C5 Corvette VIN Decoder 1997 - 2004

C5 Corvette VIN Decoder

The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) for the Corvette C5 represents a unique alphanumeric code specifically designated for the initial series of Chevrolet Corvette sports cars manufactured between 1997 and 2004. This VIN serves as a singular marker, encapsulating detailed information concerning the vehicle's manufacturing and historical context.

For all C5 Corvettes, the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) was inscribed on a plate attached to the inner vertical surface of the left windshield pillar, visible through the windshield, and it was also stamped onto the vehicle's frame rail.

You can use this decoder to check out C5 Corvette VIN information.

VIN	Decode

1997 Corvette VIN Decoder

VIN	1	G	1	Y	Y	2	2	G	1	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	Restrant system 2=Manual belts, Driver& passenger air bags	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	2	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 2=Coupe 3=Convertible	Restrant system 2=Manual belts, Driver& passenger air bags	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	5	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 2=Coupe 3=Convertible	Restrant system 2=Manual belts, Driver& passenger air bags	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	2	2	G	6	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 1=Hardtop 2=Coupe 3=Convertible	Restrant system 2=Manual belts, Driver& passenger air bags	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	S	0	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 2=Coupe 3=Convertible	Restrant system 2=Manual belts, Driver& passenger air bags	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	2	2	G	7	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 2=Coupe 3=Convertible	Restrant system 2=Manual belts, Driver& passenger air bags	Engine code G=LS1 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	5	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 1=Hardtop 2=Coupe 3=Convertible	Restrant system 2=Manual belts, Driver& passenger air bags	Engine code G=LS1 S=LS6	Check digit random	Model year 3=2003	Assembly plant 5=Bowling Green	Production number

2004 Corvette VIN Decoder

VIN	1	G	1	Y	Y	2	2	G	3	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 1=Hardtop 2=Coupe 3=Convertible	Restrant system 2=Manual belts, Driver& passenger air bags	Engine code G=LS1 S=LS6	Check digit random	Model year 4=2004	Assembly plant 5=Bowling Green	Production number

C5 Corvette VIN range

Model Year	Starting VIN	Ending VIN
1997	1G1YY22G1V5100001	1G1YY22G9V5109707
1998	1G1YY32G2W5100001	1G1YY22G2W5131069
1999	1G1YY12G5X5100001	1G1YY22G0X5133283
2000	1G1YY22G6Y5100001	1G1YY22G9Y5133610
2001	1G1YY12S015100001	1G1YY12S115135601
2002	1G1YY22G725100001	1G1YY22G125135763
2003	1G1YY22G535100001	1G1YY22G835135468
2004	1G1YY22G345100001	1G1YY22GX45134064

C5 Corvette production

Throughout the production run of the C5 Corvette from 1997 to 2004, a total of 124,596 coupes, 89,610 convertibles, and 34,509 hardtop/Z06 models were expertly crafted. On average, this translates to around 15,574 coupes, 11,201 convertibles, and 4,313 hardtop/Z06 units produced annually during this distinguished era of Corvette manufacturing.

Model Year	Coupe	Convertible	Hardtop/Z06	Total
1997	9,752			9,752
1998	19,235	11,849		31,084
1999	18,078	11,161	4,031	33,270
2000	18,113	13,479	2,090	33,682
2001	15,681	14,173	5,773	35,627
2002	14,760	12,710	8,297	35,767
2003	12,812	14,022	8,635	35,469
2004	16,165	12,216	5,683	34,064