Vehicle, Engine and Transmission ID and VIN Location, Derivative and Usage (Chevrolet)
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 | 3 | Mexico |
| 2 | Manufacturer | G | General Motors |
| 3 | Make | N | Chevrolet MPV |
| 4 | GVWR/Brake System/Body Style | C | 4,001-5,000 Hyd. 76 |
| 5-6 | Chassis/Series | J/K | Chevrolet Trax LS (FWD) |
| J/L | Chevrolet Trax 1LT (FWD) | ||
| J/M | Chevrolet Trax 2LT (FWD) | ||
| J/N | Chevrolet Trax LTZ (FWD) | ||
| J/P | Chevrolet Trax 1LT (AWD) | ||
| J/R | Chevrolet Trax 2LT (AWD) | ||
| J/S | Chevrolet Trax LTZ (AWD) | ||
| J/7 | Chevrolet Trax (Export - Mexico) | ||
| J/8 | Chevrolet Trax/Tracker (Export - Non US, Non Canada or Non Mexico) | ||
| 7 | Restraint System | C | ADL - Active Manual Belts, Airbags Driver and Passenger Front (1st Row) |
| E | AYC - 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 |
| E | RPO 2H0 ENGINE - GAS, 4 CYL, 1.8L, MFI, 103KW, DOHC | ||
| W | RPO LFH ENGINE - GAS, 4 CYL, 1.8L, MFI, E100 Max | ||
| 9 | Check Digit | X | Calculated by POMS |
| 10 | Model Year | F | 2015 |
| 11 | Plant Location | L | San Luis Potosi |
| 12-17 | Plant Sequence Number | - | Plant Sequence Number |
Engine ID and VIN Derivative Location
Refer to Engine Identification .