Vehicle Identification
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Saturn Vue. 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 (1). The VIN plate is located on the upper LH corner of the Instrument Panel and can be seen through the windshield from the outside of the vehicle:
Vehicle Identification
| Position | Definition | Character | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Country of Origin | 5 | U.S.A. |
| 2-3 | Manufacturer | G-Z | Saturn |
| 4 | GVWR | C | 4001-5000/Bake System-Hydraulic |
| 5-6 | Line/Carline/Series | Z/2 Z/3 Z/4 Z/6 |
FWD Manual FWD Auto FWD 4 CYL AWD 6 CYL |
| 7 | Body Style | 3 | Four-Door All Purpose Vehicle |
| 8 | Engine Type | B D |
RPO L81, 3.0L, V6, MFI RPO L61, 2.2L, L4, MFI |
| 9 | Check Digit | - | Check Digit |
| 10 | Model Year | 3 | 2003 |
| 11 | Plant Location | Z | Spring Hill, TN |
| 12-17 | Plant Sequence Number | - | 100001 |