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 (I/P) 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 | 4 | Buick |
4-5 | Carline/Series | HP69 HR69 | Buick/Lucerne CX/CXL Buick/Lucerne CXL |
6 | Body Style | 5 | 4 DR Sedan |
7 | Restraint System | 2 | Active Manual Belts W/Driver and Passenger Inflatable Restraint System Frontal |
8 | Engine Type | Y K, I | 8 CYL., 4.6L, SFI, V8, Alumn., (LD8) 6 CYL., 3.8L, SFI, V6, (L36/L67) |
9 | Check Digit | -- | Check Digit |
10 | Model Year | 7 | 2007 |
11 | Plant Location | DEH | Detroit/Hamtramck, MI, USA |
12-17 | Plant Sequence Number | -- | Plant Sequence Number |
3.8L (L36/L67) Engine ID and VIN Derivative Location
Refer to Engine Identification .
4.6L (LD8) Engine ID and VIN Derivative Location
Refer to Engine Identification .
4T65-E Transmission ID and VIN Derivative Location
Refer to Transmission Identification Information .
4T80-E Transmission ID and VIN Derivative Location
Refer to Transmission Identification Information .
