Vehicle Certification (VC) Codes: Notes

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Fig 1: Vehicle Certification (VC) Label Locator

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The VC label contains the manufacturer name, the month and year of manufacture, the certification statement and the VIN. It also includes the vehicle GVWR.

If a vehicle requires replacement of the VC label and is 4 years old or less, an authorized dealer must submit the VIN to their respective regional office. The regional office will submit a web form to the assembly plant for the replacement label. Once the label has been printed, a representative from the regional office will deliver the label to the dealer and witness installation on the vehicle. If a vehicle is more than 4 years old and requires a replacement label, the dealer must submit a request to the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Fig 2: VC Label Breakdown

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Item	Description
1	Exterior paint code
2	Region code
3	Domestic special order code
4	Wheelbase code
5	Interior trim code
6	Tape/paint pinstripe code
7	Radio code
8	Axle code
9	Transmission code
10	Spring code
11	Powertrain calibration information

Fig 3: Exterior Paint Code

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Exterior paint codes may be listed as a 2-part code. The first set of letters/numbers listed indicate the primary body color. The second set of letters/numbers listed (if applicable) indicate a 2-tone or accent color. All colors are basecoat/clearcoat

Primary Body Color

BY - School Bus Yellow
CX - Dark Shadow Gray Metallic
DX - Dark Blue Pearl
E4 - Vermilion
G3 - Pueblo Gold
GG - Forest Green
JL - Dark Toreador Red
P - PTO paint (special order)
UA - Ebony (clear coat)
YN - Silver Metallic #2
YZ - Oxford White

2-Tone/Accent Color

CX - Dark Shadow Gray Metallic
YN - Silver Metallic #2

Fig 4: Wheelbase Code

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138 - 3,505.2 mm (138 in) wheelbase
158 - 4,013.2 mm (158 in) wheelbase
176 - 4,470.4 mm (176 in) wheelbase

Fig 5: Interior Trim

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Interior trim is listed as a 2-part code. The first character indicates the trim type. The second character indicates the interior trim color.

Trim Type

A - Hampton vinyl, bucket seats
C - Mortar cloth, bucket seats
L - G-Grain leather, captain's chairs
L - Premium cloth, captain's chairs (Canada and Mexico)
M - Calvin cloth, captain's chairs
N - Calvin cloth, premium captain's chairs
X - No trim available, seats not included

Interior Trim Color

E - Medium Flint
W - Medium Pebble
X - No trim/no color

Fig 6: Tape/Paint Stripe

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A - Dark Toreador Red/Titanium
B - Light Titanium/Sandalwood

Fig 7: Radio Type

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5 - Premium electronic AM/FM stereo with CD player
7 - Electronic AM/FM stereo with clock
D - Radio prep package (no radio chassis), 6 speakers installed
G - Radio prep package (no radio chassis), 2 speakers installed
H - AM/FM stereo with CD player
R - Radio prep package (no radio chassis), 4 speakers installed
S - Electronic AM/FM stereo with 6-disc CD changer
Y - Radio delete

Fig 8: Axle Type

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22 - 4.10 ratio, non-limited slip, single rear wheels
24 - 3.73 ratio, non-limited slip, single rear wheels
29 - 3.55 ratio, non-limited slip, single rear wheels
32 - 4.10 ratio, non-limited slip, single rear wheels
34 - 3.73 ratio, non-limited slip, single rear wheels
39 - 3.55 ratio, non-limited slip, single rear wheels
52 - 4.10 ratio, non-limited slip, dual rear wheels
56 - 4.10 ratio, non-limited slip, single rear wheels
82 - 4.10 ratio, non-limited slip, dual rear wheels
83 - 4.56 ratio, non-limited slip, dual rear wheels
B2 - 4.10 ratio, limited slip, single rear wheels
B4 - 3.73 ratio, limited slip, single rear wheels
C2 - 4.10 ratio, limited slip, single rear wheels
C4 - 3.73 ratio, limited slip, single rear wheels
C9 - 3.55 ratio, limited slip, single rear wheels
E2 - 4.10 ratio, limited slip, dual rear wheels
E6 - 4.10 ratio, limited slip, single rear wheels
F2 - 4.10 ratio, limited slip, dual rear wheels
F3 - 4.56 ratio, limited slip, dual rear wheels

Fig 9: Transmission Code

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B - 5-speed automatic overdrive (5R110W), diesel
Q - 4-speed automatic overdrive (4R75E)
T - 5-speed automatic overdrive (5R110W)

Fig 10: Spring Code

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Spring codes are identified as a 4-part code. The first 2 characters listed identify the front spring codes. The second 2 characters listed identify the rear spring codes.

Front Springs

JJ - 3C24-5310-JA (coil)
KK - 3C24-5310-KA (coil)
LL - 3C24-5310-LA (coil)
MM - 3C24-5310-MA (coil)
NN - 3C24-5310-NA (coil)
PP - 3C24-5310-PA (coil)
RR - 3C24-5310-RA (coil)
SS - 3C24-5310-SA (coil)
TT - 3C24-5310-TA (coil)
UU - 3C24-5310-UA (coil)
VV - 3C24-5310-VA (coil)
XX - 8C24-5310-XO (coil)

Rear Springs

66 - 8C24-5560-VB (coil)
77 - 8C24-5560-BB (leaf)
CC - 7C24-5560-AD (leaf)
RR - 8C24-5560-RA (leaf)
SS - 8C24-5560-SA (leaf)