Pontiac VIN Decoder

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A resource dedicated to the 1949–1954 Pontiac Chieftain. Decode your vehicle’s VIN, explore the original shop manual, find parts, and access recommended community resources for Pontiac Chieftain enthusiasts.

The main decoding tools on this website are designed for U.S. Pontiac models. For Canadian-built cars, you can use the dedicated Canadian Serial Number Decoder. In addition, complete Canadian shop manuals are available on the Manuals page.

1949–1954 Pontiac VIN Decoder

Enter your VIN (example: P8US1001):

Where to find your VIN:

Your car's serial (VIN) is located in three places:

  1. A stainless steel plate on the driver’s side "A" pillar (windshield post area).
    2. Note: 1949-50 attached with screws, 1951-52 with rivets, 1953-54 by spot welds.
  2. A flat pad on the front left of the engine block, just below the cylinder head.

  3. Stamped on top of the frame under the driver floor board.
    4. Note: Likely inaccessible unless the floor pan is removed, though it may be seen with a mirror or traced with a pencil on paper.

Need to decode a Body Tag instead? Click here.