1LE vin # identification

[Ragnar]

Originally Posted by mlee

I've added a link to this in the Consolidated Build Count thread.

Thanks..

mlee, do you know if the 1LE option could be found in the vin#? I was under the impression that it could not, since the 1LE was an option for a SS.

[Ragnar]

Originally Posted by GVA 45TH 2SS

Not sure why you are asking, but as you know now the VIN won't identify 1LE option.

The fastest way to Identify a 1LE is pop the hood. The steering shaft is white on the 1LE the ZL1 and Z28.
So if some one takes a stock ss and wraps the hood, you can tell its fake.

I know most of you are going to run out and check your car now.

When I first heard that a couple of years ago, I did exactly that!

[mlee]

Originally Posted by Ragnar

mlee, do you know if the 1LE option could be found in the vin#? I was under the impression that it could not, since the 1LE was an option for a SS.

These are models only. 1LE is an option and is identified as a 3 digit RPO (1LE).

Just like the Pace Cars are Z4Z.

[GVA 45TH 2SS]

Originally Posted by dshakhba

"S = 1SS 1LE Manual | T= 2SS 1LE Manual | K= SS Auto No 1LE in Auto Trans (Note: 1LEs may either come with a T or an S in the VIN to designate manual transmission)"

yours is a 1SS 1LE correct? hence the S.

ZL1LE registry has all this information

Every year is different. but a letter in the VIN identifies it as a 1LE

There is no letter in the VIN that designates a camaro as a1LE
They are all SS codes, with a RPO code of 1LE

The ZL1 however in 2012 was also a SS model code in the 5th position of the VIN. But the 8th digit will be a P for the LSA engine.
2013 started the ZL1 codes in the 5th digit.

[Ragnar]

for everybody's input in this thread. Hope this info will help someone, when trying to identify a particular model.

[hcsi99]

The VIN can be ran through GM's data base and the build can then be investigated. Got a VIN that you want to check and see if it's a 1LE, post it up!

[mlee]

Originally Posted by hcsi99

The VIN can be ran through GM's data base and the build can then be investigated. Got a VIN that you want to check and see if it's a 1LE, post it up!

Just look on the plate I posted above. (picture is not from a 1LE)

[hcsi99]

I know that, but you can get the option codes from the VIN and the description of what the option codes are.

[MileHigh13SS]

I posted another thread with a similar question. I have a2013 SS and the 5th digit is a T. I guess this just means it's a manual SS2. It has nothing to do with the 1le package. I read something to think contrary on other sites. But I guess without the hood, splitter and wing there is no chance it's a 1le.

[Jayjellyfish212]

Originally Posted by MileHigh13SS

I posted another thread with a similar question. I have a2013 SS and the 5th digit is a T. I guess this just means it's a manual SS2. It has nothing to do with the 1le package. I read something to think contrary on other sites. But I guess without the hood, splitter and wing there is no chance it's a 1le.

It's only a 1LE if it's stamped in the trunk tag 1LE.. or run the Vin for a build sheet free at any GM dealer and it will tell you on the build sheet if it's a 1LE package or not!

[427K]

Thanks to this form, I was able to check the 1LE authentication, by simple looking at the decal at the trunk. Before I signed the purchase paper at the dealer.

[Jayjellyfish212]

Good deal! I did the same when I bought mine.

[MaverickLS7]

Originally Posted by 427K

Thanks to this form, I was able to check the 1LE authentication, by simple looking at the decal at the trunk. Before I signed the purchase paper at the dealer.

I've looked for this in the trunk. I could not find it. Do I have to remove trunk interior and such? Thanks.

[Jayjellyfish212]

Originally Posted by MaverickLS7

I've looked for this in the trunk. I could not find it. Do I have to remove trunk interior and such? Thanks.

Step 1: open trunk
Step 2: lift trunk carpet on drivers side.
Step 3: read the trunk sticker for what the car is. If no 1le.. then not a factory built 1le. If vin #on sticker does not match the Vin to the car then the seller has a federal problem.

Now if they only invented this process back in the late 60's you could spot the fakes. Hence why the document and everything can now be traced to the vin# specifically to the car.. not just in general like the days in the past. In the 60's there were only so many SS, RS, z28 etc.. built, but today everyone has a SS or a z28 gen1.. I respect the guy who just has a plain coupe not badged as something it's not then the person who says oh it's a real SS but can't back it up.