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1997 Chevrolet W5 VIN decoder

Decode any 1997 Chevrolet W5 VIN here - free, no sign-up - then see every build configuration the catalog holds for this model year and 6 real sample VINs.

Every sample 1997 Chevrolet W5 VIN in this catalog starts with the world manufacturer identifier J8B. The tenth character is V, the model-year code for 1997; the eleventh is the assembly-plant code, 3 here. The factory records place assembly at Kawasaki, Japan. One engine is recorded for this model year: 7.1L · 6-cyl · Diesel. The catalog holds 6 sample 1997 Chevrolet W5 VINs. Decode your own with the field at the top of this page.

1997 Chevrolet W5 trims, engines and plants

1 build configuration across 6 sample VINs, decoded from the 11-character VIN prefix. A blank cell means the factory record carries no value.

Series / TrimEngineBodyPlantSample VINs
5000 Medium Duty · Forward/Tiltmaster Med Tilt 72.0" BBC7.1L · 6-cyl · DieselTruckKawasaki, Japan6

Sample 1997 Chevrolet W5 VINs

Showing 6 of 6 VINs

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
J8BF5A120V37010715000 Medium Duty · Forward/Tiltmaster Med Tilt 72.0" BBC7.1L · 6-cyl · DieselTruckKawasaki, Japan
J8BF5A126V37005725000 Medium Duty · Forward/Tiltmaster Med Tilt 72.0" BBC7.1L · 6-cyl · DieselTruckKawasaki, Japan
J8BF5A126V37007825000 Medium Duty · Forward/Tiltmaster Med Tilt 72.0" BBC7.1L · 6-cyl · DieselTruckKawasaki, Japan
J8BF5A128V37006545000 Medium Duty · Forward/Tiltmaster Med Tilt 72.0" BBC7.1L · 6-cyl · DieselTruckKawasaki, Japan
J8BF5A129V37000335000 Medium Duty · Forward/Tiltmaster Med Tilt 72.0" BBC7.1L · 6-cyl · DieselTruckKawasaki, Japan
J8BF5A129V37007585000 Medium Duty · Forward/Tiltmaster Med Tilt 72.0" BBC7.1L · 6-cyl · DieselTruckKawasaki, Japan

Factory specs by VIN prefix

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

J8BF5A120V3 - 5000 Medium Duty · Forward/Tiltmaster Med Tilt 72.0" BBC
Series
5000 Medium Duty
Trim
Forward/Tiltmaster Med Tilt 72.0" BBC
Body Class
Truck
Drive Type
4x2
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
7.1
Engine Model
6HE1TC
Fuel Type Primary
Diesel
Manufacturer Name
ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED, JAPAN
Plant City
Kawasaki
Plant Country
Japan
Axles
2
Body Cab Type
MDHD: Tilt
Brake System Type
Air
Displacement CC
7100.0
Displacement CI
433.26858307259
Engine
7.1L 6HE1TC
Engine Manufacturer
Isuzu
GVWR
Class 5: 16,001 - 19,500 lb (7,258 - 8,845 kg)
Note
Chassis Type: 2 axles - 1 driving
Plant Company Name
Isuzu Motors
Vehicle Type
INCOMPLETE VEHICLE
J8BF5A126V3 - 5000 Medium Duty · Forward/Tiltmaster Med Tilt 72.0" BBC
Series
5000 Medium Duty
Trim
Forward/Tiltmaster Med Tilt 72.0" BBC
Body Class
Truck
Drive Type
4x2
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
7.1
Engine Model
6HE1TC
Fuel Type Primary
Diesel
Manufacturer Name
ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED, JAPAN
Plant City
Kawasaki
Plant Country
Japan
Axles
2
Body Cab Type
MDHD: Tilt
Brake System Type
Air
Displacement CC
7100.0
Displacement CI
433.26858307259
Engine
7.1L 6HE1TC
Engine Manufacturer
Isuzu
GVWR
Class 5: 16,001 - 19,500 lb (7,258 - 8,845 kg)
Note
Chassis Type: 2 axles - 1 driving
Plant Company Name
Isuzu Motors
Vehicle Type
INCOMPLETE VEHICLE
J8BF5A128V3 - 5000 Medium Duty · Forward/Tiltmaster Med Tilt 72.0" BBC
Series
5000 Medium Duty
Trim
Forward/Tiltmaster Med Tilt 72.0" BBC
Body Class
Truck
Drive Type
4x2
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
7.1
Engine Model
6HE1TC
Fuel Type Primary
Diesel
Manufacturer Name
ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED, JAPAN
Plant City
Kawasaki
Plant Country
Japan
Axles
2
Body Cab Type
MDHD: Tilt
Brake System Type
Air
Displacement CC
7100.0
Displacement CI
433.26858307259
Engine
7.1L 6HE1TC
Engine Manufacturer
Isuzu
GVWR
Class 5: 16,001 - 19,500 lb (7,258 - 8,845 kg)
Note
Chassis Type: 2 axles - 1 driving
Plant Company Name
Isuzu Motors
Vehicle Type
INCOMPLETE VEHICLE
J8BF5A129V3 - 5000 Medium Duty · Forward/Tiltmaster Med Tilt 72.0" BBC
Series
5000 Medium Duty
Trim
Forward/Tiltmaster Med Tilt 72.0" BBC
Body Class
Truck
Drive Type
4x2
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
7.1
Engine Model
6HE1TC
Fuel Type Primary
Diesel
Manufacturer Name
ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED, JAPAN
Plant City
Kawasaki
Plant Country
Japan
Axles
2
Body Cab Type
MDHD: Tilt
Brake System Type
Air
Displacement CC
7100.0
Displacement CI
433.26858307259
Engine
7.1L 6HE1TC
Engine Manufacturer
Isuzu
GVWR
Class 5: 16,001 - 19,500 lb (7,258 - 8,845 kg)
Note
Chassis Type: 2 axles - 1 driving
Plant Company Name
Isuzu Motors
Vehicle Type
INCOMPLETE VEHICLE

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