the engine, which the decoder translates into a GM RPO code: C = L83 5.3L V8 (Silverado 2016), S = LK0 2.5L turbo (Traverse 2025), W = LS3 6.2L V8 (2010–2016).
No. A Regular Production Option (RPO) code identifies GM equipment, such as the L83 engine or AY0 restraint system. A Chevrolet can have dozens of RPO codes; its 17-character VIN identifies the vehicle and encodes the engine at position eight.
A Chevrolet built before the 1981 model year has an older, shorter VIN format. The 17-character format began in 1981, and NHTSA vPIC decodes Chevrolet VINs from that year on. Try a classic car VIN lookup.
Yes. A lookup provides vehicle specifications such as model year and body type. NHTSA data can also include engine size, front-wheel drive (FWD), all-wheel drive (AWD), four-wheel drive (4WD), or GVWR class.
Check the certification label inside the driver's door opening for the month and year of manufacture. The VIN identifies the model year; a Chevrolet dealer can provide the production date using that number.
A decode reports the factory data of a Chevrolet, not what happened after the sale. Title history, damage records and dated odometer entries belong in the full history report. The figures above come from auction and listing records, which are proxies, not state registries. The Driver's Privacy Protection Act (DPPA) keeps owner names out of any VIN lookup.
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