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1997 Buick Century VIN decoder

Decode any 1997 Buick Century VIN here - free, no sign-up - then see every build configuration the catalog holds for this model year and 100 real sample VINs.

Every sample 1997 Buick Century VIN in this catalog starts with the world manufacturer identifier 2G4. The tenth character is V, the model-year code for 1997; the eleventh is the assembly-plant code, 1 here. The factory records place assembly at Oshawa #2, Canada. One engine is recorded for this model year: 3.1L · 6-cyl. The catalog holds 100 sample 1997 Buick Century VINs. Decode your own with the field at the top of this page.

1997 Buick Century trims, engines and plants

2 build configurations across 100 sample VINs, decoded from the 11-character VIN prefix. A blank cell means the factory record carries no value.

Series / TrimEngineBodyDoors / seatsPlantSample VINs
Custom3.1L · 6-cylSedan/Saloon4-doorOshawa #2, Canada72
Limited3.1L · 6-cylSedan/Saloon4-doorOshawa #2, Canada28

Sample 1997 Buick Century VINs

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These are catalog sample VINs, not cars for sale. Choosing one puts it in the VIN field at the top of the page - replace it with the VIN of the car you are looking at.

VINSeries / TrimEngineBodyPlantAction
2G4WS52M7V1409007Custom3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WS52M7V1435414Custom3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WS52M7V1456070Custom3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WS52M7V1463049Custom3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WS52M7V1468588Custom3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WS52M8V1408349Custom3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WS52M8V1415141Custom3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WS52M8V1434207Custom3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WS52M8V1439813Custom3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WS52M8V1461519Custom3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WS52M8V1472066Custom3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WS52M9V1402902Custom3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WS52M9V1422986Custom3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WS52M9V1477647Custom3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WS52MXV1407137Custom3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WS52MXV1411530Custom3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WS52MXV1415593Custom3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WS52MXV1433964Custom3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WS52MXV1434158Custom3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WS52MXV1435844Custom3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WS52MXV1461456Custom3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WS52MXV1473736Custom3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WY52M0V1448097Limited3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WY52M0V1449573Limited3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WY52M1V1425282Limited3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WY52M2V1406238Limited3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WY52M2V1443810Limited3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WY52M2V1472840Limited3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WY52M3V1409987Limited3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WY52M3V1418513Limited3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WY52M3V1436395Limited3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WY52M3V1447008Limited3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WY52M4V1417273Limited3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WY52M4V1464707Limited3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WY52M5V1422532Limited3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WY52M5V1440416Limited3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WY52M6V1400152Limited3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WY52M6V1408297Limited3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WY52M7V1438988Limited3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WY52M8V1405580Limited3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WY52M8V1408110Limited3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WY52M8V1428373Limited3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WY52M8V1463799Limited3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WY52M9V1428186Limited3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WY52M9V1461415Limited3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WY52M9V1477369Limited3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WY52M9V1482247Limited3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WY52MXV1426592Limited3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WY52MXV1435485Limited3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WY52MXV1457566Limited3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada

Factory specs by VIN prefix

Specs are decoded from manufacturer build data for the 11-character VIN prefix and are shown in English.

2G4WS52M7V1 - Custom
Series
Custom
Trim
Custom
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
3.1
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Plant City
Oshawa #2
Plant Country
Canada
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
3100.0
Displacement CI
189.17360669367
Engine
3.1L V-Shaped
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Engine Manufacturer
FLT
Fuel Injection Type
Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
GVWR
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Note
Body Type: Sedan, 4-6 Window, Notchback (GM codes: 19, 69)
Other Engine Info
Name Plate: Chev, Pont, Olds, Buick
Plant Company Name
GMNA
Plant State
ONTARIO
Seat Belts All
Manual
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
2G4WS52M8V1 - Custom
Series
Custom
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
3.1
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Plant City
Oshawa #2
Plant Country
Canada
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
3100.0
Displacement CI
189.17360669367
Engine
3.1L V-Shaped
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Engine Manufacturer
FLT
Fuel Injection Type
Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Note
Body Type: Sedan, 4-6 Window, Notchback (GM codes: 19, 69)
Other Engine Info
Name Plate: Chev, Pont, Olds, Buick
Plant Company Name
GMNA
Plant State
ONTARIO
Seat Belts All
Manual
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
2G4WS52M9V1 - Custom
Series
Custom
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
3.1
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Plant City
Oshawa #2
Plant Country
Canada
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
3100.0
Displacement CI
189.17360669367
Engine
3.1L V-Shaped
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Engine Manufacturer
FLT
Fuel Injection Type
Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Note
Body Type: Sedan, 4-6 Window, Notchback (GM codes: 19, 69)
Other Engine Info
Name Plate: Chev, Pont, Olds, Buick
Plant Company Name
GMNA
Plant State
ONTARIO
Seat Belts All
Manual
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
2G4WS52MXV1 - Custom
Series
Custom
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
3.1
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Plant City
Oshawa #2
Plant Country
Canada
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
3100.0
Displacement CI
189.17360669367
Engine
3.1L V-Shaped
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Engine Manufacturer
FLT
Fuel Injection Type
Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Note
Body Type: Sedan, 4-6 Window, Notchback (GM codes: 19, 69)
Other Engine Info
Name Plate: Chev, Pont, Olds, Buick
Plant Company Name
GMNA
Plant State
ONTARIO
Seat Belts All
Manual
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
2G4WY52M0V1 - Limited
Series
Limited
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
3.1
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Plant City
Oshawa #2
Plant Country
Canada
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
3100.0
Displacement CI
189.17360669367
Engine
3.1L V-Shaped
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Engine Manufacturer
FLT
Fuel Injection Type
Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Note
Body Type: Sedan, 4-6 Window, Notchback (GM codes: 19, 69)
Other Engine Info
Name Plate: Chev, Pont, Olds, Buick
Plant Company Name
GMNA
Plant State
ONTARIO
Seat Belts All
Manual
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
2G4WY52M1V1 - Limited
Series
Limited
Trim
Limited
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
3.1
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Plant City
Oshawa #2
Plant Country
Canada
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
3100.0
Displacement CI
189.17360669367
Engine
3.1L V-Shaped
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Engine Manufacturer
FLT
Fuel Injection Type
Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
GVWR
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Note
Body Type: Sedan, 4-6 Window, Notchback (GM codes: 19, 69)
Other Engine Info
Name Plate: Chev, Pont, Olds, Buick
Plant Company Name
GMNA
Plant State
ONTARIO
Seat Belts All
Manual
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
2G4WY52M2V1 - Limited
Series
Limited
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
3.1
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Plant City
Oshawa #2
Plant Country
Canada
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
3100.0
Displacement CI
189.17360669367
Engine
3.1L V-Shaped
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Engine Manufacturer
FLT
Fuel Injection Type
Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Note
Body Type: Sedan, 4-6 Window, Notchback (GM codes: 19, 69)
Other Engine Info
Name Plate: Chev, Pont, Olds, Buick
Plant Company Name
GMNA
Plant State
ONTARIO
Seat Belts All
Manual
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
2G4WY52M3V1 - Limited
Series
Limited
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
3.1
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Plant City
Oshawa #2
Plant Country
Canada
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
3100.0
Displacement CI
189.17360669367
Engine
3.1L V-Shaped
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Engine Manufacturer
FLT
Fuel Injection Type
Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Note
Body Type: Sedan, 4-6 Window, Notchback (GM codes: 19, 69)
Other Engine Info
Name Plate: Chev, Pont, Olds, Buick
Plant Company Name
GMNA
Plant State
ONTARIO
Seat Belts All
Manual
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
2G4WY52M4V1 - Limited
Series
Limited
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
3.1
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Plant City
Oshawa #2
Plant Country
Canada
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
3100.0
Displacement CI
189.17360669367
Engine
3.1L V-Shaped
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Engine Manufacturer
FLT
Fuel Injection Type
Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Note
Body Type: Sedan, 4-6 Window, Notchback (GM codes: 19, 69)
Other Engine Info
Name Plate: Chev, Pont, Olds, Buick
Plant Company Name
GMNA
Plant State
ONTARIO
Seat Belts All
Manual
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
2G4WY52M5V1 - Limited
Series
Limited
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
3.1
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Plant City
Oshawa #2
Plant Country
Canada
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
3100.0
Displacement CI
189.17360669367
Engine
3.1L V-Shaped
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Engine Manufacturer
FLT
Fuel Injection Type
Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Note
Body Type: Sedan, 4-6 Window, Notchback (GM codes: 19, 69)
Other Engine Info
Name Plate: Chev, Pont, Olds, Buick
Plant Company Name
GMNA
Plant State
ONTARIO
Seat Belts All
Manual
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
2G4WY52M6V1 - Limited
Series
Limited
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
3.1
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Plant City
Oshawa #2
Plant Country
Canada
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
3100.0
Displacement CI
189.17360669367
Engine
3.1L V-Shaped
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Engine Manufacturer
FLT
Fuel Injection Type
Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Note
Body Type: Sedan, 4-6 Window, Notchback (GM codes: 19, 69)
Other Engine Info
Name Plate: Chev, Pont, Olds, Buick
Plant Company Name
GMNA
Plant State
ONTARIO
Seat Belts All
Manual
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
2G4WY52M7V1 - Limited
Series
Limited
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
3.1
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Plant City
Oshawa #2
Plant Country
Canada
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
3100.0
Displacement CI
189.17360669367
Engine
3.1L V-Shaped
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Engine Manufacturer
FLT
Fuel Injection Type
Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Note
Body Type: Sedan, 4-6 Window, Notchback (GM codes: 19, 69)
Other Engine Info
Name Plate: Chev, Pont, Olds, Buick
Plant Company Name
GMNA
Plant State
ONTARIO
Seat Belts All
Manual
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
2G4WY52M8V1 - Limited
Series
Limited
Trim
Limited
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
3.1
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Plant City
Oshawa #2
Plant Country
Canada
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
3100.0
Displacement CI
189.17360669367
Engine
3.1L V-Shaped
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Engine Manufacturer
FLT
Fuel Injection Type
Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
GVWR
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Note
Body Type: Sedan, 4-6 Window, Notchback (GM codes: 19, 69)
Other Engine Info
Name Plate: Chev, Pont, Olds, Buick
Plant Company Name
GMNA
Plant State
ONTARIO
Seat Belts All
Manual
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
2G4WY52M9V1 - Limited
Series
Limited
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
3.1
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Plant City
Oshawa #2
Plant Country
Canada
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
3100.0
Displacement CI
189.17360669367
Engine
3.1L V-Shaped
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Engine Manufacturer
FLT
Fuel Injection Type
Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Note
Body Type: Sedan, 4-6 Window, Notchback (GM codes: 19, 69)
Other Engine Info
Name Plate: Chev, Pont, Olds, Buick
Plant Company Name
GMNA
Plant State
ONTARIO
Seat Belts All
Manual
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
2G4WY52MXV1 - Limited
Series
Limited
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
3.1
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Plant City
Oshawa #2
Plant Country
Canada
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
3100.0
Displacement CI
189.17360669367
Engine
3.1L V-Shaped
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Engine Manufacturer
FLT
Fuel Injection Type
Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Note
Body Type: Sedan, 4-6 Window, Notchback (GM codes: 19, 69)
Other Engine Info
Name Plate: Chev, Pont, Olds, Buick
Plant Company Name
GMNA
Plant State
ONTARIO
Seat Belts All
Manual
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR

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