Free VIN Decoder - Check VIN Number - VIN Lookup For Decoding Your Gmc General Motors Car History - Auto - Vehicle Identification Number Look up vehicle identification numbers for all car makes and vehicle models, by year, from GMC General Motors. Decode VIN number information on the following makes and models:GMC Acadia, GMC Canyon, GMC Envoy, GMC Envoy XL, GMC Envoy XUV, GMC Jimmy, GMC R/V 3500 Series, GMC Rally Wagon, GMC S-15, GMC S-15 Jimmy, GMC Safari, GMC Safari Cargo, GMC Savana, GMC Savana Cargo, GMC Sierra 1500, GMC Sierra 1500 Classic, GMC Sierra 1500 Hybrid, GMC Sierra 1500HD, GMC Sierra 1500HD Classic, GMC Sierra 2500, GMC Sierra 2500HD, GMC Sierra 2500HD Classic, GMC Sierra 3500, GMC Sierra 3500 Classic, GMC Sierra 3500HD, GMC Sierra C3, GMC Sierra Classic 1500, GMC Sierra Classic 2500, GMC Sierra Classic 3500, GMC Sonoma, GMC Suburban, GMC Syclone, GMC Terrain, GMC Typhoon, GMC Vandura, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon Denali, GMC Yukon Hybrid, GMC Yukon XL.

** Please scroll down to see a complete VIN number decoding data chart. Vin Decoder ** What is a VIN Number? A VIN number is a 17 character alpha/numeric serial number unique to each vehicle, by manufacturer, make, model and year. Each character in the VIN number can be decoded to determine where the car was built, what year, which automotive features are included and more. Together, all the VIN numbers create a history about your GMC General Motors. Where To Find The Vehicle Identification Number Tag How to use this vehicle identification number information to decode your GMC General Motors VIN number: First, either find your VIN number on your vehicle registration or car title or in vehicle maintenance records from your dealer. Additionally, you can find the VIN at various locations on your car. Frequently you can find your VIN number in one of the following locations: on the driver's side door jam (sometimes on the passenger's side), under the windshield on the driver's side, near the firewall of the vehicle or on the steering column. Other places to search for a vehicle identification number include various locations under the hood of your car. Learn how to find a VIN number on your car. Now that you found your VIN GMC General Motors number, you can start to decode your car, truck or automobile. The first character The first character indicates the country where the vehicle was manufactured. The United States has a VIN code of 1 or 4, while countries such as Japan (J) are designated with letters. To decode your VIN number, simply match your VIN characters to the chart below. Search first to find the model year for your car, then, in order to check VIN number to determine your car history details, match the corresponding position of your vehicle ID number to each of the fields below.

1982 BUICK

1st Position - COUNTRY
1

United States

2

Canada

2nd Position - MANUFACTURER
G

General Motors

3rd Position - DIVISION
4

Buick

4th Position - RESTRAINT SYSTEM
A

Manual Belts

B

Automatic Belts

C

Air Bags

5th Position - CAR LINE & SERIES
B

Skylark Std

C

Skylark Limited

D

Skylark Sport

G

Century Sport

H

Century Std

J

Regal Std

K

Regal Sport

L

Century Limited

M

Regal Limited

N

LeSabre Std

P

LeSabre Limited

R

LeSabre Estate Wagon

S

Skyhawk Std

T

Skyhawk Limited

V

Electra Estate Wagon

W

Electra Park Avenue

X

Electra Limited

Y

Riviera "T'' Type

Z

Riviera Luxury

6th & 7th Positions - BODY TYPE
19

4 Dr Sed

47

2 Dr Cpe

27

2 Dr Cpe

57

2 Dr Cpe

35

4 Dr S/W

67

2 Dr Conv

37

2 Dr Cpe

69

4 Dr Sed

8th Position - ENGINE TYPE
A

6-231 (3.8)

2BC

B

4-122 (2.0)

2BC

E

6-181 (3.0)

2BC

G

4-112 (1.8)

2BC

H

8-307 (5.0)

4BC

J

8-267 (4.4)

2BC

N

8-350 (5.7)

Dsl-FI

R

4-151 (2.5)

TBI

T

6-262 (4.3)

Dsl-FI

FWD

V

6-262 (4.3)

Dsl-FI

RWD

X

6-173 (2.8)

2BC

115HP

Y

8-307 (5.0)

4BC

Z

6-173 (2.8)

2BC

135HP

0

4-112 (1.8)

TBI

OHC

3

6-231 (3.8)

4BC

Turbo

4

6-252 (4.1)

4BC

5

4-151 (2.5)

2BC

9th Position - CHECK DIGIT

A single number or the letter "X'' used to verify the
accuracy of the VIN.

10th Position - MODEL YEAR
C

1982

11th Position - ASSEMBLY PLANT

12th thru 17th Positions - SEQUENCE NUMBER

A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.

1983 BUICK

1st Position - COUNTRY
1

United States

2

Canada

2nd Position - MANUFACTURER
G

General Motors

3rd Position - DIVISION
4

Buick

4th Position - RESTRAINT SYSTEM
A

Manual Belts

B

Automatic Belts

5th Position - CAR LINE & SERIES
B

Skylark Custom

C

Skylark Limited

D

Skylark Sport

E

Skyhawk "T'' Type

G

Century Sport

H

Century Custom

J

Regal Std
Regal Estate Wagon

K

Regal Sport Coupe

L

Century Limited

M

Regal Limited

N

LeSabre Custom

P

LeSabre Limited

R

LeSabre Estate Wagon

S

Skyhawk Std

T

Skyhawk Limited

V

Electra Estate Wagon

W

Electra Park Avenue

X

Electra Limited

Y

Riviera "T'' Type

Z

Riviera Luxury

6th & 7th Positions - BODY TYPE
19

4 Dr Sed

47

2 Dr Cpe

27

2 Dr Cpe

57

2 Dr Cpe

35

4 Dr S/W

67

2 Dr Conv

37

2 Dr Cpe

69

4 Dr Sed

8th Position - ENGINE TYPE
A

6-231 (3.8)

2BC

B

4-122 (2.0)

2BC

E

6-181 (3.0)

2BC

H

8-307 (5.0)

4BC

J

4-112 (1.8)

MPFI

Turbo

N

8-350 (5.7)

Dsl-FI

P

4-122 (2.0)

TBI

R

4-151 (2.5)

TBI

T

6-262 (4.3)

Dsl-FI

FWD

V

6-262 (4.3)

Dsl-FI

RWD

X

6-173 (2.8)

2BC

115HP

Y

8-307 (5.0)

4BC

Z

6-173 (2.8)

2BC

135HP

0

4-112 (1.8)

TBI

3

6-231 (3.8)

MPFI

4

6-252 (4.1)

4BC

8

6-231 (3.8)

4BC

9

6-231 (3.8)

MPFI

Turbo

9th Position - CHECK DIGIT

A single number or the letter "X'' used to verify the
accuracy of the VIN.

10th Position - MODEL YEAR
D

1983

11th Position - ASSEMBLY PLANT

12th thru 17th Positions - SEQUENCE NUMBER

A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.

1984 BUICK

1st Position - COUNTRY
1

United States

2

Canada

2nd Position - MANUFACTURER
G

General Motors

3rd Position - DIVISION
4

Buick

4th Position - RESTRAINT SYSTEM
A

Manual Belts

5th Position - CAR LINE & SERIES
B

Skylark Custom

C

Skylark Limited

D

Skylark "T'' Type

E

Skyhawk "T'' Type

F

Electra "T'' Type (FWD)

G

Century "T'' Type

H

Century Custom

J

Regal Std

K

Regal "T'' Type

L

Century Limited

M

Regal Limited

N

LeSabre Custom

P

LeSabre Limited

R

Electra Limited (RWD)

S

Skyhawk Custom

T

Skyhawk Limited

U

Electra Park Avenue (RWD)

V

Electra Estate Wagon

W

Electra Park Avenue (FWD)

X

Electra Limited (FWD)

Y

Riviera "T'' Type

Z

Riviera Luxury

6th & 7th Positions - BODY TYPE
19

4 Dr Sed

47

2 Dr Cpe

27

2 Dr Cpe

57

2 Dr Cpe

35

4 Dr S/W

67

2 Dr Conv

37

2 Dr Cpe

69

4 Dr Sed

8th Position - ENGINE TYPE
A

6-231 (3.8)

2BC

B

4-122 (2.0)

2BC

E

6-181 (3.0)

2BC

H

8-307 (5.0)

4BC

J

4-112 (1.8)

MPFI

Turbo

N

8-350 (5.7)

Dsl-FI

P

4-122 (2.0)

TBI

R

4-151 (2.5)

TBI

T

6-262 (4.3)

Dsl-FI

FWD

V

6-262 (4.3)

Dsl-FI

RWD

X

6-173 (2.8)

2BC

112HP

Y

8-307 (5.0)

4BC

Z

6-173 (2.8)

2BC

135HP

0

4-112 (1.8)

TBI

1

6-173 (2.8)

2BC

107HP

3

6-231 (3.8)

MPFI

4

6-252 (4.1)

4BC

5

4-151 (2.5)

2BC

8

6-231 (3.8)

4BC

9

6-231 (3.8)

MPFI

Turbo

9th Position - CHECK DIGIT

A single number or the letter "X'' used to verify the
accuracy of the VIN.

10th Position - MODEL YEAR
E

1984

11th Position - ASSEMBLY PLANT

12th thru 17th Positions - SEQUENCE NUMBER

A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.

1985 BUICK

1st Position - COUNTRY
1

United States

2

Canada

2nd Position - MANUFACTURER
G

General Motors

3rd Position - DIVISION
4

Buick

4th Position - CAR LINE
A

Century

B

LeSabre
Electra Estate Wagon (RWD)

C

Electra (FWD)

D

Electra (RWD)

E

Riviera

G

Regal

J

Skyhawk

N

Somerset Regal

X

Skylark

5th Position - SERIES
B

Skylark Custom

C

Skylark Limited

D

Skylark Sport "T'' Type

E

Skyhawk "T'' Type

F

Electra "T'' Type (FWD)

G

Century Sport "T'' Type

H

Century Custom

J

Regal Std

K

Regal Sport "T'' Type

L

Century Limited (RWD)

M

Regal Limited

N

LeSabre Custom

P

LeSabre Limited

R

Electra Limited (RWD)

S

Skyhawk Custom

T

Skyhawk Limited

U

Electra Park Avenue (RWD)

V

Electra Estate (RWD)

W

Electra Park Avenue (FWD)

X

Electra Limited (FWD)

Y

Riviera "T'' Type

Z

Riviera Luxury

1985 BUICK (Cont.)

6th & 7th Positions - BODY TYPE
11

2 Dr Cpe

47

2 Dr Cpe

19

4 Dr Sed

57

2 Dr Cpe

27

2 Dr Cpe

67

2 Dr Conv

35

4 Dr S/W

69

4 Dr Sed

37

2 Dr Cpe

8th Position - ENGINE TYPE
A

6-231 (3.8)

2BC

E

6-181 (3.0)

2BC

H

8-307 (5.0)

4BC

J

4-112 (1.8)

MPFI

L

6-181 (3.0)

MPFI

N

8-350 (5.7)

Dsl-FI

P

4-122 (2.0)

TBI

R

4-151 (2.5)

TBI

T

6-262 (4.3)

Dsl-FI

FWD

U

4-151 (2.5)

TBI

V

6-262 (4.3)

Dsl-FI

RWD

W

6-173 (2.8)

EFI

125HP

X

6-173 (2.8)

2BC

112HP

Y

8-307 (5.0)

4BC

Z

6-262 (4.3)

TBI

0

4-112 (1.8)

TBI

3

6-231 (3.8)

MPFI

9

6-231 (3.8)

MPFI

Turbo

9th Position - CHECK DIGIT

A single number or the letter "X'' used to verify the
accuracy of the VIN.

10th Position - MODEL YEAR
F

1985

11th Position - ASSEMBLY PLANT

12th thru 17th Positions - SEQUENCE NUMBER

A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.

1986 BUICK

1st Position - COUNTRY
1

United States

2

Canada

2nd Position - MANUFACTURER
G

General Motors

3rd Position - DIVISION
4

Buick

4th Position - CAR LINE
A

Century

B

LeSabre Estate Wagon (RWD)
Electra Estate Wagon (RWD)

C

Electra (FWD)

D

Electra (RWD)

E

Riviera

G

Regal

H

LeSabre

J

Skyhawk

N

Skylark (Body Type 69)
Somerset Regal (Body Type 27)

5th Position - SERIES
E

Skyhawk "T'' Type

F

Electra "T'' Type (FWD)

G

Century Sport "T'' Type

H

Century Custom

J

Regal Std
Skylark Custom
Somerset Std

K

Regal Sport "T'' Type
Somerset "T'' Type

L

Century Limited

M

Regal Limited
Skylark Limited
Somerset Limited

P

LeSabre Custom

R

LeSabre Estate Wagon
LeSabre Limited

S

Skyhawk Custom

T

Skyhawk Limited

U

Electra Park Avenue (RWD)

V

Electra Estate Wagon
Electra Estate (RWD)

W

Electra Park Avenue (FWD)

X

Electra Limited (FWD)

Y

Riviera "T'' Type

Z

Riviera Luxury

6th & 7th Positions - BODY TYPE
11

2 Dr Cpe

47

2 Dr Cpe

19

4 Dr Sed

57

2 Dr Cpe

27

2 Dr Cpe

67

2 Dr Conv

35

4 Dr S/W

69

4 Dr Sed

37

2 Dr Cpe

77

2 Dr HB

8th Position - ENGINE TYPE
A

6-231 (3.8)

2BC

B

6-231 (3.8)

MPFI

E

6-181 (3.0)

2BC

H

8-305 (5.0)

4BC

J

4-112 (1.8)

MPFI

Turbo

L

6-181 (3.0)

MPFI

N

8-350 (5.7)

Dsl-FI

O

4-112 (1.8)

TBI

P

4-122 (2.0)

TBI

R

4-151 (2.5)

TBI

T

6-262 (4.3)

Dsl-FI

U

4-151 (2.5)

TBI

V

6-262 (4.3)

Dsl-FI

W

6-173 (2.8)

MPFI

X

6-173 (2.8)

2BC

Y

8-307 (5.0)

4BC

Z

6-262 (4.3)

TBI

0

4-112 (1.8)

TBI

3

6-231 (3.8)

2BC

7

6-231 (3.8)

MPFI

Turbo

9

6-231 (3.8)

MPFI

9th Position - CHECK DIGIT

A single number or the letter "X'' used to verify the
accuracy of the VIN.

10th Position - MODEL YEAR
G

1986

11th Position - ASSEMBLY PLANT

12th thru 17th Positions - SEQUENCE NUMBER

A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.

1987 BUICK

1st Position - COUNTRY
1

United States

2

Canada

2nd Position - MANUFACTURER
G

General Motors

3rd Position - DIVISION
4

Buick

4th & 5th Positions - CAR LINE & SERIES
AH

Century Custom

AL

Century Estate Wagon (S/W)
Century Limited (Cpe & Sed)

BR

LeSabre Estate Wagon

BV

Electra Estate Wagon

CW Electra Park Avenue
CX

Electra Limited (380)

EZ

Riviera Luxury

HH

LeSabre Std

HP

LeSabre Custom

HR

LeSabre Limited

JE

Skyhawk "T'' Type

JS

Skyhawk Custom (Cpe, Sed, S/W)
Skyhawk Sport (HB)

JT

Skyhawk Limited

J1

Regal Std

M1

Regal Limited

NJ

Skylark Custom (4 Dr Sed)
Somerset Custom (2 Dr Cpe)

NM

Skylark Limited (4 Dr Sed)
Somerset Limited (2 Dr Cpe)

6th Position - BODY TYPE
1

2 Dr Cpe

5

4 Dr Sed

2

2 Dr HB

8

4 Dr S/W

7th Position - RESTRAINT SYSTEM
1

Manual Belts

3

Manual Belts

2

Manual Belts

(Built in SFTY -

(Built in SFTY)

Driver Only)

4

Automatic Belts

8th Position - ENGINE TYPE
A

6-231 (3.8)

2BC

H

8-305 (5.0)

4BC

K

4-122 (2.0)

TBI

L

6-181 (3.0)

MPFI

M

4-122 (2.0)

TBI

R

4-151 (2.5)

TBI

U

4-151 (2.5)

TBI

W

6-173 (2.8)

MPFI

Y

8-307 (5.0)

4BC

Z

6-262 (4.3)

TBI

1

4-122 (2.0)

TBI

3

6-231 (3.8)

2BC

7

6-231 (3.8)

MPFI

Turbo

9

6-231 (3.8)

MPFI

9th Position - CHECK DIGIT

A single number or the letter "X'' used to verify the
accuracy of the VIN.

10th Position - MODEL YEAR
H

1987

11th Position - ASSEMBLY PLANT

12th thru 17th Positions - SEQUENCE NUMBER

A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.

1988 BUICK

1st Position - COUNTRY
1

United States

2

Canada

2nd Position - MANUFACTURER
G

General Motors

3rd Position - DIVISION
4

Buick

4th & 5th Positions - CAR LINE & SERIES
AH

Century Custom

AL

Century Estate Wagon (S/W)
Century Limited (Cpe & Sed)

BR

LeSabre Estate Wagon

BV

Electra Estate Wagon

CF

Electra "T'' Type

CW Electra Park Avenue
CX

Electra Limited (380)

EZ

Riviera Luxury

GJ

Regal Std

GM

Regal Limited

HH

LeSabre Std

HP

LeSabre Custom

HR

LeSabre Limited

JS

Skyhawk Custom (Cpe, Sed, S/W)
Skyhawk Sport (HB)

NJ

Skylark Custom

NM

Skylark Limited (4 Dr Sed)
Somerset Limited (2 Dr Cpe)

WB

Regal Custom

WD Regal Limited
WM Regal Std

6th Position - BODY TYPE
1

2 Dr Cpe

5

4 Dr Sed

2

2 Dr HB

8

4 Dr S/W

7th Position - RESTRAINT SYSTEM
1

Manual Belts

3

Manual Belts

2

Manual Belts

(Built in SFTY -

(Built in SFTY)

Driver Only)

4

Automatic Belts

8th Position - ENGINE TYPE
C

6-231 (3.8)

SFI

D

4-138 (2.3)

MPFI

K

4-122 (2.0)

TBI

L

6-181 (3.0)

MPFI

M

4-122 (2.0)

EFI

R

4-151 (2.5)

TBI

U

4-151 (2.5)

TBI

W

6-173 (2.8)

MPFI

X

6-173 (2.8)

2BC

Y

8-307 (5.0)

4BC

0

4-112 (1.8)

TBI

1

4-122 (2.0)

TBI

3

6-231 (3.8)

2BC

9th Position - CHECK DIGIT

A single number or the letter "X'' used to verify the
accuracy of the VIN.

10th Position - MODEL YEAR
J

1988

11th Position - ASSEMBLY PLANT

12th thru 17th Positions - SEQUENCE NUMBER

A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.

VIN Decoder Abbreviations
Here are handy VIN abbreviations. In example, a 2dr, 4WD, conv, LE would convert to a two door, 4 wheel drive, convertible, limited edition. Some of the most common abbreviations: 2 Dr = Two Door | 4 Dr = 4 Door | 4WD = 4 Four Wheel Drive | AB = Air Bag | AT = Automatic Transmission | Auto = Automatic | AWD = All Wheel Drive | Cyl = Cylinder | Conv = Convertible | Cpe = Coupe | Dr = Door or Drive | FWD = Front Wheel Drive | HB = Hatchback | HP = Horsepower | HT = Hard Top | L = Litre | LE = Limited Edition | LWB = Long Wheel Base | MPH = Miles Per Hour | PU or P/U = Pickup | RWD = Rear Wheel Drive | SE = Special Edition | Sed = Sedan | Spd = Speed | Spt = Sport | ST = Standard Transmission | Std = Standard | w/ = with | w/o = with out