The vehicle identification number (VIN) plate is the legal identifier of the vehicle. The VIN plate is located on the upper left corner of the instrument panel. The VIN number can be seen through the windshield from the outside of the vehicle:
Position | Definition | Character | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Country of Origin | 1 2 3 | United States Canada Mexico |
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 C 3 0 M J Y K 8 | 4.3L V6 90 Degree (LU3) 4.8L V8 (LY2) 5.3L V8 (LC9) 5.3L V8 (LMG) 5.3L V8 (LH6) 5.3L V8 (LY5) 6.0L V8 (L76) 6.0L V8 (LY6) 6.2L V8 (L92) |
9 | Check Digit | -- | Check Digit |
10 | Model Year | 8 | 2008 |
11 | Plant Location | 1 E F Z G M | Oshawa, Ontario Pontiac, Michigan Flint, Michigan Fort Wayne, Indiana Silao Toluca, Mexico |
12-17 | Plant Sequence Number | -- | Plant Sequence Number |
4.3L (LU3) Engine ID and VIN Derivative Location
Refer to Engine Identification.
4.8L (LY2), 5.3L (LY5, LH6, LC9, LMG), 6.0L (L76, LY6), 6.2L (L92) Engine ID and VIN Derivative Location
Refer to Engine Identification.
4L60-E/4L65-E Transmission ID and VIN Derivative Location
Refer to Transmission Identification Information.
6L50/6L80/6L90 Transmission ID and VIN Derivative Location
Refer to Transmission Identification Information.
Allison Transmission ID and VIN Derivative Location
Refer to Transmission Identification Information.
