Vehicle, Engine and Transmission, Transfer Case, Axle ID, and VIN Location, Derivative and Usage

Vehicle, Engine and Transmission, Transfer Case, Axle ID, and VIN Location, Derivative and Usage




The VIN plate is the legal identifier of the vehicle. The VIN plate (1) 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:







All engines and transmissions are stamped or laser etched with a partial VIN, which was derived from the complete VIN. A VIN derivative contains the following 9 positions:






4.3L V6 MFI (LU3) Engine ID and VIN Derivative

Refer to Engine Identification.

4.8L V8 (LR4) MFI, 5.3L V8 (LM7) MFI, 6.0L V8 (LQ4) MFI - Engine ID and VIN Derivative

Refer to Engine Identification.

6.6L V8 (LLY) Engine ID and VIN Derivative

Refer to Engine Identification.

4L60-E/4L65-E Transmission ID and VIN Derivative

Refer to Transmission Identification Information.

4L80-E/4L65-E Transmission ID and VIN Derivative

Refer to Transmission Identification Information.