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Vehicle Identification

Fig 1: Locating Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Plate
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The vehicle identification number (VIN) plate is the legal identifier of the vehicle. The VIN plate is located on the upper LH corner of the instrument panel. The VIN number 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 United States
2 Manufacturer G General Motors
3 Make C Chevrolet Truck
4 GVWR/Brake System E
F
G
6001-7000/Hydraulic
7001-8000/Hydraulic
8001-9000/Hydraulic
5 Truck Line/Chassis Type C
K
4x2
4x4
6 Series 6
7
1/2 Ton Luxury
3/4 Ton Luxury
7 Body Type 3 Four-Door Utility
8 Engine Type V
Z
T
U
N
G
4.8L V8 MFI (LR4)
5.3L V8 MFI (L59)
5.3L V8 MFI (LM7)
6.0L V8 MFI (LQ4)
6.0L V8 MFI (LQ9)
8.1L V8 MFI (L18)
9 Check Digit - Check Digit
10 Model Year 4 2004
11 Plant Location G
J
R
Silao
Janesville
Arlington
12-17 Plant Sequence Number 100,001 Plant Sequence Number