Engine Identification
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The vehicle identification number (VIN) is located on the left side rear of the engine block (1) and is typically a 9 digit number stamped or laser-etched onto the engine at the vehicle assembly plant.
- The first digit identifies the division.
- The second digit identifies the model year.
- The third digit identifies the assembly plant.
- The fourth through ninth digits are the last 6 digits of the VIN.
Engine identification can also be made through use of the Engine Traceability label (2) on the rear of the left cylinder head.
- Broadcast Code
- Machine Readable 2D Matrix
- VPPS Code
- Part Sequence Number
- Reserved use
- Broadcast Code
- Model year
- Julian Date
- Build Year
- Shift ID
- Plant ID
- GM Part Number
- Plant DUNS Number
- Sequence Number
- RPO/Engine Family Code