Free Pontiac VIN Decoder & Lookup

What is a VIN Number?

How to Find It

Finding your Pontiac's VIN is straightforward. Here’s where to look:

• Passenger Cars: Check the front of the dashboard on the driver's side. View it from outside the vehicle through the windshield. Also, inspect the driver's side door pillar—open the door to find the VIN where the door latches.
• SUVs: Look in similar locations as passenger cars, focusing on the driver's side door pillar and the front of the dashboard.

If you're unable to locate the VIN on your Pontiac, it can also be found on:

• Your vehicle's title documents.
• Liability insurance documents.

How to Check a Specific Number

Enter your Pontiac's 17-character Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) in the field above to look up and receive an instant report on its manufacturer, brand, make and model, body style, engine size, assembly plant, and model year. The information is provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) from the data submitted by the manufacturers to NHTSA. The VIN Decoder lookup is intended for use with Pontiac vehicles manufactured since 1981. Whether you own a Pontiac Firebird, a Grand Am, or any other Pontiac model, this tool is the best way to get a detailed build sheet or chart specific to your vehicle. If your Pontiac was made before 1981, the VIN may be a shorter sequence of characters.

Model Year Character Codes

The table below shows the model year character codes used in Pontiac VINs. These codes help you determine the exact year of manufacture for your vehicle.

• Example: A Pontiac G6 with a VIN of 1G2ZG57N694123456 has a model year character of '9,' indicating it was manufactured in 2009.
• Example: A Pontiac Firebird with a VIN of 2G2FV22G8X2234567 has a model year character of 'X,' indicating it was manufactured in 1999.

World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI)

The table below shows the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI) codes used in Pontiac VINs. These codes help you determine the country of origin for your vehicle. Understanding these codes can provide insights into the manufacturing and origin of your Pontiac vehicle.

Brand-Specific WMIs:

• 1G2 = United States
• 2G2 = Canada
• 3G2 = Mexico

Historical Context:

Pontiac, a now-defunct division of General Motors, was known for its performance-oriented vehicles. Pontiac vehicles were primarily manufactured in North America, leveraging GM's extensive production network.

Production Volume:

Pontiac's production was primarily concentrated in the United States, with additional facilities in Canada and Mexico. This regional distribution helped optimize manufacturing efficiency and supply chain logistics.

Trivia:

• The Pontiac GTO is often considered one of the first muscle cars, setting a trend for high-performance vehicles in the 1960s.
• The Pontiac Firebird, especially the Trans Am model, became an iconic car partly due to its role in the "Smokey and the Bandit" films.

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