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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

E

F

G

H

J

E - 6001 - 7000/Hydraulic

F - 7001 - 8000/Hydraulic

G - 8001 - 9000/Hydraulic

H - 9001 - 10000/Hydraulic

J - 10001 - 14000/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 Nominal

3/4 Ton Nominal

1 Ton Nominal

1/2 Ton Luxury

3/4 Ton Luxury

1 Ton Luxury

7

Body Type

1

5

9

Hi-Cube or Cutaway Van

Van

Extended Cab, Extended Van

8

Engine Type

M

F

R

J

W

5.0L V8 CPI (L30)

6.5L V8 Turbo Diesel (L65)

5.7L V8 CPI (L31)

8.1L V8 MFI (L18)

4.3L V6 CPI (L35)

9

Check Digit

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10

Model Year

2

2002

11

Plant Location

1

X

Wentzville, MO

Experimental Engineering Manufacturing Services

12-17

Plant Sequence Number

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