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 |
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:
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 |