Vehicle, Engine and Transmission ID and VIN Location, Derivative and Usage (Chevrolet)
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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). The VIN number can be seen through the windshield from the outside of the vehicle:
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) System
| Position | Definition | Character | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Country of Origin | 1 | United States |
| 2 | Manufacturer | G | General Motors |
| 3 | Make | C | Chevrolet Truck |
| N | Chevrolet MPV | ||
| 4 | GVWR/Brake System/Body Style | L | 6, 001-7, 000 lbs Hydraulic |
| S T |
7, 001-8, 000 lbs Hydraulic | ||
| W X |
8, 001-9, 000 lbs Hydraulic | ||
| Z | 9, 001-10, 000 lbs Hydraulic | ||
| 5 | Line Chassis | C | 4x2 |
| K | 4x4 | ||
| 6 | Series | A | 1/2 ton Tahoe LS |
| B | 1/2 ton Tahoe LT | ||
| C | 1/2 ton Tahoe LTZ | ||
| D | 1/2 ton Tahoe Hybrid | ||
| E | 1/2 ton Avalanche LS | ||
| F | 1/2 ton Avalanche LT | ||
| G | 1/2 ton Avalanche LTZ | ||
| H | 1/2 ton Suburban LS | ||
| J | 1/2 ton Suburban LT | ||
| K | 1/2 ton Suburban LTZ | ||
| L | 3/4 ton Suburban LS | ||
| M | 3/4 ton Suburban LT | ||
| 2 | 1/2 ton Tahoe Police Vehicle | ||
| 6 | Tahoe (Export - Non US, Non Canada) | ||
| 7 | Avalanche (Export - Non US, Non Canada) | ||
| 8 | Suburban (Export - Non US, Non Canada) | ||
| 7 | Restraint System | C | Active Manual Belts, Airbag - Driver & Passenger - Front (1st row) |
| D | Active Manual Belts, Airbags - Driver & Passenger - Front (1st row), Front Seat Side (1st row) | ||
| E | Active Manual Belts, Airbag - Driver & Passenger - Front (1st row), Front Seat Side (1st row) and Roof Side (All seating rows) | ||
| 8 | Engine Type | 0 | RPO LMG, Engine - Flexible Fuel, (GAS/ALC), 8 CYL, 5.3L, SFI, V8, OHV, CYL Deactivation, Iron, GM |
| 3 | RPO LC9, Engine - Flexible Fuel, (GAS/ALC), 8 CYL, 5.3L, SFI, Alum., CYL Deactivation, GM | ||
| G | RPO L96, Engine - Gas, 8 CYL, 6.0L, SFI, Iron, GM | ||
| J | RPO LZ1, Engine - Gas, 8 CYL, 6.0L, SFI, LIVC, AFM, Alum., GM | ||
| 9 | Check Digit | - | Check Digit |
| 10 | Model Year | C | 2012 |
| 11 | Plant Location | R | Arlington, TX |
| 12-17 | Plant Sequence Number | 100, 001 | Plant Sequence Number |
5.3L (LC9, LMG), 6.0L (L96), 6.2L (L94) Engine ID and VIN Derivative Location
Refer to Engine Identification .
Hybrid (HP2) 6.0L (LZ1) Engine ID and VIN Derivative Location
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6L80/6L90 Transmission ID and VIN Derivative Location
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M99 Transmission ID and VIN Derivative Location
Refer to Transmission Identification Information .