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 | Canada |
2 | Manufacturer | G | General Motors |
3 | Make | 1 | Chevrolet |
4 5 | Carline/Series | W/F W/H W/X W/X | Impala Impala LS Monte Carlo LS Monte Carlo SS |
6 | Body Style | 1 5 | Two-Door Coupe Sedan, GM Style 27 Four-Door Sedan , GM Style 197 |
7 | Restraint System | 2 | Active Manual Belts W/Driver and Passenger Supplemental Inflatable Restraint Frontal |
8 | Engine Type | E K I | RPO LA1, 3.4L, V6, MFI RPO L36, 3.8L, V6, MFI RPO L67, 3.8L, V6, SFI |
9 | Check Digit | -- | Check Digit |
10 | Model Year | 5 | 2005 |
11 | Plant Location | 9 | Oshawa #1, ON |
12-17 | Plant Sequence Number | w | 100001 |
Position | Definition | Character | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
All engines and transmissions are stamped with a partial Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). This table identifies the different VIN derivative characters and their respective positions. | |||
1 | Division | 1 | Chevrolet |
2 | Model Year | 5 | 2005 |
3 | Plant Location | 9 | Oshawa #1, ON |
4-9 | 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 |
4T60E/4T65E Transmission Transaxle ID and VIN Derivative Location
Refer to Transmission Identification Information in Automatic Transaxle - 4T65-E.
3.8L L36/L67 Engine ID and VIN Derivative Location
Refer to Engine Identification in Engine Mechanical - 3.8L.
3.4L LA1 Engine ID and VIN Derivative Location
Refer to Engine Identification in Engine Mechanical - 3.4L.
Body Type | Car Line Division | Engine | Fuel System | Engine RPO | Transmission | Transmission RPO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W | Monte Carlo LS/ Impala Base | 3.4L, 6 CYL | SFI | LA1 | 4T65-E | M15 |
W | Monte Carlo SS/ Impala Optional/Impala LS | 3.8L, 6 CYL | MFI | L36 | 4T65-E | M15 |
W | Monte Carlo SS/ Impala Optional/Impala LS | 3.8L, 6 CYL | MFI | L67 | 4T65-E | MN7 M15 |
