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1997 Chevrolet Express VIN decoder
Decode any 1997 Chevrolet Express VIN here - free, no sign-up - then see every build configuration the catalog holds for this model year and 100 real sample VINs.
The sample 1997 Chevrolet Express VINs in this catalog start with 4 world manufacturer identifiers: 1GA, 1GB, 1GC, and 1GN. 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 Wentzville, United States (USA). 5 engines are recorded for this model year, including 4.3L · 6-cyl · Gasoline, 5.0L · 8-cyl · Gasoline, and 5.7L · 8-cyl · Gasoline. The catalog holds 100 sample 1997 Chevrolet Express VINs. Decode your own with the field at the top of this page.
1997 Chevrolet Express trims, engines and plants
| Series / Trim | Engine | Body | Plant | Sample VINs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1500 (1/2 ton) | 5.7L · 8-cyl · Gasoline | Van | Wentzville, United States (USA) | 35 |
| 3500 (1 ton) | 5.7L · 8-cyl · Gasoline | Incomplete - Cutaway | Wentzville, United States (USA) | 15 |
| 2500 (3/4 ton) | 5.7L · 8-cyl · Gasoline | Cargo Van | Wentzville, United States (USA) | 11 |
| 3500 (1 ton) | 5.7L · 8-cyl · Gasoline | Cargo Van | Wentzville, United States (USA) | 9 |
| 3500 (1 ton) | 6.5L · 8-cyl · Diesel | Incomplete - Cutaway | Wentzville, United States (USA) | 6 |
| 1500 (1/2 ton) | 5.0L · 8-cyl · Gasoline | Van | Wentzville, United States (USA) | 4 |
| 1500 (1/2 ton) | 4.3L · 6-cyl · Gasoline | Cargo Van | Wentzville, United States (USA) | 3 |
| 3500 (1 ton) | 5.7L · 8-cyl · Gasoline | Van | Wentzville, United States (USA) | 3 |
| 2500 (3/4 ton) | 4.3L · 6-cyl · Gasoline | Cargo Van | Wentzville, United States (USA) | 2 |
| 2500 (3/4 ton) | 5.0L · 8-cyl · Gasoline | Cargo Van | Wentzville, United States (USA) | 2 |
| 2500 (3/4 ton) | 5.7L · 8-cyl · Gasoline | Van | Wentzville, United States (USA) | 2 |
| 3500 (1 Ton) | 5.7L · 8-cyl · Gasoline | Van | Wentzville, United States (USA) | 2 |
| 1500 (1/2 Ton) · 1500 (1/2 ton) | 5.7L · 8-cyl · Gasoline | Van | Wentzville, United States (USA) | 1 |
| 1500 (1/2 ton) | 5.0L · 8-cyl · Gasoline | Cargo Van | Wentzville, United States (USA) | 1 |
| 2500 (3/4 Ton) | 6.5L · 8-cyl · Diesel | Cargo Van | Wentzville, United States (USA) | 1 |
| 3500 (1 Ton) · 3500 (1 ton) | 5.7L · 8-cyl · Gasoline | Cargo Van | Wentzville, United States (USA) | 1 |
| 3500 (1 Ton) | 7.4L · 8-cyl · Gasoline | Cargo Van | Wentzville, United States (USA) | 1 |
| 3500 (1 ton) | 7.4L · 8-cyl · Gasoline | Incomplete - Cutaway | Wentzville, United States (USA) | 1 |
Sample 1997 Chevrolet Express VINs
Factory specs by VIN prefix
1GAHG39R3V1 - 3500 (1 ton)
- Trim
- 3500 (1 ton)
- Body Class
- Van
- Drive Type
- 4x2
- Engine Cylinders
- 8
- Displacement L
- 5.7
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Manufacturer Name
- GENERAL MOTORS LLC
- Plant City
- Wentzville
- Plant Country
- United States (USA)
- Engine
- 5.7L V-Shaped
- Engine Configuration
- V-Shaped
- Fuel Injection Type
- Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
- GVWR
- Class 2H: 9,001 - 10,000 lb (4,082 - 4,536 kg)
- Series2
- Extended Van
- Vehicle Type
- BUS
1GAHG39R5V1 - 3500 (1 ton)
- Trim
- 3500 (1 ton)
- Body Class
- Van
- Drive Type
- 4x2
- Engine Cylinders
- 8
- Displacement L
- 5.7
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Manufacturer Name
- GENERAL MOTORS LLC
- Plant City
- Wentzville
- Plant Country
- United States (USA)
- Engine
- 5.7L V-Shaped
- Engine Configuration
- V-Shaped
- Fuel Injection Type
- Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
- GVWR
- Class 2H: 9,001 - 10,000 lb (4,082 - 4,536 kg)
- Series2
- Extended Van
- Vehicle Type
- BUS
1GAHG39RXV1 - 3500 (1 ton)
- Trim
- 3500 (1 ton)
- Body Class
- Van
- Drive Type
- 4x2
- Engine Cylinders
- 8
- Displacement L
- 5.7
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Manufacturer Name
- GENERAL MOTORS LLC
- Plant City
- Wentzville
- Plant Country
- United States (USA)
- Brake System Type
- Hydraulic
- Displacement CC
- 5700.0
- Displacement CI
- 347.83534133997
- Engine
- 5.7L V-Shaped
- Engine Configuration
- V-Shaped
- Engine Manufacturer
- WRN
- Fuel Injection Type
- Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
- GVWR
- Class 2H: 9,001 - 10,000 lb (4,082 - 4,536 kg)
- Plant Company Name
- GM Truck Corp
- Plant State
- MISSOURI
- Series2
- Extended Van
- Vehicle Type
- BUS
1GBFG15M0V1 - 1500 (1/2 ton)
- Trim
- 1500 (1/2 ton)
- Body Class
- Van
- Drive Type
- 4x2
- Engine Cylinders
- 8
- Displacement L
- 5
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Manufacturer Name
- GENERAL MOTORS LLC
- Plant City
- Wentzville
- Plant Country
- United States (USA)
- Engine
- 5L V-Shaped
- Engine Configuration
- V-Shaped
- Fuel Injection Type
- Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
- GVWR
- Class 2F: 7,001 - 8,000 lb (3,175 - 3,629 kg)
- Vehicle Type
- INCOMPLETE VEHICLE
1GBFG15M4V1 - 1500 (1/2 ton)
- Trim
- 1500 (1/2 ton)
- Body Class
- Van
- Drive Type
- 4x2
- Engine Cylinders
- 8
- Displacement L
- 5
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Manufacturer Name
- GENERAL MOTORS LLC
- Plant City
- Wentzville
- Plant Country
- United States (USA)
- Engine
- 5L V-Shaped
- Engine Configuration
- V-Shaped
- Fuel Injection Type
- Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
- GVWR
- Class 2F: 7,001 - 8,000 lb (3,175 - 3,629 kg)
- Vehicle Type
- INCOMPLETE VEHICLE
1GBFG15R0V1 - 1500 (1/2 ton)
- Trim
- 1500 (1/2 ton)
- Body Class
- Van
- Drive Type
- 4x2
- Engine Cylinders
- 8
- Displacement L
- 5.7
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Manufacturer Name
- GENERAL MOTORS LLC
- Plant City
- Wentzville
- Plant Country
- United States (USA)
- Engine
- 5.7L V-Shaped
- Engine Configuration
- V-Shaped
- Fuel Injection Type
- Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
- GVWR
- Class 2F: 7,001 - 8,000 lb (3,175 - 3,629 kg)
- Vehicle Type
- INCOMPLETE VEHICLE
1GBFG15R1V1 - 1500 (1/2 ton)
- Trim
- 1500 (1/2 ton)
- Body Class
- Van
- Drive Type
- 4x2
- Engine Cylinders
- 8
- Displacement L
- 5.7
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Manufacturer Name
- GENERAL MOTORS LLC
- Plant City
- Wentzville
- Plant Country
- United States (USA)
- Engine
- 5.7L V-Shaped
- Engine Configuration
- V-Shaped
- Fuel Injection Type
- Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
- GVWR
- Class 2F: 7,001 - 8,000 lb (3,175 - 3,629 kg)
- Vehicle Type
- INCOMPLETE VEHICLE
1GBFG15R2V1 - 1500 (1/2 ton)
- Trim
- 1500 (1/2 ton)
- Body Class
- Van
- Drive Type
- 4x2
- Engine Cylinders
- 8
- Displacement L
- 5.7
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Manufacturer Name
- GENERAL MOTORS LLC
- Plant City
- Wentzville
- Plant Country
- United States (USA)
- Engine
- 5.7L V-Shaped
- Engine Configuration
- V-Shaped
- Fuel Injection Type
- Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
- GVWR
- Class 2F: 7,001 - 8,000 lb (3,175 - 3,629 kg)
- Vehicle Type
- INCOMPLETE VEHICLE
1GBFG15R3V1 - 1500 (1/2 ton)
- Trim
- 1500 (1/2 ton)
- Body Class
- Van
- Drive Type
- 4x2
- Engine Cylinders
- 8
- Displacement L
- 5.7
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Manufacturer Name
- GENERAL MOTORS LLC
- Plant City
- Wentzville
- Plant Country
- United States (USA)
- Engine
- 5.7L V-Shaped
- Engine Configuration
- V-Shaped
- Fuel Injection Type
- Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
- GVWR
- Class 2F: 7,001 - 8,000 lb (3,175 - 3,629 kg)
- Vehicle Type
- INCOMPLETE VEHICLE
1GBFG15R4V1 - 1500 (1/2 ton)
- Trim
- 1500 (1/2 ton)
- Body Class
- Van
- Drive Type
- 4x2
- Engine Cylinders
- 8
- Displacement L
- 5.7
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Manufacturer Name
- GENERAL MOTORS LLC
- Plant City
- Wentzville
- Plant Country
- United States (USA)
- Brake System Type
- Hydraulic
- Displacement CC
- 5700.0
- Displacement CI
- 347.83534133997
- Engine
- 5.7L V-Shaped
- Engine Configuration
- V-Shaped
- Engine Manufacturer
- WRN
- Fuel Injection Type
- Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
- GVWR
- Class 2F: 7,001 - 8,000 lb (3,175 - 3,629 kg)
- Plant Company Name
- GM Truck Corp
- Plant State
- MISSOURI
- Vehicle Type
- INCOMPLETE VEHICLE
1GBFG15R6V1 - 1500 (1/2 ton)
- Trim
- 1500 (1/2 ton)
- Body Class
- Van
- Drive Type
- 4x2
- Engine Cylinders
- 8
- Displacement L
- 5.7
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Manufacturer Name
- GENERAL MOTORS LLC
- Plant City
- Wentzville
- Plant Country
- United States (USA)
- Engine
- 5.7L V-Shaped
- Engine Configuration
- V-Shaped
- Fuel Injection Type
- Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
- GVWR
- Class 2F: 7,001 - 8,000 lb (3,175 - 3,629 kg)
- Vehicle Type
- INCOMPLETE VEHICLE
1GBFG15R7V1 - 1500 (1/2 ton)
- Trim
- 1500 (1/2 ton)
- Body Class
- Van
- Drive Type
- 4x2
- Engine Cylinders
- 8
- Displacement L
- 5.7
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Manufacturer Name
- GENERAL MOTORS LLC
- Plant City
- Wentzville
- Plant Country
- United States (USA)
- Engine
- 5.7L V-Shaped
- Engine Configuration
- V-Shaped
- Fuel Injection Type
- Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
- GVWR
- Class 2F: 7,001 - 8,000 lb (3,175 - 3,629 kg)
- Vehicle Type
- INCOMPLETE VEHICLE
1GBFG15R8V1 - 1500 (1/2 ton)
- Trim
- 1500 (1/2 ton)
- Body Class
- Van
- Drive Type
- 4x2
- Engine Cylinders
- 8
- Displacement L
- 5.7
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Manufacturer Name
- GENERAL MOTORS LLC
- Plant City
- Wentzville
- Plant Country
- United States (USA)
- Engine
- 5.7L V-Shaped
- Engine Configuration
- V-Shaped
- Fuel Injection Type
- Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
- GVWR
- Class 2F: 7,001 - 8,000 lb (3,175 - 3,629 kg)
- Vehicle Type
- INCOMPLETE VEHICLE
1GBFG15R9V1 - 1500 (1/2 ton)
- Trim
- 1500 (1/2 ton)
- Body Class
- Van
- Drive Type
- 4x2
- Engine Cylinders
- 8
- Displacement L
- 5.7
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Manufacturer Name
- GENERAL MOTORS LLC
- Plant City
- Wentzville
- Plant Country
- United States (USA)
- Engine
- 5.7L V-Shaped
- Engine Configuration
- V-Shaped
- Fuel Injection Type
- Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
- GVWR
- Class 2F: 7,001 - 8,000 lb (3,175 - 3,629 kg)
- Vehicle Type
- INCOMPLETE VEHICLE
1GBFG15RXV1 - 1500 (1/2 ton)
- Trim
- 1500 (1/2 ton)
- Body Class
- Van
- Drive Type
- 4x2
- Engine Cylinders
- 8
- Displacement L
- 5.7
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Manufacturer Name
- GENERAL MOTORS LLC
- Plant City
- Wentzville
- Plant Country
- United States (USA)
- Brake System Type
- Hydraulic
- Displacement CC
- 5700.0
- Displacement CI
- 347.83534133997
- Engine
- 5.7L V-Shaped
- Engine Configuration
- V-Shaped
- Engine Manufacturer
- WRN
- Fuel Injection Type
- Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
- GVWR
- Class 2F: 7,001 - 8,000 lb (3,175 - 3,629 kg)
- Plant Company Name
- GM Truck Corp
- Plant State
- MISSOURI
- Vehicle Type
- INCOMPLETE VEHICLE
1GBGG25R2V1 - 2500 (3/4 ton)
- Trim
- 2500 (3/4 ton)
- Body Class
- Van
- Drive Type
- 4x2
- Engine Cylinders
- 8
- Displacement L
- 5.7
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Manufacturer Name
- GENERAL MOTORS LLC
- Plant City
- Wentzville
- Plant Country
- United States (USA)
- Brake System Type
- Hydraulic
- Displacement CC
- 5700.0
- Displacement CI
- 347.83534133997
- Engine
- 5.7L V-Shaped
- Engine Configuration
- V-Shaped
- Engine Manufacturer
- WRN
- Fuel Injection Type
- Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
- GVWR
- Class 2G: 8,001 - 9,000 lb (3,629 - 4,082 kg)
- Plant Company Name
- GM Truck Corp
- Plant State
- MISSOURI
- Vehicle Type
- INCOMPLETE VEHICLE
1GBHG31F1V1 - 3500 (1 ton)
- Trim
- 3500 (1 ton)
- Body Class
- Incomplete - Cutaway
- Drive Type
- 4x2
- Engine Cylinders
- 8
- Displacement L
- 6.5
- Fuel Type Primary
- Diesel
- Manufacturer Name
- GENERAL MOTORS LLC
- Plant City
- Wentzville
- Plant Country
- United States (USA)
- Engine
- 6.5L V-Shaped
- Engine Configuration
- V-Shaped
- GVWR
- Class 2H: 9,001 - 10,000 lb (4,082 - 4,536 kg)
- Other Engine Info
- HO
- Turbo
- Yes
- Vehicle Type
- INCOMPLETE VEHICLE
1GBHG31F2V1 - 3500 (1 ton)
- Trim
- 3500 (1 ton)
- Body Class
- Incomplete - Cutaway
- Drive Type
- 4x2
- Engine Cylinders
- 8
- Displacement L
- 6.5
- Fuel Type Primary
- Diesel
- Manufacturer Name
- GENERAL MOTORS LLC
- Plant City
- Wentzville
- Plant Country
- United States (USA)
- Brake System Type
- Hydraulic
- Displacement CC
- 6500.0
- Displacement CI
- 396.65433661575
- Engine
- 6.5L V-Shaped
- Engine Configuration
- V-Shaped
- Engine Manufacturer
- ROM
- GVWR
- Class 2H: 9,001 - 10,000 lb (4,082 - 4,536 kg)
- Other Engine Info
- HO
- Plant Company Name
- GM Truck Corp
- Plant State
- MISSOURI
- Turbo
- Yes
- Vehicle Type
- INCOMPLETE VEHICLE
1GBHG31F3V1 - 3500 (1 ton)
- Trim
- 3500 (1 ton)
- Body Class
- Incomplete - Cutaway
- Drive Type
- 4x2
- Engine Cylinders
- 8
- Displacement L
- 6.5
- Fuel Type Primary
- Diesel
- Manufacturer Name
- GENERAL MOTORS LLC
- Plant City
- Wentzville
- Plant Country
- United States (USA)
- Brake System Type
- Hydraulic
- Displacement CC
- 6500.0
- Displacement CI
- 396.65433661575
- Engine
- 6.5L V-Shaped
- Engine Configuration
- V-Shaped
- Engine Manufacturer
- ROM
- GVWR
- Class 2H: 9,001 - 10,000 lb (4,082 - 4,536 kg)
- Other Engine Info
- HO
- Plant Company Name
- GM Truck Corp
- Plant State
- MISSOURI
- Turbo
- Yes
- Vehicle Type
- INCOMPLETE VEHICLE
1GBHG31F5V1 - 3500 (1 ton)
- Trim
- 3500 (1 ton)
- Body Class
- Incomplete - Cutaway
- Drive Type
- 4x2
- Engine Cylinders
- 8
- Displacement L
- 6.5
- Fuel Type Primary
- Diesel
- Manufacturer Name
- GENERAL MOTORS LLC
- Plant City
- Wentzville
- Plant Country
- United States (USA)
- Brake System Type
- Hydraulic
- Displacement CC
- 6500.0
- Displacement CI
- 396.65433661575
- Engine
- 6.5L V-Shaped
- Engine Configuration
- V-Shaped
- Engine Manufacturer
- ROM
- GVWR
- Class 2H: 9,001 - 10,000 lb (4,082 - 4,536 kg)
- Other Engine Info
- HO
- Plant Company Name
- GM Truck Corp
- Plant State
- MISSOURI
- Turbo
- Yes
- Vehicle Type
- INCOMPLETE VEHICLE
1GBHG31F8V1 - 3500 (1 ton)
- Trim
- 3500 (1 ton)
- Body Class
- Incomplete - Cutaway
- Drive Type
- 4x2
- Engine Cylinders
- 8
- Displacement L
- 6.5
- Fuel Type Primary
- Diesel
- Manufacturer Name
- GENERAL MOTORS LLC
- Plant City
- Wentzville
- Plant Country
- United States (USA)
- Brake System Type
- Hydraulic
- Displacement CC
- 6500.0
- Displacement CI
- 396.65433661575
- Engine
- 6.5L V-Shaped
- Engine Configuration
- V-Shaped
- Engine Manufacturer
- ROM
- GVWR
- Class 2H: 9,001 - 10,000 lb (4,082 - 4,536 kg)
- Other Engine Info
- HO
- Plant Company Name
- GM Truck Corp
- Plant State
- MISSOURI
- Turbo
- Yes
- Vehicle Type
- INCOMPLETE VEHICLE
1GBHG31R4V1 - 3500 (1 ton)
- Trim
- 3500 (1 ton)
- Body Class
- Incomplete - Cutaway
- Drive Type
- 4x2
- Engine Cylinders
- 8
- Displacement L
- 5.7
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Manufacturer Name
- GENERAL MOTORS LLC
- Plant City
- Wentzville
- Plant Country
- United States (USA)
- Brake System Type
- Hydraulic
- Displacement CC
- 5700.0
- Displacement CI
- 347.83534133997
- Engine
- 5.7L V-Shaped
- Engine Configuration
- V-Shaped
- Engine Manufacturer
- WRN
- Fuel Injection Type
- Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
- GVWR
- Class 2H: 9,001 - 10,000 lb (4,082 - 4,536 kg)
- Plant Company Name
- GM Truck Corp
- Plant State
- MISSOURI
- Vehicle Type
- INCOMPLETE VEHICLE
1GBHG31R6V1 - 3500 (1 ton)
- Trim
- 3500 (1 ton)
- Body Class
- Incomplete - Cutaway
- Drive Type
- 4x2
- Engine Cylinders
- 8
- Displacement L
- 5.7
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Manufacturer Name
- GENERAL MOTORS LLC
- Plant City
- Wentzville
- Plant Country
- United States (USA)
- Engine
- 5.7L V-Shaped
- Engine Configuration
- V-Shaped
- Fuel Injection Type
- Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
- GVWR
- Class 2H: 9,001 - 10,000 lb (4,082 - 4,536 kg)
- Vehicle Type
- INCOMPLETE VEHICLE
1GBHG31R7V1 - 3500 (1 ton)
- Trim
- 3500 (1 ton)
- Body Class
- Incomplete - Cutaway
- Drive Type
- 4x2
- Engine Cylinders
- 8
- Displacement L
- 5.7
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Manufacturer Name
- GENERAL MOTORS LLC
- Plant City
- Wentzville
- Plant Country
- United States (USA)
- Engine
- 5.7L V-Shaped
- Engine Configuration
- V-Shaped
- Fuel Injection Type
- Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
- GVWR
- Class 2H: 9,001 - 10,000 lb (4,082 - 4,536 kg)
- Vehicle Type
- INCOMPLETE VEHICLE