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1997 GMC Safari VIN decoder

Decode any 1997 GMC Safari 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 GMC Safari VINs in this catalog start with 3 world manufacturer identifiers: 1GD, 1GK, and 1GT. The tenth character is V, the model-year code for 1997; the eleventh is the assembly-plant code, B here. The factory records place assembly at Baltimore/Lansing (Craft Center), United States (USA). One engine is recorded for this model year: 4.3L · 6-cyl · Gasoline. The catalog holds 100 sample 1997 GMC Safari VINs. Decode your own with the field at the top of this page.

1997 GMC Safari 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 / TrimEngineBodyPlantSample VINs
Small Van · 1500 (1/2 ton)4.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineVanBaltimore/Lansing (Craft Center), United States (USA)76
Small Van · 1500 (1/2 ton)4.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineCargo VanBaltimore/Lansing (Craft Center), United States (USA)18
1500 (1/2 Ton) · 1500 (1/2 ton)4.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineCargo VanBaltimore/Lansing (Craft Center), United States (USA)3
1500 (1/2 Ton) · 1500 (1/2 ton)4.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineVanBaltimore/Lansing (Craft Center), United States (USA)3

Sample 1997 GMC Safari 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
1GDDM19W0VB545092Small Van · 1500 (1/2 ton)4.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineCargo VanBaltimore/Lansing (Craft Center), United States (USA)
1GDDM19W2VB502700Small Van · 1500 (1/2 ton)4.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineCargo VanBaltimore/Lansing (Craft Center), United States (USA)
1GDDM19W3VB506027Small Van · 1500 (1/2 ton)4.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineCargo VanBaltimore/Lansing (Craft Center), United States (USA)
1GDDM19W3VB545250Small Van · 1500 (1/2 ton)4.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineCargo VanBaltimore/Lansing (Craft Center), United States (USA)
1GDDM19W4VB554488Small Van · 1500 (1/2 ton)4.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineCargo VanBaltimore/Lansing (Craft Center), United States (USA)
1GDDM19W5VB544214Small Van · 1500 (1/2 ton)4.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineCargo VanBaltimore/Lansing (Craft Center), United States (USA)
1GDDM19W6VB505549Small Van · 1500 (1/2 ton)4.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineCargo VanBaltimore/Lansing (Craft Center), United States (USA)
1GDDM19WXVB522127Small Van · 1500 (1/2 ton)4.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineCargo VanBaltimore/Lansing (Craft Center), United States (USA)
1GDDM19WXVB542149Small Van · 1500 (1/2 ton)4.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineCargo VanBaltimore/Lansing (Craft Center), United States (USA)
1GDEL19W5VB549050Small Van · 1500 (1/2 ton)4.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineCargo VanBaltimore/Lansing (Craft Center), United States (USA)
1GDEL19W9VB502782Small Van · 1500 (1/2 ton)4.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineCargo VanBaltimore/Lansing (Craft Center), United States (USA)
1GDEL19W9VB512454Small Van · 1500 (1/2 ton)4.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineCargo VanBaltimore/Lansing (Craft Center), United States (USA)
1GKDM19W0VB510500Small Van · 1500 (1/2 ton)4.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineVanBaltimore/Lansing (Craft Center), United States (USA)
1GKDM19W0VB510917Small Van · 1500 (1/2 ton)4.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineVanBaltimore/Lansing (Craft Center), United States (USA)
1GKDM19W0VB526566Small Van · 1500 (1/2 ton)4.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineVanBaltimore/Lansing (Craft Center), United States (USA)
1GKDM19W0VB530777Small Van · 1500 (1/2 ton)4.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineVanBaltimore/Lansing (Craft Center), United States (USA)
1GKDM19W0VB534022Small Van · 1500 (1/2 ton)4.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineVanBaltimore/Lansing (Craft Center), United States (USA)
1GKDM19W0VB541438Small Van · 1500 (1/2 ton)4.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineVanBaltimore/Lansing (Craft Center), United States (USA)
1GKDM19W1VB521666Small Van · 1500 (1/2 ton)4.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineVanBaltimore/Lansing (Craft Center), United States (USA)
1GKDM19W1VB541285Small Van · 1500 (1/2 ton)4.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineVanBaltimore/Lansing (Craft Center), United States (USA)
1GKDM19W1VB547846Small Van · 1500 (1/2 ton)4.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineVanBaltimore/Lansing (Craft Center), United States (USA)
1GKDM19W1VB552254Small Van · 1500 (1/2 ton)4.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineVanBaltimore/Lansing (Craft Center), United States (USA)
1GKDM19W2VB517836Small Van · 1500 (1/2 ton)4.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineVanBaltimore/Lansing (Craft Center), United States (USA)
1GKDM19W2VB528349Small Van · 1500 (1/2 ton)4.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineVanBaltimore/Lansing (Craft Center), United States (USA)
1GKDM19W2VB554076Small Van · 1500 (1/2 ton)4.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineVanBaltimore/Lansing (Craft Center), United States (USA)
1GKDM19W3VB502553Small Van · 1500 (1/2 ton)4.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineVanBaltimore/Lansing (Craft Center), United States (USA)
1GKDM19W3VB502701Small Van · 1500 (1/2 ton)4.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineVanBaltimore/Lansing (Craft Center), United States (USA)
1GKDM19W3VB541093Small Van · 1500 (1/2 ton)4.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineVanBaltimore/Lansing (Craft Center), United States (USA)
1GKDM19W3VB543474Small Van · 1500 (1/2 ton)4.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineVanBaltimore/Lansing (Craft Center), United States (USA)
1GKDM19W4VB506126Small Van · 1500 (1/2 ton)4.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineVanBaltimore/Lansing (Craft Center), United States (USA)
1GKDM19W4VB525372Small Van · 1500 (1/2 ton)4.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineVanBaltimore/Lansing (Craft Center), United States (USA)
1GKDM19W4VB531186Small Van · 1500 (1/2 ton)4.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineVanBaltimore/Lansing (Craft Center), United States (USA)
1GKDM19W4VB539000Small Van · 1500 (1/2 ton)4.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineVanBaltimore/Lansing (Craft Center), United States (USA)
1GKDM19W4VB539921Small Van · 1500 (1/2 ton)4.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineVanBaltimore/Lansing (Craft Center), United States (USA)
1GKDM19W4VB554466Small Van · 1500 (1/2 ton)4.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineVanBaltimore/Lansing (Craft Center), United States (USA)
1GKDM19W5VB504708Small Van · 1500 (1/2 ton)4.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineVanBaltimore/Lansing (Craft Center), United States (USA)
1GKDM19W5VB512999Small Van · 1500 (1/2 ton)4.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineVanBaltimore/Lansing (Craft Center), United States (USA)
1GKDM19W5VB516227Small Van · 1500 (1/2 ton)4.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineVanBaltimore/Lansing (Craft Center), United States (USA)
1GKDM19W5VB519516Small Van · 1500 (1/2 ton)4.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineVanBaltimore/Lansing (Craft Center), United States (USA)
1GKDM19W5VB544044Small Van · 1500 (1/2 ton)4.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineVanBaltimore/Lansing (Craft Center), United States (USA)
1GKDM19W5VB554086Small Van · 1500 (1/2 ton)4.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineVanBaltimore/Lansing (Craft Center), United States (USA)
1GKDM19W6VB503616Small Van · 1500 (1/2 ton)4.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineVanBaltimore/Lansing (Craft Center), United States (USA)
1GKDM19W6VB506631Small Van · 1500 (1/2 ton)4.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineVanBaltimore/Lansing (Craft Center), United States (USA)
1GKDM19W6VB520559Small Van · 1500 (1/2 ton)4.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineVanBaltimore/Lansing (Craft Center), United States (USA)
1GKDM19W7VB508274Small Van · 1500 (1/2 ton)4.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineVanBaltimore/Lansing (Craft Center), United States (USA)
1GKDM19W7VB508307Small Van · 1500 (1/2 ton)4.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineVanBaltimore/Lansing (Craft Center), United States (USA)
1GKDM19W7VB515516Small Van · 1500 (1/2 ton)4.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineVanBaltimore/Lansing (Craft Center), United States (USA)
1GKDM19W7VB550217Small Van · 1500 (1/2 ton)4.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineVanBaltimore/Lansing (Craft Center), United States (USA)
1GKDM19W8VB500457Small Van · 1500 (1/2 ton)4.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineVanBaltimore/Lansing (Craft Center), United States (USA)
1GKDM19W8VB501821Small Van · 1500 (1/2 ton)4.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineVanBaltimore/Lansing (Craft Center), 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.

1GDDM19W0VB - Small Van · 1500 (1/2 ton)
Series
Small Van
Trim
1500 (1/2 ton)
Body Class
Cargo Van
Drive Type
4x2
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
4.3
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Manufacturer Name
GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Plant City
Baltimore/Lansing (Craft Center)
Plant Country
United States (USA)
Engine
4.3L V-Shaped
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
GVWR
Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg)
Other Engine Info
CPI, 90 Degrees
Series2
Extended Van
Vehicle Type
INCOMPLETE VEHICLE
1GDDM19W2VB - Small Van · 1500 (1/2 ton)
Series
Small Van
Trim
1500 (1/2 ton)
Body Class
Cargo Van
Drive Type
4x2
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
4.3
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Manufacturer Name
GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Plant City
Baltimore/Lansing (Craft Center)
Plant Country
United States (USA)
Engine
4.3L V-Shaped
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
GVWR
Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg)
Other Engine Info
CPI, 90 Degrees
Series2
Extended Van
Vehicle Type
INCOMPLETE VEHICLE
1GDDM19W3VB - Small Van · 1500 (1/2 ton)
Series
Small Van
Trim
1500 (1/2 ton)
Body Class
Cargo Van
Drive Type
4x2
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
4.3
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Manufacturer Name
GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Plant City
Baltimore/Lansing (Craft Center)
Plant Country
United States (USA)
Engine
4.3L V-Shaped
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
GVWR
Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg)
Other Engine Info
CPI, 90 Degrees
Series2
Extended Van
Vehicle Type
INCOMPLETE VEHICLE
1GDDM19W4VB - Small Van · 1500 (1/2 ton)
Series
Small Van
Trim
1500 (1/2 ton)
Body Class
Cargo Van
Drive Type
4x2
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
4.3
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Manufacturer Name
GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Plant City
Baltimore/Lansing (Craft Center)
Plant Country
United States (USA)
Engine
4.3L V-Shaped
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
GVWR
Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg)
Other Engine Info
CPI, 90 Degrees
Series2
Extended Van
Vehicle Type
INCOMPLETE VEHICLE
1GDDM19W5VB - Small Van · 1500 (1/2 ton)
Series
Small Van
Trim
1500 (1/2 ton)
Body Class
Cargo Van
Drive Type
4x2
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
4.3
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Manufacturer Name
GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Plant City
Baltimore/Lansing (Craft Center)
Plant Country
United States (USA)
Engine
4.3L V-Shaped
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
GVWR
Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg)
Other Engine Info
CPI, 90 Degrees
Series2
Extended Van
Vehicle Type
INCOMPLETE VEHICLE
1GDDM19W6VB - Small Van · 1500 (1/2 ton)
Series
Small Van
Trim
1500 (1/2 ton)
Body Class
Cargo Van
Drive Type
4x2
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
4.3
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Manufacturer Name
GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Plant City
Baltimore/Lansing (Craft Center)
Plant Country
United States (USA)
Engine
4.3L V-Shaped
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
GVWR
Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg)
Other Engine Info
CPI, 90 Degrees
Series2
Extended Van
Vehicle Type
INCOMPLETE VEHICLE
1GDDM19WXVB - Small Van · 1500 (1/2 ton)
Series
Small Van
Trim
1500 (1/2 ton)
Body Class
Cargo Van
Drive Type
4x2
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
4.3
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Manufacturer Name
GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Plant City
Baltimore/Lansing (Craft Center)
Plant Country
United States (USA)
Engine
4.3L V-Shaped
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
GVWR
Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg)
Other Engine Info
CPI, 90 Degrees
Series2
Extended Van
Vehicle Type
INCOMPLETE VEHICLE
1GDEL19W5VB - Small Van · 1500 (1/2 ton)
Series
Small Van
Trim
1500 (1/2 ton)
Body Class
Cargo Van
Drive Type
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
4.3
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Manufacturer Name
GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Plant City
Baltimore/Lansing (Craft Center)
Plant Country
United States (USA)
Engine
4.3L V-Shaped
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
GVWR
Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg)
Other Engine Info
CPI, 90 Degrees
Series2
Extended Van
Vehicle Type
INCOMPLETE VEHICLE
1GDEL19W9VB - Small Van · 1500 (1/2 ton)
Series
Small Van
Trim
1500 (1/2 ton)
Body Class
Cargo Van
Drive Type
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
4.3
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Manufacturer Name
GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Plant City
Baltimore/Lansing (Craft Center)
Plant Country
United States (USA)
Engine
4.3L V-Shaped
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
GVWR
Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg)
Other Engine Info
CPI, 90 Degrees
Series2
Extended Van
Vehicle Type
INCOMPLETE VEHICLE
1GKDM19W0VB - Small Van · 1500 (1/2 ton)
Series
Small Van
Trim
1500 (1/2 ton)
Body Class
Van
Drive Type
4x2
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
4.3
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Manufacturer Name
GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Plant City
Baltimore/Lansing (Craft Center)
Plant Country
United States (USA)
Engine
4.3L V-Shaped
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
GVWR
Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg)
Other Engine Info
CPI, 90 Degrees
Series2
Extended Van
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
1GKDM19W1VB - Small Van · 1500 (1/2 ton)
Series
Small Van
Trim
1500 (1/2 ton)
Body Class
Van
Drive Type
4x2
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
4.3
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Manufacturer Name
GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Plant City
Baltimore/Lansing (Craft Center)
Plant Country
United States (USA)
Engine
4.3L V-Shaped
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
GVWR
Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg)
Other Engine Info
CPI, 90 Degrees
Series2
Extended Van
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
1GKDM19W2VB - Small Van · 1500 (1/2 ton)
Series
Small Van
Trim
1500 (1/2 ton)
Body Class
Van
Drive Type
4x2
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
4.3
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Manufacturer Name
GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Plant City
Baltimore/Lansing (Craft Center)
Plant Country
United States (USA)
Engine
4.3L V-Shaped
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
GVWR
Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg)
Other Engine Info
CPI, 90 Degrees
Series2
Extended Van
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
1GKDM19W3VB - Small Van · 1500 (1/2 ton)
Series
Small Van
Trim
1500 (1/2 ton)
Body Class
Van
Drive Type
4x2
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
4.3
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Manufacturer Name
GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Plant City
Baltimore/Lansing (Craft Center)
Plant Country
United States (USA)
Engine
4.3L V-Shaped
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
GVWR
Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg)
Other Engine Info
CPI, 90 Degrees
Series2
Extended Van
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
1GKDM19W4VB - Small Van · 1500 (1/2 ton)
Series
Small Van
Trim
1500 (1/2 ton)
Body Class
Van
Drive Type
4x2
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
4.3
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Manufacturer Name
GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Plant City
Baltimore/Lansing (Craft Center)
Plant Country
United States (USA)
Engine
4.3L V-Shaped
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
GVWR
Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg)
Other Engine Info
CPI, 90 Degrees
Series2
Extended Van
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
1GKDM19W5VB - Small Van · 1500 (1/2 ton)
Series
Small Van
Trim
1500 (1/2 ton)
Body Class
Van
Drive Type
4x2
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
4.3
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Manufacturer Name
GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Plant City
Baltimore/Lansing (Craft Center)
Plant Country
United States (USA)
Engine
4.3L V-Shaped
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
GVWR
Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg)
Other Engine Info
CPI, 90 Degrees
Series2
Extended Van
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
1GKDM19W6VB - Small Van · 1500 (1/2 ton)
Series
Small Van
Trim
1500 (1/2 ton)
Body Class
Van
Drive Type
4x2
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
4.3
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Manufacturer Name
GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Plant City
Baltimore/Lansing (Craft Center)
Plant Country
United States (USA)
Engine
4.3L V-Shaped
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
GVWR
Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg)
Other Engine Info
CPI, 90 Degrees
Series2
Extended Van
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
1GKDM19W7VB - Small Van · 1500 (1/2 ton)
Series
Small Van
Trim
1500 (1/2 ton)
Body Class
Van
Drive Type
4x2
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
4.3
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Manufacturer Name
GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Plant City
Baltimore/Lansing (Craft Center)
Plant Country
United States (USA)
Engine
4.3L V-Shaped
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
GVWR
Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg)
Other Engine Info
CPI, 90 Degrees
Series2
Extended Van
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
1GKDM19W8VB - Small Van · 1500 (1/2 ton)
Series
Small Van
Trim
1500 (1/2 ton)
Body Class
Van
Drive Type
4x2
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
4.3
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Manufacturer Name
GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Plant City
Baltimore/Lansing (Craft Center)
Plant Country
United States (USA)
Engine
4.3L V-Shaped
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
GVWR
Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg)
Other Engine Info
CPI, 90 Degrees
Series2
Extended Van
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)

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