Cadillac VIN Decoder

Curious about your Cadillac’s true history and specifications? With our Cadillac VIN Decoder, you can instantly view detailed information about any Cadillac, giving you everything you need to know for a smarter, more informed car purchase or sale.

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What is a Cadillac VIN Number?

A Cadillac VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a unique 17-character code that tells you everything about your car, from its model and engine type to its place of manufacture. It’s like a fingerprint for your vehicle, making it important to understand its history and condition.

By using a Cadillac VIN Decoder, you can instantly access detailed information, including vehicle specifications, build data, features, pricing, warranty coverage, and history records.

Decoding your VIN gives you valuable insight to make informed decisions and even close better deals. Use our Cadillac VIN decoder today!

Cadillac VIN Number Breakdown – How to Read a Cadillac VIN Number

Before we start, note that the letters Q (q), I (i), and O (o) are omitted from a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to avoid confusion with the numbers 1, 0, and 9.

Now, let’s break down what all those characters in a Cadillac’s VIN mean. A VIN comprises 17 characters (except in classic vehicles), and each one gives you a clue about your Cadillac’s specific details. These characters are also grouped into three segments to make decoding easier, they are:

World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI): This includes the first three characters and signifies the vehicle’s country of origin and manufacturer.

Vehicle Descriptor Section (VDS): This section includes the 4th to 9th characters and contains information about the vehicle’s make, engine specs, model, and more.

Vehicle Identifier Section: Here, you will find the 10th to 17th characters, which encode details like the model year, manufacturing plant code, and a serial number unique to each vehicle.

What does each character mean?

1st Character: Cadillac Country of Origin

With the first character, you can tell where the vehicle was manufactured. This helps identify the country of production. Some common characters here are:

1, 4, 5 = United States
H, L = China
3 = Mexico

With this code, you can differentiate between a Cadillac manufactured in the US and China.

2nd Character: Manufacturer

The second character in the VIN shows the manufacturer of the vehicle. In this case, it would be “G” for General Motors.

3rd Character: Division

As you would have guessed, this shows Cadillac as the internal division that built the vehicle. Expect to see either a “6” or “Y” in this position, representing Cadillac.

4th and 5th Character: Model and Trim

With these two characters, you can identify the model, trim, and, sometimes, the drive system of a vehicle. Some examples are:

1L-1W = XTS
A1 = CTS V-series
AA-AN = ATS
AP-AZ, DG, DM, DR or DU = CTS
B = Fleetwood Brougham
CD or CT = DeVille
CB = Fleetwood
DW = Brogham
EL or ET = Eldorado
KA-KC and KF-KK = CT6
KD = DeVille or CT6 3.6L Luxury
KE = DeVille or CT6 3.0TT Luxury
KS and KY = Seville
RL = ELR
RM = ELR Sport
VR = Allante or Catera
VS = Allante
YV = XLR

Some models may be represented with characters other than those seen above, so feel free to use the VIN decoder to check your vehicle’s actual model for free.

6th Character: Body Style

This character indicates your Cadillac’s body style or type of vehicle. For example:

1 = Coupe
2 = Two-door sedan
3 = Two-door convertible
5 = Four-door sedan
6 = Four-door hatchback
8 = 5-door wagon or hatchback
9 = Touring
K = SUV

7th Character: Safety Systems

The seventh character identifies the safety systems installed in the passenger compartment of the vehicle at the factory. Some codes are:

1 = Seat belts only
2 = Dual front airbags
3 = Driver’s airbag
4 = Front and side airbags
5 = Dual front airbags and side airbags on the driver’s side only
6 = Front and side airbags with passenger occupancy sensor
7 = Front and side airbags with side airbags for front and rear seats

8th Character: Engine

The eighth character on a VIN tells the engine’s specifications. This helps to know the engine’s size, configuration, and sometimes fuel type. Here’s a list of common models and their engine codes:

1 = 3.8L V6 (L67)	K = 3.8L V6 (L36)
3 = 3.6L V6 (LFX)	M = 2.6L V6 (LY9)
6 = 3.0L V6 Turbo (LGW) or 6.2L V8 (LT4)	N = 3.2L V6 (LA3)
8 = 3.6L V6 Turbo (LF3)	P = 5.7L V8 (LS6)
9 = 4.6L V8 (L37)	R = 3.0L V6 (L81)
A = 2.5L L4 (LCV)	S = 3.6L V6 (LGX,) 5.7L V8 (LS6,) or V6 2.8L (LB8)
C = 4.0L V8 (L47)	T = 2.4L L4 (LD9)
E = 5.0L V8 (LX5 or LG4)	U = 6.0L V8 (LS2)
F = 5.0L V8 (LB9)	W = 4.3L (L6)
G = 5.7L V8 (LS1)	X = 2.0L Turbo (LTG)
H = 5.0L V8 (LX5 or LG4)	Y = 3.6L V6 Turbo (LT4) or 4.6 L V8 (LD8)
J = 3.1L V6 (LG8)

Keep in mind that some characters are reused here, so try a Cadillac VIN decoder to be sure of the engine’s specifications.

9th Character: Check Digit

This digit simply verifies that the VIN is authentic and not a fake string of random characters. It is calculated using a specific algorithm developed by the U.S. Department of Transportation.

10th Character: Model Year

The tenth character indicates the model year and alternates between numbers and letters. Each letter represents a specific year; ‘D,’ for example, signifies a Cadillac from the 2013 model year.

Here’s a table that can help you easily identify any Cadillac’s model year:

Code/Year	Code/Year	Code/Year	Code/Year	Code/Year
A 1980 B 1981 C 1982 D 1983 E 1984 F 1985 G 1986 H 1987 J 1988 K 1989	L 1990 M 1991 N 1992 P 1993 R 1994 S 1995 T 1996 V 1997 W 1998 X 1999	Y 2000 1 2001 2 2002 3 2003 4 2004 5 2005 6 2006 7 2007 8 2008 9 2009	A 2010 B 2011 C 2012 D 2013 E 2014 F 2015 G 2016 H 2017 J 2018 K 2019	L 2020 M 2021 N 2022 P 2023 R 2024 S 2025 T 2026 V 2027 W 2028 X 2029

11th Character: Assembly Plant

The eleventh character shows the vehicle’s assembly plant – the exact factory where the vehicle was built. Most Cadillacs are built in one of these plants:

0 = Lansing, MI
4 = Orion, MI
7 = Lordstown, OH
5 = Bowling Green, KY
F = Fairfax, KS
U = Detroit, MI

12th to 17th Characters: Serial Number

These characters make up the unique sequential number of the Cadillac. This distinguishes it uniquely from other Cadillacs with the same model, trim, etc., manufactured in the same plant.

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Where is the VIN Number on a Cadillac?

Locating the VIN on a Cadillac is easy since it’s found in multiple places on the vehicle. You just need to know where to look. Cadillac conveniently places the VIN in several locations on both the car and its documentation for easy identification.

Here’s where you can find the VIN number on a Cadillac:

On the dashboard of the vehicle, near the windshield
On the driver’s side door jamb
On the engine block
On the vehicle’s firewall
In the left-hand inner wheel arch
On the steering wheel/steering column
On the radiator support bracket
On the car’s title, registration, maintenance book, or the auto insurance policy

With a simple look, you should find the VIN on your vehicle.

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What Information Can I Get from a Cadillac VIN Lookup?

You can learn everything about a vehicle from when it was manufactured until the current date with a Cadillac VIN number lookup. This includes vehicle specifications, features, build sheets, options, packages, and even history records.

Here’s a glimpse of specifications you can access when you decode the VIN with a Cadillac VIN decoder:

Year
Make
Exterior dimensions
Number of doors
Ground clearance
Standard seating
Transmission style
Fuel type
Braking
Range extender
Engine Description
Front airbag information
Emissions
Cargo dimensions

Model
Valve train design
Interior dimensions
Suspension
Traction battery
Engine Size and specs
Drive Type
Tank capacity
Trailering
Displacement
Mileage
Tire pressure and size
Wheels
Electrical powertrain

Trim
Country
Delivery charges
Steering
Weight
MSRP
Body type
Seating
EPA Class
Engine model
Engine configuration
Seat belt type
Off-road attributes
Electrical specifications

Year
Make
Exterior dimensions
Number of doors
Ground clearance
Standard seating
Transmission style
Fuel type
Braking
Range extender
Engine Description
Front airbag information
Emissions
Cargo dimensions
Model
Valve train design
Interior dimensions
Suspension
Traction battery
Engine Size and specs
Drive Type

Tank capacity
Trailering
Displacement
Mileage
Tire pressure and size
Wheels
Electrical powertrain
Trim
Country
Delivery charges
Steering
Weight
MSRP
Body type
Seating
EPA Class
Engine model
Engine configuration
Seat belt type
Off-road attributes
Electrical specifications

Not just that, a Cadillac VIN lookup also tracks vehicle history records from when the vehicle first left the factory. Some records you can view include:

Mileage
Odometer Readings
Sales History
Auction History
Accident History
Title Brand

Salvage Title
Hail Damage
Flood Damage
Structural Damage
Ownership History
Usage History

Ownership Duration
Lien & Loans
Maintenance Schedule
Warranty Status
Repair Cost
Recalls History

Mileage
Odometer Readings
Sales History
Auction History
Accident History
Title Brand
Salvage Title
Hail Damage
Flood Damage

Structural Damage
Ownership History
Usage History
Ownership Duration
Lien & Loans
Maintenance Schedule
Warranty Status
Repair Cost
Recalls History

Before checking the VIN with online tools, we recommend that you use ours. Not all providers can give you all the details listed on this page. Use our window sticker lookup tool to get all the specifications on a window sticker.

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How to Decode a Cadillac VIN Number?

If you have the Cadillac VIN handy, you can decode it with our Cadillac VIN decoder instantly with just a few steps:

Enter the Cadillac VIN in the form above. Our tool can decode standard VINs (17 characters) and classic VINs (5 – 14 characters). You can also use the license plate number or the year, make, and model of the vehicle if you don’t have the VIN.

Click on ‘Search’ to preview your vehicle’s specifications for free.

Complete the payment process to get a detailed vehicle history report showing vehicle specifications and history records.

Using our Cadillac VIN decoder, you can also break down all the characters of a VIN to access the specifications and build data, whether for classic or modern vehicles.

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Common Uses of the Cadillac VIN Number

The primary use of the Cadillac VIN number is identification. But, there are other uses including:

Vehicle Registration

Number one on our list is vehicle registration. Every vehicle must be registered at State Bureaus or local DMVs before being driven. During this process of registration, the VIN is required for all paperwork, including the ownership documents, bill of sale (from the seller), titles, and all other vehicle documents.

Insurance Purposes

You would also need to provide the VIN during insurance registration and claims. With a VIN number lookup, insurance companies can check specific information – like safety systems and features installed and past records of damages, theft, etc. This helps them make accurate quotes.

Window Stickers

The VIN is very useful in generating window stickers to check any vehicle’s specifications, such as make, model, engine type, trim, transmission, pricing, warranty coverage, build data, and more. This ensures that potential buyers can verify the exact features and details of the vehicle before making a purchase.

Vehicle History Checks

The VIN also becomes useful during used car purchases. Most used vehicles have hidden records that contribute to the vehicle’s reliability. With theh VIN, anyone can check theft records, sales records, damages, accidents, salvage brands, rebuilt titles, warranty coverage, and more.

This helps them make better choices and even have better negotiations.

Police Checks

If a vehicle gets reported as stolen, the police can keep track of that vehicle using the VIN. They can even place police markers on those VINs and get alerts at checkpoints.

Safety Recalls

Since manufacturers have VINs in their database, they can easily identify specific vehicle models that get recalled and notify the owners to get them fixed as soon as possible. Car buyers can also check for pending recalls on any used car before purchasing using the VIN.

Top Cadillac Models You Can Lookup With a Cadillac VIN Decoder

Our Cadillac VIN decoder works for all models, including classic cars. Some popular models you can check are:

Escalade	ATS	DeVille	Catera
CT4	CTS	Fleetwood	Allante
XT5	SRX	CT6	Brougham
CT5	XTS	Escalade ESV	Seville
Lyriq	Eldorado	Escalade-V	V16

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I lookup my vehicle specs by VIN number?

Yes, you can look up vehicle specs with the VIN number. You can also view your vehicle’s specifications with the license plate number or even just with the vehicle’s year, make, and model information.

Can you look up build sheet by VIN?

Yes, you can get a build sheet by VIN using our build sheet lookup tool. Simply enter the VIN, license plate number, or year, make, and model information into the form on this page. You will instantly be able to generate the build sheet of your vehicle.

How do I know what engine my Cadillac has?

You can tell your vehicle’s engine type and specifications with our VIN decoder. SImply enter the VIN, license plate number, or year, make, and model information into the form on this page to check.