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VIN Derivative Vehicle

The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is the legal identifier of the vehicle. The VIN contains the following information:

    • The manufacturer
    • The model
    • The chassis type
    • The engine type
    • The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) range
    • The model year
    • The plant code
    • The sequential number

Object Number: 200569  Size: SH

The VIN plate is attached to the top of the instrument panel on the left. The plate is visible through the windshield.

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) System

Position

Definition

Character

Description

1

Country of Origin

1

United States

2

Manufacturer

G

General Motors

3

Make

T

GMC

C

Chevrolet

D

GMC Incomplete Vehicle

B

Chevrolet Incomplete Vehicle

--

Not Used

4

GVWR/Brake System

A

9001-10000 Hydraulic

B

10001-14000 Hydraulic

C

14001-16000 Hydraulic

D

14001-16000 Air

E

16001-19500 Hydraulic

F

16001-19500 Air

G

19501-23500 Hydraulic

H

19501-23500 Air

J

23501-26000 Hydraulic

K

23501-26000 Air

L

26001-33000 Hydraulic

M

26001-33000 Air

N

33001-40500 Hydraulic

P

33001-40500 Air

R

40501-48500 Hydraulic

S

40501-48500 Air

T

48501-58000 Air

V

58001-69500 Air

W

69501-over Air

5

Series

6

6000

7

7000

6

Truck Line & Cab Type

H

Medium Conventional, 264 cm (104") BBC

--

Not Used

7

Chassis Type

1

4 x 2, 2 Axles, 1 Driving

4

6 x 4, 3 Axles, 2 Driving

8

Engine Type

C

Caterpillar 3126 FI Diesel (7.2L)

D

GM V8 EFI (7.4L)

B

GM V8 EFI (7.4L)

--

Not Used

9

Check Digit

1

 

10

Model Year

W

2000

11

Plant Location

J

Janesville

12-17

Plant Sequence Number

--

6 Digit Sequential Numbers

VIN Derivative Engine

The engine unit number or date code is stamped on the engine block.

Engines are stamped with an nine digit engine identification number. Refer to Engine Identification .

Engine VIN Derivative


Object Number: 290685  Size: SH
(1)Division Identifier
(2)Model Year
(3)Assembly Plant
(4)Sequence Number