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For 1990-2009 cars only

The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is the legal identifier of the vehicle. The VIN contains the following information:

    • The manufacturer
    • The model
    • The chassis type
    • The engine type
    • The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) range
    • The model year
    • The plant code
    • The sequential number

Object Number: 205886  Size: SH

The VIN plate is attached to the driver door opening.

All engines and transaxles are stamped with a partial Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). The following table identifies the different VIN derivative characters, character positions, and their respective descriptions:

VIN Derivative Table

Position

Definition

Character

Description

1

Division

B

D

T

Chevrolet Truck

GMC Truck

Isuzu Truck

2

Model Year

4

2004

3

Plant Location

F

Flint, MI

4-9

Plant Sequence Number

 

6-Digit Sequential Numbers