Chevy VIN positions in the 2026 filing
GM's model year 2026 filing covers 17 Chevy models (Chevrolet: Corvette, Blazer, Colorado, Equinox, Express, Silverado, Silverado HD, Suburban, Suburban HD, Tahoe, Trailblazer, Traverse, Trax, Blazer EV, BrightDrop, Equinox EV, Silverado EV) with 278 codes.
Layout used by Corvette
Model identified by positions 4-5 with the first 3 characters.
| Pos. | What it encodes | Example: Chevrolet Corvette |
|---|---|---|
| 1-3 | Maker code (WMI) | 1G1 = General Motors, Chevrolet Passenger Car |
| 4-5 | Vehicle line and series | YA = Y, Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 1LT |
| 6 | Body style | 2 = 07 - Coupe, 2 - Door, Plain Back |
| 7 | Restraint system | D = AJ7 - Active Manual Belts, Airbags-Driver & Passenger-Front (1st row), & Front Seat Side (1st row) |
| 8 | Engine type | 3 = LT6 - ENGINE GAS, 8 CYL, 5.5L, DI, VVT, DOHC, ALUM, GEN 6 |
| 9 | Check digit | calculated from the other 16 |
| 10 | Model year | T = 2026 |
| 11 | Assembly plant | 5 = Bowling Green |
| 12-17 | Serial number |
Layout used by Blazer, Colorado, Equinox, Express, Silverado, Silverado HD, Suburban, Suburban HD, Tahoe, Trailblazer, Traverse, Trax, Blazer EV, BrightDrop, Equinox EV, Silverado EV
Model identified by positions 4 and 5-6 with the first 3 characters.
| Pos. | What it encodes | Example: Chevrolet Blazer |
|---|---|---|
| 1-3 | Maker code (WMI) | 3GN = General Motors, Chevrolet MPV |
| 4 | GVWR, brake system, body style | K = Class E: 6,001-7,000, Hyd., 26 - Four (4) Door Cab/Utility |
| 5-6 | Chassis and series | BC = B, Chevrolet Blazer 2LT 2WD |
| 7 | Restraint system | R = AYG - Active Manual Belts, Airbags-Driver & Passenger-Front (1st row), Front Seat Side (1st row), Roof Side (all seating rows), Knee(s) (1st row) |
| 8 | Engine type | S = LGX - ENGINE GAS, 6 CYL, 3.6L, V6, DI, DOHC, VVT, ALUM, GEN 2 |
| 9 | Check digit | calculated from the other 16 |
| 10 | Model year | T = 2026 |
| 11 | Assembly plant | S = Ramos Arizpe |
| 12-17 | Serial number |
Chevy engine codes, position 8
34 engines across 17 models; a code is valid only with the models listed next to it.
| Code | Engine as printed | Models |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | LT6 - ENGINE GAS, 8 CYL, 5.5L, DI, VVT, DOHC, ALUM, GEN 6 | Corvette |
| 4 | LT2 - ENGINE GAS, 8 CYL, 6.2L, DI, AFM, VVT, HO, ALUM, GEN 5 | Corvette |
| 7 | LT7 - ENGINE GAS, 8 CYL, 5.5L, DI, VVT, AFM, SC TURBO, DOHC, ALUM, GEN 6 | Corvette |
| S | LGX - ENGINE GAS, 6 CYL, 3.6L, V6, DI, DOHC, VVT, ALUM, GEN 2 | Blazer |
| 4 | LSY - ENGINE GAS, 4 CYL, L4, 2.0L, SIDI, DOHC, VVT, ALUM, TURBO, VAR 3 | Blazer |
| K | L3B - ENGINE GAS, 4CYL, L4, 2.7L, SIDI, VVT, TURBO, DOHC, ALUM | Colorado |
| G | LSD - ENGINE GAS, 4 CYL, L4, 1.5L, DI, DOHC, DVVT, TURBO, GEN 1, GMNA | Equinox |
| B | LBD - ENGINE-E22, 4 CYL, L4, 1.5L, SIDI, DOHC, DVVT, FGT, TURBO, GEN1, ALUM | Equinox |
| P | LV1 - ENGINE GAS, 6 CYL, 4.3L, GEN 5, SIDI, V6, VVT, OHV, ALUM | Express |
| 7 | L8T - ENGINE GAS, 8 CYL, 6.6L, SIDI, VVT, CAST IRON | Express, Silverado HD |
| D | L84 - ENGINE GAS, 8 CYL, 5.3L, V8, DI, DFM, ALUM, GEN 5 | Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe |
| K | L3B - ENGINE GAS, 4 CYL, L4, 2.7L, SIDI, VVT, TURBO, DOHC, ALUM | Silverado, Tahoe |
| L | L87 - ENGINE GAS, 8 CYL, V8, 6.2L, DI, DFM, ALUM, GEN 5 | Silverado, Suburban, Suburban HD, Tahoe |
| 8 | LZ0 - ENGINE DIESEL, 6 CYL, 3.0L, CRI, L6, DOHC, TURBO, VGT, ALUM, CSS50V, VAR. 2 | Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe |
| Y | L5P - ENGINE DIESEL, 8 CYL, 6.6L, DI, V8, TURBO, DURAMAX, GEN 5, VAR. 1 | Silverado HD |
| 8 | LZ0 - ENGINE DIESEL, 6 CYL, 3.0L, CRI, L6, DOHC, TURBO, VGT, ALUM, CSS50V, VAR 2 | Suburban HD |
| L | L3T - ENGINE GAS, 3 CYL, L3, 1.3L, SIDI, DOHC, VVT, ALUM, TURBO | Trailblazer |
| P | LBP - ENGINE GAS, 3 CYL, L3, 1.2L, DI, DOHC, DVCP, TURBO, E15-E85, GEN 1 | Trailblazer, Trax |
| S | LK0 - ENGINE GAS, 4 CYL, 2.5L, L4, DI, DOHC, ALUM, TURBO | Traverse |
| 2 | LIH - ENGINE GAS (E0-15), 3 CYL, 1.2L, DI, L3, DOHC, VVT, TURBO, ALUM, CSS PRIME | Trax |
| J | X0C+EC5 - ELECTRIC, BEV, GEN 3, FWD, EAWD, 10-MOD | Blazer EV |
| L | X0E+EC6 - ELECTRIC, BEV, GEN 3, RWD, PAWD, 12-MOD | Blazer EV |
| M | X0B+EC5 - ELECTRIC, BEV, GEN 3, FWD, 10-MOD | Blazer EV |
| 6 | XRM+ETC - ELECTRIC, BET, EFWD, 1-MOTOR SYSTEM, 12-MOD | BrightDrop |
| 7 | XRJ+EWU - ELECTRIC, BET, EAWD, 2-MOTOR SYSTEM, 14 MOD | BrightDrop |
| X | XRM+EWU - ELECTRIC, BET, EFWD, 1-MOTOR SYSTEM, 14-MOD | BrightDrop |
| Y | XRJ+ETC - ELECTRIC, BET, EAWD, 2-MOTOR SYSTEM, 12-MOD | BrightDrop |
| Z | XRJ+ETJ - ELECTRIC, BET, EAWD, 2-MOTOR SYSTEM, 20-MOD | BrightDrop |
| P | X0B+EC3 - ELECTRIC BEV, GEN 3, FWD, 10-MOD | Equinox EV |
| R | X0C+EC3 - ELECTRIC BEV, GEN 3, FWD, EAWD, 10-MOD | Equinox EV |
| D | XRJ+ETI - ELECTRIC, BET, EAWD, 2-MOTOR SYSTEM, 20-MOD | Silverado EV |
| F | XRJ+EEW - ELECTRIC, BET, EAWD, 2-MOTOR SYSTEM, 165 -175 KWH | Silverado EV |
| H | XRJ+EWX - ELECTRIC, BET, EAWD, 2-MOTOR SYSTEM, 14-MOD | Silverado EV |
| L | XRJ+ETN - ELECTRIC, BET, EAWD, 2-MOTOR SYSTEM, 24-MOD | Silverado EV |
Chevy maker codes (first 3 characters)
| Code | Manufacturer | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1G1 | General Motors | Chevrolet Passenger Car |
| 1GA | General Motors | Chevrolet Bus (Non School Bus) |
| 1GB | General Motors | Chevrolet Incomplete |
| 1GC | General Motors | Chevrolet Truck |
| 1GN | General Motors | Chevrolet MPV |
| 1HA | International Motors, LLC | Chevrolet Incomplete (International Motors, LLC Only) |
| 2GC | General Motors | Chevrolet Truck |
| 3GB | General Motors | Chevrolet Incomplete |
| 3GC | General Motors | Chevrolet Truck |
| 3GN | General Motors | Chevrolet MPV |
| 4W1 | General Motors | Chevrolet MPV |
| KL7 | GM Korea | Chevrolet MPV |
Chevy plant codes (position 11)
| Code | Assembly plant |
|---|---|
| 5 | Bowling Green |
| S | Ramos Arizpe |
| 1 | Wentzville |
| L | San Luis Potosi |
| N | Springfield (International Motors, LLC) |
| Z | Fort Wayne |
| G | Silao |
| F | Flint |
| R | Arlington |
| B | Manufacturing Customer Innovation Center (MCIC) - Concord, NC |
| J | Lansing - Delta Township |
| C | Changwon |
| 9 | CAMI |
| U | Factory Zero |
Source
"26MY GMNA VIN Standards - Rev 9.0.pdf" (2026-06-30) (General Motors LLC, NHTSA Manufacturer Information Database, retrieved October 2, 2026). Older years and general VIN rules: VIN decoder. Not affiliated with General Motors LLC.
Questions
How do I decode a Chevy VIN?
Enter all 17 characters. Take the made-up example 1GBNAAED6TZ100001: position 4 (N) gives Class E: 6,001-7,000, Hyd., 03; positions 5 to 6 (AA) give A, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Work Truck 2WD, so it reads as a 2026 Chevrolet Silverado.
Which VIN character is the engine code on a Chevy?
Position 8. On a model year 2026 Chevrolet Corvette, 3 is LT6 - ENGINE GAS, 8 CYL, 5.5L, DI, VVT, DOHC, ALUM, GEN 6. Read it together with the model: codes differ between models and years.
What does 1G1 mean on a VIN?
1G1 is General Motors, Chevrolet Passenger Car.
Which plant built my Chevy?
Position 11 is the plant. In the model year 2026 filing: 5 is Bowling Green; S is Ramos Arizpe; 1 is Wentzville.