Where was it made?

[Shocker]

So I know as far as where our trucks were built it goes if the first digit of the VIN is:

1= built in USA

2= built in Canada

3= built in Mexico

 

Is it the same accross the board for all GM vehicles? Dating back how far?

[Rammer]

That is true for all makes. This is a standardized VIN system. This system was started back in the late 70's I believe for use with the OBD1 systems.

[Shocker]

Okay, so what are the codes for other countries like Japan, Germany, etc?

[Rammer]

1- U.S.A

2- Canada

3- Mexico

4- U.S.A

5- Brazil

J- Japan

L- Taiwan

K- Korea

M- Thailand

S- Great Britain

V- France or Yugoslavia

W- Germany

Y- Sweden or Finland

Z- Italy

 

I also found out these 17 digit standardized VIN numbers began with the 1981 model year.