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 3 | U.S.A. Mexico |
2 | Manufacturer | G | General Motors |
3 | Make | 1 2 | Chevrolet Pontiac |
4-5 | Carline/Series | J/C J/F J/B J/D | Cavalier Cavalier Z24 or LS Sunfire SE Sunfire GT |
6 | Body Style | 1 3 5 | 2 Door Coupe (37) 2 Door Convertible (67) 4 Door Sedan (69) |
7 | Restraint System | 2 | Active (Manual) Belts w/Driver and Passenger Inflatable Restraint System |
8 | Engine Type | 4 T | RPO LN2, 2.2L, L4, MFI RPO LD9, 2.4L, L4, MFI |
9 | Check Digit | -- | Check Digit |
10 | Model Year | 1 | 2001 |
11 | Plant Location | M 7 8 S | Lansing, MI Lordstown, OH Lansing, MI Ramos Arizpe, MEX |
12-17 | Plant Sequence Number | -- | Plant Sequence Number |
