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Vehicle, Engine and Transmission ID and VIN Location, Derivative and Usage Family II


Object Number: 153729  Size: SH

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 (I/P) 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

United States

2

Manufacturer

G

General Motors

3

Make

B

A

D

J

Chevrolet Incomplete Vehicle

Chevrolet Bus

GMC Incomplete Vehicle

GMC Bus

4

GVWR/Brake System

G

J

L

N

19,501-23,500 - Hydraulic

23,501-26,000 - Hydraulic

26,001-33,000 - Hydraulic

33,001-40,500 - Hydraulic

5

Truck Line/Chassis Type

4

5

4000 Series (C4)

5000 Series (C5)

6

Series

E

F

G

D

C4C, C5C, Conventional Cab

C4V, C5V, Cutaway Comm.

C4U, C5U, Cutaway Motorhome

C4E, C5E, Crew Cab

7

Body Type

1

4x2, 2 Axles, 1 Driving

8

Engine Type

I

E

(LLY) Engine - Diesel, 8 cyl, 6.6L, DI, V8, Turbo - High, Duramax

(L18) Gas, 8 cyl., 8.1L, MFI

9

Check Digit

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--

10

Model Year

6

2006

11

Plant Location

F

Flint, Michigan

12-17

Plant Sequence Number

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8.1L (L18) Engine ID and VIN Derivative Location

Refer to Engine Identification for the 8.1L (L18) engine.

6.6L (LLY) Engine ID and VIN Derivative Location

Refer to Engine Identification for the 6.6L (LLY) engine.

Vehicle, Engine and Transmission ID and VIN Location, Derivative and Usage Family III


Object Number: 153729  Size: SH

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 (I/P) 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

United States

2

Manufacturer

G

General Motors

3

Make

B

A

D

J

F

Chevrolet Incomplete Vehicle

Chevrolet Bus

GMC Incomplete Vehicle

GMC Bus

Isuzu D.I.

4

GVWR/Brake System

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

J

K

L

M

N

P

R

S

T

V

W

9,001-10,000 - Hydraulic

10,000-14,000 - Hydraulic

14,001-16,000 - Hydraulic

14,001-16,000 - Air

16,001-19,500 - Hydraulic

16,001-19,500 - Air

19,501-23,500 - Hydraulic

19,501-23,500 - Air

23,501-26,000 - Hydraulic

23,501-26,000 - Air

26,001-33,000 - Hydraulic

26,001-33,000 - Air

33,001-40,500 - Hydraulic

33,001-40,500 - Air

40,501-48,500 - Hydraulic

40,501-48,500 - Air

48,501-58,000 - Air

58,000-69,500 - Air

69,501-Over - Air

5

Truck Line/Chassis Type

4

5

4000 Series (C4)

5000 Series (C5)

6

Series

E

F

G

D

C4C, C5C, Conventional Cab

C4V, C5V, Cutaway Comm.

C4U, C5U, Cutaway Motorhome

C4E, C5E, Crew Cab

7

Body Type

1

4x2, 2 Axles, 1 Driving

8

Engine Type

3

C

E

(LG4) 7.8L Isuzu D.I. Turbo Diesel

(LG5) 7.2L Caterpillar Diesel

(L18) GM 8.1L MFI

9

Check Digit

--

--

10

Model Year

6

2006

11

Plant Location

F

Flint, Michigan

12-17

Plant Sequence Number

--

--

8.1L (L18) Engine ID and VIN Derivative Location

Refer to Engine Identification for the 8.1L (L18) engine.