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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

2

3

United States

Canada

Mexico

2

Manufacturer

G

General Motors

3

Make

B

C

D

T

N

K

Chevrolet Incomplete

Chevrolet Truck

GMC Incomplete

GMC Truck

Chevrolet Multi Purpose Vehicle

GMC Multi Purpose Vehicle

4

GVWR/Brake System

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

J

K

3001-4000/Hydraulic

4001-5000/Hydraulic

5001-6000/Hydraulic

6001-7000/Hydraulic

7001-8000/Hydraulic

8001-9000/Hydraulic

9001-10000/Hydraulic

10001-14000/Hydraulic

14001-16000/Hydraulic

5

Truck Line/Chassis Type

C

K

Conventional Cab/4x2

Conventional Cab/4x4

6

Series

1

2

3

6

7

8

Half Ton

¾ Ton

1 Ton

1/2 Ton Luxury

3/4 Ton Luxury

1 Ton Luxury

7

Body Type

3

4

6

9

Four-Door Cab/Utility

Two-Door Cab

Suburban/Denali XLTwo-Door Utility

Extended Cab/Extended Van

8

Engine Type

V

U

T

W

G

1

(LR4) 4.8L Gas

(LQ4) 6.0L Gas

(LM7) 5.3L Gas

(L35) 4.3L Gas

(L18) 8.1L Gas

(LB7) 6.6L Diesel

9

Check Digit

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Check Digit

10

Model Year

1

2001

11

Plant Location

1

E

Z

J

G

F

X

Oshawa, Ontario

Pontiac, Michigan

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Janesvill, Wisconsin

Silao, Mexico

Flint, Michigan

Experimental Engineering Manufacturing

12-17

Plant Sequence Number

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Plant Sequence Number