Vehicle, Engine and Transmission ID and VIN Location, Derivative and Usage (Buick)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Chevrolet Trax and 2015 Buick Encore. 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 left 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 | Region of Build | K | South Korea |
| 2 | Manufacturer | L | GM Korea |
| 3 | Make | 4 | Buick MPV |
| 4 | GVWR/Brake System/Body Style | C | 4,001-5,000 Hyd. 76 |
| 5-6 | Chassis/Series | J/A | Buick Encore FWD |
| J/B | Buick Encore Convenience Group FWD | ||
| J/C | Buick Encore Leather Group FWD | ||
| J/D | Buick Encore Premium Group FWD | ||
| J/E | Buick Encore Base AWD | ||
| J/F | Buick Encore Convenience Group AWD | ||
| J/G | Buick Encore Leather Group AWD | ||
| J/H | Buick Encore Premium Group AWD | ||
| 7 | Restraint System | E | AY0 - Active Manual Belts, Airbags Driver and Passenger Front (1st Row), Front Seat Side (1st Row), Roof Side (All Seating Rows) |
| S | AYF - Active Manual Belts, Airbags Driver and Passenger Front (1st Row), Front Seat Side (1st Row) and Rear Seat Side (2nd Row), Roof Side (All Seating Rows), Driver and Passenger Knee (1st Row) | ||
| 8 | Engine Type | B | RPO LUV ENGINE - GAS, 4 CYL, L4, 1.4L, MFI, DOHC, TURBO HO, GME E85 Max |
| 9 | Check Digit | X | Calculated by POMS |
| 10 | Model Year | F | 2015 |
| 11 | Plant Location | B | Bupyeong |
| 12-17 | Plant Sequence Number | - | Plant Sequence Number |