Chevrolet Camaro VIN Decoder

Enter the 17-character VIN of your Chevrolet Camaro to see the factory basics. Free, with no registration.

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How to use the decoder

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Find the VIN

Look on the dashboard, the driver's door frame or in the registration document.

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Enter it above

Type all 17 characters. The letters I, O and Q are never used in a VIN.

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Read the result

See the factory basics for free, and order a full report for the history behind the VIN.

About the Chevrolet Camaro

Enter a 17-character VIN and the decoder reads the manufacturer, the model year and the country of manufacture for your Chevrolet Camaro. Our data covers 19 versions, from Chevrolet Camaro I to Chevrolet Camaro V, with model years from 1966 to 2023. The convertible is the body style listed, and power in our data runs from 90 to 660 hp. The decoder is free and needs no registration.

A VIN does not contain accidents, mileage, theft or owners, so the decoded result says nothing about how a particular car has been used. That information comes from a paid vehicle history report. When you look at a car, compare the decoded model year and country with the advert and the registration papers.

Chevrolet Camaro versions

Versions and generations in our data. Use the VIN to confirm which one you have.

VersionYearsBodyPower
Chevrolet Camaro I1966 - 1968-140 - 295 hp
Chevrolet Camaro I Convertible1966 - 1969Convertible140 - 295 hp
Chevrolet Camaro II1970 - 1981-115 - 203 hp
Chevrolet Camaro III1982 - 1991-90 - 230 hp
Chevrolet Camaro III Convertible1987 - 1991Convertible170 hp
Chevrolet Camaro III (facelift 1991)1991 - 1992-140 - 245 hp
Chevrolet Camaro III (facelift 1991) Convertible1991 - 1992Convertible140 - 170 hp
Chevrolet Camaro IV1992 - 1998-160 - 285 hp
Chevrolet Camaro IV Convertible1992 - 1998Convertible160 - 285 hp
Chevrolet Camaro IV (facelift 1998)1998 - 2002-193 - 325 hp
Chevrolet Camaro IV (facelift 1998) Convertible1998 - 2002Convertible193 - 325 hp
Chevrolet Camaro V2009 - 2013-304 - 580 hp
Chevrolet Camaro V Convertible2011 - 2013Convertible312 - 580 hp
Chevrolet Camaro V (facelift 2013)2013 - 2016-323 - 580 hp
Chevrolet Camaro V (facelift 2013) Convertible2013 - 2016Convertible323 - 580 hp
Chevrolet Camaro VI2016 - 2018-275 - 650 hp
Chevrolet Camaro VI Convertible2016 - 2018Convertible275 - 453 hp
Chevrolet Camaro VI (facelift 2018)2018 - 2023-275 - 660 hp
Chevrolet Camaro VI (facelift 2018) Convertible2018 - 2023Convertible275 - 660 hp

What the VIN reveals about a Chevrolet Camaro

  • The manufacturer and brand (Chevrolet)
  • The model year
  • The country of manufacture
  • The assembly plant, when it is coded
  • The vehicle type and body style, where the manufacturer encodes it
  • Engine and model details, where available
  • Whether the VIN structure and check digit are valid

Where to find the VIN

  • 1

    Dashboard

    On the driver's side, visible through the windshield.

  • 2

    Driver's door frame

    On a sticker on the door frame or the edge of the door.

  • 3

    Registration document

    Printed in the vehicle registration or title.

  • 4

    Engine bay or chassis

    Stamped on the firewall or the frame on many models.

Learn more about VINs

A VIN is built from six parts, and each one says something about the vehicle. Our guides explain how to read it and what it can and cannot tell you.

Before you buy a used Chevrolet Camaro

  • Compare the VIN on the dashboard, the door frame and the documents. All three should match.
  • Look for signs of tampering around the VIN plate and the door frame sticker.
  • Ask for the service history and check it against the car.
  • Run a full history report to see recorded damage, mileage and theft records.

Decode your Chevrolet Camaro VIN for free

Enter the 17-character VIN and see the factory basics in seconds.

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Frequently asked questions

In which years was the Chevrolet Camaro built?

Our data lists model years 1966 - 2023 across 19 versions of the Chevrolet Camaro. The VIN of a particular car shows its model year in the 10th character.

How many versions of the Chevrolet Camaro are in your data?

19 versions, in 1 body style, with power up to 660 hp. Use the VIN to confirm which one you have.

How can I tell which Camaro version a car is from its VIN?

The decoder gives you the model year, which is a good starting point when you look through version names such as Chevrolet Camaro III (facelift 1991) or Chevrolet Camaro IV (facelift 1998). The year alone may not settle it, so check the registration papers and whether the car is a convertible. Characters 4 to 8 of the VIN are the descriptor section.

What should I compare between the VIN plate and the documents?

Read the VIN on the car and on the papers character by character; all 17 must match. The 10th character stands for the model year and should agree with the year in the advert. Remember that the letters I, O and Q are never used in a VIN, so one of those in the number points to a misreading or a mistake.

What will the decoder not tell me about a Camaro?

It will not show accidents, mileage, theft or previous owners, because none of that is stored in the VIN. It also cannot tell you which engine output a car has, even though our data spans 90 to 660 hp across the versions. For that, look at the documents and the car itself.