Peterbilt VIN Decoder — Decode Any Peterbilt Truck VIN Free
Decode any Peterbilt VIN free in seconds. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Peterbilt 579, 389, 567 or 367 and the decoder breaks it down position by position — manufacturer, model year, engine and plant — then validates the check digit. No signup, no charge.
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Common Peterbilt WMI prefixes (VIN positions 1–3)
| WMI prefix | What it identifies |
|---|---|
| 1XP | Peterbilt truck, built in the USA |
| 1NP | Peterbilt truck, built in the USA |
| 2NP | Peterbilt truck, built in Canada |
How a Peterbilt VIN breaks down
Peterbilt, a PACCAR brand, uses the 17-character VIN standard with a heavy-duty descriptor section. Positions 1–3 are the World Manufacturer Identifier — a US-built Peterbilt commonly opens 1XP or 1NP, and a Canada-built truck 2NP. Positions 4–8 encode the model, GVWR class, brake system, cab and engine; position 9 is the check digit; position 10 the model year; position 11 the plant; and 12–17 the sequential number.
On a Class 8 tractor, the engine descriptor matters because the same model can be ordered with PACCAR, Cummins or other engines. Confirm the VIN against the door sticker, the frame stamp and the title.
Decode vs. history: what the VIN can and can't tell you
Decoding a Peterbilt VIN reveals the factory build — year, model, GVWR class, engine and plant. It won't show what happened after the sale. For title brands, accidents, total-loss and odometer records, run the same VIN through a history report drawing on NMVTIS and state-DMV data.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the VIN on a Peterbilt?
On the driver-door pillar sticker, the frame rail, the windshield base, and the title and registration.
What does a Peterbilt VIN starting with 1XP mean?
1XP is a World Manufacturer Identifier for a US-built Peterbilt truck (PACCAR). 1NP is also common, and 2NP indicates a Canada-built truck.
Can I decode a Peterbilt truck VIN for free?
Yes. Peterbilt trucks use the same 17-character VIN — enter it in the decoder above for the year, engine class and plant breakdown.
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