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1997 GMC Savana VIN decoder

Decode any 1997 GMC Savana 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 Savana VINs in this catalog start with 4 world manufacturer identifiers: 1GD, 1GJ, 1GK, and 1GT. 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 GMC Savana VINs. Decode your own with the field at the top of this page.

1997 GMC Savana trims, engines and plants

26 build configurations across 99 sample VINs, decoded from the 11-character VIN prefix. A blank cell means the factory record carries no value.

Series / TrimEngineBodyPlantSample VINs
1500 (1/2 ton)5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineVanWentzville, United States (USA)45
3500 (1 ton)5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineIncomplete - CutawayWentzville, United States (USA)18
3500 (1 ton)5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineCargo VanWentzville, United States (USA)4
2500 (3/4 Ton) · 2500 (3/4 ton)5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineCargo VanWentzville, United States (USA)3
2500 (3/4 ton)5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineCargo VanWentzville, United States (USA)3
1500 (1/2 ton)5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineCargo VanWentzville, United States (USA)2
2500 (3/4 Ton) · 2500 (3/4 ton)5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineVanWentzville, United States (USA)2
2500 (3/4 ton)4.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineCargo VanWentzville, United States (USA)2
2500 (3/4 ton)5.0L · 8-cyl · GasolineCargo VanWentzville, United States (USA)2
3500 (1 Ton) · 3500 (1 ton)5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineCargo VanWentzville, United States (USA)2
1500 (1/2 Ton) · 1500 (1/2 ton)5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineCargo VanWentzville, United States (USA)1
1500 (1/2 ton)5.0L · 8-cyl · GasolineCargo VanWentzville, United States (USA)1
1500 (1/2 ton)5.0L · 8-cyl · GasolineVanWentzville, United States (USA)1
1500 (1/2 Ton)5.0L · 8-cyl · GasolineVanWentzville, United States (USA)1
2500 (3/4 Ton)4.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineCargo VanWentzville, United States (USA)1
2500 (3/4 ton)5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineVanWentzville, United States (USA)1
3500 (1 Ton) · 3500 (1 ton)5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineVanWentzville, United States (USA)1
3500 (1 Ton) · 3500 (1 ton)6.5L · 8-cyl · DieselCargo VanWentzville, United States (USA)1
3500 (1 ton)4.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineIncomplete - CutawayWentzville, United States (USA)1
3500 (1 ton)5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineVanWentzville, United States (USA)1
3500 (1 ton)6.5L · 8-cyl · DieselCargo VanWentzville, United States (USA)1
3500 (1 ton)6.5L · 8-cyl · DieselIncomplete - CutawayWentzville, United States (USA)1
3500 (1 Ton)6.5L · 8-cyl · DieselIncomplete - CutawayWentzville, United States (USA)1
3500 (1 Ton)6.5L · 8-cyl · DieselVanWentzville, United States (USA)1
3500 (1 ton)7.4L · 8-cyl · GasolineIncomplete - CutawayWentzville, United States (USA)1
Extended Van · 2500 (3/4 ton)4.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineCargo VanWentzville, United States (USA)1

Sample 1997 GMC Savana VINs

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VINSeries / TrimEngineBodyPlantAction
1GDFG15M3V10404781500 (1/2 ton)5.0L · 8-cyl · GasolineVanWentzville, United States (USA)
1GDFG15R0V10100741500 (1/2 ton)5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineVanWentzville, United States (USA)
1GDFG15R0V10116141500 (1/2 ton)5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineVanWentzville, United States (USA)
1GDFG15R0V10206051500 (1/2 ton)5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineVanWentzville, United States (USA)
1GDFG15R0V11080981500 (1/2 ton)5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineVanWentzville, United States (USA)
1GDFG15R1V10328271500 (1/2 ton)5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineVanWentzville, United States (USA)
1GDFG15R1V10328751500 (1/2 ton)5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineVanWentzville, United States (USA)
1GDFG15R1V11011611500 (1/2 ton)5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineVanWentzville, United States (USA)
1GDFG15R2V10336461500 (1/2 ton)5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineVanWentzville, United States (USA)
1GDFG15R2V10511921500 (1/2 ton)5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineVanWentzville, United States (USA)
1GDFG15R2V10938291500 (1/2 ton)5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineVanWentzville, United States (USA)
1GDFG15R3V10092741500 (1/2 ton)5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineVanWentzville, United States (USA)
1GDFG15R3V10124791500 (1/2 ton)5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineVanWentzville, United States (USA)
1GDFG15R3V10299621500 (1/2 ton)5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineVanWentzville, United States (USA)
1GDFG15R4V10077751500 (1/2 ton)5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineVanWentzville, United States (USA)
1GDFG15R4V10157771500 (1/2 ton)5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineVanWentzville, United States (USA)
1GDFG15R4V10466561500 (1/2 ton)5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineVanWentzville, United States (USA)
1GDFG15R4V10781211500 (1/2 ton)5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineVanWentzville, United States (USA)
1GDFG15R5V10863421500 (1/2 ton)5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineVanWentzville, United States (USA)
1GDFG15R6V10042771500 (1/2 ton)5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineVanWentzville, United States (USA)
1GDFG15R6V10112281500 (1/2 ton)5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineVanWentzville, United States (USA)
1GDFG15R6V10123011500 (1/2 ton)5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineVanWentzville, United States (USA)
1GDFG15R6V10189861500 (1/2 ton)5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineVanWentzville, United States (USA)
1GDFG15R6V10687551500 (1/2 ton)5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineVanWentzville, United States (USA)
1GDFG15R7V10329591500 (1/2 ton)5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineVanWentzville, United States (USA)
1GDFG15R7V10525951500 (1/2 ton)5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineVanWentzville, United States (USA)
1GDFG15R7V10940061500 (1/2 ton)5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineVanWentzville, United States (USA)
1GDFG15R8V10002631500 (1/2 ton)5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineVanWentzville, United States (USA)
1GDFG15R8V10118761500 (1/2 ton)5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineVanWentzville, United States (USA)
1GDFG15R8V10204811500 (1/2 ton)5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineVanWentzville, United States (USA)
1GDFG15R8V10210501500 (1/2 ton)5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineVanWentzville, United States (USA)
1GDFG15R9V10103021500 (1/2 ton)5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineVanWentzville, United States (USA)
1GDFG15R9V10196631500 (1/2 ton)5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineVanWentzville, United States (USA)
1GDFG15R9V10215091500 (1/2 ton)5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineVanWentzville, United States (USA)
1GDFG15R9V10242641500 (1/2 ton)5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineVanWentzville, United States (USA)
1GDFG15R9V10568261500 (1/2 ton)5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineVanWentzville, United States (USA)
1GDFG15R9V10579751500 (1/2 ton)5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineVanWentzville, United States (USA)
1GDFG15R9V10723461500 (1/2 ton)5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineVanWentzville, United States (USA)
1GDFG15R9V11070801500 (1/2 ton)5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineVanWentzville, United States (USA)
1GDFG15RXV10294901500 (1/2 ton)5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineVanWentzville, United States (USA)
1GDFG15RXV10576141500 (1/2 ton)5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineVanWentzville, United States (USA)
1GDGG31W4V10384553500 (1 ton)4.3L · 6-cyl · GasolineIncomplete - CutawayWentzville, United States (USA)
1GDHG31F4V10279003500 (1 Ton)6.5L · 8-cyl · DieselIncomplete - CutawayWentzville, United States (USA)
1GDHG31R0V10258633500 (1 ton)5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineIncomplete - CutawayWentzville, United States (USA)
1GDHG31R2V10218293500 (1 ton)5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineIncomplete - CutawayWentzville, United States (USA)
1GDHG31R2V10386013500 (1 ton)5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineIncomplete - CutawayWentzville, United States (USA)
1GDHG31R3V10424773500 (1 ton)5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineIncomplete - CutawayWentzville, United States (USA)
1GDHG31R4V10281183500 (1 ton)5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineIncomplete - CutawayWentzville, United States (USA)
1GDHG31R4V10421643500 (1 ton)5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineIncomplete - CutawayWentzville, United States (USA)
1GDHG31R6V10425233500 (1 ton)5.7L · 8-cyl · GasolineIncomplete - CutawayWentzville, 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.

1GDFG15M3V1 - 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
1GDFG15R0V1 - 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
1GDFG15R1V1 - 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
1GDFG15R2V1 - 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
1GDFG15R3V1 - 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
1GDFG15R4V1 - 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
1GDFG15R5V1 - 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
1GDFG15R6V1 - 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
1GDFG15R7V1 - 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
1GDFG15R8V1 - 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
1GDFG15R9V1 - 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
1GDFG15RXV1 - 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
1GDGG31W4V1 - 3500 (1 ton)
Trim
3500 (1 ton)
Body Class
Incomplete - Cutaway
Drive Type
4x2
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
4.3
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Manufacturer Name
GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Plant City
Wentzville
Plant Country
United States (USA)
Brake System Type
Hydraulic
Displacement CC
4300.0
Displacement CI
262.40209960734
Engine
4.3L V-Shaped
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Engine Manufacturer
WRN
GVWR
Class 2G: 8,001 - 9,000 lb (3,629 - 4,082 kg)
Other Engine Info
CPI, 90 Degrees
Plant Company Name
GM Truck Corp
Plant State
MISSOURI
Vehicle Type
INCOMPLETE VEHICLE
1GDHG31F4V1 - 3500 (1 Ton)
Series
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
1GDHG31R0V1 - 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
1GDHG31R2V1 - 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
1GDHG31R3V1 - 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
1GDHG31R4V1 - 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
1GDHG31R6V1 - 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

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