VIN Derivative
VIN Derivative
| Position | Definition | Character | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEFINITION: All engines and transmissions are stamped or laser etched with a partial vehicle identification number (VIN), which was derived from the complete VIN. A VIN derivative contains the following nine positions. | |||
| 1 | GM Division Identifier | 6 | Cadillac |
| 2 | Model Year | 4 | 2004 |
| 3 | Assembly Plant | U | Hamtramck, MI |
| 4-9 | Plant Sequence Number | 100001- 500000 | DeVille |
VIN Positions
| VIN Derivative Position | Equivalent VIN Position |
|---|---|
| DEFINITION: A VIN derivative can be used to determine if a vehicle contains the original engine or transmission, by matching the VIN derivative position to the corresponding position in the complete VIN. | |
| 1 | 3 |
| 2 | 10 |
| 3 | 11 |
| 4-9 | 12-17 |