Vehicle Identification
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Pontiac Vibe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The vehicle identification number (VIN) plate is the legal identifier of the vehicle. The VIN plate is located on the upper LH corner of the Instrument Panel and can be seen through the windshield from the outside of the vehicle.
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) System
| Position | Definition | Character | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Country of Origin | 5 | USA |
| 2 | Manufacturer | Y | NUMMI |
| 3 | Make | 2 | Pontiac |
| 4 | Carline | S | Vibe |
| 5 | Series | L M N P R |
2SL26 Base Model, with MM5 Manual Transmission, without FE3 Sport Suspension 2SM26 AWD Model, with F46 AWD Chassis 2SN26 GT Model, with MM5 Manual Transmission, with FE3 Sport Suspension 2SL26 Base Model, with MX0 Automatic Transmission, without FE3 Sport Suspension, without F46 AWD Chassis 2SN26 GT Model, with MX0 Automatic Transmission, with FE3 Sport Suspension |
| 6 | Body Style | 8 | Station Wagon |
| 7 | Restraint System | 5 7 |
AK5 Restraint System, Active (Manual) Belts W/Driver and Passenger Inflatable Restraint System (Frontal) AY0 Restraint System, Active (Manual) Belts W/Driver/Passenger/Side Airbags |
| 8 | Engine Type | 0 8 |
LAX Engine, 2.4L L4 LAY Engine, 1.8L L4 |
| 9 | Check Digit | - | Check Digit |
| 10 | Model Year | 9 | 2009 |
| 11 | Plant Location | Z | NUMMI, Fremont, CA |
| 12-17 | Plant Sequence Number | - | Production Plant Sequence Number |