Scheme guide · 1955–1959
Chevrolet passenger-car serial number, 1955–1959 (six-cylinder and 1958–1959 form)
What each character of a 1955–1959 Chevrolet VIN means, with the factory or regulatory source for every code.
5 sources · 94 sourced codes · decode a VIN
Character by character
| Positions | Field | How it is read |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Series | See the code table below |
| 2–3 | Model year | See the code table below |
| 4 | Assembly plant | See the code table below |
| 5–10 | Unit number | Production sequence number |
Where to find it: Plate attached to the left front body hinge pillar (Chevrolet vehicle information kits, Serial Numbers section: 1955 PDF p. 42, 1956 PDF p. 8, 1957 PDF p. 5, 1958 PDF p. 8, 1959 PDF p. 13).
Model year codes
| Code | Meaning | Applies to | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
55 |
1955 | all | Chevrolet 1955 Specifications - Passenger (GM Heritage 1955 Chevrolet vehicle information kit), PDF p. 42, Vehicle Serial Number example (model year 55) |
56 |
1956 | all | Chevrolet 1956 Specifications - Passenger (GM Heritage 1956 Chevrolet vehicle information kit), PDF p. 8, Vehicle Serial Number example (model year 56) |
57 |
1957 | all | Chevrolet 1957 Specifications - Passenger (GM Heritage 1957 Chevrolet vehicle information kit), PDF p. 5, Vehicle Serial Number example (model year 57) |
58 |
1958 | all | Chevrolet 1958 Specifications - Passenger (GM Heritage 1958 Chevrolet vehicle information kit), PDF p. 8, Vehicle Serial Number example (model year 58) |
59 |
1959 | all | 1959 Chevrolet Passenger Car Specifications (GM Heritage 1959 Chevrolet vehicle information kit), PDF p. 13, Vehicle Serial Number example (model year 59) |
Series codes
| Code | Meaning | Applies to | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
A |
One-Fifty, six-cylinder | model year 1955 | Chevrolet 1955 Specifications - Passenger (GM Heritage 1955 Chevrolet vehicle information kit), PDF p. 42 (Serial Numbers - 9), Vehicle Serial Number series list |
B |
Two-Ten, six-cylinder | model year 1955 | Chevrolet 1955 Specifications - Passenger (GM Heritage 1955 Chevrolet vehicle information kit), PDF p. 42 (Serial Numbers - 9), Vehicle Serial Number series list |
C |
Bel Air, six-cylinder | model year 1955 | Chevrolet 1955 Specifications - Passenger (GM Heritage 1955 Chevrolet vehicle information kit), PDF p. 42 (Serial Numbers - 9), Vehicle Serial Number series list |
D |
Sedan Delivery, six-cylinder | model year 1955 | Chevrolet 1955 Specifications - Passenger (GM Heritage 1955 Chevrolet vehicle information kit), PDF p. 42 (Serial Numbers - 9), Vehicle Serial Number series list |
VA |
One-Fifty, eight-cylinder, except model 1508 | model year 1955 | Chevrolet 1955 Specifications - Passenger (GM Heritage 1955 Chevrolet vehicle information kit), PDF p. 42 (Serial Numbers - 9), Vehicle Serial Number series list |
VB |
Two-Ten, eight-cylinder | model year 1955 | Chevrolet 1955 Specifications - Passenger (GM Heritage 1955 Chevrolet vehicle information kit), PDF p. 42 (Serial Numbers - 9), Vehicle Serial Number series list |
VC |
Bel Air, eight-cylinder | model year 1955 | Chevrolet 1955 Specifications - Passenger (GM Heritage 1955 Chevrolet vehicle information kit), PDF p. 42 (Serial Numbers - 9), Vehicle Serial Number series list |
A |
One-Fifty, six-cylinder (does not include model 1508) | model year 1956 | Chevrolet 1956 Specifications - Passenger (GM Heritage 1956 Chevrolet vehicle information kit), PDF p. 8 (Serial Numbers - 9), Vehicle Serial Number series list |
B |
Two-Ten, six-cylinder | model year 1956 | Chevrolet 1956 Specifications - Passenger (GM Heritage 1956 Chevrolet vehicle information kit), PDF p. 8 (Serial Numbers - 9), Vehicle Serial Number series list |
C |
Bel Air, six-cylinder | model year 1956 | Chevrolet 1956 Specifications - Passenger (GM Heritage 1956 Chevrolet vehicle information kit), PDF p. 8 (Serial Numbers - 9), Vehicle Serial Number series list |
D |
Sedan Delivery, six-cylinder | model year 1956 | Chevrolet 1956 Specifications - Passenger (GM Heritage 1956 Chevrolet vehicle information kit), PDF p. 8 (Serial Numbers - 9), Vehicle Serial Number series list |
VA |
One-Fifty, eight-cylinder (does not include model 1508) | model year 1956 | Chevrolet 1956 Specifications - Passenger (GM Heritage 1956 Chevrolet vehicle information kit), PDF p. 8 (Serial Numbers - 9), Vehicle Serial Number series list |
VB |
Two-Ten, eight-cylinder | model year 1956 | Chevrolet 1956 Specifications - Passenger (GM Heritage 1956 Chevrolet vehicle information kit), PDF p. 8 (Serial Numbers - 9), Vehicle Serial Number series list |
VC |
Bel Air, eight-cylinder | model year 1956 | Chevrolet 1956 Specifications - Passenger (GM Heritage 1956 Chevrolet vehicle information kit), PDF p. 8 (Serial Numbers - 9), Vehicle Serial Number series list |
VD |
Sedan Delivery, eight-cylinder | model year 1956 | Chevrolet 1956 Specifications - Passenger (GM Heritage 1956 Chevrolet vehicle information kit), PDF p. 8 (Serial Numbers - 9), Vehicle Serial Number series list |
A |
1500 series (One-Fifty) except 1508, six-cylinder | model year 1957 | Chevrolet 1957 Specifications - Passenger (GM Heritage 1957 Chevrolet vehicle information kit), PDF p. 5, Vehicle Serial Number series list (series names from captions: PDF p. 7 One-Fifty 1502/1503, Two-Ten 2102/2103, Bel Air 2402/2403; PDF p. 12 One-Fifty Sedan Delivery 1508) |
B |
2100 series (Two-Ten), six-cylinder | model year 1957 | Chevrolet 1957 Specifications - Passenger (GM Heritage 1957 Chevrolet vehicle information kit), PDF p. 5, Vehicle Serial Number series list (series names from captions: PDF p. 7 One-Fifty 1502/1503, Two-Ten 2102/2103, Bel Air 2402/2403; PDF p. 12 One-Fifty Sedan Delivery 1508) |
C |
2400 series (Bel Air), six-cylinder | model year 1957 | Chevrolet 1957 Specifications - Passenger (GM Heritage 1957 Chevrolet vehicle information kit), PDF p. 5, Vehicle Serial Number series list (series names from captions: PDF p. 7 One-Fifty 1502/1503, Two-Ten 2102/2103, Bel Air 2402/2403; PDF p. 12 One-Fifty Sedan Delivery 1508) |
D |
model 1508 (One-Fifty sedan delivery), six-cylinder | model year 1957 | Chevrolet 1957 Specifications - Passenger (GM Heritage 1957 Chevrolet vehicle information kit), PDF p. 5, Vehicle Serial Number series list (series names from captions: PDF p. 7 One-Fifty 1502/1503, Two-Ten 2102/2103, Bel Air 2402/2403; PDF p. 12 One-Fifty Sedan Delivery 1508) |
VA |
1500 series (One-Fifty) except 1508, eight-cylinder | model year 1957 | Chevrolet 1957 Specifications - Passenger (GM Heritage 1957 Chevrolet vehicle information kit), PDF p. 5, Vehicle Serial Number series list (series names from captions: PDF p. 7 One-Fifty 1502/1503, Two-Ten 2102/2103, Bel Air 2402/2403; PDF p. 12 One-Fifty Sedan Delivery 1508) |
VB |
2100 series (Two-Ten), eight-cylinder | model year 1957 | Chevrolet 1957 Specifications - Passenger (GM Heritage 1957 Chevrolet vehicle information kit), PDF p. 5, Vehicle Serial Number series list (series names from captions: PDF p. 7 One-Fifty 1502/1503, Two-Ten 2102/2103, Bel Air 2402/2403; PDF p. 12 One-Fifty Sedan Delivery 1508) |
VC |
2400 series (Bel Air), eight-cylinder | model year 1957 | Chevrolet 1957 Specifications - Passenger (GM Heritage 1957 Chevrolet vehicle information kit), PDF p. 5, Vehicle Serial Number series list (series names from captions: PDF p. 7 One-Fifty 1502/1503, Two-Ten 2102/2103, Bel Air 2402/2403; PDF p. 12 One-Fifty Sedan Delivery 1508) |
VD |
model 1508 (One-Fifty sedan delivery), eight-cylinder | model year 1957 | Chevrolet 1957 Specifications - Passenger (GM Heritage 1957 Chevrolet vehicle information kit), PDF p. 5, Vehicle Serial Number series list (series names from captions: PDF p. 7 One-Fifty 1502/1503, Two-Ten 2102/2103, Bel Air 2402/2403; PDF p. 12 One-Fifty Sedan Delivery 1508) |
A |
1100 series (Delray) except 1171, six-cylinder | model year 1958 | Chevrolet 1958 Specifications - Passenger (GM Heritage 1958 Chevrolet vehicle information kit), PDF p. 8, Vehicle Serial Number series list (series names from vehicle-weight headers PDF p. 9-10: 1100-1200 Delray, 1500-1600 Biscayne, 1700-1800 Bel Air) |
C |
1500 series (Biscayne), six-cylinder | model year 1958 | Chevrolet 1958 Specifications - Passenger (GM Heritage 1958 Chevrolet vehicle information kit), PDF p. 8, Vehicle Serial Number series list (series names from vehicle-weight headers PDF p. 9-10: 1100-1200 Delray, 1500-1600 Biscayne, 1700-1800 Bel Air) |
E |
1700 series (Bel Air), six-cylinder | model year 1958 | Chevrolet 1958 Specifications - Passenger (GM Heritage 1958 Chevrolet vehicle information kit), PDF p. 8, Vehicle Serial Number series list (series names from vehicle-weight headers PDF p. 9-10: 1100-1200 Delray, 1500-1600 Biscayne, 1700-1800 Bel Air) |
G |
model 1171 (sedan delivery), six-cylinder | model year 1958 | Chevrolet 1958 Specifications - Passenger (GM Heritage 1958 Chevrolet vehicle information kit), PDF p. 8, Vehicle Serial Number series list (series names from vehicle-weight headers PDF p. 9-10: 1100-1200 Delray, 1500-1600 Biscayne, 1700-1800 Bel Air) |
B |
1200 series (Delray) except 1271, eight-cylinder | model year 1958 | Chevrolet 1958 Specifications - Passenger (GM Heritage 1958 Chevrolet vehicle information kit), PDF p. 8, Vehicle Serial Number series list (series names from vehicle-weight headers PDF p. 9-10: 1100-1200 Delray, 1500-1600 Biscayne, 1700-1800 Bel Air) |
D |
1600 series (Biscayne), eight-cylinder | model year 1958 | Chevrolet 1958 Specifications - Passenger (GM Heritage 1958 Chevrolet vehicle information kit), PDF p. 8, Vehicle Serial Number series list (series names from vehicle-weight headers PDF p. 9-10: 1100-1200 Delray, 1500-1600 Biscayne, 1700-1800 Bel Air) |
F |
1800 series (Bel Air), eight-cylinder | model year 1958 | Chevrolet 1958 Specifications - Passenger (GM Heritage 1958 Chevrolet vehicle information kit), PDF p. 8, Vehicle Serial Number series list (series names from vehicle-weight headers PDF p. 9-10: 1100-1200 Delray, 1500-1600 Biscayne, 1700-1800 Bel Air) |
H |
model 1271 (sedan delivery), eight-cylinder | model year 1958 | Chevrolet 1958 Specifications - Passenger (GM Heritage 1958 Chevrolet vehicle information kit), PDF p. 8, Vehicle Serial Number series list (series names from vehicle-weight headers PDF p. 9-10: 1100-1200 Delray, 1500-1600 Biscayne, 1700-1800 Bel Air) |
A |
1100 series (Biscayne, Brookwood wagons) except 1170-1180, six-cylinder | model year 1959 | 1959 Chevrolet Passenger Car Specifications (GM Heritage 1959 Chevrolet vehicle information kit), PDF p. 13 (4-General), Vehicle Serial Number series list (series names from Model Identification PDF p. 11-12: 11-/12- Biscayne, 15-/16- Bel Air, 17-/18- Impala; 11-1270 sedan delivery, 11-1280 El Camino) |
C |
1500 series (Bel Air, Parkwood/Kingswood wagons), six-cylinder | model year 1959 | 1959 Chevrolet Passenger Car Specifications (GM Heritage 1959 Chevrolet vehicle information kit), PDF p. 13 (4-General), Vehicle Serial Number series list (series names from Model Identification PDF p. 11-12: 11-/12- Biscayne, 15-/16- Bel Air, 17-/18- Impala; 11-1270 sedan delivery, 11-1280 El Camino) |
E |
1700 series (Impala, Nomad wagon), six-cylinder | model year 1959 | 1959 Chevrolet Passenger Car Specifications (GM Heritage 1959 Chevrolet vehicle information kit), PDF p. 13 (4-General), Vehicle Serial Number series list (series names from Model Identification PDF p. 11-12: 11-/12- Biscayne, 15-/16- Bel Air, 17-/18- Impala; 11-1270 sedan delivery, 11-1280 El Camino) |
G |
models 1170-1180 (sedan delivery, El Camino), six-cylinder | model year 1959 | 1959 Chevrolet Passenger Car Specifications (GM Heritage 1959 Chevrolet vehicle information kit), PDF p. 13 (4-General), Vehicle Serial Number series list (series names from Model Identification PDF p. 11-12: 11-/12- Biscayne, 15-/16- Bel Air, 17-/18- Impala; 11-1270 sedan delivery, 11-1280 El Camino) |
B |
1200 series (Biscayne, Brookwood wagons) except 1270-1280, eight-cylinder | model year 1959 | 1959 Chevrolet Passenger Car Specifications (GM Heritage 1959 Chevrolet vehicle information kit), PDF p. 13 (4-General), Vehicle Serial Number series list (series names from Model Identification PDF p. 11-12: 11-/12- Biscayne, 15-/16- Bel Air, 17-/18- Impala; 11-1270 sedan delivery, 11-1280 El Camino) |
D |
1600 series (Bel Air, Parkwood/Kingswood wagons), eight-cylinder | model year 1959 | 1959 Chevrolet Passenger Car Specifications (GM Heritage 1959 Chevrolet vehicle information kit), PDF p. 13 (4-General), Vehicle Serial Number series list (series names from Model Identification PDF p. 11-12: 11-/12- Biscayne, 15-/16- Bel Air, 17-/18- Impala; 11-1270 sedan delivery, 11-1280 El Camino) |
F |
1800 series (Impala, Nomad wagon), eight-cylinder | model year 1959 | 1959 Chevrolet Passenger Car Specifications (GM Heritage 1959 Chevrolet vehicle information kit), PDF p. 13 (4-General), Vehicle Serial Number series list (series names from Model Identification PDF p. 11-12: 11-/12- Biscayne, 15-/16- Bel Air, 17-/18- Impala; 11-1270 sedan delivery, 11-1280 El Camino) |
H |
models 1270-1280 (sedan delivery, El Camino), eight-cylinder | model year 1959 | 1959 Chevrolet Passenger Car Specifications (GM Heritage 1959 Chevrolet vehicle information kit), PDF p. 13 (4-General), Vehicle Serial Number series list (series names from Model Identification PDF p. 11-12: 11-/12- Biscayne, 15-/16- Bel Air, 17-/18- Impala; 11-1270 sedan delivery, 11-1280 El Camino) |
Assembly plant codes
| Code | Meaning | Applies to | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
T |
Tarrytown | model year 1955 | Chevrolet 1955 Specifications - Passenger (GM Heritage 1955 Chevrolet vehicle information kit), PDF p. 42 (Serial Numbers - 9), plant list |
F |
Flint | model year 1955 | Chevrolet 1955 Specifications - Passenger (GM Heritage 1955 Chevrolet vehicle information kit), PDF p. 42 (Serial Numbers - 9), plant list |
S |
St. Louis | model year 1955 | Chevrolet 1955 Specifications - Passenger (GM Heritage 1955 Chevrolet vehicle information kit), PDF p. 42 (Serial Numbers - 9), plant list |
K |
Kansas City | model year 1955 | Chevrolet 1955 Specifications - Passenger (GM Heritage 1955 Chevrolet vehicle information kit), PDF p. 42 (Serial Numbers - 9), plant list |
O |
Oakland | model year 1955 | Chevrolet 1955 Specifications - Passenger (GM Heritage 1955 Chevrolet vehicle information kit), PDF p. 42 (Serial Numbers - 9), plant list |
A |
Atlanta | model year 1955 | Chevrolet 1955 Specifications - Passenger (GM Heritage 1955 Chevrolet vehicle information kit), PDF p. 42 (Serial Numbers - 9), plant list |
N |
Norwood | model year 1955 | Chevrolet 1955 Specifications - Passenger (GM Heritage 1955 Chevrolet vehicle information kit), PDF p. 42 (Serial Numbers - 9), plant list |
B |
Baltimore | model year 1955 | Chevrolet 1955 Specifications - Passenger (GM Heritage 1955 Chevrolet vehicle information kit), PDF p. 42 (Serial Numbers - 9), plant list |
L |
Los Angeles | model year 1955 | Chevrolet 1955 Specifications - Passenger (GM Heritage 1955 Chevrolet vehicle information kit), PDF p. 42 (Serial Numbers - 9), plant list |
J |
Janesville | model year 1955 | Chevrolet 1955 Specifications - Passenger (GM Heritage 1955 Chevrolet vehicle information kit), PDF p. 42 (Serial Numbers - 9), plant list |
T |
Tarrytown | model year 1956 | Chevrolet 1956 Specifications - Passenger (GM Heritage 1956 Chevrolet vehicle information kit), PDF p. 8 (Serial Numbers - 9), plant list |
F |
Flint | model year 1956 | Chevrolet 1956 Specifications - Passenger (GM Heritage 1956 Chevrolet vehicle information kit), PDF p. 8 (Serial Numbers - 9), plant list |
S |
St. Louis | model year 1956 | Chevrolet 1956 Specifications - Passenger (GM Heritage 1956 Chevrolet vehicle information kit), PDF p. 8 (Serial Numbers - 9), plant list |
K |
Kansas City | model year 1956 | Chevrolet 1956 Specifications - Passenger (GM Heritage 1956 Chevrolet vehicle information kit), PDF p. 8 (Serial Numbers - 9), plant list |
O |
Oakland | model year 1956 | Chevrolet 1956 Specifications - Passenger (GM Heritage 1956 Chevrolet vehicle information kit), PDF p. 8 (Serial Numbers - 9), plant list |
A |
Atlanta | model year 1956 | Chevrolet 1956 Specifications - Passenger (GM Heritage 1956 Chevrolet vehicle information kit), PDF p. 8 (Serial Numbers - 9), plant list |
N |
Norwood | model year 1956 | Chevrolet 1956 Specifications - Passenger (GM Heritage 1956 Chevrolet vehicle information kit), PDF p. 8 (Serial Numbers - 9), plant list |
B |
Baltimore | model year 1956 | Chevrolet 1956 Specifications - Passenger (GM Heritage 1956 Chevrolet vehicle information kit), PDF p. 8 (Serial Numbers - 9), plant list |
L |
Los Angeles | model year 1956 | Chevrolet 1956 Specifications - Passenger (GM Heritage 1956 Chevrolet vehicle information kit), PDF p. 8 (Serial Numbers - 9), plant list |
J |
Janesville | model year 1956 | Chevrolet 1956 Specifications - Passenger (GM Heritage 1956 Chevrolet vehicle information kit), PDF p. 8 (Serial Numbers - 9), plant list |
A |
Atlanta | model year 1957 | Chevrolet 1957 Specifications - Passenger (GM Heritage 1957 Chevrolet vehicle information kit), PDF p. 5, plant list |
B |
Baltimore | model year 1957 | Chevrolet 1957 Specifications - Passenger (GM Heritage 1957 Chevrolet vehicle information kit), PDF p. 5, plant list |
F |
Flint | model year 1957 | Chevrolet 1957 Specifications - Passenger (GM Heritage 1957 Chevrolet vehicle information kit), PDF p. 5, plant list |
J |
Janesville | model year 1957 | Chevrolet 1957 Specifications - Passenger (GM Heritage 1957 Chevrolet vehicle information kit), PDF p. 5, plant list |
K |
Kansas City | model year 1957 | Chevrolet 1957 Specifications - Passenger (GM Heritage 1957 Chevrolet vehicle information kit), PDF p. 5, plant list |
L |
Los Angeles | model year 1957 | Chevrolet 1957 Specifications - Passenger (GM Heritage 1957 Chevrolet vehicle information kit), PDF p. 5, plant list |
N |
Norwood | model year 1957 | Chevrolet 1957 Specifications - Passenger (GM Heritage 1957 Chevrolet vehicle information kit), PDF p. 5, plant list |
O |
Oakland | model year 1957 | Chevrolet 1957 Specifications - Passenger (GM Heritage 1957 Chevrolet vehicle information kit), PDF p. 5, plant list |
S |
St. Louis | model year 1957 | Chevrolet 1957 Specifications - Passenger (GM Heritage 1957 Chevrolet vehicle information kit), PDF p. 5, plant list |
T |
Tarrytown | model year 1957 | Chevrolet 1957 Specifications - Passenger (GM Heritage 1957 Chevrolet vehicle information kit), PDF p. 5, plant list |
A |
Atlanta | model year 1958 | Chevrolet 1958 Specifications - Passenger (GM Heritage 1958 Chevrolet vehicle information kit), PDF p. 8, plant list |
B |
Baltimore | model year 1958 | Chevrolet 1958 Specifications - Passenger (GM Heritage 1958 Chevrolet vehicle information kit), PDF p. 8, plant list |
F |
Flint | model year 1958 | Chevrolet 1958 Specifications - Passenger (GM Heritage 1958 Chevrolet vehicle information kit), PDF p. 8, plant list |
J |
Janesville | model year 1958 | Chevrolet 1958 Specifications - Passenger (GM Heritage 1958 Chevrolet vehicle information kit), PDF p. 8, plant list |
K |
Kansas City | model year 1958 | Chevrolet 1958 Specifications - Passenger (GM Heritage 1958 Chevrolet vehicle information kit), PDF p. 8, plant list |
L |
Los Angeles | model year 1958 | Chevrolet 1958 Specifications - Passenger (GM Heritage 1958 Chevrolet vehicle information kit), PDF p. 8, plant list |
N |
Norwood | model year 1958 | Chevrolet 1958 Specifications - Passenger (GM Heritage 1958 Chevrolet vehicle information kit), PDF p. 8, plant list |
O |
Oakland | model year 1958 | Chevrolet 1958 Specifications - Passenger (GM Heritage 1958 Chevrolet vehicle information kit), PDF p. 8, plant list |
S |
St. Louis | model year 1958 | Chevrolet 1958 Specifications - Passenger (GM Heritage 1958 Chevrolet vehicle information kit), PDF p. 8, plant list |
T |
Tarrytown | model year 1958 | Chevrolet 1958 Specifications - Passenger (GM Heritage 1958 Chevrolet vehicle information kit), PDF p. 8, plant list |
A |
Atlanta | model year 1959 | 1959 Chevrolet Passenger Car Specifications (GM Heritage 1959 Chevrolet vehicle information kit), PDF p. 13 (4-General), plant list |
B |
Baltimore | model year 1959 | 1959 Chevrolet Passenger Car Specifications (GM Heritage 1959 Chevrolet vehicle information kit), PDF p. 13 (4-General), plant list |
F |
Flint | model year 1959 | 1959 Chevrolet Passenger Car Specifications (GM Heritage 1959 Chevrolet vehicle information kit), PDF p. 13 (4-General), plant list |
J |
Janesville | model year 1959 | 1959 Chevrolet Passenger Car Specifications (GM Heritage 1959 Chevrolet vehicle information kit), PDF p. 13 (4-General), plant list |
K |
Kansas City | model year 1959 | 1959 Chevrolet Passenger Car Specifications (GM Heritage 1959 Chevrolet vehicle information kit), PDF p. 13 (4-General), plant list |
L |
Los Angeles | model year 1959 | 1959 Chevrolet Passenger Car Specifications (GM Heritage 1959 Chevrolet vehicle information kit), PDF p. 13 (4-General), plant list |
N |
Norwood | model year 1959 | 1959 Chevrolet Passenger Car Specifications (GM Heritage 1959 Chevrolet vehicle information kit), PDF p. 13 (4-General), plant list |
O |
Oakland | model year 1959 | 1959 Chevrolet Passenger Car Specifications (GM Heritage 1959 Chevrolet vehicle information kit), PDF p. 13 (4-General), plant list |
S |
St. Louis | model year 1959 | 1959 Chevrolet Passenger Car Specifications (GM Heritage 1959 Chevrolet vehicle information kit), PDF p. 13 (4-General), plant list |
T |
Tarrytown | model year 1959 | 1959 Chevrolet Passenger Car Specifications (GM Heritage 1959 Chevrolet vehicle information kit), PDF p. 13 (4-General), plant list |
Cautions for this scheme
- A decode reads what Chevrolet's own information kits say each character means. It does not prove the car is original or is the car the plate was made for.
- The serial shows only series (and with it six-cylinder or V8), model year, assembly plant and unit number. Body style is on the Fisher body plate on the cowl; engine size and options are stamped on the engine, not in the serial.
- In 1955–1957 a V8 car's serial starts with V before the series letter (VA55…), making it 11 characters; that form is decoded by gm-chevrolet-v8-1955-1957.
- Unit numbers start at 1001 (1955–1956, printed 001001) or 100001 (1957–1959) at each assembly plant regardless of series, so they are not a division-wide production count.
- No body-style, engine or option code is decoded here; nothing in these serials is a check digit.
- Coverage: full-size Chevrolet (One-Fifty/Two-Ten/Bel Air 1955–1957; Delray/Biscayne/Bel Air/Impala 1958–1959, including 1959 El Camino and sedan deliveries). Corvette serials of these years use a different form and are not decoded here.