Published December 16, 2019 · Updated September 29, 2026
Looking to decode a 1997 Corvette RPO (Regular Production Option) code? Check out the tables below. The following is a list of Regular Production Option (RPO) Codes for a 1997 Corvette. A Regular Production Option (RPO) is General Motors standard coding for vehicle configuration options. These codes are a combination of 3 alphanumeric characters and refer to a specific options or modifications to a vehicle. If a code is missing from this list, send the year and the code through /request-a-part.
Checked against the VetteFacts 1997 production page. Factory options that page lists for 1997 are included here. The longer label codes come from the service parts identification list for that model year.
The RPO Code Label (Service Parts Identification Label) in a 1997 Corvette is located on the underside of the rear, left storage compartment cover (on the driver’s side) of the car.
1997 Corvette RPO Codes
| RPO Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 10U | PRIMARY COLOR, EXTERIOR, ARCTIC WHITE |
| 13U | PRIMARY COLOR, EXTERIOR, SEBRING SILVER |
| 193 | TRIM COMBINATION, LEATHER, BLACK |
| 19I | INTERIOR TRIM, BLACK |
| 23U | PRIMARY COLOR, EXTERIOR, NASSAU BLUE |
| 41U | PRIMARY COLOR, EXTERIOR, BLACK |
| 53U | PRIMARY COLOR, EXTERIOR, LT CARMINE RED METALLIC |
| 70U | PRIMARY COLOR, EXTERIOR, TORCH RED |
| 87U | PRIMARY COLOR, EXTERIOR, FAIRWAY GREEN |
| 923 | TRIM COMBINATION, LEATHER, LT GRAY |
| 92I | INTERIOR TRIM, LT GRAY |
| 943 | TRIM COMBINATION, LEATHER, FIRETHORN RED |
| 94I | INTERIOR TRIM, FIRETHORN RED |
| AAB | MEMORY, DRIVER CONVENIENCE PACKAGE |
| AG2 | POWER SEAT ADJUSTER, PASSENGER, 6-WAY |
| AK5 | INFLATABLE RESTRAINT SYSTEM, FRONT SEAT, DRIVER AND PASSENGER |
| AQ9 | RECLINING SEAT, DRIVER AND PASSENGER (SPORT SEAT) |
| AR9 | RECLINING SEAT, DRIVER AND PASSENGER, EUROPEAN STYLE (BASE SEAT) |
| AX4 | CONVERSION, SEAT BELT, EUROPEAN |
| B34 | COVERING FRONT FLOOR MATS, CARPETED INSERT |
| B4H | MODIFICATION, NOISE CONTROL, EXPORT |
| B84 | MOLDING, BODY SIDE, EXTERIOR |
| BAG | LOOSE PARTS BAG, EXPORT |
| C2L | ROOF PACKAGE, DUAL REMOVABLE (CONSISTS OF CC3 AND CF7) |
| C60 | HVAC SYSTEM, AIR CONDITIONING, MANUAL CONTROL |
| CC3 | ROOF PANEL, REMOVABLE (TRANSPARENT) |
| CF7 | ROOF PANEL, REMOVABLE (NONTRANSPARENT) |
| CJ2 | HVAC SYSTEM, AIR CONDITIONING, AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (DUAL ZONE) |
| CU7 | COUNTRY CODE, KUWAIT |
| CU8 | COUNTRY CODE, SAUDI ARABIA |
| CV5 | COUNTRY CODE, JAPAN |
| CW2 | COUNTRY CODE, GULF STATES |
| D42 | SHADE, REAR COMPARTMENT SECURITY (INCLUDES CARGO NET) |
| DL8 | MIRRORS, OUTSIDE, LH/RH REMOTE CONTROL ELECTRIC, HEATED |
| EXP | EXPORT, N.A.E.S. |
| F45 | CHASSIS, SELECTIVE REAL TIME DAMPING |
| FE1 | SUSPENSION SYSTEM, SOFT RIDE |
| FE3 | SUSPENSION SYSTEM, SPORT |
| FE9 | CERTIFICATION, FEDERAL EMISSION |
| G90 | AXLE, REAR, 3.15 RATIO |
| G92 | AXLE, REAR, PERFORMANCE RATIO |
| GU2 | AXLE, REAR, 2.73 RATIO |
| GU6 | AXLE, REAR, 3.42 RATIO |
| IL3 | TRIM, INTERIOR DESIGN (L3) (BASE W/ AQ9) |
| IP3 | TRIM, INTERIOR DESIGN (P3) (BASE W/ AR9) |
| JL9 | BRAKE SYSTEM, POWER, FRONT & REAR DISC, ANTILOCK, 4-WHEEL |
| K05 | HEATER, ENGINE BLOCK (CANADIAN) |
| K29 | MODULE, POWERTRAIN CONTROL (NON-OBD II, UNLEADED) |
| K63 | GENERATOR, 110 AMP |
| LS1 | ENGINE, GAS, 8-CYLINDER, 5.7L, SFI, ALUMINUM (VIN G) |
| M30 | TRANSMISSION, AUTOMATIC 4-SPEED, 4L60-E, ELECTRONIC |
| MAE | MARKETING AREA, EUROPE |
| MAU | MARKETING AREA, UNREGULATED |
| MM6 | TRANSMISSION, MANUAL 6-SPEED, BORG WARNER |
| N73 | WHEEL, CUSTOM SPORT, MAGNESIUM, EXPORT |
| NB6 | EMISSION SYSTEM, CALIFORNIA, TIER 1 |
| NF2 | EMISSION SYSTEM, FEDERAL, TIER 1 |
| NK4 | STEERING WHEEL, SPORT LEATHER |
| NM8 | LEADED FUEL SYSTEM, COMPATIBLE |
| NV7 | STEERING, POWER, VARIABLE EFFORT |
| QD4 | WHEEL, 17.0 X 8.5″ FRONT AND 18.0 X 9.5″ REAR, ALUMINUM, STYLED |
| T84 | HEADLAMPS, RH RULE OF ROAD |
| T85 | HEADLAMPS, LH RULE OF ROAD |
| T89 | LAMPS, TAIL, STOP & TURN, EXPORT |
| T90 | LAMPS, SIGNALING & MARKER, FRONT |
| T93 | LAMPS, TAIL, STOP & TURN, SPECIAL |
| T96 | LAMPS, FOG |
| U19 | INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, METRIC (CANADIAN, EXPORT) |
| U1S | CHANGER, REMOTE COMPACT DISC |
| U52 | INSTUMENT CLUSTER, ELECTRONIC |
| UD4 | OVER SPEED WARNING, 120 KM/H |
| UK1 | RADIO FREQUENCIES, JAPANESE |
| UL0 | RADIO, AM/FM STEREO, SEEK/SCAN, AUTO REVERSE MUSIC SEARCH CASSETTE, AUTO TONE, CLOCK, ELECTRONICALLY TUNED RECEIVER (ETR) |
| UL2 | RADIO FREQUENCIES, EUROPEAN |
| UN0 | RADIO, AM/FM STEREO, SEEK/SCAN, COMPACT DISC, AUTO TONE, CLOCK, ELECTRONICALLY TUNED RECEIVER (ETR) |
| UV7 | ANTENNA, WINDSHIELD, REAR LIFT WINDOW, RADIO |
| UZ6 | SPEAKER SYSTEM, 6, QUAD FRONT DOOR MOUNTED, DUAL QUARTER MOUNTED |
| V49 | LICENSE PLATE FRAME (FRONT) |
| V73 | VEHICLE STATEMENT, US/CANADA |
| V76 | TOW HOOKS |
| V78 | VEHICLE STATEMENT DELETE |
| V87 | VEHICLE STATEMENT, GULF STATES |
| VB1 | LABEL, SHIPPING, JAPAN |
| VC5 | LABEL, SHIPPING, EXCEPT US/JAPAN |
| VD1 | PROVISION OPTIONS, EUROPE |
| VE1 | PROVISION OPTIONS, JAPAN |
| VE3 | LABEL, BATTERY DISPOSAL |
| VG1 | PROTECTOR, TRANSIT COATING, UNDERHOOD |
| VG9 | PROTECTOR, TRANSIT COATING, EXTERIOR BODY |
| VH5 | PLATE, VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION |
| VL4 | LICENSE PLATE MOUNTING PACKAGE, FRONT |
| XGG | TIRE, FRONT, P245/45ZR17, BW TL SBR HW4, EMT |
| XMC | TIRE, FRONT, P245/45ZR17, BW TL SBR HW4 |
| YGH | TIRE, REAR, P275/40ZR18, BW TL SBR HW4, EMT |
| YME | TIRE, REAR, P275/40ZR18, BW TL SBR HW4 |
| Z49 | MODIFICATIONS, CANADIAN, MANDATORY BASE EQUIPMENT |
| Z51 | PERFORMANCE PACKAGE, HANDLING |
| 144 | Sebring Silver Metallic |
| 1YY07 | Base Coupe |
| 244 | Nassau Blue Metallic |
| 91U | Fairway Green Metallic |
| MN6 | 6-speed Manual |
| NG1 | MA/NY State Emissions Requirements |
| YF5 | California Emissions |
| ZYC | LS1 350-cid |
| ZYD | LS1 350-cid |