Fine grained VIN decoder?

[cbuckeye20]

Hey everyone, I'm _finally_ going to buy a Tahoe. I almost bought a previous generation but found out about the new models and decided to wait till about now to buy a used 2015.

I'm wondering if there is a "fine grained" VIN decoder somewhere. Something that could tell you what packages/options were added in detail

For example a google search brought me to http://chevroletforum.com/forum/vindecoder.php but plugging in a VIN of a Tahoe with a known sunroof/heated seats I don't see that reported anywhere

 

[MichaelSE]

Unfortunately the VIN won't tell you which options a truck has. For that you'd need to see the RPO sticker, which is typically inside the glovebox. Each 3 letter code corresponds to either an option or an option delete. Use this site to find out what they mean:

http://www.gm-trucks.com/rpo_codes.html?sort_col=record_updated&sort_order=desc&per_page=40

 

[cbuckeye20]

Thanks Michael, that is very helpful! Now to try and get dealers to send me a picture of that sticker...

 

[Jason_S]

http://www.compnine.com/vid.php I believe it was a $5 charge.

Output looks like : http://www.compnine.com/mycar.php?id=9d779e5bbeb3903835fdf05dd39ad19e

 

[Kenny D]

If you sign up on https://my.chevrolet.com/login and then chat with a rep, they can give you the complete list of options installed on your ride. It worked for me, the CS rep emailed me a complete list in which I verified with the sticker in the glove box.

 

[pechagto]

http://www.compnine.com/vid.php I believe it was a $5 charge.

Output looks like : http://www.compnine.com/mycar.php?id=9d779e5bbeb3903835fdf05dd39ad19e

or you could type them in here:
http://www.cadillacfaq.com/rpo/
and get the same result for free

Tapaltak

 

[Jason_S]

or you could type them in here:
http://www.cadillacfaq.com/rpo/
and get the same result for free

Tapaltak

You can do that at any number of sites, 2 minutes on Google, or another preferred search engine, and you can find several of them. Some even try to give more information than just the name of the RPO code, not always successfully though. It's all in whether you want to just see the one code, or want a link to the entire list that you can bookmark, or save, and refer back to as needed/desired.

Besides, the OP asked for a way to decode the VIN on a vehicle that he does not own. All sellers will provide the VIN, if they don't already give it in their ads, but few will take the time to show the RPO codes and fewer still will take the time to send you a list.

Convenience has a price. The ability to view what equipment came on a vehicle from the factory, using only a VIN, is a convenience.

 

[pechagto]

True that, Jason

Tapaltak