MODEL COVERAGE & IDENTIFICATION
Note. The Engine code is stamped on the engine block. Refer to ENGINE CODE LOCATION at the end of this table for specific locations of the engine codes.
| MODEL | BODY | ENGINE (1) | ENGINE ID | FUEL SYSTEM | IGNITION SYSTEM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beretta | L | 2.2L (LM3) | G | TBI | DIS Magnetic |
| . | L | 2.3L (LG0) | A | PFI | IDI Magnetic |
| . | L | 3.1L (LH0) | T | PFI | DIS Magnetic |
| Bonneville | H | 3.8L (LN3) | C | SFI | C3I Hall Effect |
| Brougham | D | 5.0L (LO3) | E | TBI | HEI Magnetic |
| . | D | 5.7L (LO5) | 7 | TBI | HEI Magnetic |
| Camaro | F | 3.1L (LH0) | T | PFI | HEI Magnetic |
| . | F | 5.0L (LB9) | F | PFI | HEI Magnetic |
| . | F | 5.0L (LO3) | E | TBI | HEI Magnetic |
| . | F | 5.7L (L98) | 8 | PFI | HEI Magnetic |
| Caprice | B | 4.3L (LB4) | Z | TBI | Magnetic |
| . | B | 5.0L (LO3) | E | TBI | HEI Magnetic |
| . | B | 5.7L (LO5) | 7 | TBI | HEI Magnetic |
| Cavalier | J | 2.2L (LM3) | G | TBI | DIS Magnetic |
| . | J | 3.1L (LH0) | T | PFI | DIS Magnetic |
| Century | A | 2.5L (LR8) | R | TBI | DIS Magnetic |
| . | A | 3.3L (LG7) | N | PFI | C3I Hall Effect |
| Corsica | L | 2.2L (LM3) | G | TBI | DIS Magnetic |
| . | L | 3.1L (LH0) | T | PFI | DIS Magnetic |
| Corvette | Y | 5.7L (L98) | 8 | PFI | HEI Magnetic |
| Custom Cruiser | B | 5.0L (LO3) | E | TBI | HEI Magnetic |
| Cutlass Calais | N | 2.3L (LG0) | A | PFI | IDI Magnetic |
| . | N | 2.3L (LD2) | D | PFI | IDI Magnetic |
| . | N | 2.5L (L68) | U | TBI | C3I Hall Effect |
| . | N | 3.3L (LG7) | N | PFI | C3I Hall Effect |
| Cutlass Ciera | A | 2.5L (LR8) | R | TBI | DIS Magnetic |
| . | A | 3.3L (LG7) | N | PFI | C3I Hall Effect |
| Cutlass Cruiser Wagon | A | 2.5L (LR8) | R | TBI | DIS Magnetic |
| . | A | 3.3L (LG7) | N | PFI | C3I Hall Effect |
| Cutlass Supreme | W | 2.3L (LD2) | D | PFI | IDI Magnetic |
| . | W | 3.1L (LH0) | T | PFI | DIS Magnetic |
| . | W | 3.4L (LQ1) | X | PFI | DIS Magnetic |
| Delta 88 | H | 3.8L (LN3) | C | SFI | C3I Hall Effect |
| DeVille | C | 4.9L (L26) | B | SFI | HEI Magnetic W/ Hall effect Camshaft Sensor |
| Eldorado | E | 4.9L (L26) | B | SFI | HEI Magnetic W/ Hall effect Camshaft Sensor |
| Firebird | F | 3.1L (LH0) | T | PFI | HEI Magnetic |
| . | F | 5.0L (LB9) | F | PFI | HEI Magnetic |
| . | F | 5.0L (LO3) | E | TBI | HEI Magnetic |
| . | F | 5.7L (L98) | 8 | PFI | HEI Magnetic |
| Fleetwood | C | 4.9L (L26) | B | SFI | HEI Magnetic W/ Hall effect Camshaft Sensor |
| Grand Am | N | 2.3L (LG0) | A | PFI | IDI Magnetic |
| . | N | 2.3L (LD2) | D | PFI | IDI Magnetic |
| . | N | 2.5L (L68) | U | TBI | DIS Magnetic |
| Grand Prix | W | 2.3L (LD2) | D | PFI | IDI Magnetic |
| . | W | 3.1L (LH0) | T | PFI | DIS Magnetic |
| . | W | 3.4L (LQ1) | X | PFI | DIS Magnetic |
| LeSabre | H | 3.8L (LN3) | C | SFI | C3I Hall Effect |
| Lumina | W | 2.5L (LR8) | R | TBI | DIS Magnetic |
| . | W | 3.1L (LH0) | T | PFI | DIS Magnetic |
| . | W | 3.4L (LQ1) | X | PFI | DIS Magnetic |
| Ninety-Eight | C | 3.8L (L27) | L | SFI | C3I Hall Effect |
| Park Avenue | C | 3.8L (L27) | L | SFI | C3I Hall Effect |
| Reatta | E | 3.8L (LN3) | C | SFI | Hall Effect |
| Riviera | E | 3.8L (LN3) | C | SFI | Hall Effect |
| Regal | W | 3.1L (LH0) | T | PFI | Magnetic |
| . | W | 3.8L (L27) | L | SFI | C3I Hall Effect |
| Roadmaster | B | 5.0L (LO3) | E | TBI | HEI Magnetic |
| Seville | K | 4.9L (L26) | B | SFI | HEI Magnetic W/ Hall effect Camshaft Sensor |
| Skylark | N | 2.3L (LD2) | D | PFI | IDI Magnetic |
| . | N | 2.5L (L68) | U | TBI | DIS Magnetic |
| . | N | 3.3L (LG7) | N | PFI | C3I Hall Effect |
| Sunbird | J | 2.0L (LT2) | K | TBI | HEI Magnetic |
| . | J | 3.1L (LH0) | T | PFI | DIS Magnetic |
| Toronado | E | 3.8L (LN3) | C | SFI | C3I Hall Effect |
| Touring Sedan | C | 3.8L (L27) | L | SFI | C3I Hall Effect |
| Trofeo | E | 3.8L (LN3) | C | SFI | C3I Hall Effect |
| 6000 | A | 2.5L (LR8) | R | TBI | DIS Magnetic |
| . | A | 3.1L (LH0) | T | PFI | DIS Magnetic |
| (1) Engine code is stamped on engine block. Refer to ENGINE CODE LOCATION below. | |||||
| (1) | Engine code is stamped on engine block. Refer to ENGINE CODE LOCATION below. |
IDENTIFICATION
VIN DEFINITION
There are 17 characters in the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). The following is a breakdown of the VIN by sequential number as per it's position
| Position | Definition |
|---|---|
| 1 | Indicates Nation of Origin. |
| 2 | Indicates Manufacturer. |
| 3 | Indicates Vehicle Division. |
| 4 | Indicates Carline Body Code. |
| 5 | Indicates Carline/Series. |
| 6 | Indicates Body Type. |
| 7 | Indicates Restraint System. |
| 8 | Indicates Engine Code. |
| 9 | Indicates Check Digit. |
| 10 | Indicates Model Year. |
| 11 | Indicates Assembly Plant. |
| 12-17 | Indicate Plant Sequential Number. |
VIN DEFINITION
ENGINE CODE LOCATION
The locations of the stamped codes for each particular engine are listed below. Refer to MODEL COVERAGE & IDENTIFICATION .
| Engine Code | Location(s) |
|---|---|
| LB4 | On right front of engine, below cylinder head. On engine block, near oil filter. |
| LB9 | On engine block, near oil filter. |
| LD2 | On engine block, near starter. |
| LG0 | On engine block, near starter. |
| LG5 | On engine block, near starter. |
| LG7 | On left front of engine block, below cylinder head. |
| LH0 | On engine block, near starter. |
| LKO | Information not available. |
| LLO | Information not available. |
| LM3 | On Left rear of engine block, on bellhousing flange. |
| LN3 | On left front of engine, below cylinder head. |
| LO3 | On right front of engine, below cylinder head. On engine block, near oil filter. |
| LO5 | On left front of engine block, below cylinder head. On engine block, near oil filter. |
| LQ1 | On engine block, near starter. |
| LR8 | On left front of engine block, below cylinder head. |
| LT2 | On left rear of engine block, on edge of flange casting. |
| LT3 | On left rear of engine block, on edge of flange casting. |
| LV2 | On left front of engine block, below cylinder head. On engine block, near oil filter. |
| L26 | On left rear of engine block, below cylinder head. |
| L27 | On left front of engine, below cylinder head. |
| L68 | On left rear of engine block, below cylinder head mating surface. |
| L98 | On engine block, near starter. On right front of engine block, below cylinder head. |
ENGINE CODE LOCATION
MODEL YEAR IDENTIFICATION
| VIN Code | Model Year |
|---|---|
| J | 1988 |
| K | 1989 |
| L | 1990 |
| M | 1991 |
MODEL YEAR VIN CODE APPLICATION
See also:
• ENGINE CODE LOCATION
• MODEL COVERAGE & IDENTIFICATION