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 (I/P). The VIN number can be seen through the windshield from the outside of the vehicle:
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 | ½ Ton Luxury ¾ 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 | 6 | 2006 |
11 | Plant Location | G J R | Silao Janesville Arlington |
12-17 | Plant Sequence Number | 100,001 | Plant Sequence Number |
4.8L (LR4), 5.3L (L59, LM7), 6.0L (LQ4, LQ9) Engine ID and VIN Derivative Location
Refer to Engine Identification for the 4.8L, 5.3L and 6.0L engines.
8.1L (L18) Engine ID and VIN Derivative Location
Refer to Engine Identification for the 8.1L engine.
4L60-E/4L65-E Transmission ID and VIN Derivative Location
Refer to Transmission Identification Information for the 4L60-E/4L65-E transaxle.
4L80-E/4L85-E Transmission ID and VIN Derivative Location
Refer to Transmission Identification Information for the 4L80-E/4L85-E transaxle.
