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1998 Chevrolet W5 VIN decoder

Decode any 1998 Chevrolet W5 VIN here - free, no sign-up - then see every build configuration the catalog holds for this model year and 4 real sample VINs.

Every sample 1998 Chevrolet W5 VIN in this catalog starts with the world manufacturer identifier J8B. The tenth character is W, the model-year code for 1998; the eleventh is the assembly-plant code, and 2 of them appear here: 3 and 7. The factory records place assembly at 2 plants, including Fujisawa, Japan and Kawasaki, Japan. 2 engines are recorded for this model year, including 3.9L · 4-cyl · Diesel and 7.1L · 6-cyl · Diesel. The catalog holds 4 sample 1998 Chevrolet W5 VINs. Decode your own with the field at the top of this page.

1998 Chevrolet W5 trims, engines and plants

2 build configurations across 4 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, Japan3
5000 Medium Duty · Med Tilt 67.9 BBC3.9L · 4-cyl · DieselTruckFujisawa, Japan1

Sample 1998 Chevrolet W5 VINs

Showing 4 of 4 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
J8BC5B1K2W70054775000 Medium Duty · Med Tilt 67.9 BBC3.9L · 4-cyl · DieselTruckFujisawa, Japan
J8BF5A126W37004585000 Medium Duty · Forward/Tiltmaster Med Tilt 72.0" BBC7.1L · 6-cyl · DieselTruckKawasaki, Japan
J8BF5A129W37000965000 Medium Duty · Forward/Tiltmaster Med Tilt 72.0" BBC7.1L · 6-cyl · DieselTruckKawasaki, Japan
J8BF5A12XW37007235000 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.

J8BC5B1K2W7 - 5000 Medium Duty · Med Tilt 67.9 BBC
Series
5000 Medium Duty
Trim
Med Tilt 67.9 BBC
Body Class
Truck
Drive Type
4x2
Engine Cylinders
4
Displacement L
3.9
Engine Model
4BD2TC
Fuel Type Primary
Diesel
Manufacturer Name
ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED, JAPAN
Plant City
Fujisawa
Plant Country
Japan
Axles
2
Body Cab Type
MDHD: Tilt
Brake System Type
Hydraulic
Displacement CC
3900.0
Displacement CI
237.99260196945
Engine
3.9L In-Line 4BD2TC
Engine Configuration
In-Line
Engine Manufacturer
Isuzu
GVWR
Class 4: 14,001 - 16,000 lb (6,350 - 7,258 kg)
Note
Chassis Type: 2 axles - 1 driving
Plant Company Name
Isuzu Motors
Vehicle Type
INCOMPLETE VEHICLE
J8BF5A126W3 - 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
J8BF5A129W3 - 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
J8BF5A12XW3 - 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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