VIN Derivative
All engines and transmissions are stamped with a partial Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). The following table identifies the different VIN derivative characters, character positions and their respective positions.
VIN Derivative
| Position | Definition | Character | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Division | 4 | Buick |
| 2 | Model Year | 4 | 2004 |
| 3 | Plant Location | 1 | Oshawa #2, ON |
| 4-9 | Plant Sequence Number | W | 400001 |