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 | 2 3 | Pontiac Oldsmobile |
4-5 | Carline/Series | N/E N/F N/V N/W N/F N/K N/L | Grand AM SE Grand AM SE1 Grand AM GT1 Grand AM GT Alero GLS Alero Level I Alero Level II |
6 | Body Style | 1 5 | Two-Door Coupe (37) Four-Door Sedan (69) |
7 | Restraint System | 2 | Active (Manual) Belts W/Driver and Passenger Inflatable Restraint System (Frontal) |
8 | Engine Type | F E | RPO L61, 4 CYL, 2.2L, MFI RPO LA1, 6 CYL, 3.4L, SFI |
9 | Check Digit | -- | Check Digit |
10 | Model Year | 4 | 2004 |
11 | Plant Location | C | Lansing, MI |
12-17 | Plant Sequence Number | -- | Plant Sequence Number |
