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Grouping of RPO Codes By Family

Typical RPO Label:






DESCRIPTION
Although the Regular Production Option (RPO) numbering scheme that General Motors uses is hard to follow, knowledge of grouping by family will help. Below are basic groupings that General Motors uses in the RPO numbering scheme.

Taking a look at the sample RPO label, in the accompanying image, will lend insight into how the RPO labeling works and how useful it can be. Lets say, for example, that you are replacing the rear axle ring gear and the alternator on a vehicle. The parts supplier wants to know the alternator amperage and the axle ratio. If the original parts are still on the vehicle, the RPO can be used to provide an alternate way of identifying the part. The RPOs on the label would show HC7 and K77. A lookup on the Alldata system would reveal the following information:

HC7 - AXLE REAR, 5.13 RATIO, 7500 LBS, SINGLE SPEED
K77 - GENERATOR, 56 AMP

FAMILY GROUPINGS
The following are general vehicle area and the regular production option families in which they are located.

Vehicle Area RPO Family

Air Conditioning and Heater C36-C69
Axle, Front (Related) FL1-FX2, F16-F82
Axle, Rear (Related) HO1-H99, HA1-HY9
G01-G99, GA1-GY9
Brakes JS0-J99, JA1-JY9
Bumper Components V30-V99, VN1-VY9
Defogger-Rear Glass C47-C50
Electrical, Chassis UO1-U99, T60-T99
Engine (Related) KO1-K99, KA1-KY9
LO1-L99, LA1-LY9
Exterior Ornamentation BVZ-BY1, B51-B99
Fuel, Exhaust & Emissions NO1-N29, NA1-NN9
Glass AO1-A33, AA1-AA9
Interior Ornamentation BB8-BV9, B18-B48
Lamps C71-C97
Locks AU3-AU6
Mirrors, Body DD4-DK5, D28-D78
Molding and Ext. Emblems B71-B94
Radiator and Grille V01-V29, VA1-VM9
Radio Related UK1-UY8, U56-U96
Roof, Ornamentation & Trim CA1-CC3, C01-C10
Seats, Seat Adjusters A34-A81, AE5-AV7
Springs 6AA-6ZZ, 7AA-7ZZ
8AA-8ZZ, 9AA-9ZZ
Steering (Related) N30-N59, NN1-NY9
Stripes, Body Decor DX1-DY6, D84-D99
Suspension F40-F99, FN1-FY9
Transmission M01-M99, MA1-MY9
Wheel and Tire N60-N99, P01-P99
PA1-PH9, PW1-PY9
Q01-Q99, QA1-QY9
R01-R30
Wiper/Washer/Windshield CD2-CE4, C18-C25
Police Option 9C1