Vehicle, Engine and Transmission ID and VIN Location, Derivative and Usage: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Buick LaCrosse and 2008 Buick Allure. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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 (I/P) and can be seen through the windshield from the outside of the vehicle:
| Position | Definition | Character | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Country of Origin | 1 | U.S.A. |
| 2 | Manufacturer | G | General Motors |
| 3 | Make | 4 | Buick |
| 4-5 | Carline/Series | C19 D19 E19 W19 |
LaCrosse/Allure CX LaCrosse/Allure CXL LaCrosse/Allure CXS Allure Super |
| 6 | Body Style | 5 | 4 DR Sedan |
| 7 | Restraint System | 2 | Active Manual Belts W/Driver and Passenger Inflatable Restraint System Frontal |
| 8 | Engine Type | 7 1 C |
6 CYL., 3.6L, SFI, V6, Alumn., (LY7) 6 CYL., 3.8L, SFI, V6, (L26) 8 CYL., 5.3L, SFI, (LS4) |
| 9 | Check Digit | - | Check Digit |
| 10 | Model Year | 8 | 2008 |
| 11 | Plant Location | W | Oshawa 2, ONT., Canada |
| 12-17 | Plant Sequence Number | - | Plant Sequence Number |