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 (IP) and can be seen through the windshield from the outside of the vehicle.
The last five digits of the assembly plant sequential number are stamped onto the rear side of the front sill tie bar. This number is the same as the last five digits on the VIN plate. The VIN plate also has bar code characteristics.
Position
Definition
Character
Description
1
Country of Origin
U.S.A.
2
Manufacturer
G
General Motors
3
Carline/Series
6
Cadillac
4-5
Make
DG
DM
DR
DU
CTS, LHD
CTS Sport, LHD
CTS, RHD
CTS Sport, RHD
Body Style
5
Sedan - 4 Door 4 Window Notchback
7
Restraint Codes
Active Manual Belts with Driver and Passenger Inflatable Restraint, Frontal and Side
Rear Passenger Inflatable Restraints, Side
8
Engine Type
B
VIN CODE N, RPO LA3, Engine Gas, 6 CYL, 3.2L MFI, DOHC, Opel
VIN CODE M, RPO LY9, Engine Gas, 6 CYL, 2.6L, MFI, V6, DOHC, Opel
9
Check Digit
10
Model Year
2003
11
Assembly Plant
0
Lansing, MI
12-17
Production Sequence Number
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100001
