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How do I know where my Silverado was manufactured?

The quickest way to know where your Silverado was made is to check the VIN (the 11th character points to the production plant) and to read the vehicle’s labels. The door jamb or window sticker often lists the exact assembly plant, and a dealer can pull a build sheet using the VIN for a definitive factory location.

Where to look for manufacturing information

Use these sources to identify the factory that assembled your Silverado:

VIN on the vehicle: The 17-character Vehicle Identification Number is usually visible on the driver’s side dashboard (through the windshield) and on the driver’s door jamb sticker. The 11th character is the key for the assembly plant.

VIN decoding to identify the plant: Use an official VIN decoder (such as the NHTSA VIN decoder or GM’s own VIN lookup tool) to translate the 11th character into the specific production facility. This method cross-checks with the year and model information in the VIN.

Vehicle labels: The door jamb sticker and the window sticker (Monroney in the U.S.) may include an explicit line such as “Assembled in [Plant]” or “Made in [Country/Plant],” which names the factory directly.

Build sheet from the dealer or GM: A dealership can generate a build sheet for your VIN that lists the assembly plant and other production details. You can also request this information through GM’s customer service or owner portal.

Concluding: By checking the VIN and cross-referencing it with official decoders and the vehicle’s labels, you can identify the factory that produced your Silverado. If you want absolute certainty, a dealer-provided build sheet is the most direct confirmation.

Understanding the VIN and plant codes

The 11th character in a 17-digit VIN is a plant code that GM and other automakers use to designate the factory where the vehicle was assembled. Decoding this character requires a reference tool, because the same code can refer to different plants across model years or regions. Official decoders will map the 11th character to a specific plant and sometimes to production lines or shifts that contributed to your vehicle.

Concluding: The VIN’s plant code is a reliable indicator, but always verify with the vehicle’s labels or a build sheet for final confirmation.

Alternate sources to confirm the factory location

Beyond the VIN, several other sources can confirm where your Silverado was assembled:

Door jamb label: The label on the driver’s door jamb often includes an “Assembled in” line or a country-of-origin note, which can indicate the factory location.

Window sticker (Monroney): The factory sticker inside the window may specify the assembly plant or country, especially for non-U.S. markets.

GM build sheet or owner portal: A detailed build sheet from GM or access through the owner portal can reveal the exact plant, options, and production sequence for your VIN.

Market-specific production: Some Silverado units are produced for export or specific regions in plants outside the U.S.; labels will reflect the country of manufacture accordingly.

Concluding: Cross-checking the VIN decode with the label information and, if needed, pulling a build sheet provides the strongest verification of the Silverado’s manufacturing location.

Practical tips for getting a definitive answer

If you want a fast, human-verified answer, visit a Chevrolet dealer with your VIN and ask for a build sheet or VIN verification. You can also use GM’s official VIN lookup tools online or contact GM Customer Care for assistance. For completeness, compare this information with the door jamb label and window sticker to ensure consistency.

Concluding: Combining VIN decoding, vehicle labels, and an official build sheet offers you the most reliable determination of where your Silverado was manufactured.

Notes on production variations

Chevrolet Silverado production has occurred at multiple facilities over the years, including U.S. plants like Fort Wayne, Indiana, and other locations that produced units for export or specific markets. The exact plant for your truck is determined by the VIN, model year, and market, so the information you obtain from decoding and labeling will reflect your individual vehicle.

Concluding: If you’re tracking warranty, resale history, or service records, rely on the VIN-based plant code combined with the official labels and any dealer-provided build sheet for precise confirmation.

Summary

To determine where your Silverado was manufactured, start with the 17-character VIN and decode the 11th character to identify the assembly plant. Verify this with the door jamb or window sticker, and, if needed, obtain a build sheet from a Chevrolet dealer or GM’s customer services. Remember that subsequent production can occur at different plants depending on year and market, so cross-checking multiple sources ensures accuracy.

Where is my Silverado made?

Different Chevy vehicles are built in different locations throughout North and Central America. For example, the Chevy Silverado is built at manufacturing sites in Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio.

How to tell where a Chevy truck was built?

Step 1: Go to https://vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov/decoder/ and enter the full VIN into NHTSA's VIN decoder, then click Decode VIN. Step 2: Refer to the field at the bottom of the page result, which expressly lists the build plant and country for the searched vehicle.

How do I know where my truck was built?

If you have access to a vehicle, the easiest way is to check the driver's-side doorjamb. There, the manufacturer will state where a vehicle's final assembly took place and when it was assembled. If you're shopping for a new vehicle, the top right of the window sticker found on every new car shows where it was built.

How to read a Chevy Silverado VIN number?

A Silverado VIN is a 17-character code where each position has a specific meaning, with the first three digits identifying the manufacturer (World Manufacturer Identifier), positions 4–8 describing the vehicle (like body style, engine, and series), the 9th character being a check digit, the 10th character indicating the model year, the 11th showing the assembly plant, and the final six digits being a unique serial number. For example, a "1GC" WMI means it's a General Motors (G) Chevrolet (C) truck (1) made in the United States (1).

This video explains what a VIN is and how to decode it: 48sBill Jackson FordYouTube · Mar 9, 2020
Silverado VIN breakdown

Position(s)	Information	Example (for recent models)
1–3	World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI)	1GC (U.S. origin, General Motors, Chevrolet)
4–8	Vehicle Descriptor Section (Model, body, engine, etc.)	Varies by model year, includes details like drive type, series, and engine
9	Check Digit	A single digit calculated by a formula to verify the VIN
10	Model Year	L for 2020, M for 2021, N for 2022, etc.
11	Assembly Plant	F for Flint, MI; Z for Fort Wayne, IN; G for Silao, Mexico
12–17	Sequential Serial Number	Unique to each vehicle's production

Dashboard: Look through the bottom of the windshield on the driver's side.
Door jamb: Check the driver's side door jamb, where the door latches.
Engine bay: A VIN is often visible on a plate in the engine bay.

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