Below is a listing of VIN information and other identification numbers for the 1989 Corvette.
| VIN Tag Information | |
|---|---|
| 1G1YY2186K5100001 - 1G1YY2186K5126412 | |
| 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: K = 1989 |
| 11th | Assembly Plant: 5 = Bowling Green, KY |
| Last 6 digits | Production Number starting with 100001 and up. |
| Engine Suffix ID Numbers | |
|---|---|
| ZRA: | 350ci, 240hp / 245hp, (manual transmission, oil cooler) |
| ZRB: | 350ci, 240hp / 245hp, (automatic transmission) |
| ZRC: | 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 |