Position | Definition | Character | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) System The VIN plate (1) is the legal identifier of the vehicle. The VIN plate is located on the upper left corner of the instrument panel (I/P) and can be seen through the windshield from the outside of the vehicle. | |||
1 | Country of Origin | 1 | Mexico |
2 | Manufacturer | G | General Motors |
3 | Make | 1 | Buick |
4 | GVWR/Brake System | B C | 3001-4000/Hydraulic 3001-5000/Hydraulic |
5 | Carline/Series | A B | Rendezvous SRV 4X2 Rendezvous SRV 4X4 |
6 | Series | 0 | All Purpose Vehicle |
7 | Body Style | 3 | Four-Door All Purpose Vehicle |
8 | Engine Type | 8 7 | RPO LX9, 3.5 Liter, V6 60 Degrees RPO LY7, 3.6 Liter, 6-Cylinder, SFI, ALUM, 60 Degrees |
9 | Check Digit | -- | Check Digit |
10 | Model Year | 6 | 2006 |
11 | Plant Location | S | Ramos Arizpe, Mexico |
12-17 | Plant Sequence Number | -- | Plant Sequence Number |
VIN Derivative Characters All engines and transmissions are stamped or laser etched with a partial Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). This table identifies the different VIN derivative characters and their respective positions. | |||
1 | Division | 7 | Buick |
2 | Model Year | 6 | 2006 |
3 | Plant Location | S | Ramos Arizpe, Mexico |
4-9 | Plant Sequence Number | -- | Plant Sequence Number |
A VIN derivative can be used to determine if a vehicle contains the original engine or transmission by matching the VIN derivative positions to their accompanying positions in the complete VIN. | |||
VIN Derivative Position | Equivalent VIN Position |
|---|---|
1 | 3 |
2 | 10 |
3 | 11 |
4-9 | 12-17 |
3.5L Engine ID and VIN Derivative Location
Refer to Engine Identification for the 3.5L engine.
3.6L Engine ID and VIN Derivative Location
Refer to Engine Identification for the 3.6L (LY7) engine.
4T65-E, M15/M76 Transmission ID and VIN Derivative Locations
Refer to Transmission Identification Information for the 4T65-E automatic transaxle.
