A Chrysler build sheet is a factory record documenting how a Chrysler was originally built -- equipment installed at the plant, drivetrain details, options and packages, exterior and interior selections, and other technical data captured at the time of production. Enter your Chrysler's VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) here to check for a free manufacturer build sheet. Availability varies by model year. If it isn't available, you can check our partner site's coverage for a paid reproduction based on manufacturer build data.
For modern Chrysler vehicles, the build sheet information is stored digitally and is easy to obtain. Often called a "Vehicle Equipment Listing", it will list all the standard and optional equipment your car was built with, tracked by its VIN. Owners and dealers can access it by querying the VIN from sites like Build Sheet by VIN.
Yes, there are a few ways to get a build sheet or build record:
From Chrysler (Stellantis) directly: If you have a classic car, you can write to Chrysler's historical archive to request your vehicle's build record. You'll need to provide your VIN and proof of ownership, and usually pay a fee for the service. Stellantis Historical Services will search their files and, if available, send you a copy of the original build record or IBM card for your car. This is a great option for vehicles from the mid-1960s or earlier, as noted above.
Third-party services: While Chrysler is the original source for build info, some third parties can help. For instance, there are enthusiast websites and VIN decoder services that can retrieve build sheet data for modern vehicles (they interface with the manufacturer's database). Be certain to use reputable ones if going this route. For older cars, third-party Mopar historians (like Galen Govier in the Mopar community) or clubs might assist in decoding partial build sheets or providing missing info, but they won't have the official record if you don't.
On classic Mopar vehicles, build sheets are often found under seats, behind interior panels, under carpet, above the glove box, or in other interior locations. They were production paperwork, not keepsakes, so many are missing or damaged.
The letters and numbers on a build sheet correspond to specific instructions, options, or parts of the car. Chrysler used an alphanumeric code system:
Many option codes consist of a letter followed by two digits. The letter denotes a general category and the digits specify the particular option. For example, codes starting with "A" might refer to package options (A01 could be a light package, A04 a basic group of options, etc.). "B" codes often related to brakes, "E" codes to engines, "M" to moldings, "N" to engine accessories, and so on. Each of these codes translates to an actual feature in the car - e.g., a certain radio, a trim level, or a performance package.
There are also two- or three-digit numeric codes on the sheet. These often represent specific part numbers or assemblies. Essentially, they are shorthand for the exact component used. For instance, a code like "708" under the engine column might correspond to a particular engine assembly, and "211" under springs might indicate a specific spring part number. In many cases, the last few digits of a part's full part-number appear on the build sheet as the code for that part.
Abbreviations are used for headings and section labels on the sheet (like "TRM" for trim, "T/A" for transmission, etc.), and sometimes within the codes themselves single letters can denote things (like paint and trim might use codes for colors, e.g., "X9" for black).
Every code on the sheet has a meaning, but decoding them requires a key or reference. The build sheet was meant for insiders who knew the codes - for example, an "L31" might not make sense on its own, but to a factory worker or with a reference guide you'd know L31 could mean "Hood/fender mounted turn signal indicators" (as an option on late-60s cars). The key takeaway is that the build sheet is written in the factory's language of codes and not in plain English. To interpret or decode the build sheet, you will need to translate the codes into the actual options/parts they represent using an official reference or other online tool.
Compare the build sheet or equipment listing with VIN, paint, trim, engine, transmission, axle, packages, wheels, special editions, and the physical vehicle. Build data does not prove current condition, service history, accident history, or later modifications.
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