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1997 Chevrolet W4 VIN decoder

Decode any 1997 Chevrolet W4 VIN here - free, no sign-up - then see every build configuration the catalog holds for this model year and 88 real sample VINs.

The sample 1997 Chevrolet W4 VINs in this catalog start with 2 world manufacturer identifiers: 4KB and J8B. The tenth character is V, the model-year code for 1997; the eleventh is the assembly-plant code, and 3 of them appear here: 2, 7, and J. The factory records place assembly at 2 plants, including Fujisawa, Japan and Janesville, United States (USA). 2 engines are recorded for this model year, including 3.9L · 4-cyl · Diesel and 5.7L · 8-cyl · Gasoline. The catalog holds 88 sample 1997 Chevrolet W4 VINs. Decode your own with the field at the top of this page.

1997 Chevrolet W4 trims, engines and plants

3 build configurations across 88 sample VINs, decoded from the 11-character VIN prefix. A blank cell means the factory record carries no value.

Series / TrimEngineBodyPlantSample VINs
4500 Medium Duty · Med Tilt 67.9 BBC5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineTruckJanesville, United States (USA)53
4500 Medium Duty · Med Tilt 67.9 BBC3.9L · 4-cyl · DieselTruckFujisawa, Japan34
4500 Medium Duty · Med Tilt 67.9 BBC5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineTruck1

Sample 1997 Chevrolet W4 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
4KBB4B1R0VJ0010464500 Medium Duty · Med Tilt 67.9 BBC5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineTruckJanesville, United States (USA)
4KBB4B1R0VJ0012734500 Medium Duty · Med Tilt 67.9 BBC5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineTruckJanesville, United States (USA)
4KBB4B1R0VJ0019844500 Medium Duty · Med Tilt 67.9 BBC5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineTruckJanesville, United States (USA)
4KBB4B1R0VJ0021954500 Medium Duty · Med Tilt 67.9 BBC5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineTruckJanesville, United States (USA)
4KBB4B1R0VJ0026034500 Medium Duty · Med Tilt 67.9 BBC5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineTruckJanesville, United States (USA)
4KBB4B1R0VJ0029424500 Medium Duty · Med Tilt 67.9 BBC5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineTruckJanesville, United States (USA)
4KBB4B1R0VJ0040304500 Medium Duty · Med Tilt 67.9 BBC5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineTruckJanesville, United States (USA)
4KBB4B1R0VJ0046124500 Medium Duty · Med Tilt 67.9 BBC5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineTruckJanesville, United States (USA)
4KBB4B1R1VJ0020614500 Medium Duty · Med Tilt 67.9 BBC5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineTruckJanesville, United States (USA)
4KBB4B1R1VJ0024814500 Medium Duty · Med Tilt 67.9 BBC5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineTruckJanesville, United States (USA)
4KBB4B1R1VJ0041034500 Medium Duty · Med Tilt 67.9 BBC5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineTruckJanesville, United States (USA)
4KBB4B1R2VJ0011284500 Medium Duty · Med Tilt 67.9 BBC5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineTruckJanesville, United States (USA)
4KBB4B1R2VJ0014844500 Medium Duty · Med Tilt 67.9 BBC5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineTruckJanesville, United States (USA)
4KBB4B1R2VJ0019854500 Medium Duty · Med Tilt 67.9 BBC5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineTruckJanesville, United States (USA)
4KBB4B1R2VJ0022154500 Medium Duty · Med Tilt 67.9 BBC5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineTruckJanesville, United States (USA)
4KBB4B1R2VJ0033164500 Medium Duty · Med Tilt 67.9 BBC5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineTruckJanesville, United States (USA)
4KBB4B1R2VJ0040284500 Medium Duty · Med Tilt 67.9 BBC5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineTruckJanesville, United States (USA)
4KBB4B1R2VJ0046274500 Medium Duty · Med Tilt 67.9 BBC5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineTruckJanesville, United States (USA)
4KBB4B1R3VJ0005404500 Medium Duty · Med Tilt 67.9 BBC5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineTruckJanesville, United States (USA)
4KBB4B1R3VJ0024794500 Medium Duty · Med Tilt 67.9 BBC5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineTruckJanesville, United States (USA)
4KBB4B1R3VJ0032924500 Medium Duty · Med Tilt 67.9 BBC5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineTruckJanesville, United States (USA)
4KBB4B1R4VJ0004794500 Medium Duty · Med Tilt 67.9 BBC5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineTruckJanesville, United States (USA)
4KBB4B1R4VJ0011294500 Medium Duty · Med Tilt 67.9 BBC5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineTruckJanesville, United States (USA)
4KBB4B1R4VJ0020404500 Medium Duty · Med Tilt 67.9 BBC5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineTruckJanesville, United States (USA)
4KBB4B1R4VJ0024264500 Medium Duty · Med Tilt 67.9 BBC5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineTruckJanesville, United States (USA)
4KBB4B1R5VJ0009304500 Medium Duty · Med Tilt 67.9 BBC5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineTruckJanesville, United States (USA)
4KBB4B1R5VJ0016904500 Medium Duty · Med Tilt 67.9 BBC5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineTruckJanesville, United States (USA)
4KBB4B1R5VJ0036794500 Medium Duty · Med Tilt 67.9 BBC5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineTruckJanesville, United States (USA)
4KBB4B1R5VJ0036964500 Medium Duty · Med Tilt 67.9 BBC5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineTruckJanesville, United States (USA)
4KBB4B1R5VJ0046064500 Medium Duty · Med Tilt 67.9 BBC5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineTruckJanesville, United States (USA)
4KBB4B1R5VJ0047184500 Medium Duty · Med Tilt 67.9 BBC5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineTruckJanesville, United States (USA)
4KBB4B1R6VJ0007884500 Medium Duty · Med Tilt 67.9 BBC5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineTruckJanesville, United States (USA)
4KBB4B1R6VJ0014864500 Medium Duty · Med Tilt 67.9 BBC5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineTruckJanesville, United States (USA)
4KBB4B1R6VJ0043694500 Medium Duty · Med Tilt 67.9 BBC5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineTruckJanesville, United States (USA)
4KBB4B1R7VJ0007184500 Medium Duty · Med Tilt 67.9 BBC5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineTruckJanesville, United States (USA)
4KBB4B1R7VJ0016914500 Medium Duty · Med Tilt 67.9 BBC5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineTruckJanesville, United States (USA)
4KBB4B1R7VJ0018534500 Medium Duty · Med Tilt 67.9 BBC5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineTruckJanesville, United States (USA)
4KBB4B1R7VJ0022914500 Medium Duty · Med Tilt 67.9 BBC5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineTruckJanesville, United States (USA)
4KBB4B1R7VJ0027584500 Medium Duty · Med Tilt 67.9 BBC5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineTruckJanesville, United States (USA)
4KBB4B1R8VJ0002264500 Medium Duty · Med Tilt 67.9 BBC5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineTruckJanesville, United States (USA)
4KBB4B1R8VJ0026104500 Medium Duty · Med Tilt 67.9 BBC5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineTruckJanesville, United States (USA)
4KBB4B1R8VJ0026414500 Medium Duty · Med Tilt 67.9 BBC5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineTruckJanesville, United States (USA)
4KBB4B1R8VJ0027844500 Medium Duty · Med Tilt 67.9 BBC5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineTruckJanesville, United States (USA)
4KBB4B1R8VJ0031094500 Medium Duty · Med Tilt 67.9 BBC5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineTruckJanesville, United States (USA)
4KBB4B1R8VJ0040964500 Medium Duty · Med Tilt 67.9 BBC5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineTruckJanesville, United States (USA)
4KBB4B1R9V20027594500 Medium Duty · Med Tilt 67.9 BBC5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineTruck-
4KBB4B1R9VJ0014654500 Medium Duty · Med Tilt 67.9 BBC5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineTruckJanesville, United States (USA)
4KBB4B1R9VJ0032024500 Medium Duty · Med Tilt 67.9 BBC5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineTruckJanesville, United States (USA)
4KBB4B1R9VJ0037174500 Medium Duty · Med Tilt 67.9 BBC5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineTruckJanesville, United States (USA)
4KBB4B1R9VJ0037204500 Medium Duty · Med Tilt 67.9 BBC5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineTruckJanesville, United States (USA)

Factory specs by VIN prefix

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

4KBB4B1R0VJ - 4500 Medium Duty · Med Tilt 67.9 BBC
Series
4500 Medium Duty
Trim
Med Tilt 67.9 BBC
Body Class
Truck
Drive Type
4x2
Engine Cylinders
8
Displacement L
5.7
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Manufacturer Name
GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Plant City
Janesville
Plant Country
United States (USA)
Axles
2
Body Cab Type
MDHD: Tilt
Brake System Type
Hydraulic
Displacement CC
5700.0
Displacement CI
347.83534133997
Engine
5.7L V-Shaped
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Engine Manufacturer
GM
GVWR
Class 3: 10,001 - 14,000 lb (4,536 - 6,350 kg)
Note
Chassis Type: 2 axles - 1 driving
Plant Company Name
General Motors Corporation
Plant State
WISCONSIN
Vehicle Type
INCOMPLETE VEHICLE
4KBB4B1R1VJ - 4500 Medium Duty · Med Tilt 67.9 BBC
Series
4500 Medium Duty
Trim
Med Tilt 67.9 BBC
Body Class
Truck
Drive Type
4x2
Engine Cylinders
8
Displacement L
5.7
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Manufacturer Name
GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Plant City
Janesville
Plant Country
United States (USA)
Axles
2
Body Cab Type
MDHD: Tilt
Brake System Type
Hydraulic
Displacement CC
5700.0
Displacement CI
347.83534133997
Engine
5.7L V-Shaped
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Engine Manufacturer
GM
GVWR
Class 3: 10,001 - 14,000 lb (4,536 - 6,350 kg)
Note
Chassis Type: 2 axles - 1 driving
Plant Company Name
General Motors Corporation
Plant State
WISCONSIN
Vehicle Type
INCOMPLETE VEHICLE
4KBB4B1R2VJ - 4500 Medium Duty · Med Tilt 67.9 BBC
Series
4500 Medium Duty
Trim
Med Tilt 67.9 BBC
Body Class
Truck
Drive Type
4x2
Engine Cylinders
8
Displacement L
5.7
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Manufacturer Name
GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Plant City
Janesville
Plant Country
United States (USA)
Axles
2
Body Cab Type
MDHD: Tilt
Brake System Type
Hydraulic
Displacement CC
5700.0
Displacement CI
347.83534133997
Engine
5.7L V-Shaped
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Engine Manufacturer
GM
GVWR
Class 3: 10,001 - 14,000 lb (4,536 - 6,350 kg)
Note
Chassis Type: 2 axles - 1 driving
Plant Company Name
General Motors Corporation
Plant State
WISCONSIN
Vehicle Type
INCOMPLETE VEHICLE
4KBB4B1R3VJ - 4500 Medium Duty · Med Tilt 67.9 BBC
Series
4500 Medium Duty
Trim
Med Tilt 67.9 BBC
Body Class
Truck
Drive Type
4x2
Engine Cylinders
8
Displacement L
5.7
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Manufacturer Name
GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Plant City
Janesville
Plant Country
United States (USA)
Axles
2
Body Cab Type
MDHD: Tilt
Brake System Type
Hydraulic
Displacement CC
5700.0
Displacement CI
347.83534133997
Engine
5.7L V-Shaped
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Engine Manufacturer
GM
GVWR
Class 3: 10,001 - 14,000 lb (4,536 - 6,350 kg)
Note
Chassis Type: 2 axles - 1 driving
Plant Company Name
General Motors Corporation
Plant State
WISCONSIN
Vehicle Type
INCOMPLETE VEHICLE
4KBB4B1R4VJ - 4500 Medium Duty · Med Tilt 67.9 BBC
Series
4500 Medium Duty
Trim
Med Tilt 67.9 BBC
Body Class
Truck
Drive Type
4x2
Engine Cylinders
8
Displacement L
5.7
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Manufacturer Name
GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Plant City
Janesville
Plant Country
United States (USA)
Axles
2
Body Cab Type
MDHD: Tilt
Brake System Type
Hydraulic
Displacement CC
5700.0
Displacement CI
347.83534133997
Engine
5.7L V-Shaped
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Engine Manufacturer
GM
GVWR
Class 3: 10,001 - 14,000 lb (4,536 - 6,350 kg)
Note
Chassis Type: 2 axles - 1 driving
Plant Company Name
General Motors Corporation
Plant State
WISCONSIN
Vehicle Type
INCOMPLETE VEHICLE
4KBB4B1R5VJ - 4500 Medium Duty · Med Tilt 67.9 BBC
Series
4500 Medium Duty
Trim
Med Tilt 67.9 BBC
Body Class
Truck
Drive Type
4x2
Engine Cylinders
8
Displacement L
5.7
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Manufacturer Name
GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Plant City
Janesville
Plant Country
United States (USA)
Axles
2
Body Cab Type
MDHD: Tilt
Brake System Type
Hydraulic
Displacement CC
5700.0
Displacement CI
347.83534133997
Engine
5.7L V-Shaped
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Engine Manufacturer
GM
GVWR
Class 3: 10,001 - 14,000 lb (4,536 - 6,350 kg)
Note
Chassis Type: 2 axles - 1 driving
Plant Company Name
General Motors Corporation
Plant State
WISCONSIN
Vehicle Type
INCOMPLETE VEHICLE
4KBB4B1R6VJ - 4500 Medium Duty · Med Tilt 67.9 BBC
Series
4500 Medium Duty
Trim
Med Tilt 67.9 BBC
Body Class
Truck
Drive Type
4x2
Engine Cylinders
8
Displacement L
5.7
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Manufacturer Name
GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Plant City
Janesville
Plant Country
United States (USA)
Axles
2
Body Cab Type
MDHD: Tilt
Brake System Type
Hydraulic
Displacement CC
5700.0
Displacement CI
347.83534133997
Engine
5.7L V-Shaped
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Engine Manufacturer
GM
GVWR
Class 3: 10,001 - 14,000 lb (4,536 - 6,350 kg)
Note
Chassis Type: 2 axles - 1 driving
Plant Company Name
General Motors Corporation
Plant State
WISCONSIN
Vehicle Type
INCOMPLETE VEHICLE
4KBB4B1R7VJ - 4500 Medium Duty · Med Tilt 67.9 BBC
Series
4500 Medium Duty
Trim
Med Tilt 67.9 BBC
Body Class
Truck
Drive Type
4x2
Engine Cylinders
8
Displacement L
5.7
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Manufacturer Name
GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Plant City
Janesville
Plant Country
United States (USA)
Axles
2
Body Cab Type
MDHD: Tilt
Brake System Type
Hydraulic
Displacement CC
5700.0
Displacement CI
347.83534133997
Engine
5.7L V-Shaped
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Engine Manufacturer
GM
GVWR
Class 3: 10,001 - 14,000 lb (4,536 - 6,350 kg)
Note
Chassis Type: 2 axles - 1 driving
Plant Company Name
General Motors Corporation
Plant State
WISCONSIN
Vehicle Type
INCOMPLETE VEHICLE
4KBB4B1R8VJ - 4500 Medium Duty · Med Tilt 67.9 BBC
Series
4500 Medium Duty
Trim
Med Tilt 67.9 BBC
Body Class
Truck
Drive Type
4x2
Engine Cylinders
8
Displacement L
5.7
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Manufacturer Name
GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Plant City
Janesville
Plant Country
United States (USA)
Axles
2
Body Cab Type
MDHD: Tilt
Brake System Type
Hydraulic
Displacement CC
5700.0
Displacement CI
347.83534133997
Engine
5.7L V-Shaped
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Engine Manufacturer
GM
GVWR
Class 3: 10,001 - 14,000 lb (4,536 - 6,350 kg)
Note
Chassis Type: 2 axles - 1 driving
Plant Company Name
General Motors Corporation
Plant State
WISCONSIN
Vehicle Type
INCOMPLETE VEHICLE
4KBB4B1R9V2 - 4500 Medium Duty · Med Tilt 67.9 BBC
Series
4500 Medium Duty
Trim
Med Tilt 67.9 BBC
Body Class
Truck
Drive Type
4x2
Engine Cylinders
8
Displacement L
5.7
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Manufacturer Name
GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Axles
2
Body Cab Type
MDHD: Tilt
Brake System Type
Hydraulic
Displacement CC
5700.0
Displacement CI
347.83534133997
Engine
5.7L V-Shaped
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Engine Manufacturer
GM
GVWR
Class 3: 10,001 - 14,000 lb (4,536 - 6,350 kg)
Note
Chassis Type: 2 axles - 1 driving
Vehicle Type
INCOMPLETE VEHICLE
4KBB4B1R9VJ - 4500 Medium Duty · Med Tilt 67.9 BBC
Series
4500 Medium Duty
Trim
Med Tilt 67.9 BBC
Body Class
Truck
Drive Type
4x2
Engine Cylinders
8
Displacement L
5.7
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Manufacturer Name
GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Plant City
Janesville
Plant Country
United States (USA)
Axles
2
Body Cab Type
MDHD: Tilt
Brake System Type
Hydraulic
Displacement CC
5700.0
Displacement CI
347.83534133997
Engine
5.7L V-Shaped
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Engine Manufacturer
GM
GVWR
Class 3: 10,001 - 14,000 lb (4,536 - 6,350 kg)
Note
Chassis Type: 2 axles - 1 driving
Plant Company Name
General Motors Corporation
Plant State
WISCONSIN
Vehicle Type
INCOMPLETE VEHICLE

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