The Subaru GL (4 generations, 1981–1989) window sticker (Monroney label) lists its original factory MSRP, standard and optional equipment, EPA fuel economy (competitive fuel economy) and NHTSA safety ratings. Enter a Subaru GL VIN and the label comes back with that car's own build — free.
The Subaru GL window sticker — build, options & years
The Subaru GL ran from 1981–1989 across 4 generations (1981, 1983, 1986, 1989). Its Monroney label captures exactly how each one left the factory — the build, the options it was optioned with and the price.
Which year's sticker do I need? Any Subaru GL VIN works — ForCar reads the exact model year automatically. On owner data the cleanest years are 1981, 1982, 1983; the most-complained-about are 1987, 1988, 1986. For year-by-year recalls, MPG and safety, see the full Subaru GL VIN decoder.
What's on the Subaru GL sticker
Every Monroney label carries the same required blocks: MSRP with itemised options, EPA fuel economy, NHTSA safety ratings, standard and optional equipment, and parts-content origin. Every GL VIN returns its own build rather than a generic spec.
For how to read each block, what to do if the sticker is lost, and how it differs from a build sheet, see the window sticker guide.
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- Exact value for this VIN, adjusted for mileage
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How we score: NHTSA crash-test safety (40%), recall frequency (25%) and the share of owner complaints involving a crash, fire or injury (35%) — not user reviews. For full recalls, MPG and safety see the Subaru GL VIN decoder.
GL window sticker — every model year
This covers the Subaru GL for 1981–1989. Enter any GL VIN above and ForCar pulls the exact build and Monroney label for that specific year automatically. No need to pick a year. Driving something else? Browse window stickers for every Subaru model.
Want GL recalls, MPG, safety and reliability too? See the full Subaru GL VIN decoder →
Other Subaru window stickers
| Model | Years covered | Class | Best EPA figure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subaru Outback | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD | 30 mpg | |
| Subaru Crosstrek | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 36 mpg | |
| Subaru Forester | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD | 35 mpg | |
| Subaru Impreza | Small Station Wagons | 32 mpg | |
| Subaru WRX | Compact Cars | 24 mpg | |
| Subaru Legacy | Compact Cars | 30 mpg |
Where to find the VIN on a Subaru GL
- WindshieldLower-left corner, driver's side, readable from outside without opening anything.
- Door jambOn the driver's door frame of every GL, next to the tyre-pressure and build-date plate.
- DocumentsRegistration, title and insurance card — on a Subaru GL all three must show the same number.
All four must match. A Subaru GL whose windshield plate disagrees with the door jamb has either had a panel replaced or a tampered identity — check the paperwork before any money changes hands.
Window sticker — frequently asked
Is the recreated Subaru GL sticker the same as the original?
It rebuilds the factory equipment, EPA fuel economy and NHTSA safety from official records, so the core Monroney content matches. Dealer-added options and destination charges vary by sale, so the printed total on one Subaru GL may differ from another.
Where do I find the VIN on a Subaru GL?
Lower-left of the windshield, the driver's door-jamb sticker, or the registration and insurance documents — all three must agree. For what a window sticker is, how to read each block and what to do if yours is lost, see the window sticker guide.