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1998 Buick Century VIN decoder

Decode any 1998 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 1998 Buick Century VIN in this catalog starts with the world manufacturer identifier 2G4. The tenth character is W, the model-year code for 1998; the eleventh is the assembly-plant code, 1 here. The factory records place assembly at Oshawa #2, Canada. 2 engines are recorded for this model year, including 3.1L · 6-cyl and 3.1L · 6-cyl · Gasoline. The catalog holds 100 sample 1998 Buick Century VINs. Decode your own with the field at the top of this page.

1998 Buick Century trims, engines and plants

4 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, Canada53
Custom3.1L · 6-cyl · GasolineSedan/Saloon4-doorOshawa #2, Canada26
Limited3.1L · 6-cylSedan/Saloon4-doorOshawa #2, Canada12
Limited3.1L · 6-cyl · GasolineSedan/Saloon4-doorOshawa #2, Canada9

Sample 1998 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
2G4WS52M0W1419251Custom3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WS52M0W1463637Custom3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WS52M0W1499313Custom3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WS52M0W1509516Custom3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WS52M0W1518751Custom3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WS52M0W1522640Custom3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WS52M0W1522718Custom3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WS52M0W1589349Custom3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WS52M0W1602584Custom3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WS52M1W1470578Custom3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WS52M1W1489146Custom3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WS52M1W1514403Custom3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WS52M1W1595273Custom3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WS52M2W1412396Custom3.1L · 6-cyl · GasolineSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WS52M2W1415234Custom3.1L · 6-cyl · GasolineSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WS52M2W1492749Custom3.1L · 6-cyl · GasolineSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WS52M2W1509064Custom3.1L · 6-cyl · GasolineSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WS52M2W1518296Custom3.1L · 6-cyl · GasolineSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WS52M2W1533669Custom3.1L · 6-cyl · GasolineSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WS52M2W1563190Custom3.1L · 6-cyl · GasolineSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WS52M2W1571578Custom3.1L · 6-cyl · GasolineSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WS52M2W1586291Custom3.1L · 6-cyl · GasolineSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WS52M3W1408535Custom3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WS52M3W1409832Custom3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WS52M3W1427599Custom3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WS52M3W1456942Custom3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WS52M3W1471232Custom3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WS52M3W1484918Custom3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WS52M3W1497362Custom3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WS52M3W1511017Custom3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WS52M3W1544406Custom3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WS52M3W1558838Custom3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WS52M3W1568687Custom3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WS52M3W1596019Custom3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WS52M3W1603633Custom3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WS52M4W1409676Custom3.1L · 6-cyl · GasolineSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WS52M4W1415669Custom3.1L · 6-cyl · GasolineSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WS52M4W1448655Custom3.1L · 6-cyl · GasolineSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WS52M4W1516405Custom3.1L · 6-cyl · GasolineSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WS52M4W1563708Custom3.1L · 6-cyl · GasolineSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WS52M4W1573980Custom3.1L · 6-cyl · GasolineSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WS52M4W1575678Custom3.1L · 6-cyl · GasolineSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WS52M4W1578113Custom3.1L · 6-cyl · GasolineSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WS52M4W1581853Custom3.1L · 6-cyl · GasolineSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WS52M4W1590844Custom3.1L · 6-cyl · GasolineSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WS52M4W1597535Custom3.1L · 6-cyl · GasolineSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WS52M5W1541328Custom3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WS52M5W1549686Custom3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WS52M5W1555164Custom3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WS52M5W1607005Custom3.1L · 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.

2G4WS52M0W1 - 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
2G4WS52M1W1 - 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
2G4WS52M2W1 - Custom
Series
Custom
Trim
Custom
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
3.1
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
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
2G4WS52M3W1 - 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
2G4WS52M4W1 - Custom
Series
Custom
Trim
Custom
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
3.1
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
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
2G4WS52M5W1 - 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

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