Application
| MODEL | BODY CODE | ENGINE (1) | ENGINE ID | FUEL SYSTEM | IGNITION SYSTEM |
|---|
| Alero | N | 2.4L (LD9) | T | SFI | IDI Magnetic |
| — | — | 3.4L (LA1) | E | SFI | DIS Magnetic |
| Aurora | G | 4.0L (L47) | C | SFI | DIS Magnetic |
| Bonneville | H | 3.8L (L36) | K | SFI | C 3 I Hall Effect |
| — | — | 3.8L (L67) | 1 | SFI (2) | C 3 I Hall Effect |
| Camaro | F | 3.8L (L36) | K | SFI | C 3 I Hall Effect |
| — | — | 5.7L (LS1) | G | SFI | DIS Magnetic |
| Catera | V | 3.0L (L81) | R | SFI | DIS Magnetic |
| Cavalier | J | 2.2L (LN2) | 4 | SFI | DIS Magnetic |
| — | — | 2.4L (LD9) | T | SFI | IDI Magnetic |
| Century | W | 3.1L (L82) | M | SFI | DIS Magnetic |
| Corvette | Y | 5.7L (LS1) | G | SFI | DIS Magnetic |
| Cutlass | N | 3.1L (L82) | M | SFI | DIS Magnetic |
| DeVille (3) | K | 4.6L (LD8) | Y | SFI | DIS Magnetic |
| — | — | 4.6L (L37) | 9 | SFI | DIS Magnetic |
| Eighty Eight | H | 3.8L (L36) | K | SFI | C 3 I Hall Effect |
| Eldorado | E | 4.6L (LD8) | Y | SFI | DIS Magnetic |
| — | — | 4.6L (L37) | 9 | SFI | DIS Magnetic |
| Firebird | F | 3.8L (L36) | K | SFI | C 3 I Hall Effect |
| — | — | 5.7L (LS1) | G | SFI | DIS Magnetic |
| Grand Am | N | 2.4L (LD9) | T | SFI | IDI Magnetic |
| — | — | 3.4L (LA1) | E | SFI | DIS Magnetic |
| Grand Prix | W | 3.1L (L82) | M | SFI | DIS Magnetic |
| — | — | 3.8L (L36) | K | SFI | C 3 I Hall Effect |
| — | — | 3.8L (L67) | 1 | SFI (2) | C 3 I Hall Effect |
| Intrigue | W | 3.5L (LX5) | H | SFI | DIS Magnetic |
| — | — | 3.8L (L36) | K | SFI | C 3 I Hall Effect |
| LeSabre | H | 3.8L (L36) | K | SFI | C 3 I Hall Effect |
| LSS | H | 3.8L (L36) | K | SFI | C 3 I Hall Effect |
| — | — | 3.8L (L67) | 1 | SFI (2) | C 3 I Hall Effect |
| Lumina | W | 3.1L (L82) | M | SFI | DIS Magnetic |
| — | — | 3.8L (L36) | K | SFI | C 3 I Hall Effect |
| Malibu | N | 2.4L (LD9) | T | SFI | IDI Magnetic |
| — | — | 3.1L (L82) | M | SFI | DIS Magnetic |
| Metro & Firefly (Canadian) | M | 1.0L (LP2) | 6 | TBI | Magnetic |
| — | — | 1.3L (LY8) | 2 | SFI | DIS Magnetic |
| Monte Carlo | W | 3.1L (L82) | M | SFI | DIS Magnetic |
| — | — | 3.8L (L36) | K | SFI | C 3 I Hall Effect |
| Park Avenue | C | 3.8L (L36) | K | SFI | C 3 I Hall Effect |
| — | — | 3.8L (L67) | 1 | SFI (2) | C 3 I Hall Effect |
| Prizm | S | 1.8L (LV6) | 8 | SFI | DIS Magnetic |
| Regal | W | 3.8L (L36) | K | SFI | C 3 I Hall Effect |
| — | — | 3.8L (L67) | 1 | SFI (2) | C 3 I Hall Effect |
| Riviera | G | 3.8L (L67) | 1 | SFI (2) | C 3 I Hall Effect |
| Saturn | Z | 1.9L (L24) | 8 | SFI | DIS Magnetic |
| — | — | 1.9L (LL0) | 7 | SFI | DIS Magnetic |
| Seville | K | 4.6L (LD8) | Y | SFI | DIS Magnetic |
| — | — | 4.6L (L37) | 9 | SFI | DIS Magnetic |
| Sunfire | J | 2.2L (LN2) | 4 | SFI | DIS Magnetic |
| — | — | 2.4L (LD9) | T | SFI | IDI Magnetic |
| (1) Engine code is stamped on engine block. See ENGINE CODE LOCATION . (2) Supercharged engine. (3) Includes Concours and D'Elegance. |
| (3) | Includes Concours and D'Elegance. |
VIN Character Position & Definition. Scheme 1
Scheme 1: VIN Character Position & Definition
MODEL/YEAR VIN CODE APPLICATIONS
| VIN Code | Model Year |
|---|
| V | 1997 |
| W | 1998 |
| X | 1999 |
MODEL/YEAR VIN CODE APPLICATION
ENGINE CODE LOCATION
- LA1, LP2, LS1, LV6 & L81 On left side of engine block, on engine-to-transmission mating flange.
- LD8 & L37 On right front side of engine block, near rocker cover, OR on right front side of engine block, forward of transmission extension.
- LD9 On engine block, near oil filter, OR on left rear side of engine block, on engine-to-transmission mating flange, OR on top front of engine block, near timing cover.
- LL0 & L24 On left rear side of engine block.
- LN2 On left side of engine block, under exhaust manifold, OR on left rear side of engine block, on engine-to-transmission mating flange.
- LX5 On right front side of engine block, near timing cover.
- LY8 On lower left side of engine block, on engine-to-transmission mating flange.
- L36 On left side of engine block, near rocker cover, OR on left rear side of engine block, on engine-to-transmission mating flange.
- L47 On right front side of engine block, below cylinder head, OR on left front side of engine block, below cylinder head.
- L67 On left front side of engine block, below cylinder head, OR on left rear side of engine block, on engine-to-transmission mating flange.
- L82 On left rear side of engine block, near oil pan, OR on right side of engine block, near rocker cover, OR on left rear side of engine block, on engine-to-transmission mating flange.
