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Vehicle, Engine and Transmission ID and VIN Location, Derivative and Usage Family II


Object Number: 153729  Size: SH

The vehicle identification number (VIN) plate is the legal identifier of the vehicle. The VIN plate is located on the upper left corner of the instrument panel (I/P) 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

United States

2

Manufacturer

G

General Motors

3

Make

B

A

D

J

Chevrolet Incomplete Vehicle

Chevrolet Bus

GMC Incomplete Vehicle

GMC Bus

4

GVWR/Brake System

G

J

L

N

19,501-23,500 - Hydraulic

23,501-26,000 - Hydraulic

26,001-33,000 - Hydraulic

33,001-40,500 - Hydraulic

5

Truck Line/Chassis Type

4

5

4000 Series (C4)

5000 Series (C5)

6

Series

E

F

G

D

C4C, C5C, Conventional Cab

C4V, C5V, Cutaway Comm.

C4U, C5U, Cutaway Motorhome

C4E, C5E, Crew Cab

7

Body Type

1

4x2, 2 Axles, 1 Driving

8

Engine Type

I

E

(LLY) Engine - Diesel, 8 cyl, 6.6L, DI, V8, Turbo - High, Duramax

(L18) Gas, 8 cyl., 8.1L, MFI

9

Check Digit

--

--

10

Model Year

8

2008

11

Plant Location

F

Flint, Michigan

12-17

Plant Sequence Number

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6.6L (LLY) Engine ID and VIN Derivative Location

Refer to Engine Identification .

8.1L (L18) Engine ID and VIN Derivative Location

Refer to Engine Identification .

Vehicle, Engine and Transmission ID and VIN Location, Derivative and Usage Family III


Object Number: 153729  Size: SH

The vehicle identification number (VIN) plate is the legal identifier of the vehicle. The VIN plate is located on the upper left corner of the instrument panel (I/P) 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

United States

2

Manufacturer

G

General Motors

3

Make

B

A

D

J

F

Chevrolet Incomplete Vehicle

Chevrolet Bus

GMC Incomplete Vehicle

GMC Bus

Isuzu D.I.

4

GVWR/Brake System

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

J

K

L

M

N

P

R

S

T

V

W

9,001-10,000 - Hydraulic

10,000-14,000 - Hydraulic

14,001-16,000 - Hydraulic

14,001-16,000 - Air

16,001-19,500 - Hydraulic

16,001-19,500 - Air

19,501-23,500 - Hydraulic

19,501-23,500 - Air

23,501-26,000 - Hydraulic

23,501-26,000 - Air

26,001-33,000 - Hydraulic

26,001-33,000 - Air

33,001-40,500 - Hydraulic

33,001-40,500 - Air

40,501-48,500 - Hydraulic

40,501-48,500 - Air

48,501-58,000 - Air

58,000-69,500 - Air

69,501-Over - Air

5

Truck Line/Chassis Type

4

5

4000 Series (C4)

5000 Series (C5)

6

Series

E

F

G

D

C4C, C5C, Conventional Cab

C4V, C5V, Cutaway Comm.

C4U, C5U, Cutaway Motorhome

C4E, C5E, Crew Cab

7

Body Type

1

4x2, 2 Axles, 1 Driving

8

Engine Type

3

C

E

(LG4) 7.8L Isuzu D.I. Turbo Diesel

(LG5) 7.2L Caterpillar Diesel

(L18) GM 8.1L MFI

9

Check Digit

--

--

10

Model Year

8

2008

11

Plant Location

F

Flint, Michigan

12-17

Plant Sequence Number

--

--

8.1L (L18) Engine ID and VIN Derivative Location

Refer to Engine Identification .