Help w/ Decoding a GMC VIN

[Proram]

I have a 97 GMC Cabover Box truck. 3116 cat, allison, air brakes 20' box ,lift gate. It appears to be a T6500 or T7500 there is no markings anywhere as to what it is. it has a GVW of 30,000 here is the VIN. 1GDM7C1J4VJ******
anybody have any idea how to identify it? I've been to all the sites i can think up as for ID and no help. Any ideas would be helpful.

Thanks for any help, Scott

 

[EMD Diesel Power]

http://calid.gm.com/vci/VINEntryPre.do

Try this..... it may get you nowhere. lol but its all I could find regarding decoding a T-series VIN. From your description of the truck and its equipped options, I'd venture a guess and say its a T7500.

I cant do anything on my end because you posted an incomplete/censored VIN.

 

[rray32539]

Decoding VIN

I was able to fill in a few holes for you. There were a few decoders I could have used to dig further, but they required the full number.

1GDMPC1J4VJ******

1= Country of Manufacture = U.S.A.
G= Manufacturer = General Motors
D= Manufacturer Division = GMC Incomplete
M= GVWR Rating Brake System =
P= Line / Chassis Type = (check, I'll bet the "7" is really a "P")
C= Series = (any chance this could be a zero)
1= Body Type = Hi Cube or Cutaway Van
J= Engine Code = 6.2 L diesel engine
4= Check Digit
V= Model Year = 1997
J= Assembly Plant = Janesville, Wisconsin Truck and Bus Assembly
****** = Six digit plant sequential number

Hope it helps.

 

[Proram]

Decoding

Thanks much. the last 6 are "650202" I also beleive it to be a T-7500 myself but i want to verify it.(for resale) i was gonna post a pic but mine are to large
Thanks, Scott

 

[EMD Diesel Power]

Tried putzing with the complete VIn and got absolutely nowhere.

what puzzles me is that the link I gave you (official GM) says the VIN is invalid? numbers/characters all correct?

Anyways, trying to find GM med/Hvy truck info online is like pulling teeth. Ford has a really nice VIN decoder for all its vehicles in the Fleet section.

GM doesnt have it unfortunately. Only thing I can suggest now is take it to a dealer, maybe they'll run it for you. Or at least point you in the right direction.

 

[Mike]

Try a carfax report?

 

[Max Power]

That GM link is for new vehicles to check to see if any new calibrations are available.