A Chrysler Grand Caravan VIN opens with 2C4 (Canada). A 2026 Grand Caravan carries T in position 10.
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How to read a Chrysler Grand Caravan VIN
Here is a real 2027 Chrysler Grand Caravan VIN from our database, split into its parts:
VIN 2C4RC1ZGXVR609291 — decoded free on its own report page.
| Position | Section | What it tells you |
|---|---|---|
| 1–3 | WMI | World Manufacturer Identifier — country, manufacturer and vehicle type. |
| 4–8 | VDS | Vehicle Descriptor Section — body style, engine, restraint system, series. |
| 9 | Check digit | A calculated digit that validates the whole VIN. Wrong digit = wrong VIN. |
| 10 | Model year | One character for the model year. Letters skip I, O, Q, U and Z. |
| 11 | Plant | The assembly plant that built the car. |
| 12–17 | Serial | Sequential production number of this exact vehicle. |
Where Chrysler Grand Caravan VINs say the car was built
The first three characters are the World Manufacturer Identifier. Across 14 Chrysler Grand Caravan VINs we have on file, these are the codes that actually show up — and the plants behind them:
| WMI | Built in | Vehicle type | VINs on file | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2C4 | Canada | — | 14 |
Country and vehicle type come from the NHTSA manufacturer registry. Share is measured across VINs decoded on ForCar, not production volume.
Model-year codes for the Chrysler Grand Caravan
Position 10 carries the model year, skipping I, O, Q, U and Z. The alphabet comes round every 30 years, which the Chrysler Grand Caravan has not yet outlived: its 6 years still map one-to-one. All 6 model years of the Chrysler Grand Caravan, 2021 to 2026, with the character each one carries:
| Model year | VIN character (position 10) | Same character as |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | T | — |
| 2025 | S | — |
| 2024 | R | — |
| 2023 | P | — |
| 2022 | N | — |
| 2021 | M | — |
Body and engine characters we see on Chrysler Grand Caravan VINs
Positions 4–8 are the maker's own build code. Across 14 VINs the Chrysler Grand Caravan uses 3 different characters in positions 4, 5 and 8:
| Position | Characters seen on real VINs | Variety |
|---|---|---|
| 4 — body | R (100%) | 1 distinct |
| 5 — series | C (100%) | 1 distinct |
| 8 — engine | G (100%) | 1 distinct |
What a decoded Chrysler Grand Caravan VIN gets you
What a decoded VIN opens up:
| Data | For this model | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Model years covered | 6 years | ForCar catalog |
Where to find the VIN on a Chrysler Grand Caravan
A Chrysler Grand Caravan VIN normally opens with 2C4; the full number sits in four places, and all four must match.
| Where | How to see it | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Dashboard, driver side | Through the windshield, bottom corner | Easiest to check before you touch anything |
| Driver door jamb | Open the door, sticker on the pillar | Also lists tire pressures and build date |
| Under the hood | Firewall or strut tower plate | Survives a windshield replacement |
| Title and insurance | Paper documents | Must match the car — a mismatch means fraud or a swapped panel |
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Frequently asked questions
Is this Chrysler Grand Caravan VIN decoder free?
Yes, with no account. Besides the year, plant and build characters it shows the recalls NHTSA holds on the Chrysler Grand Caravan.
What year is my Grand Caravan by its VIN?
Read position 10: a 2026 Grand Caravan carries T, a 2025 Grand Caravan carries S, a 2024 Grand Caravan carries R.
What does position 4 mean on a Chrysler Grand Caravan VIN?
It is part of the maker's own build code, so read it against this model, not a generic chart. On 14 Chrysler Grand Caravan VINs here, R is the most common character in position 4, on 100% of them.
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