Vehicle Identification
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 GMC Safari and 2004 Chevrolet Astro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Callouts For Fig. 2
| Callout | Component Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Vehicle Identification Number Plate Location |
The vehicle identification number (VIN) plate is the legal identifier of the vehicle. The VIN plate is located on the upper LH corner of the instrument panel (I/P) and 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 | Division | C T |
C - Chevrolet Truck T - GMC Truck |
| 4 | GVWR/Brake System | D E |
5,001 - 6,000/Hydraulic 6,001 - 7,000/Hydraulic |
| 5 | Truck Line/Chassis Type | M L |
M - Small Van - 4x2 L - Small Van - AWD |
| 6 | Series | 1 6 |
1/2 Ton Nominal 1/2 Ton Luxury |
| 7 | Body Type | 9 | Extended Van |
| 8 | Engine Type | X | 4.3L V6 EFI (LU3) |
| 9 | Check Digit | - | Check Digit |
| 10 | Model Year | 4 | 2004 |
| 11 | Plant Location | B | Baltimore, MD |
| 12-17 | Plant Sequence Number | - | Plant Sequence Number |