| Table 1: | Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) System |
| Table 2: | VIN Derivative |
The VIN plate is the legal identifier of the vehicle. The VIN plate (1) is located on the upper LH 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 | U.S.A. |
2 | Manufacturer | G | General Motors |
3 | Make | C,T | C - Chevrolet T - GMC Truck |
4 | GVWR/Brake System | B C D E F G H J K | B - 3001 - 4000/Hydraulic C - 4001 - 5000/Hydraulic D - 5001 - 6000/Hydraulic E - 6001 - 7000/Hydraulic F - 7001 - 8000/Hydraulic G - 8001 - 9000/Hydraulic H - 9001 - 10000/Hydraulic J - 10001 - 14000/Hydraulic K - 14001 - 16000/Hydraulic |
5 | Truck Line/Chassis Type | G | G-Van 4X2 Chevrolet Express GMC Savana |
6 | Series | 1 2 3 6 7 8 | 1/2 Ton Nominal 3/4 Ton Nominal 1 Ton Nominal 1/2 Ton Luxury 3/4 Ton Luxury 1 Ton Luxury |
7 | Body Type | 1 5 9 | Hi-Cube or Cutaway Van Van Extended Cab, Extended Van |
8 | Engine Type | V T U X W | 4.8L V8 MFI IORN (LR4) 5.3L V8 MFI IORN (LQ4) 6.0L V8 MFI IORN (LM7) 4.3L V6 MFI IORN (LU3) |
9 | Check Digit | -- | -- |
10 | Model Year | 5 | 2005 |
11 | Plant Location | 1 X | Wentzville, MO Experimental Engineering Manufacturing Services |
12-17 | Plant Sequence Number | -- | -- |
All engines and transmissions are stamped or laser etched with a partial VIN, which was derived from the complete VIN. A VIN derivative contains the following 9 positions:
Position | Definition | Character | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | GM Division Identifier | G | General Motors |
2 | Model Year | 5 | 2005 |
3 | Assembly Plant | 1 | Wentzville MO |
4-9 | Plant Sequence Number | 100,001 | -- |
4-9 | Plant Sequence Number | 900,001 | Pre-Assigned |
4.3L V6 MFI (LU3) Engine ID and VIN Derivative
Refer to Engine Identification in Engine Mechanical - 4.3L V6 MFI (LU3).
4.8L V* (LR4) MFI, 5.3L V8 (LM7) MFI, 6.0L V8 (LQ4) MFI - Engine ID and VIN Derivative
Refer to Engine Identification in Engine Mechanical - 4.8L, 5.3L and 6.0L.
4L60-E/4L65-E Transmission ID and VIN Derivative
Refer to Transmission Identification Information in Transmission - 4L60-E/4L65-E.
4L80-E/4L65-E Transmission ID and VIN Derivative
Refer to Transmission Identification Information in Transmission - 4L80-E/4L65-E.
