VIN Derivative
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 9 positions:
VIN Derivative
| Position | Definition | Character | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GM Division Identifier | C H K N T |
Chevrolet Truck Oldsmobile MPV GMC MPV Chevrolet MPV GMC Truck |
| 2 | Model Year | 4 | 2004 |
| 3 | Assembly Plant | K 8 2 X |
Linden, NJ Shreveport, LA Moraine, OH E.E.M.S |
| 4-9 | Plant Sequence Number | - | Plant Sequence Number |
A VIN derivative can be used to determine if a vehicle contains the original engine or transmission, by matching the VIN derivative positions to their accompanying positions in the complete VIN:
VIN Derivative Equivalent
| VIN Derivative Position | Equivalent VIN Position |
|---|---|
| 1 | 3 |
| 2 | 10 |
| 3 | 11 |
| 4-9 | 12-17 |