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The vehicle identification number (VIN) plate (1) is the legal identifier of the vehicle. The VIN plate is located on the upper LH corner of the instrument panel (I/P) and 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

1,4

U.S. Built

2

Manufacturer

G

General Motors

3

Make

C

K

N

T

Chevrolet Truck

GMC MPV

Chevrolet MPV

GMC Truck

4

GVWR/Brake System

D

E

5001-6000/Hydraulic

6001-7000/Hydraulic

5

Truck Line/Chassis Type

S

T

Sm Conventional Cab--4x2

Sm Conventional Cab--4x4

6

Series

1

½ Ton Nominal

7

Body Type

3

3

6

GMT 305

GMT 360

GMT 370

8

Engine Type

S

P

GM 4.2L L6 MFI (LL8)

GM 5.3L V8 SFI (LM4)

9

Check Digit

--

Check Digit

10

Model Year

5

2005

11

Plant Location

K

2

X

6

Linden, NJ

Moraine

E.E.M.S.

Oklahoma City

12-17

Plant Sequence Number

--

Plant Sequence Number

Engine ID and VIN Derivative Location 4.2L

Refer to Engine Identification in Engine Mechanical - 4.2L.

Engine ID and VIN Derivative Location 5.3L

Refer to Engine Identification in Engine Mechanical - 5.3L.

4L60-E/4T65-E Transmission ID and VIN Derivative Location

Refer to Transmission Identification Information in Automatic Transmission - 4L60-E/4T65-E.