Position  | Definition  | Character  | Description  | 
|---|---|---|---|
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) plate (1) is the legal identifier of the vehicle. The VIN plate is located on the upper left corner of the instrument panel (I/P) and can be seen through the windshield from the outside of the vehicle.  | |||
1  | Country of Origin  | 1  | United States  | 
2  | Manufacturer  | G  | General Motors  | 
3  | Make  | 1 2  | Chevrolet Pontiac  | 
4 5  | Carline/Series  | AK, AL, AM, AP AJ, AL, AN  | Chevrolet LS, LT, SS, SSI Pontiac SE, GT  | 
6  | Body Style  | 1  | Two-Door Coupe (37) Four-Door Sedan (69)  | 
7  | Restraint System  | 2  | Active (Manual) Belts W/Driver and Passenger Inflatable Restraint System - Frontal  | 
8  | Engine Type  | F  | RPO L61, 2.2L, L4, MFI RPO LSJ, 2.0L, MFI, 4 CYL., SC  | 
9  | Check Digit  | --  | Check Digit  | 
10  | Model Year  | 5  | 2005  | 
11  | Plant Location  | 7  | Lordstown, OH. USA  | 
12-17  | Plant Sequence Number  | --  | Plant Sequence Number  | 
Position  | Definition  | Character  | Description  | 
|---|---|---|---|
All engines and transmissions are stamped or laser etched with a partial Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). This table identifies the different VIN derivative characters and their respective positions.  | |||
1  | Division  | 1 2  | Chevrolet Pontiac  | 
2  | Model Year  | 5  | 2005  | 
3  | Plant Location  | 7  | Lordstown, OH. USA  | 
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 Position  | Equivalent VIN Position  | 
|---|---|
1  | 3  | 
2  | 10  | 
3  | 11  | 
4-9  | 12-17  | 
Refer to Transmission Identification Information in Automatic Transaxle - 4T40-E/4T45-E.
Refer to Engine Identification in Engine Mechanical - 2.0L.
Refer to Engine Identification in Engine Mechanical - 2.2L (L61).