Vehicle, Engine and Transmission, Transfer Case, Axle ID, and VIN Location, Derivative and Usage

Vehicle, Engine and Transmission, Transfer Case, Axle ID, and VIN Location, Derivative and Usage





The VIN plate is the legal identifier of the vehicle. The VIN plate (1) 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:









All engines and transmissions are stamped or laser etched with a partial VIN, which was derived from the complete VIN. A VIN derivative contains the following 9 positions:






4.3L RPO LU3 Engine ID and VIN Derivative

Refer to Engine Identification.

4.8L RPO LY2, 5.3L RPO LMF, and 6.0L RPO LY6 Engine ID and VIN Derivative

Refer to Engine Identification.

6.6L RPO LMM Engine ID and VIN Derivative

Refer to Engine Identification.

4L60-E/4L65-E Transmission ID and VIN Derivative

Refer to Transmission Identification Information.

4L80-E/4L65-E Transmission ID and VIN Derivative

Refer to Transmission Identification Information.