2G1 — Chevrolet
A VIN beginning 2G1 identifies a vehicle built by Chevrolet in Canada, covering Oshawa-built passenger cars. The first character, 2, is the region marker; the two that follow narrow it to the manufacturer and division.
Other Chevrolet codes
Large manufacturers hold several WMIs, usually split by plant or vehicle class.
Also built in Canada
Questions
›What car has a VIN starting with 2G1?
A Chevrolet built in Canada — typically Oshawa-built passenger cars. The three characters identify the manufacturer and plant region, not the specific model; characters 4–8 describe the model itself.
›Is 2G1 the same as the country of origin?
The first character alone gives the region — 2 indicates Canada. All three together identify the specific manufacturer and division within it.
›Can I tell the model year from 2G1?
No. The WMI says who built the vehicle, not when. Character 10 carries the model year, and character 7 helps resolve which of its two possible years applies.