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The vehicle identification number (VIN) is a system of numbers and letters used to identify a vehicle.


Object Number: 153729  Size: SH

The VIN plate is the legal identifier of the vehicle. The VIN plate 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.

1

Country of Origin

2

Canada

1

Country of Origin

3

Mexico

2

Manufacturer

G

General Motors

3

Make

Varies

Marketing Division

4-5

Carline/Series

Carline / Series

Body Letter Code and Model

6

Body Style

Varies

Body Type and Style

7

Restraint System

Varies

Seatbelt Design and Supplemental Restraint System

8

Engine Type

Varies

Engine RPO

9

Check Digit

Varies

Check Digit

10

Model Year

2

2002

11

Plant Location

Varies

Assembly Plant

12-17

Plant Sequence Number

100001

Plant Sequence Number