Deciphering the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number):
Digit |
Definition |
Code |
Definition |
1 | Manufacturing Country | 1 | United States |
2 | Company/Make | 3 | AM General Corporation |
3 | Vehicle Type | 7 | Commercial Vehicles |
4 |
Engine |
D |
5.7 Liter (L05) Gasoline-GM-8Cyl |
F | 6.5L (395 in.3),Turbocharged Diesel, GEP, 8 cyl., 205 hp ('04 and '06) |
L | 5.7 Liter (L05) Leaded Gasoline-GM-8Cyl |
P | Duramax Diesel (Alpha) |
W | 350 Cubic In. Gas-LTI-GM-8Cyl |
X | 6.2 Liter Diesel - GM - 8Cyl |
Y | 6.5 Liter Diesel - GM - 8Cyl, Naturally Aspirated |
Z | 6.5 Liter Diesel - GM - 8Cyl, Turbo-Charged |
5 | Trans/Drive | A | 4-Speed, Auto/LHD - GM - 4L80E |
E | 3-Speed, Auto/LHD - GM - 3L80 |
H | Allison Auto (Alpha) |
6&7 | Truck Line, Series | 82 | VLC2 - Truck, 2-Door |
83 | HMC4 - Truck, 4-Door |
84 | HMCS - Truck, Station Wagon |
85 | VLCO - Truck, Open Body |
86 | HMCF - Truck, 2-Door Fleet/IndustriaL |
87 | HMR2 - Truck, 2-Door Recruit |
88 | HMRO - Truck, open Body Recruit |
89 | XLC2 - Truck, 2-Door Cab |
90 | HMCO - Truck, Open Body with Full Hard Doors |
91 | HMSB - Truck, Slantback |
8 | G.V.W.R. | 3 | 10,001-14,000 Pounds |
9 | Check Digit | 0 through 9 or X | - |
10 | Model Year | N | 1992 |
P | 1993 |
R | 1994 |
S | 1995 |
T | 1996 |
V | 1997 |
W | 1998 |
X | 1999 |
Y | 2000 |
1 | 2001 |
2 | 2002 |
3 | 2003 |
4 | 2004 |
6 | 2006 |
11 | Plant Code | E | Mishawaka |
U | Livonia |
12-17 | Serial Number | - | - |
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