1988 Corvette Identification Numbers




Below is a listing of VIN information and other identification numbers for the 1988 Corvette.

VIN Tag Information
1G1YY2182J5100001 - 1G1YY2182J5122789
Digit Definition
1st Nation of Origin:  1 = U.S.
2nd Manufacturer:  G = GM
3rd Make and Type:  1 = Chevrolet Passenger
4th Carline:  Y = Corvette
5th Carline/Series:  Y = Corvette
6th Body Type:  2 = Coupe Hatchback, 3 = Convertible
7th Restraint System:  1 = Manual Belts
8th Engine:  8 = L98
9th Check digit to verify VIN correctly recorded.
10th Model Year:  J = 1988
11th Assembly Plant:  5 = Bowling Green, KY
Last 6 digits Production Number starting with 100001 and up.

Engine Suffix ID Numbers
ZMA: 350ci, 240hp / 245hp, (automatic transmission)
ZMC: 350ci, 240hp / 245hp, (manual transmission, oil cooler)
ZMD: 350ci, 240hp / 245hp, (automatic transmission, oil cooler)
Callaway (RPO B2K): Chevrolet engine coding was replaced as follows:
1st two digits:  model year
Next three digits:  Callaway sequence number
Last four digits:  last four digits of vehicle identification number

Block ID Numbers
14093638: All Engines

Head ID Numbers
10088113: All Engines