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 | 6 | Cadillac |
4-5 | Carline/Series | KD KE KF EH | DeVille DHS DTS Hearse/Limousine |
6 | Body Style | 5 | Sedan - 4 Door 4 Window Notchback |
7 | Restraint System | 4 | Passive (Automatic) Belts With Driver & Passenger Inflatable Restraints (Frontal & Side) |
8 | Engine Type | Y 9 | RPO L37, V8, MF,I 4.6L RPO LD8, V8, MFI, 4.6L |
9 | Check Digit | 2 | Check Digit |
10 | Model Year | 1 | 2001 |
11 | Plant Location | U | Hamtramck |
12-17 | Plant Sequence Number | 700001-899999 500001-549999 550001-599999 | Plant Sequence Number DeVille Hearse Limousine |
