VIN Derivative Vehicle
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is the legal identifier of the vehicle. The VIN contains the following information:
| • | The manufacturer |
| • | The model |
| • | The chassis type |
| • | The engine type |
| • | The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) range |
| • | The model year |
| • | The plant code |
| • | The sequential number |
The VIN is located on the right hand side of the cowl panel in the engine compartment.
Position | Definition | Character | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Country of Origin | 1 | United States |
2 | Manufacturer | G | General Motors |
3 | Make | A | Chevrolet Bus |
J | GMC Bus | ||
4 | GVWR/Brake System | A | 9001-10000 Hydraulic |
B | 10001-14000 Hydraulic | ||
C | 14001-16000 Hydraulic | ||
D | 14001-16000 Air | ||
E | 16001-19500 Hydraulic | ||
F | 16001-19500 Air | ||
G | 19501-23500 Hydraulic | ||
H | 19501-23500 Air | ||
J | 23501-26000 Hydraulic | ||
K | 23501-26000 Air | ||
L | 26001-33000 Hydraulic | ||
M | 26001-33000 Air | ||
N | 33001-40500 Hydraulic | ||
P | 33001-40500 Air | ||
R | 40501-48500 Hydraulic | ||
S | 40501-48500 Air | ||
T | 48501-58000 Air | ||
V | 58001-69500 Air | ||
W | 69501-over Air | ||
5 | Series | 7 | 7000 |
6 | Truck Line & Cab Type | T | Bus Chassis, B7 Model (No Cab) |
7 | Chassis Type | 1 | 4 x 2, 2 Axles, 1 Driving |
8 | Engine Type | C | Caterpillar 3126 FI Diesel (7.2L) |
M | GM V8 EFI (7.0L) | ||
P | GM V8 EFI (6.0L) | ||
F | GM V8 EFI Diesel (6.5L) | ||
9 | Check Digit | 1 | -- |
10 | Model Year | W | 1998 |
11 | Plant Location | J | Janesville |
12-17 | Plant Sequence Number | -- | 6 Digit Sequential Numbers |
VIN Derivative Engine
The engine unit number or date code is stamped on the engine block.
Engines are stamped with an nine digit engine identification number.
Engine VIN Derivative
