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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 (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, 4

U.S. Built

2

Manufacturer

G

General Motors

3

Make

C

K

N

T

Chevrolet Truck

GMC MPV

Chevrolet MPV

GMC Truck

4

GVWR/Brake System

D

E

5001-6000/Hydraulic

6001-7000/Hydraulic

5

Truck Line/Chassis Type

S

T

Sm Conventional Cab - 4x2

Sm Conventional Cab - 4x4

6

Series

1

½ Ton Nominal

7

Body Type

3

GMT 360

8

Engine Type

S

M

H

GM 4.2L L6 MFI (LL8)

GM 5.3L V8 SFI (LH6)

GM 6.0L V8 SFI (LS2)

9

Check Digit

--

Check Digit

10

Model Year

8

2008

11

Plant Location

K

2

X

6

Linden, NJ

Moraine

E.E.M.S.

Oklahoma City

12-17

Plant Sequence Number

--

Plant Sequence Number

4.2L (LL8) Engine ID and VIN Derivative Location

Refer to Engine Identification .

5.3L (LH6) Engine ID and VIN Derivative Location

Refer to Engine Identification .

6.0L (LS2) Engine ID and VIN Derivative Location

Refer to Engine Identification .

4L60-E/4L65-E/4L70-E Transmission ID and VIN Derivative Location

Refer to Transmission Identification Information .