81-87  Chassis Identification

1981-87 Vehicle ID Number (VIN)
In 1987 Chevrolet changed the model designation of the CK series pickups to RV.  To maintain continuity, I will reference the 1987 RV series trucks as CK.

The examples below use the following VIN number: 1GCDC14DXBF100001.
 

1GC  D  C  1  4  D  X  B  F  100001

Division/Make
1 = United States
2 = Canada
GC = Chevrolet
GT = GMC

 

1GC  D  C  1  4  D  X  B  F  100001

GVWR/Brake System
B = 3001 - 4000   Hydraulic
C = 4001 - 5000   Hydraulic
D = 5001 - 6000   Hydraulic
E = 6001 - 7000   Hydraulic
F = 7001 - 8000   Hydraulic

 

1GC  D  C  1  4  D  X  B  F  100001

Line Description & Chassis Type
C  =  2 Wheel Drive    1981-86
K  =  4 Wheel Drive    1981-86
R  =  2 Wheel Drive    1987
V  =  4 Wheel Drive    1987

 

1GC  D  C  1  4  D  X  B  F  100001

Series
1 = 1/2 Ton
2 = 3/4 Ton
3 =    1 Ton

 

1GC  D  C  1 4  D  X  B  F  100001

Body Type
4 = 2 Door Cab

 

1GC  D  C  1  4  D  X  B  F  100001

Engine Description
1981
D = 250   6Cyl
T = 292   6Cyl
G = 305   V8  2BBL Carb
H = 305   V8  4BBL Carb
L = 350   V8
M = 350   V8  Heavy Duty
N = 350   V8  Diesel
S = 454   V8
W = 454   V8
1982-84
D = 250   6Cyl
T = 292   6Cyl
H = 305   V8
L = 350   V8
M = 350   V8  Heavy Duty
C = 6.2L  V8  Diesel
J = 6.2L  V8  Diesel
W = 454  V8
W
1985-86
T = 292   6Cyl
N = 262   V6
H = 305   V8
L = 350   V8
M = 350   V8  Heavy Duty
C = 6.2L  V8  Diesel
J = 6.2L   V8  Diesel
W = 454   V8
1987
T = 292   6Cyl
Z = 262   V6  W/TBI**
H = 305   V8  W/TBI**
K = 350   V8  W/TBI**
L = 350   V8
M = 350  V8  Heavy Duty
C = 6.2L  V8  Diesel
J = 6.2L   V8  Diesel
W = 454   V8
N = 454   V8  W/TBI**
  ** W/TBI Means With Throttle Body Injection.
 
 

1GC  D  C  1  4  D  X  B  F  100001

Check Digit
X

 

1GC  D  C  1  4  D  X  B  F  100001

Model Year
B = 1981     F = 1985
C = 1982     G = 1986
D = 1983     H = 1987
E = 1984

 

1GC  D  C  1  4  D  X  B  F  100001

Plant Code
A = Lakewood     S = St. Louis      1 = Oshawa
B = Baltimore      V = Pontiac        5 = London, Canada
F = Flint            T = Terrytown     8 = Shreveport
J = Janesville      Z = Fremont

 

1GC  D  C  1  4  D  X  B  F  100001

Production Assembly Sequence Number
100001

 

 

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