MODEL IDENTIFICATION
| MODEL | BODYCODE | (1) ENGINE | ENG. ID | FUEL SYSTEM | IGNITION SYSTEM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astro & Safari | M, L | 4.3L (L35) | W | CSI (2) | Magnetic (3) |
| Lumina Van, Silhouette & Trans Sport | U | 3.4L (LA1) | E | SFI | Magnetic |
| Parcel/Delivery Commercial Van & Motorhome(P3,P/G3) | P | 4.3L (L35) | W | CSI (2) | Magnetic |
| Parcel/Delivery Commercial Van & Motorhome(P3,P/G3) | P | 5.7L (L31) | R | CSI (2) | Magnetic |
| Parcel/Delivery Commercial Van & Motorhome(P3,P/G3) | P | 6.5L (L65) (4) | F | Turbo Diesel | N/A |
| Parcel/Delivery Commercial Van & Motorhome(P3,P/G3) | P | 7.4L (L29) | J | CSI (2) | Magnetic |
| Pickup (C/K 1/2/3) & Sierra | C, K | 4.3L (L35) | W | CSI (2) | Magnetic |
| Pickup (C/K 1/2/3) & Sierra | C, K | 5.0L (L30) | M | CSI (2) | Magnetic |
| Pickup (C/K 1/2/3) & Sierra | C, K | 5.7L (L31) | R | CSI (2) | Magnetic |
| Pickup (C/K 1/2/3) & Sierra | C, K | 6.5L (L65) (4) | F | Turbo Diesel | N/A |
| Pickup (C/K 1/2/3) & Sierra | C, K | 6.5L (L49) (5) | P | Diesel | N/A |
| Pickup (C/K 1/2/3) & Sierra | C, K | 6.5L (L56) (4) | S | Turbo Diesel | N/A |
| Pickup (C/K 1/2/3) & Sierra | C, K | 7.4L (L29) | J | CSI (2) | Magnetic |
| Suburban (C/K 1/2) | C, K | 5.7L (L31) | R | CSI (2) | Magnetic |
| Suburban (C/K 1/2) | C, K | 6.5L (L65) (4) | F | Turbo Diesel | N/A |
| Suburban (C/K 1/2) | C, K | 7.4L (L29) | J | CSI (2) | Magnetic |
| S/T Series:Blazer,Bravada, Jimmy, Pickup, Sonoma | S, T | 2.2L (LN2) (6) | 4 | SFI | Magnetic |
| S/T Series:Blazer,Bravada, Jimmy, Pickup, Sonoma | S, T | 4.3L (L35) | W | CSI (2) | Magnetic (3) |
| S/T Series:Blazer,Bravada, Jimmy, Pickup, Sonoma | S, T | 4.3L (LF6) | X | CSI (2) | Magnetic (3) |
| Tahoe & Yukon | C, K | 5.7L (L31) | R | CSI (2) | Magnetic |
| Tahoe & Yukon | C, K | 6.5L (L56) (4) | S | Turbo Diesel | N/A |
| Van (G 1/2/3) | G | 4.3L (L35) | W | CSI (2) | Magnetic |
| Van (G 1/2/3) | G | 5.0L (L30) | M | CSI (2) | Magnetic |
| Van (G 1/2/3) | G | 5.7L (L31) | R | CSI (2) | Magnetic |
| Van (G 1/2/3) | G | 6.5L (L49) (5) | P | Diesel | N/A |
| Van (G 1/2/3) | G | 7.4L (L29) | J | CSI (2) | Magnetic |
| (1) Engine code is stamped on engine block. See ENGINE CODE LOCATION . (2) Central Sequential Port Injection (CSI). (3) Uses Enhanced Electronic Ignition (OBD-II), utilizing a camshaft and crankshaft position sensor. (4) Heavy Duty emissions. (5) Light Duty emissions. (6) 2WD only. | |||||
| (1) | Engine code is stamped on engine block. See ENGINE CODE LOCATION . |
| (2) | Central Sequential Port Injection (CSI). |
| (3) | Uses Enhanced Electronic Ignition (OBD-II), utilizing a camshaft and crankshaft position sensor. |
| (4) | Heavy Duty emissions. |
| (5) | Light Duty emissions. |
| (6) | 2WD only. |
MODEL IDENTIFICATION
SAMPLE VIN
VIN: 2 G C D C 1 4 W 1 T E 1 0 0 0 0 1.
Digit #: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17.
VIN DEFINITION
- 1 - Indicates Nation of Origin.
- 2 - Indicates Manufacturer.
- 3 - Indicates Vehicle Division.
- 4 - Indicates Carline 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 - Indicates Plant Sequential Number.
| VIN Code | Model Year |
|---|---|
| R | 1994 |
| S | 1995 |
| T | 1996 |
MODEL YEAR VIN CODE APPLICATION
ENGINE CODE LOCATION
Note. See ENGINE in 1996 MODEL COVERAGE table for engine code prefix.
L29, L30, L31 & L35
On front of engine block, on right side above timing gear cover OR on left side of engine block, on engine-to-transmission mating flange.
L49, L56 & L65
On front of engine block, right side of timing gear housing casting OR on top of engine block, near left cylinder head-to-engine block mating surface, at front OR on left side of engine block, on engine-to-transmission mating flange.
LA1
On left side of engine block, on engine-to-transmission mating flange.
See also:
• ENGINE CODE LOCATION