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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:

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) System

Position

Definition

Character

Description

1

Country of Origin

1

2

3

United States

Canada

Mexico

2

Manufacturer

G

General Motors

3

Make

B

D

Chevrolet Incomplete

GMC Incomplete

4

GVWR/Brake System

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

J

K

3001-4000/Hydraulic

4001-5000/Hydraulic

5001-6000/Hydraulic

6001-7000/Hydraulic

7001-8000/Hydraulic

8001-9000/Hydraulic

9001-10000/Hydraulic

10001-14000/Hydraulic

14001-16000/Hydraulic

5

Truck Line/Chassis Type

C

Conventional Cab/4x2

6

Series

3

1 Ton

7

Body Type

4

Two-Door Cab

8

Engine Type

F

G

(L65) 6.5L Diesel V8

(L18) 8.1 MFI V8

9

Check Digit

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10

Model Year

1

2001

11

Plant Location

X

M

E.E.M.S

Toluca, Mexico

12-17

Plant Sequence Number

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