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

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





The VIN plate is the legal identifier of the vehicle. The VIN plate (1) is located on the upper left corner of the instrument panel (I/P) and can be seen through the windshield from the outside of the vehicle:













All engines and transmissions are stamped or laser etched with a partial VIN, which was derived from the complete VIN. A VIN derivative contains the following 9 positions:





4.3L RPO LU3 Engine ID and VIN Derivative Location

Refer to Engine Identification (Application and ID).

4.8L RPO L20, 5.3L RPO LMF, and 6.0L RPO L96 Engine ID and VIN Derivative Location

Refer to Engine Identification (Application and ID).

6.6L RPO LMM and LGH Engine ID and VIN Derivative Location

Refer to Engine Identification (Application and ID).

4L60-E Transmission ID and VIN Derivative Location

Refer to Transmission Identification Information (Transmission Identification Information).

6L90 Transmission ID and VIN Derivative Location

Refer to Transmission Identification Information (Transmission Identification Information).