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Year 1987
Make Chevrolet
Model Monte Carlo
Fuel Type
Engine 5L V-Shaped
Made in USA
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| Pos | Character(s) | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Manufacturing country: UNITED STATES (USA) |
| 2 | G | Manufacturer: Chevrolet |
| 3 | 1 | Vehicle type: PASSENGER CAR |
| 4 | G | Model: Monte Carlo |
| 5 | Z | Body Style: Coupe |
| 6 | 1 |
Cylinders: 8 Engine Displacement (L): 5 |
| 7 | 1 | |
| 8 | H | Safety/Restraint: - |
| 9 | X | Check digit (ISO 3779) |
| 10 | H | Model year: 1987 |
| 11 | P | Plant Information: PONTIAC UNITED STATES (USA) |
| 12–17 | 000001–999999 | Sequential production number (varies) |
These items appear in a full VIN report the decoder itself shows factory specifications.
The Chevrolet Monte Carlo VIN code is what is used to decode vehicle details and is printed on the inside frame or jamb of the driver-side front door or on the dashboard on the driver’s side.
Digit 1 is where the car was assembled, digit 2 indicates the manufacturer, digit 3 is the vehicle type, digits 4-8 describe the model, body style, engine type, and transmission, digit 9 verifies the VIN is valid, digits 10-11 indicate the model year and factory of assembly, and digits 12-17 are the factory’s production sequence number. Enter the VIN number into the Chevrolet Monte Carlo decoder to lookup vehicle details.
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