For 1990-2009 cars only
The vehicle identification number (VIN) plate is the legal identifier of the vehicle. The VIN plate is located on the upper LH corner of the Instrument Panel and can be seen through the windshield from the outside of the vehicle:
Position | Definition | Character | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Country of Origin | 1 | U.S.A. |
2 | Manufacturer | G | General Motors |
3 | Make | 1 | Chevrolet |
4-5 | Carline/Series | N/D N/E | Malibu LX Malibu LS |
6 | Body Style | 5 | Four Door Sedan (69) |
7 | Restraint System | 2 | Active (Manual) Belts w/Driver and Passenger Inflatable Restraint System |
8 | Engine Type | J | LG8 (3.1L) |
9 | Check Digit | -- | Check Digit |
10 | Model Year | 1 | 2001 |
11 | Plant Location | Y 6 | Wilmington, DE Oklahoma City, OK |
12-17 | Plant Sequence Number | -- | Plant Sequence Number |
