First Digit: Indentifies the country in which the vehicle was built.
1 = U.S.A.
Second Digit: Identifies the Manufacturer.
G = General Motors
Third Digit: Identifies the automotive division.
1 = Chevorlet
Fourth Digit: Identifies the car line.
F = Camaro
Fifth Digit: Identifies the series.
P = Camaro (all models)
Sixth Digit: Identifies the body type.
2 = 2 Door Coupe 3 = Convertible
Seventh Digit Identifies the restraint system.
1 = Manual Belts
Eighth Digit: Identifies the engine.
S = 173 CID, V-6, 2 BC,MFI(Chevy)
F = 305 CID, V-8, MFI(Chevy)
H = 305 CID, V-8, 4 BC (Chevy)
8 = 350 CID, V-8, MFI (Chevy)
Ninth Digit: Identifies the check digit.
Tenth Digit: Identifies the model year.
H = 1987
Eleventh Digit: Identifies the assembly plant.
L = Van Nuys
N = Norwood
Last Six Digits: Represent the basic production numbers, 100001/up
Body Number Plate
The Body Number Plate Identification Label is located under the hood on the radiator cross
support. It includes the the model year, build date, style number, assembly plant, body number,
paint color, paint type, trim combination, and seat type.
Example: D09D1FP87N17B1111LAR9100001
H Model Year 1987
09 Build Date September
D Build Date 4th week
1 Car Division Chevrolet
FP Series Camaro Sport Coupe
87 Body Style 2-Dr. Sport Coupe
N Assembly Plant Norwood
100001 Body Number
19B Interior Trim Charcoal Cloth
26 Lower Body Color Black
26 Upper Body Color Black
W Paint Type Water
AR9 Seat Type Reclining Bucket
Option Codes
AR9 Recliner Bucket
Paint Type & Coat
BC CC Base Coat/Clear Coat
Paint Code
U8555 Lower Body Color Black
L8555 Upper Body Color Black
Trim Code
19C Interior Trim (Black Cloth)
Trim Number
The Trim Number indicates the interior trim color and material.
Color Cloth Vinyl Leather Code
Black X 19B,19C
Black X 19R
Light Saddle X 62B,62C
Light Saddle X 62R
Light Saddle X 622
Dark Carmine X 72B,72C
Dark Carmine X 72R
Dark Carmine X 722
Medium Dark Gray X 82B,82C
Medium Dark Gray X 82R
Medium Dark Gray X 822
B-Standard Cloth
C-Custom Cloth
R-Standard Vinyl
2-Leather
* Custom
# Deluxe
The Paint Code
The Paint Code indicates the exterior paint color. A two part paint code indicates the bottom
and top colors. Vehicles using the letters L and U indicate which code represents the lower
body and the upper body colors respectively. Included on this label is a four digit number
indicating the exterior body color. This number has been noted along with the exterior GM code.
Color WA Number Code
Silver Met 9021 13S
Black 8555 41
White 8554 40
Bright Blue Met 8751 23
Black Sapphire Met 8743 28
Yellow Gold 8929 51
Midnight Russet Met 8757 68
Flame Red Met 8748 74
Bright Red 8774 81
Gunmetal Met 7782 84
Paint Types:
The Paint Type Code indicates what type of paint was used on the car.
L Lacquer
E Enamel
W Water
Transmissions:
The 4 speed
Transmission code is located on the machined surface on the left side of the case just below
the side cover and includes the type, year, month, day procduced and plant where assembled.
Example:7YMMYXXXXXXXX267A
7 Model Year (1987)
YM Model
M Transmission Type (THM 700-R4)
Y Build Location (Toledo)
XXXXXXXX Transmission Serial Number
267 Julian Date
A* Shift Built(1st)
Code CID
YM 350
YP 305
YW 305
YX 173
YZ 305
The Build Date Code
Starts with the Julian date (day of the year) on which 1982 production started. The build date
code continues with the Julian date until December 31 (365). The sequence then continues
until the end of the 1985 production. EXAMPLE: April 20, 1982 would translate to a build date
code of 475.
Note:
In addition to the transmission production code number, all passenger cars have a portion of
the vehicle identification number stamped on the transmission. The condensed vehicle
identification number consists of the division identification number, model year, assembly
plant designation and vehicle build sequence number.
The Rear Axle Code
Is a two letter code stamped on the front passenger side of the axle tube or on an identification
tag attached to the carrier cover. It identifies that axle code ratio and if the axle is equipped
with the Safe-T-Track option.
Code Ratio Year Locking
2HA 3.23 87
2HL 3.42 87
2HP 2.73 87
2HQ 3.23 87
2HR 3.42 87
2HT 2.73 87
2TF 3.73 87
2TH 3.73 87
4ET 2.77 87
4EU 3.27 87
4EW 3.45 87
4HB 3.08 87
4HD 2.73 87
4HE 2.73 87
4HF 3.08 87
4HJ 3.23 87
4HV 2.73 87
4HY 3.23 87
Regular Production Options (RPO)
Description Code
Six-Way Power Seat AG9
Split Folding Rear Seat Back AM9
Reclining Bucket, Driver and Passenger Side AR9
Tinted Glass, All Windows AO1
Door Locks AU3
Windows, Power A31
Power Trunk/Hatch Opener A90
Front Floor Carpet Mats B34
Rear Florr Carpet Mats B35
Engine, 5.7L, V-8, TPI B2L
Camaro LT Equipment B4E
IROC-Z Performance Package B4Z
Deluxe Luggage Compartment TR B48
Body Side Moulding B84
Black Door Edge Guards B91
Panels, Removable Glass Roof CC1
Windshield Wiper, Intermittent CD4
Electric Rear Window Defogger C49
Air Conditioning C60
Automatic Inside Rearview Mirror DD8
DSRV Mirror Electric Mirror, LH/RH DD9
Rear Window Louvers DE1
Electric Twin Romote Sport Mirror DG7
Interior Roof Console DK6
Locking Rear Storage Cover D27
Rear Compartment Cargo Cover D42
Spoiler, Deck Lid Rear D80
Limited Slip Differential G80
Axle, Performance Ratio G92
Brake System, Power, Front and Rear Disc J65
Heater, Engine Block K05
Speed Control W/Resume K34
Engine Oil Cooler KC4
Engine, 2.8L, V-6, MFI LB8
Engine, 5.0L, V-8, TPI LB9
Engine, 5.0L, V-8, 4BC LG4
Transmission, 5-Speed Manual MM5
Transmission, Automatic w/overdrive MX0
Steering Wheel, Tilt Type N33
Aluminum Wheels PE1
Tires, P195/70R-14 S/B Radial Blackwall QDX
Tires, P245/50R-16 S/B Radial B/W QDZ
Tires, P205/70R-14 S/B Radial Blackwall QHX
Tires, P205/70R-14 S/B Radial W/S QHY
Tires, P215/65R-15 S/B Radial White Letter QYH
Tires, P215/65R-15 S/B Radial Blackwall QYZ
Lamp Group, Auxiliary Lighting TR9
Headlamps, Halogen TT4
Lamps, RR End Lighting and Reflector T90
Halogen Fog Lamp T96
Heavy Duty Battery UA1
Electronic Tune AM/FM Stereo Seek, Scan, clock
Cassette UM6
Delco-GM/Bose Music System, Electronic UU8
Electronic Tune AM/Stereo/FM Stereo, Seek, Scan,
Cassette UX1
Gauge Package w/Tachometer U21
Power Antenna U75
Emissions, California Requirement YF5
Camaro Z28 Sport Coupe Z28
Resources:
Amos Press Inc. Catalog of CAMARO ID Numbers 1967-1993 
