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Object Number: 65474  Size: SH

The vehicle identification number (VIN) plate is the legal identifier of the vehicle. The VIN plate (1) is located on the upper LH corner of the Instrument Panel 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

U.S.A.

2

Manufacturer

G

General Motors

3

Make

C,T

C - Chevrolet

T - GMC Truck

4

GVWR/Brake System

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

J

K

B - 3001 - 4000/Hydraulic

C - 4001 - 5000/Hydraulic

D - 5001 - 6000/Hydraulic

E - 6001 - 7000/Hydraulic

F - 7001 - 8000/Hydraulic

G - 8001 - 9000/Hydraulic

H - 9001 - 10 000/Hydraulic

J - 10 001 - 14 000/Hydraulic

K - 14 001 - 16 000/Hydraulic

5

Truck Line/Chassis Type

G

G-Van 4X2

Chevrolet Express

GMC Savana

6

Series

1

2

3

6

7

8

1/2 Ton

3/4 Ton

1 Ton

1/2 Ton Luxury

3/4 Ton Luxury

1 Ton Luxury

7

Body Type

0

1

5

9

Chassis Only

Cutaway Van

Van

Extended Cab, Extended Van

8

Engine Type

J

M

R

W

F

G

7.4L MFI HO V8 (L29)

5.0L CPI V8 (L30)

5.7LCPI V8 (L31)

4.3L CPI V6 (L35)

6.5L V8 Diesel, Turbo (L65)

8.1 MFI V8 (L18)

9

Check Digit

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10

Model Year

1

2001

11

Plant Location

1

Wentzville, MO

12-17

Plant Sequence Number

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