For 1990-2009 cars only
Position | Definition | Character | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
All engines and transmissions are stamped or laser etched with a partial vehicle identification number (VIN). The partial number is derived from the complete VIN. A VIN derivative contains the following 9 positions. | |||
1 | GM Division Identifier | G | General Motors |
2 | Model Year | X | 1999 |
3 | Assembly Plant | 1 E Z J G R | Oshawa, Ontario Pontiac, Michigan Fort Wayne, IN Janesville, WI Silao, Mexico Arlington, Texas |
4-9 | Plant Sequence Number | -- | Plant Sequence Number |
Use a VIN derivative in order to determine if a vehicle contains the original engine or transmission. Match the VIN derivative positions to the accompanying positions in the complete VIN:
VIN Derivative Position | Equivalent VIN Position |
|---|---|
1 | 2 |
2 | 10 |
3 | 11 |
4-9 | 12-17 |
