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VIN Decoding

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Can anyone decode the VIN Chevy is using on the Av? I'm shopping now, and would like to verify the engine/trans/rear that the sticker shows.

Thanks!
 
Check the RPO codes in the glove box - they should match the sticker - have the dealer pull it up from GM ;D

There aree only two engine/tranny combos
1500 = 5.3L + 4L60E
2500 = 8.1L + 4L80E HD or 4L85E <- some confusion in labeling here - but still only one.

Gears 3.73 or 4.10 - 3.73 most common

Locking differential is the only other real choice.
 
Thanks for the tip! I'll do that when I'm on the lot.
What I'm doing is shopping over the net, checking inventory on the (many!) Chevy dealers in SoCal. The web sites describe the car, let you see a "sticker", and give you the VIN. I don't know if I can trust their "sticker" or written description ( they often call an interior Custom Leather when it's really the Sport Leather ) but I would trust the VIN as being accurate for a particular car, at least as it relates to the basic drivetrain. That's why I wanted to be able to decode it :cautious:

What I'm trying to do is find a 4.1 rear end, and don't want to travel 75 miles to a dealer only to find the car's description was in error. Am I wrong in thinking the rear end ratio would be coded in the VIN?

Thanks for any info...
Getting excited now! ;)
 
Wow! I did WEB searches, and found VIN decoders for lots of classic cars, but nothing for current vehicles. Hence my post here. That was exactly what I was looking for! Thanks a million!
Of course, the bad news is (and I have to admit I'm a little surprised) the engine is specified but not the rear end gears!
Thanks to perusing this list, I know a 4.1 rear end will result in 2200 rpm @ 70mph, while a 3.73 will yield 2000 (roughly). I'll just have to verify that I got what I wanted on my first drive after break-in when I can go that fast :)
Thanks, gandolphxx, for taking the time to help me out. I have gotten lots of great info from your other posts and look forward to "mod-fever" ;D
 
Instead of trying to decode the vin, you could always look at the option sticker on the bottom of the glove box.

3.73=GT4
4.10=GT5

Hope this helps.
 
Thanks for the tip!
I'm going shopping this morning...I'm a much better prepared shopper because of what I've learned on this board! Thanks to all :)
 
Anyone have a VIN decoder for the current GM vehicles? I want to check an Avalanche VIN out, but the link given in this thread does not work. I what to confirm the build ate form the VIN any ideas?????
 
VIN will not detail the rear end. Just like it won't detail what color the truck is, what style interior, etc. WAY too many things to put in there.

You can determine country or manufacture, division of GM, engine, body style, assembly plant and sequential # in almost every GM VIN. That's about it.
 
What day/month/year of assembly/manufature?
 
No, nothing in the VIN will specify any date. It can be reasonably guessed with some other data collection of VIN numbers and the associated production dates, coming close to an average daily production figure, etc.
 
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