VIN Derivative Vehicle
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is the legal identifier of the vehicle. The VIN contains the following information:
| • | The manufacturer |
| • | The model |
| • | The chassis type |
| • | The engine type |
| • | The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) range |
| • | The model year |
| • | The plant code |
| • | The sequential number |
The VIN plate is attached to the driver's door opening.
Position | Definition | Character | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Country of Origin | 1 | United States |
2 | Manufacturer | G | General Motors |
3 | Make | T | GMC |
C | Chevrolet | ||
D | GMC Incomplete Vehicle | ||
B | Chevrolet Incomplete Vehicle | ||
K | GMC MPV | ||
N | Chevrolet MPV | ||
4 | GVWR/Brake System | A | 9001-10000 Hydraulic |
B | 10001-14000 Hydraulic | ||
C | 14001-16000 Hydraulic | ||
D | 14001-16000 Air | ||
E | 16001-19500 Hydraulic | ||
F | 16001-19500 Air | ||
G | 19501-23500 Hydraulic | ||
H | 19501-23500 Air | ||
J | 23501-26000 Hydraulic | ||
K | 23501-26000 Air | ||
L | 26001-33000 Hydraulic | ||
M | 26001-33000 Air | ||
N | 33001-40500 Hydraulic | ||
P | 33001-40500 Air | ||
R | 40501-48500 Hydraulic | ||
S | 40501-48500 Air | ||
T | 48501-58000 Air | ||
V | 58001-69500 Air | ||
W | 69501-over Air | ||
5 | Series | 6 | 6000 |
7 | 7000 | ||
6 | Cab Type | C | Medium Tilt, Steel, 226 cm (89") BBC |
7 | Chassis Type | 1 | 4 x 2, 2 Axles, 1 Driving |
4 | 6 x 4, 3 Axles, 2 Driving | ||
8 | Engine Type | C | CAT 3126 FI Diesel (7.2L) |
-- | NOT USED | ||
9 | Check Digit | 1 | -- |
10 | Model Year | W | 1999 |
11 | Plant Location | J | Janesville |
12-17 | Plant Sequence Number | -- | 6-Digit Sequential Numbers |
VIN Derivative Engine
The engine unit number or date code is stamped on the engine block.
Engines are stamped with an nine digit engine identification number.
Engine VIN Derivative
