Holden Colorado VIN Decoder

Enter the 17-character VIN of your Holden Colorado 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 Holden Colorado

Decode the VIN of the car Holden Colorado for free: the 17 characters reveal the manufacturer, the model year and the country in which the vehicle was made. The model Holden Colorado is recorded for 2008 - 2020. Number of versions in our data: 6. What a VIN shows: the producer, the model year, the country of manufacture and, when it is coded, the plant. The last six characters are just the serial number.

Do not expect the free decoder to show accident damage, odometer history, theft status or past owners; the 17 characters simply do not carry them. For those you need a paid vehicle history report. For a used model Holden Colorado, mismatches matter: a different character in the documents, a model year that does not fit the 10th character, or a VIN with the wrong length all deserve a closer look.

Holden Colorado versions

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

VersionYearsBodyPower
Holden Colorado I Crew Cab2008 - 2012-163 - 214 hp
Holden Colorado I Space Cab2008 - 2012-214 hp
Holden Colorado II Crew Cab2012 - 2017-200 hp
Holden Colorado II Space Cab2012 - 2017-200 hp
Holden Colorado II Crew Cab (facelift 2017)2017 - 2020-200 hp
Holden Colorado II Space Cab (facelift 2017)2017 - 2020-200 hp

Model year characters for the Holden Colorado

The 10th character of the VIN is the model year. For the Holden Colorado, with model years 2008 - 2020 in our data, these are the characters to expect. The letters repeat every 30 years, so always confirm the year against the car itself.

  • 20088
  • 20099
  • 2010A
  • 2011B
  • 2012C
  • 2013D
  • 2014E
  • 2015F
  • 2016G
  • 2017H
  • 2018J
  • 2019K
  • 2020L

What the VIN reveals about a Holden Colorado

  • The manufacturer and brand (Holden)
  • 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 Holden Colorado

  • 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 Holden Colorado 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 Holden Colorado built?

Our data lists model years 2008 - 2020 across 6 versions of the Holden Colorado. The VIN of a particular car shows its model year in the 10th character.

Which VIN character shows the model year of a Holden Colorado?

It is the 10th character. For the Holden Colorado the characters to expect are 8 (2008), 9 (2009), A (2010), B (2011), C (2012), D (2013), E (2014), F (2015), G (2016), H (2017), J (2018), K (2019), L (2020).

How many versions of the Holden Colorado are in your data?

6 versions, with power up to 214 hp. Use the VIN to confirm which one you have.

How can I find the VIN of the model Holden Colorado?

Check the registration document first, as the VIN is printed there. On the vehicle itself, look at the dashboard under the windshield on the driver's side or at the driver door frame.

Is the free decoder enough to judge a used car Holden Colorado?

It confirms the basic identity of the car, such as maker, model year and country. It says nothing about damage, mileage, theft or owners, so for those you would need a paid vehicle history report.

Is it really free to check the VIN of the car Holden Colorado?

Yes, the decoding itself costs nothing and works without signing up. Only the separate vehicle history reports are paid.