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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
2G4WS52M6W1444137Custom3.1L · 6-cyl · GasolineSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WS52M6W1446857Custom3.1L · 6-cyl · GasolineSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WS52M6W1493774Custom3.1L · 6-cyl · GasolineSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WS52M6W1540575Custom3.1L · 6-cyl · GasolineSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WS52M6W1603738Custom3.1L · 6-cyl · GasolineSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WS52M6W1606672Custom3.1L · 6-cyl · GasolineSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WS52M7W1410630Custom3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WS52M7W1422471Custom3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WS52M7W1424270Custom3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WS52M7W1510680Custom3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WS52M7W1511506Custom3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WS52M7W1521436Custom3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WS52M7W1574590Custom3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WS52M8W1402925Custom3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WS52M8W1438467Custom3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WS52M8W1466365Custom3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WS52M8W1480024Custom3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WS52M8W1542716Custom3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WS52M8W1573836Custom3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WS52M8W1595335Custom3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WS52M9W1401444Custom3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WS52M9W1429986Custom3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WS52M9W1479075Custom3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WS52M9W1493705Custom3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WS52M9W1532017Custom3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WS52M9W1612871Custom3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WS52MXW1451415Custom3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WS52MXW1568265Custom3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WS52MXW1611356Custom3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WY52M0W1487077Limited3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WY52M1W1483216Limited3.1L · 6-cyl · GasolineSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WY52M2W1526106Limited3.1L · 6-cyl · GasolineSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WY52M5W1420832Limited3.1L · 6-cyl · GasolineSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WY52M6W1425540Limited3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WY52M6W1443990Limited3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WY52M6W1448316Limited3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WY52M6W1474432Limited3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WY52M6W1491179Limited3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WY52M6W1564437Limited3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WY52M6W1584106Limited3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WY52M8W1558770Limited3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WY52M8W1564147Limited3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WY52M9W1414337Limited3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WY52M9W1504233Limited3.1L · 6-cylSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WY52MXW1443443Limited3.1L · 6-cyl · GasolineSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WY52MXW1462428Limited3.1L · 6-cyl · GasolineSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WY52MXW1573044Limited3.1L · 6-cyl · GasolineSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WY52MXW1576591Limited3.1L · 6-cyl · GasolineSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WY52MXW1586621Limited3.1L · 6-cyl · GasolineSedan/SaloonOshawa #2, Canada
2G4WY52MXW1608830Limited3.1L · 6-cyl · GasolineSedan/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.

2G4WS52M6W1 - 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
2G4WS52M7W1 - 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
2G4WS52M8W1 - 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
2G4WS52M9W1 - 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
2G4WS52MXW1 - 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
2G4WY52M0W1 - 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
2G4WY52M1W1 - Limited
Series
Limited
Trim
Limited
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
2G4WY52M2W1 - Limited
Series
Limited
Trim
Limited
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
2G4WY52M5W1 - Limited
Series
Limited
Trim
Limited
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
2G4WY52M6W1 - 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
2G4WY52M8W1 - 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
2G4WY52M9W1 - 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
2G4WY52MXW1 - Limited
Series
Limited
Trim
Limited
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

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