Z71 or not?

wdg57 · February 1, 2005

Does the VIN give you a clue as to whether a truck left the factory as a Z71 or if someone has made one out of a 4x4? Other than a skid plate and shocks, are there other clues?

dimedrol · February 1, 2005

Don't have a stiker on the side? Than I don't think it is z71. Vin number And RPO codes will tell you pretty much everything. In the glovebox, codes like G80, Z71, Z82, M30. Give you a lot info if it is Z71.

Hope that helped.

Kgry · February 1, 2005

Well if you have Z71 in your RPO codes, than it is a Z71.

wdg57 · February 1, 2005

What is an RPO code?

(...and yes, it says: "Z71" on each side of the box, but you can buy those decals pretty cheap on eBay .)

I was just wondering if there was a definitive way to know if someone had added the decals to my truck. I love it either way!

99-2door · February 1, 2005

Look in the glovebox. There is a sticker that lists all the 3 letter RPO codes. Z71 should be one of them. If not you are driving a poser truck

The VIN itself doesn't tell, but a dealer can pull up the trucks RPO codes with the VIN.

OUMike · February 1, 2005

On my 94' there is a sticker inside the glove box. It has a list of alphanumerics. These alphanumerics are called RPO codes. Each code is an option installed by GM at the factory, and in many cases it is how certain cars are given there names.

In the 60s GM needed a name for their new high performance Camaro. The RPO code for the new package was "Z28"....

If your truck is a Z71, then Z71 should appear on the sticker....not to mention two differentials and autotrack 4WD

99-2door · February 1, 2005

On my 94' there is a sticker inside the glove box. It has a list of alphanumerics. These alphanumerics are called RPO codes. Each code is an option installed by GM at the factory, and in many cases it is how certain cars are given there names.

In the 60s GM needed a name for their new high performance Camaro. The RPO code for the new package was "Z28"....

If your truck is a Z71, then Z71 should appear on the sticker....not to mention two differentials and autotrack 4WD

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No dude,

Autotrac wasn't available in trucks until 99 and even then its not required for Z-71.

2 differentials?? That just means it is a 4x4

OUMike · February 1, 2005

On my 94' there is a sticker inside the glove box. It has a list of alphanumerics. These alphanumerics are called RPO codes. Each code is an option installed by GM at the factory, and in many cases it is how certain cars are given there names.

In the 60s GM needed a name for their new high performance Camaro. The RPO code for the new package was "Z28"....

If your truck is a Z71, then Z71 should appear on the sticker....not to mention two differentials and autotrack 4WD

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No dude,

Autotrac wasn't available in trucks until 99 and even then its not required for Z-71.

2 differentials?? That just means it is a 4x4

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lol...yea...sorry about that..wasn't really sure what year autotrack came around. In the original post, he didn't mention what year it was too.

Autotrack isn't a Z71 requirement??

99-2door · February 1, 2005

On my 94' there is a sticker inside the glove box. It has a list of alphanumerics. These alphanumerics are called RPO codes. Each code is an option installed by GM at the factory, and in many cases it is how certain cars are given there names.

In the 60s GM needed a name for their new high performance Camaro. The RPO code for the new package was "Z28"....

If your truck is a Z71, then Z71 should appear on the sticker....not to mention two differentials and autotrack 4WD

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No dude,

Autotrac wasn't available in trucks until 99 and even then its not required for Z-71.

2 differentials?? That just means it is a 4x4

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lol...yea...sorry about that..wasn't really sure what year autotrack came around. In the original post, he didn't mention what year it was too.

Autotrack isn't a Z71 requirement??

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No you can get pretty stripped down Z-71s from 99-02 at least. I think they have to be LS, but some are the bare minimum LS.

facn8me · February 1, 2005

Ahhhhh the great what is a z71 debate.

03 z71 here. Shift lever on floor. ls trim.

jeffbf89 · February 1, 2005

Ahhhhh the great what is a z71 debate.

03 z71 here. Shift lever on floor. ls trim.

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02 Z-71 LS, shifter on floor

wdg57 · February 2, 2005

It is a poser!

Oh well, it’s a real Chevy. That’s the important thing. It’s also a real Silverado. I guess I’m just old school, but “stripped down” and “Silverado” shouldn’t even be used in the same sentence.

FYI: My truck is a 1998 std. cab, swb with leather and all the goodies.

Z71 or not, I still love her!