General Motors Introduction - Cars
| 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 | 3.5L (LX5) | H | SFI | DIS Magnetic |
| — | — | 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 (3) | DIS Magnetic |
| Cavalier | J | 2.2L (LN2) | 4 | SFI | DIS Magnetic |
| — | — | 2.4L (LD9) | T | SFI | IDI Magnetic |
| Century | W | 3.1L (LG8) | J | SFI | DIS Magnetic |
| Corvette | Y | 5.7L (LS1) | G | SFI | DIS Magnetic |
| — | — | 5.7L (LS6) | S | SFI | DIS Magnetic |
| DeVille | K | 4.6L (LD8) | Y | SFI | DIS Magnetic |
| — | — | 4.6L (L37) | 9 | SFI | DIS Magnetic |
| 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 (LG8) | J | SFI | DIS Magnetic |
| — | — | 3.8L (L36) | K | SFI | C 3 I Hall Effect |
| — | — | 3.8L (L67) | 1 | SFI (2) | C 3 I Hall Effect |
| Impala | W | 3.4L (LA1) | E | SFI | DIS Magnetic |
| — | — | 3.8L (L36) | K | SFI | C 3 I Hall Effect |
| Intrigue | W | 3.5L (LX5) | H | SFI | DIS Magnetic |
| LeSabre | H | 3.8L (L36) | K | SFI | C 3 I Hall Effect |
| Lumina (4) | W | 3.1L (LG8) | J | SFI | DIS Magnetic |
| Malibu | N | 3.1L (LG8) | J | SFI | DIS Magnetic |
| Metro (4) | M | 1.3L (LY8) | 2 | MPI | DIS Magnetic |
| Monte Carlo | W | 3.4L (LA1) | E | 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 |
| Saturn ("L" Series) | J | 2.2 (L61) | F | SFI | DIS Magnetic |
| — | — | 3.0 (L81) | R | SFI | DIS Magnetic |
| Saturn ("S" Series) | 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) Variable multi-ram system. (4) Fleet only. |
| (3) | Variable multi-ram system. |
Scheme 1
MODEL/YEAR VIN CODE APPLICATIONS
| VIN Code | Model Year |
|---|
| X | 1999 |
| Y | 2000 |
| 1 | 2001 |
MODEL/YEAR VIN CODE APPLICATIONS
ENGINE CODE LOCATION
- LA1, LG8, LS1, LS6 & L81 On left side of engine block, on engine-to-transmission mating flange.
- LD8 & L37 On right front side of engine block, on cam cover, OR on right front side of engine block, forward of transmission extension.
- LD9 On timing chain housing cover, OR on left side of engine block, near starter.
- LL0 & L24 On left rear side of engine block.
- LN2 On left side of engine block, above starter.
- LX5 On right rear side of engine block, near oil pan.
- LV6 & LY8 On lower left side of engine block, on engine-to-transmission mating flange.
- L36 & L67 Right rear of engine, under exhaust manifold near bellhousing/engine mating surface.
- L47 On front end surface of right-side cam cover.
- L61 On timing chain housing cover, OR on left side of engine block, next to starter.
