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I just purchased a 2016 GMC Sierra and would like to know how to decode GM vin numbers to determine specifically the rear end ratio in this truck. Also is there a website where I might be able to find an original sticker or a list of installed options. Thank you for any help.

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I just purchased a 2016 GMC Sierra and would like to know how to decode GM vin numbers to determine specifically the rear end ratio in this truck. Also is there a website where I might be able to find an original sticker or a list of installed options. Thank you for any help.



Email gm customer service. They will provide you the build sheet. I did it with my Tahoe


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I went to the GMC website and chatted with an advisor and got my build sheet in under 10 minutes

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Unfortunately socialmedia won’t provide this service anymore. Couple guys tried here not to long ago they just send back a generic email stating they don’t.

 

If the guy at the parts counter at your local GM stealership is cool they can print a copy of the build sheet out for you. Also the sales department can order a copy of the window sticker for a cost. 

 

Otherwise you can buy a replacement window sticker from a site like this.

https://monroneylabels.com/

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Got mine through social media 2 months ago, so they were at least doing it as of then.  Still worth a shot.

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I just went to the Chevrolet web site within the last month and did an on line chat. There was an option to save the chat via email. I asked them to provide me the build info on my 2016 and they did it. By saving a copy of the chat, the build info was then in my email inbox.

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There's also a pretty good resource for this kind of info located at (WWW.decodethis.com). You get basic info for free and more detailed stuff for a small fee. Check it out .......... it ain't bad.

 

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Joe

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On 10/19/2019 at 5:35 PM, bulldog77 said:

I just purchased a 2016 GMC Sierra and would like to know how to decode GM vin numbers to determine specifically the rear end ratio in this truck. Also is there a website where I might be able to find an original sticker or a list of installed options. Thank you for any help.

give me your vin i can look up the vehicle build online through my gm global connect login in and have it in seconds 

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On 10/29/2019 at 1:07 AM, bulldog77 said:

Thank you but I found a way to get what I was looking for...

Can you share what exactly have you found? I was going to recommend this one, but perhaps your solution is better

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