What information does a C5 VIN contain?

Model year (1997–2004), body style (Coupe, Convertible, FRC), engine (LS1 or LS6), trim (Base or Z06), assembly plant (Bowling Green), transmission and sequential production number.

Does it work for Z06 and 50th Anniversary editions?

Yes – fully accurate for every C5 variant including Z06, FRC, Commemorative and 50th Anniversary editions. Data verified against official GM service documentation by Jasse.

C5 Corvette VIN Decoder – Free Tool for 1997–2004 Models

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The Chevrolet Corvette C5 VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a unique alphanumeric code assigned to the fifth-generation sports cars produced from 1997 to 2004. It serves as a distinctive identifier, containing detailed information about the vehicle's manufacturing and history.

Decode Your C5 Corvette VIN

VIN Plate Locations by Model Year

All Years
Driver's side windshield base (visible from outside).
All Years
Driver's door jamb (sticker).
All Years
Engine block (stamped near water pump).
All Years
Frame rail (passenger side, near rear wheel).

C5 Corvette VIN Range by Year

Model Year	Starting VIN	Ending VIN
1997	1G1YY22G1V5100001	1G1YY22G9V5109707
1998	1G1YY22G1W5100001	1G1YY22G9W5109707
1999	1G1YY22G1X5100001	1G1YY22G9X5109707
2000	1G1YY22G1Y5100001	1G1YY22G9Y5109707
2001	1G1YY22G115100001	1G1YY22G915100001
2002	1G1YY22G125100001	1G1YY22G925100001
2003	1G1YY22G135100001	1G1YY22G935100001
2004	1G1YY22G145100001	1G1YY22G945100001

C5 Corvette Production by Year

Year	Coupes	Convertibles	Hardtops	Z06	Total
1997	9,752	0	0	0	9,752
1998	19,235	11,849	0	0	31,084
1999	18,078	15,192	0	0	33,270
2000	18,113	13,479	2,090	0	33,682
2001	15,681	14,173	0	5,773	35,627
2002	14,760	12,710	0	8,297	35,767
2003	12,812	12,388	0	10,269	35,469
2004	16,165	12,216	0	5,683	34,064
Total	124,596	92,007	2,090	30,022	248,715

1997 Corvette VIN Decoder

VIN	1	G	1	Y	Y	2	2	G	4	V	5	1	0	0	0	0	1
VIN digit	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17
	Country 1=US	Manufacturer G=GM	Make 1=Chevrolet	Series YY=Corvette		Body style 2=Coupe	Restraint system 2=Passive Restraint	Engine code G=LS1	Check digit random	Model year V=1997	Assembly plant 5=Bowling Green	Production number

1998 Corvette VIN Decoder

VIN	1	G	1	Y	Y	3	2	G	4	W	5	1	0	0	0	0	1
VIN digit	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17
	Country 1=US	Manufacturer G=GM	Make 1=Chevrolet	Series YY=Corvette		Body style 3=Convertible	Restraint system 2=Passive Restraint	Engine code G=LS1	Check digit random	Model year W=1998	Assembly plant 5=Bowling Green	Production number

1999 Corvette VIN Decoder

VIN	1	G	1	Y	Y	1	2	G	4	X	5	1	0	0	0	0	1
VIN digit	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17
	Country 1=US	Manufacturer G=GM	Make 1=Chevrolet	Series YY=Corvette		Body style 1=Hardtop	Restraint system 2=Passive Restraint	Engine code G=LS1	Check digit random	Model year X=1999	Assembly plant 5=Bowling Green	Production number

2000 Corvette VIN Decoder

VIN	1	G	1	Y	Y	3	2	G	4	Y	5	1	0	0	0	0	1
VIN digit	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17
	Country 1=US	Manufacturer G=GM	Make 1=Chevrolet	Series YY=Corvette		Body style 3=Convertible	Restraint system 2=Passive Restraint	Engine code G=LS1	Check digit random	Model year Y=2000	Assembly plant 5=Bowling Green	Production number

2001 Corvette VIN Decoder

VIN	1	G	1	Y	Y	1	2	G	4	1	5	1	0	0	0	0	1
VIN digit	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17
	Country 1=US	Manufacturer G=GM	Make 1=Chevrolet	Series YY=Corvette		Body style 1=Hardtop (Z06)	Restraint system 2=Passive Restraint	Engine code G=LS1 S=LS6	Check digit random	Model year 1=2001	Assembly plant 5=Bowling Green	Production number

2002 Corvette VIN Decoder

VIN	1	G	1	Y	Y	1	2	S	4	2	5	1	0	0	0	0	1
VIN digit	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17
	Country 1=US	Manufacturer G=GM	Make 1=Chevrolet	Series YY=Corvette		Body style 1=Hardtop (Z06)	Restraint system 2=Passive Restraint	Engine code S=LS6	Check digit random	Model year 2=2002	Assembly plant 5=Bowling Green	Production number

2003 Corvette VIN Decoder

VIN	1	G	1	Y	Y	2	2	G	4	3	5	1	0	0	0	0	1
VIN digit	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17
	Country 1=US	Manufacturer G=GM	Make 1=Chevrolet	Series YY=Corvette		Body style 2=Coupe	Restraint system 2=Passive Restraint	Engine code G=LS1	Check digit random	Model year 3=2003	Assembly plant 5=Bowling Green	Production number

2004 Corvette VIN Decoder

VIN	1	G	1	Y	Y	3	2	G	4	4	5	1	0	0	0	0	1
VIN digit	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17
	Country 1=US	Manufacturer G=GM	Make 1=Chevrolet	Series YY=Corvette		Body style 3=Convertible	Restraint system 2=Passive Restraint	Engine code G=LS1	Check digit random	Model year 4=2004	Assembly plant 5=Bowling Green	Production number

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