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




Vehicle, Engine and Transmission ID and VIN Location, Derivative and Usage (GMC)





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). The VIN number can be seen through the windshield from the outside of the vehicle:









5.3L (LMG), 6.0L (L96), 6.2L (L94) Engine ID and VIN Derivative Location

Refer to Engine Identification Application and ID.

Hybrid (HP2) 6.0L (LZ1) Engine ID and VIN Derivative Location

Refer to Engine Identification Application and ID.

6L80/6L90 Transmission ID and VIN Derivative Location

Refer to Transmission Identification Information Transmission Identification Information.

M99 Transmission ID and VIN Derivative Location

Refer to Transmission Identification Information Transmission Identification Information.