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The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) plate (1) is the legal identifier of the vehicle. The VIN plate is located on the upper left 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

World Identifier

1

USA

2

Manufacturer

G

General Motors

3

Nameplate

N

M

Chevrolet

Pontiac

4

GVWR/Brake System

D

GVWR 5001- 6000/Brake System - Hydraulic

5

Line and Chassis Type

U/0

U/1

U/2

V/O

V/1

V/2

XO

X1

X2

U/0

U/1

U/2

V/O

V/1

V/2

XO

X1

X2

V/O

CHEV-Venture APV 4x2

CHEV-Venture APV 4X2 Luxury

CHEV-Venture APV 4X2 Economy

CHEV-Venture APV 4X4

CHEV-Venture APV 4X4 Luxury

CHEV-Venture APV 4X4 Economy

CHEV-Venture APV 4X2 EXT W/B

CHEV-Venture APV 4X2 EXT W/B Luxury EXT W/B

CHEV-Venture APV 4X2 EXT W/B

Montana APV 4x2

Montana APV 4X2 Luxury

Montana APV 4X2 Economy

Montana APV 4X4

Montana APV 4X4 Luxury

Montana APV 4X4 Economy

Montana APV 4X2 EXT W/B

Montana APV 4X2 Luxury EXT W/B

Montana APV 4X2 Economy EXT W/B

6

Series

0

1

2

Base

Luxury

Economy

7

Body Type

3

Four-Door All Purpose Vehicle

8

Engine Type

E

RPO LA1, Engine Gas, 3.4L, V6, SFI, HO

9

Check Digit

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Check Digit

10

Model Year

5

2005

11

Assembly Plant

D

Doraville, GA

12-17

Production Sequence Number

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100001