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VIN Derivative

All engines and transaxles are stamped with a partial Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). The following table identifies the different VIN derivative characters, character positions, and their respective descriptions:

VIN Derivative

Position Definition Character Description
1 Division C
T
Chevrolet Truck
GMC Truck
2 Model Year 4 2004
3 Plant Location 1
E
Z
J
G
F
X
Oshawa, Ontario
Pontiac, Michigan
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Janesville
Silao
Flint
Experimental Engineering Manufacturing
4-9 Plant Sequence Number - -