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The vehicle identification number (VIN) plate is the legal identifier of the vehicle. The VIN plate is located on the upper LH corner of the instrument panel. The VIN number 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

2

United States

Canada

2

Manufacturer

G

General Motors

3

Make

B

C

D

T

Chevrolet Incomplete

Chevrolet Truck

GMC Incomplete

GMC Truck

4

GVWR/Brake System

E

F

G

H

J

6001-7000/Hydraulic

7001-8000/Hydraulic

8001-9000/Hydraulic

9001-10000/Hydraulic

10001-14000/Hydraulic

5

Truck Line/Chassis Type

C

K

4x2

4x4

6

Series

1

2

6

Half Ton Nominal

¾ Ton Nominal

½ Ton Luxury

7

Body Type

3

4

9

Four-Door Crew Cab or Utility

Two-Door Cab

Extended Cab

8

Engine Type

X

V

Z

T

B

U

N

G

2

4.3L V6 MFI (LU3)

4.8L V8 MFI (LR4)

5.3L V8 MFI (L59)

5.3L V8 MFI (LM7)

5.3L V8 SFI Alum. HO (L33)

6.0L V8 MFI (LQ4)

6.0L V8 MFI (LQ9)

8.1L V8 MFI (L18)

6.6L V8 DSL (LLY)

9

Check Digit

--

Check Digit

10

Model Year

6

2006

11

Plant Location

1

E

F

Z

G

Oshawa, Ontario

Pontiac, Michigan

Flint, Michigan

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Silao

12-17

Plant Sequence Number

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Plant Sequence Number

4.3L (LU3) Engine ID and VIN Derivative Location

Refer to Engine Identification for the 4.3L engine.

4.8L (LR4), 5.3L (L59, LM7, L33) 6.0L (LQ4, LQ9) Engine ID and VIN Derivative Location

Refer to Engine Identification for the 4.8L , 5.3L , 6.0L engines.

6.6L (LLY) Engine ID and VIN Derivative Location

Refer to Engine Identification for the 6.6L engine.

8.1L (L18) Engine ID and VIN Derivative Location

Refer to Engine Identification for the 8.1L engine.

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

Refer to Transmission Identification Information for the 4L60-E/4L65-E transaxle.

4L80-E/4L85-E Transmission ID and VIN Derivative Location

Refer to Transmission Identification Information for the 4L80-E/4L85-E transaxle.

Allison Transmission ID and VIN Derivative Location

Refer to Transmission Identification Information for the Allison transaxle.