VIN Derivative
VIN Derivative
| Position | Definition | Character | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| All engines and transmissions are stamped with a partial Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). This table identifies the different VIN derivative characters and their respective positions. | |||
| 1 | Make | 7 | Pontiac |
| 2 | Model Year | 4 | 2004 |
| 3 | Assembly Plant | S | Ramos Arizpe, Mexico |
| 4-9 | Production Sequence Number | - | Plant Sequence Number |
A VIN derivative can be used to determine if a vehicle contains the original engine or transmission by matching the VIN derivative positions to their accompanying positions in the complete VIN.
VIN Derivative
| VIN Derivative Position | Equivalent VIN Position |
|---|---|
| 1 | 3 |
| 2 | 10 |
| 3 | 11 |
| 4-9 | 12-17 |