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Vehicle Identification

PASSENGER CAR VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER



The vehicle identification number is visible through the windshield near the left door. On all passenger cars, except Corvette, it is stamped on a plate located on the instrument panel. On Corvettes, it is on the left windshield pillar.

CK10-30 TRUCKS AND EL CAMINO:




S10 TRUCKS:




LIGHT DUTY (10-30) TRUCK VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

"C/K/G/S" and El Camino trucks display the VIN plate on the left hand side of the instrument panel area. On P 42 models, the plate is attached to the top of the radiator support, and on Motor Home Chassis P 32, to the dash and toe panel.

1985 M.D. TRUCK V.I.N. EXPLANATION:




1985 W-7 FORWARD MODELS (Tilt Master):




MEDIUM DUTY TRUCK VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER


On Conventional Cabs, the VIN plate is mounted on the left door lock pillar. On School Bus Chassis, the plate is attached to the engine side of the cowl. On "P" models, it is located on top of the radiator support panel.
BODY IDENTIFICATION PLATE

FISHER BODY IDENTIFICATION PLATE - U.S. MODELS:




BODY IDENTIFICATION PLATE - CANADIAN MODELS:




On the Chevrolet, El Camino and Monte Carlo, the body identification plate is located on the upper horizontal surface of the cowl plenum chamber. The Cavalier, Celebrity, Camaro, Citation, and Chevette plate is located on the upper horizontal surface of the radiator support.
CORVETTE BODY PAINT AND TRIM PLATE
The body and trim plate has been replaced by a service parts label located in the left hand compartment behind the drivers seat.
LIGHT DUTY TRUCK SERVICE PARTS IDENTIFICATION STICKER
A Service Parts Identification Sticker is furnished for Light Duty trucks, except El Camino. It contains a complete listing of the vehicle identification number (VIN) wheel base and all production options used to assemble the vehicle, such as suspension, body equipment, engine, axle, transmission, tires, etc.

On "C/K", "G", and "S" models, this sticker is attached to the inner glove compartment. For "P" models, it is mailed separately to the dealer. On "G" models, the sticker is located on the inner hood panel surface.