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 (IP) and can be seen through the windshield from the outside of the vehicle.
The last five digits of the assembly plant sequential number are stamped onto the rear side of the front sill (tie bar). This number is the same as the last five digits on the VIN plate. The VIN plate also has bar code characteristics.
Position
Definition
Character
Description
1
Country of Origin
2
Canada
Manufacturer
G
General Motors
3
Division
Chevrolet
Pontiac
4-5
Carline/Series
FP
Camaro Sport Coupe
FS
Firebird
FV
Formula/Trans Am
6
Body Type
Two Door
Two Door Convertible
7
Restraint System
Active (Manual) Belts with Driver and Passenger Inflatable Restraint System
8
Engine
RPO LS1, V8, 5.7L, MFI, United States Production, Mid/Lux Division
K
RPO L36, V6, 3.8L, MFI, United States Production, Mid/Lux Division
9
Check Digit
0
--
10
Model Year
Y
2000
11
Assembly Plant
St Therese, Quebec
12-17
Plant Sequence Number
The vehicle identification number is a system of numbers and letters used to identify a vehicle.
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:
U.S.A.
Make
VARIES
Marketing Division
Carline / Series
Body Letter Code and Model
Body Style
Body Type and Style
Seatbelt Design and Supplemental Restraint System
Engine Type
Engine RPO
Plant Location
100001
