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




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




1 - Vehicle Identification Number Plate Location

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 (I/P) and can be seen through the windshield from the outside of the vehicle.

The last five digits of the assembly plant sequential number are stamped onto the rear side of the front sill (tie bar). This number is the same as the last five digits on the VIN plate. The VIN plate also has bar code characteristics.





6L80 MYC Transmission ID and VIN Derivative Location

Refer to Transmission Identification Information (Transmission Identification Information).

4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L or 7.0L Engine ID and VIN Derivative Locations

Refer to Engine Identification (6.2L LS3) (Application and ID)Engine Identification (6.2L LS9) (Application and ID)Engine Identification (7.0L) (Application and ID).