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Buildsheet (Discontinued)

GETJSON Response

Overview

Buildsheet API is one of the most premium APis offered by Vehicle Databases. Buildsheet APi returns the detailed information on a vehicle with OEM codes. It tells about the vehicle specifications,colors (interior/exterior). Factory installed standard equipment aswell as optional equipment.

Manufacturer	Coverage
Buick	1980 - 2018
Cadillac	1980 - 2018
Chevrolet	1980 - 2018
Chrysler	1980 - 2018
Dodge	1980 - 2018
Eagle	1980 - 2018
Ford	1992 - 2019
Geo	1980 - 2018
GMC	1980 - 2018
Hummer	1980 - 2018
Hyundai	1981 - 2012
Isuzu	1980 - 2018
Jeep	1980 - 2018
Lincoln	1992 - 2019
Mazda Trucks	1992 - 2019
Mercedes Benz	1981 - 2009
Mercury	1992 - 2019
Oldsmobile	1980 - 2018
Plymouth	1980 - 2018
Pontiac	1999 - 2015
Saab	1980 - 2018
Saturn	1980 - 2018
Suzuki	1980 - 2018

COVERAGE

This API supports VINs from 1981 to present and support particular manufacturers which are listed above.

SUPPORT

Works for all 17 digit VINs based in US and Canada region.

HTTP Request

Endpoint

GET https://api.vehicledatabases.com/buidlsheet/{vin}

Example — Python / Requests

Target:

Client:

import requests
response = requests.get(
    "https://api.vehicledatabases.com/buildsheet/{vin}",
    headers={"x-authkey": "YOUR_API_KEY"}
)
print(response.json())

GET Parameters

Parameter	Required	Description
vin	✓	17 characters VIN number

JSON Response

Buildsheet API returns information on a vehicle with OEM codes, including all vehicle specifications such as interior and exterior features, factory standard equipment, optional equipment, packages, safety and emissions ratings, and more.

Response Fields

Parameter	Description
status	"success" or "error"
data	An object containing all data available.

{
  "status": "success",
  "data": {
      "year": 2002,
      "make": "chrysler",
      "model": "Sebring",
      "interior_color": "",
      "exterior_color": "",
      "codes": {
          "173": "ZONE 73-SAN FRANCISCO",
          "594": "VEHICLE ORDER TRACKING",
          "605": "CALIFORNIA STATE CODE",
          "905": "CALIFORNIA STATE CODE",
          "*E8": "SEATS - CLOTH LOW-BACK BUCKET",
          "-DV": "DARK SLATE GRAY",
          "1AA": "U.S. DEALER RETAIL",
          "28H": "CUSTOMER PREFERRED PACKAGE 28H",
          "2DH": "CUSTOMER PREFERRED PACKAGE 2DH",
          "3VU": "CUSTOMER PREFERRED DISCOUNT",
          "6US": "LABEL - U.S. SPECIFICATIONS",
          "APA": "MONOTONE PAINT",
          "BAN": "ALTERNATOR - 120 AMP",
          "BC5": "BATTERY - 510 AMP MAINTENANCE FREE",
          "BRT": "BRAKES - ANTI-LOCK 4-WHEEL DISC",
          "BTB": "ALL VEHICLES WITH ABS BRAKES",
          "CAC": "SEATS - LOW BACK BUCKET",
          "CDL": "LUMBAR ADJUST - MANUAL, DRIVER",
          "CF4": "CHILD SEAT UPPER TETHER ANCHORAGES",
          "CFN": "SEAT - REAR 60/40 FOLDING",
          "CG6": "SEAT BELT - REAR CENTER, 3-POINT",
          "CGD": "SHOULDER BELTS - FRONT HEIGHT ADJUST",
          "CGU": "CHILD SEAT ANCHOR SYSTEM-LATCH READY",
          "CGW": "AIR BAGS - FRONT, NEXT GENERATION**",
          "CHK": "HEADLINER MODULE - BASE",
          "CKB": "CARPET - FLOOR",
          "CKP": "TRUNK DRESS-UP",
          "CLE": "FLOOR MATS - FRONT & REAR",
          "CUF": "CONSOLE - FULL LENGTH FLOOR",
          "CUT": "STOWAGE BIN - INSTRUMENT PANEL",
          "DGB": "TRANSMISSION - 4-SPEED AUTOMATIC",
          "DGL": "TRANSMISSION - 4-SPD. AUTOMATIC,41TE",
          "DHA": "TORQUE CONVERTER - LOCK-UP",
          "DLD": "2.7 OVERALL TOP GEAR RATIO",
          "EER": "ENGINE - 2.7L V6 DOHC 24 VALVE MPI",
          "GAD": "WINDOWS - TINTED GLASS",
          "GBC": "GLASS - FRONT & REAR SOLAR CONTROL",
          "GFA": "DEFROSTER - REAR WINDOW",
          "GNA": "MIRROR - REAR VIEW, DAY/NIGHT",
          "GNE": "SUN VISOR - W/MIRROR, RIGHT",
          "GNF": "SUN VISOR - W/MIRROR, LEFT",
          "GUR": "MIRRORS - POWER",
          "GXT": "LOCKS - REAR DOOR CHILD PROTECTION",
          "HAA": "AIR CONDITIONING",
          "HGA": "INSULATION - HOOD",
          "I43": "ROUTE 43 - BENECIA, CA",
          "JAA": "INSTRUMENT PANEL",
          "JBG": "BEZEL - INSTRUMENT PANEL, WOODGRAIN",
          "JCB": "SPEEDOMETER - 120 MPH PRIMARY",
          "JFH": "TACHOMETER",
          "JHA": "WINDSHIELD WIPERS - VAR INTERMITTENT",
          "JJF": "HORN - SINGLE LOW NOTE",
          "JKA": "GLOVE BOX - LOCKING",
          "JKF": "HOOD RELEASE - COWL MOUNTED",
          "JKK": "INSIDE EMERGENCY TRUNK LID RELEASE",
          "JKP": "POWER OUTLET - AUXILIARY 12V",
          "JPB": "LOCKS - POWER",
          "JPC": "TRUNKLID RELEASE - POWER",
          "JPD": "WINDOWS - POWER, DRIVER ONE-TOUCH",
          "K2E": "STRIPE/BADGE/MOLDING/COLOR",
          "LAM": "WARNING LAMP - DOOR AJAR",
          "LAN": "WARNING LAMP - DECKLID/LIFTGATE AJAR",
          "LDC": "LAMP - TRUNK",
          "LMA": "HEADLAMPS - HALOGEN",
          "MDA": "BRACKET - FRONT LICENSE PLATE",
          "MFC": "GRILLE - DARK SILVER METALLIC",
          "MGJ": "BADGE - LX",
          "MGZ": "BADGE - SEBRING",
          "MHA": "WINDSHIELD MOLDINGS - BLACK",
          "MLA": "FASCIAS - BODY COLOR",
          "MU3": "BADGE - CHRYSLER",
          "MUF": "CHRYSLER I.D. TAGS",
          "NAS": "EMISSIONS - U.S. 50 STATE",
          "NBV": "LOW EMISSION VEHICLE (LEV)",
          "NEC": "EXHAUST TIP - BRIGHT",
          "NFZ": "FUEL TANK - 16 GALLON W/TETHERED CAP",
          "NHM": "SPEED CONTROL",
          "PB2": "STERLING BLUE SATIN GLOW",
          "QB2": "STERLING BLUE SATIN GLOW",
          "RBK": "RADIO-AM/FM COMPACT DISC W/CHGR CTRL",
          "RCD": "SPEAKERS - FOUR",
          "RDD": "ANTENNA - FIXED",
          "SBA": "STEERING - POWER RACK AND PINION",
          "SCH": "STEERING WHEEL - SPORT",
          "SDC": "SUSPENSION - TOURING",
          "SHC": "STABILIZER BAR - FRONT AND REAR",
          "SUA": "STEERING COLUMN - TILT",
          "TBC": "SPARE TIRE - COMPACT",
          "TPL": "TIRES - P205/60TR16 BSW ALL SEASON",
          "TZH": "MICHELIN BRAND TIRES",
          "WLZ": "WHEELS - ALL ALUMINUM",
          "WNB": "WHEELS - 16 X 6.5 ALUMINUM",
          "XSL": "BRAKE/PARK INTERLOCK",
          "YAA": "BUILD TO U S MARKET SPECIFICATIONS",
          "YGF": "8 ADDITIONAL GALLONS OF GAS",
          "ZCS": "SPRING - LEFT REAR",
          "ZDE": "SPRING - LEFT FRONT",
          "ZRS": "SPRING - RIGHT REAR",
          "ZTD": "SPRING - RIGHT FRONT"
      }
  }
}

Error Responses

error

status

When an error occurs, the API returns an error status with a code and message.

Code	Description	Resolution
400	Record(s) were not found for this vehicle.	Verify the VIN is correct or try a different vehicle.
401	Access denied due to invalid subscription x-authkey.	Provide a valid API x-authkey for an active subscription.
422	Too many requests	Reduce request frequency to comply with rate limits.
404	API not found	Check the API endpoint URL.
500	Blank	Server error. Contact support if the issue persists.

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