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 | 1,4 | U.S. Built |
2 | Manufacturer | G | General Motors |
3 | Make | C T | Chevrolet Truck GMC Truck |
4 | GVWR/Brake System | C D | 4001-5000/Hydraulic 5001-6000/Hydraulic |
5 | Truck Line/Chassis Type | S T | Sm Conventional Cab--4x2 Sm Conventional Cab--4x4 |
6 | Series | 1 6 | ½ Ton Nominal ½ Ton Luxury |
7 | Body Type | 4 9 8 3 | Two Door Cab Two Door Extended Cab Two Door Utility Four Door Utility or Crew Cab |
8 | Engine Type | 8 6 | 2.8L Inline 4 (LK5) 3.5L Inline 5 (L52) |
9 | Check Digit | -- | Check Digit |
10 | Model Year | 4 | 2004 |
11 | Plant Location | 8 | Shreveport,LA |
12-17 | Plant Sequence Number | -- | Plant Sequence Number |
