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




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





The vehicle identification number (VIN) plate is the legal identifier of the vehicle. The VIN plate is located on the upper left corner of the instrument panel. The VIN number can be seen through the windshield from the outside of the vehicle:













4.3L (LU3) Engine ID and VIN Derivative Location

Refer to Engine Identification (Application and ID).

4.8L (L20), 5.3L (LC9, LMG), 6.0L (L96), 6.2L (L9H) Engine ID and VIN Derivative Location

Refer to Engine Identification (Application and ID).

6.0L (LZ1) Engine ID and VIN Derivative Location

Refer to Engine Identification (Application and ID).

6.6L (LGH, LML) Engine ID and VIN Derivative Location

Refer to Engine Identification (Application and ID).

4L60-E/4L65-E Transmission ID and VIN Derivative Location

Refer to Transmission Identification Information (Transmission Identification Information).

6L50/6L80/6L90 Transmission ID and VIN Derivative Location

Refer to Transmission Identification Information (Transmission Identification Information).

Allison Transmission ID and VIN Derivative Location

Refer to Transmission Identification Information (Transmission Identification Information).

Hybrid Two-Mode 2ML70 Transmission ID and VIN Derivative Location

Refer to Transmission Identification Information (Transmission Identification Information).