The vehicle identification number (VIN) plate (1) 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. Built |
2 | Manufacturer | G | General Motors |
3 | Make | C | Chevrolet Truck |
4 | GVWR/Brake System | E | 6,001-7,000 HYD Brakes |
5 | Truck Line/Chassis Type | S | Sm Conventional Cab--4x2 |
6 | Series | 1 | ½ Ton |
7 | Body Type | 4 | Two Door Cab |
8 | Engine Type | H | 6.0L V8 RPO LS2 |
9 | Check Digit | -- | Check Digit |
10 | Model Year | 6 | 2006 |
11 | Plant Location | B | Lansing, MI |
12-17 | Plant Sequence Number | -- | 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 | C | Chevrolet Truck |
2 | Model Year | 6 | 2006 |
3 | Assembly Plant | B | Lansing, MI |
4-9 | Plant Sequence Number | -- | Plant Sequence Number |
VIN Derivative Position | Equivalent VIN Position |
|---|---|
1 | 3 |
2 | 10 |
3 | 11 |
4-9 | 12-17 |
6.0L LS2 Engine ID and VIN Derivative Location
Refer to Engine Identification for the 6.0L engine.
4L60-E/4T65-E (M30) Transmission ID and VIN Derivative Location
Refer to Transmission Identification Information for the 4T60-E/4T65-E transaxle.
