Chevrolet Build Sheet & Window Sticker by VIN

Every Chevrolet that rolled off the assembly line carries a factory record tied to its VIN — a document that captures exactly how that vehicle was configured before it ever reached a dealer. Whether you own a Silverado, a Corvette, or a Bolt EV, that record is worth knowing about. Here's what it contains, how to retrieve it, and where to find your VIN.

What the factory document shows

GM uses a system of build option codes to encode every factory-installed choice on a vehicle. Your Chevrolet's factory record lists each of these codes alongside human-readable descriptions — things like engine displacement, transmission type, axle ratio, exterior paint color, interior trim, optional packages, and any equipment that was added or deleted from the base configuration. The factory record is sometimes called a "broadcast sheet," a name that dates back to when paper documents traveled with each vehicle through the plant.

For newer Chevrolets — roughly 2020 and later — GM maintains a window-sticker PDF online: the same Monroney label that was affixed to the vehicle's window at the dealership, showing MSRP, standard equipment, options, and fuel economy. For older models, the window-sticker PDF typically isn't available, and the build sheet is what comes back instead. Both documents come from the same underlying factory data.

Build sheet vs. window sticker

The window sticker is a consumer-facing document — formatted for a buyer, with a price breakdown and EPA ratings. The build sheet (or build option code list) is more technical: a compact list of every option code with its description, without pricing. Both describe the same factory configuration; the window sticker just presents it in a more readable way. If your Chevy is old enough that the PDF isn't on file, the build option code list gives you the same core information in a slightly denser format.

How to look it up

All you need is the 17-character VIN. Look up your VIN and the tool checks GM's records automatically. If a window-sticker PDF exists for your vehicle, you'll see it inline and can download it. If not, the build sheet loads instead — every option code with its description, decoded for you.

Where to find the VIN on your Chevrolet

The VIN appears in several standard locations. Any one of them gives you the same 17-character code:

• Base of the windshield, driver's side: Standing outside the car, look at the lower-left corner of the windshield. A small metal plate with the VIN is mounted there and readable through the glass — no door required.
• Driver's door-jamb sticker: Open the driver's door and check the door frame. A compliance sticker lists the VIN alongside tire-pressure specs and load ratings. On full-size trucks and SUVs the door opening is wide, making this the easiest spot to photograph.
• Registration, insurance card, or title: Every official ownership document carries the VIN. Useful if you're researching a vehicle before seeing it in person, or if the physical labels are worn or hard to read.

Chevrolet models covered

This lookup works across the full Chevrolet lineup. Common models people check include the Silverado (1500, 2500, 3500), Tahoe, Suburban, Equinox, Traverse, Blazer, Trailblazer, Colorado, Malibu, Camaro, Corvette, and Bolt (EV and EUV). The factory data is available for a wide range of model years — older vehicles tend to return a build option code list rather than a PDF, but the option codes are still there.

Knowing what packages and options were installed from the factory matters when buying used, insuring a vehicle, or verifying that a specific feature — like a towing package, a particular axle ratio, or a dealer-installed option — was actually part of the original build rather than added later.

Related guides

Looking for a different GM brand? See GMC Build Sheet by VIN. Not sure how to read what comes back? See Window Sticker vs. Build Sheet for a breakdown of the differences between the two documents.