The vehicle identification number (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. | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Position | Definition | Character | Description |
1 | Country of Origin | 1 | USA |
2 | Manufacturer | G | General Motors |
3 | Make | 6 | Cadillac |
4 5 | Carline/Series | 6DM 6DN 6DR | CTS CTSI CTS, RHD |
6 | Body Style | 5 | Sedan-4 Door, 4 Window, Notchback, |
7 | Restraint System | 7 | Active Manual Belts W/Driver and Passenger Supplemental Inflatable Restraint Frontal and Side |
8 | Engine Type | T 7 S | RPO LP1, 2.8L, V6, DOHC, SFI RPO LY7, 3.6L, V6, SFI RPO LS6, 5.7L, V8, HO, SFI |
9 | Check Digit | Varies | Check Digit |
10 | Model Year | 5 | 2005 |
11 | Plant Location | B | Lansing, MI. |
12-17 | Plant Sequence Number | -- | 100001 |
Position | Definition | Character | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
All engines and transmissions are stamped with a partial vehicle identification number (VIN). This table identifies the different VIN derivative characters and their respective positions. | |||
1 | Division | 6 | Cadillac |
2 | Model Year | 5 | 2005 |
3 | Plant Location | B | Lansing, MI. |
4-9 | Plant Sequence Number | -- | 100001 |
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 |
5L40-E/5L50-E M82 Transmission ID and VIN Derivative Location
Refer to Transmission Identification Information in Automatic Transmission - 5L40-E/5L50-E.
2.8L LP1/3.6L LY7 Engine ID and VIN Derivative Locations
Refer to Engine Identification in Engine Mechanical - 2.8L (LP1) and Engine Identification in Engine Mechanical - 3.6L (LY7).
2.8L LP1/3.6L LY7 Engine Verification/Traceability Label
Refer to Engine Identification in Engine Mechanical - 2.8L (LP1) and Engine Identification in Engine Mechanical - 3.6L (LY7).
5.7L LS6 Engine ID and VIN Derivative Locations
Refer to Engine Identification in Engine Mechanical - 5.7L .
