Free Daewoo VIN Decoder & Lookup

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Most Recent Complaints
*NOT specific to this particular vehicle. Submitted by other owners of this model.
Source: official gov. database of complaints

What is a VIN Number?

The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is a distinct code given to each motor vehicle upon manufacture. This 17-character combination of letters and numbers, excluding Q, I, and O to avoid confusion with the digits 0 and 1, contains specific details about the vehicle’s manufacturer, model, year, and production location without spaces. Driving-tests.org's VIN decoder is free to use and pulls straight from government data.

How many characters:
17 (digits and capital letters)
Where to find:
Dashboard on the driver's side
First digit stands for:
Country of manufacturer

How to Find It

Finding your Daewoo's VIN is straightforward. Here’s where to look:

  • Passenger Cars: Check the front of the dashboard on the driver's side. View it from outside the vehicle through the windshield. Also, inspect the driver's side door pillar—open the door to find the VIN where the door latches.
  • SUVs: Look in similar locations as passenger cars, focusing on the driver's side door pillar and the front of the dashboard.

If you're unable to locate the VIN on your Daewoo, it can also be found on:

  • Your vehicle's title documents.
  • Liability insurance documents.

How to Check a Specific Number

Enter your Daewoo's 17-character Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) in the field above to obtain detailed information about your vehicle. This will include the manufacturer, brand, make and model, body style, engine specifications, assembly plant, and model year. The data is provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) using information from vehicle manufacturers. Whether you have a Daewoo Lanos, a Nubira, or any other Daewoo model, this VIN Decoder tool is the ideal way to get a specific build sheet or detailed chart for your vehicle. For Daewoo vehicles manufactured before 1981, the VIN may have fewer than 17 characters.

How to Read the Different Components

Curious about what each character in your Daewoo's VIN stands for? Here's a breakdown:

How to decode a Vehicle Identification (VIN) number

Model Year Character Codes

The table below shows the model year character codes used in Daewoo VINs. These codes help you determine the exact year of manufacture for your vehicle.

  • Example: A Daewoo Nubira with a VIN of KLATF69X1XB123456 has a model year character of 'X,' indicating it was manufactured in 1999.
  • Example: A Daewoo Leganza with a VIN of KLAVA6921WB123456 has a model year character of 'W,' indicating it was manufactured in 1998.
Brand Code Year Code Year Code Year
Daewoo A 1980 L 1990 Y 2000
Daewoo B 1981 M 1991 1 2001
Daewoo C 1982 N 1992 2 2002
Daewoo D 1983 P 1993 3 2003
Daewoo E 1984 R 1994 4 2004
Daewoo F 1985 S 1995 5 2005
Daewoo G 1986 T 1996 6 2006
Daewoo H 1987 V 1997 7 2007
Daewoo J 1988 W 1998 8 2008
Daewoo K 1989 X 1999 9 2009
Daewoo L 1990 A 2010
Daewoo M 1991 B 2011
Daewoo N 1992 C 2012
Daewoo P 1993 D 2013
Daewoo R 1994 E 2014
Daewoo S 1995 F 2015
Daewoo T 1996 G 2016
Daewoo V 1997 H 2017
Daewoo W 1998 J 2018
Daewoo X 1999 K 2019

World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI)

The table below shows the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI) codes used in Daewoo VINs. These codes help you determine the country of origin for your vehicle. Understanding these codes can provide insights into the manufacturing and origin of your Daewoo vehicle.

Brand-Specific WMIs:

  • KL1 = South Korea
  • 9BW = Brazil
  • 93U = Ecuador

Historical Context:

Daewoo, a South Korean automotive brand, was known for producing affordable and reliable vehicles. The brand's manufacturing was primarily based in South Korea, with additional production facilities in other countries to serve regional markets.

Production Volume:

Daewoo's production was predominantly located in South Korea, with significant volumes also produced in Brazil and Ecuador. This distribution helped Daewoo meet the demands of various markets efficiently.

Trivia:

  • The Daewoo Matiz was one of the brand's most popular models, known for its compact size and fuel efficiency.
  • Daewoo was integrated into General Motors and continued to sell vehicles under different GM brands in various markets.
Region WMI Notes
Asia KL1 South Korea
South America 9BW Brazil
South America 93U Ecuador

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