1971 Chevelle Vehicle Identification Number
Vehicle Identification Number
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is unique to each vehicle and describes the manufacturer, series designation, body style, engine, year of production, assembly plant and production number. It should be riveted to a special bracket visible through the windshield on the drivers side with special 'rosette' rivets.
Decoding The Numbers
The VIN consists of 13 numbers and characters.
American built - For example: 136371F100001 decodes this way: 1 / 36 / 37 / 1 / F / 100001.
- First number indicates the manufacturer, 1 is for Chevrolet.
- Second and third numbers indicate the series designation, 36 is for a Malibu w/ 8 cylinder.
- Forth and fifth numbers indicate the body style, 37 is for a 2 Door Sport Coupe.
- Sixth character indicates the year of production, 1 is for 1971.
- Seventh character or number indicates the assembly plant, F is for Flint, Michigan.
- Eighth through thirteenth numbers indicate the sequential production number, 100001 is for 1st vehicle built.
Canadian built - For example: 1363711500001 decodes this way: 1 / 36 / 37 / 1 / 1 / 500001.
- First number indicates the manufacturer, 1 is for Chevrolet.
- Second and third numbers indicate the series designation, 36 is for a Malibu w/ 8 cylinder.
- Forth and fifth numbers indicate the body style, 37 is for a 2 Door Sport Coupe.
- Sixth character indicates the year of production, 1 is for 1971.
- Seventh character or number indicates the assembly plant, 1 is for Oshawa, Ontario, Canada.
- Eighth through thirteenth numbers indicate the sequential production number, 500001 is for 1st vehicle built.
| Code | Series Designation |
|---|---|
| 31 | Nomad, 6 cylinder |
| 32 | Nomad, 8 cylinder |
| 33 | Chevelle, El Camino, 6 cylinder |
| 34 | Chevelle, El Camino, Greenbrier, 8 cylinder |
| 35 | Malibu, 6 cylinder |
| 36 | Malibu, Concours, Custom El Camino, 8 cylinder |
| 38 | Concours Estate, Monte Carlo, 8 cylinder |
| Code | Body Style |
|---|---|
| 36 | 4 Door Station Wagon, 2 Seats, Two Way Tailgate |
| 37 | 2 Door Sport Coupe |
| 39 | 4 Door Sport Sedan |
| 46 | 4 Door Station Wagon, 3 Seats, Two Way Tailgate |
| 57 | Monte Carlo 2 Door Sport Coupe |
| 67 | 2 Door Convertible |
| 69 | 4 Door Sedan |
| 80 | 2 Door Sedan Pickup |
| Code | Assembly Plant |
|---|---|
| B | Baltimore, Maryland |
| K | Kansas City, Missouri |
| L | Van Nuys, California |
| R | Arlington, Texas |
| 1 | Oshawa, Ontario, Canada |