General Motors Introduction - Trucks
| MODEL | BODY CODE (1) | ENGINE (RPO CODE) (2) | ENGINE ID | FUEL SYSTEM | IGNITION SYSTEM |
| Astro & Safari | L, M | 4.3L (L35) | W | CSFI | Magnetic (3) |
| Avalanche | C, K | 5.3L (LM7) | T | SFI | DIS |
| — | — | 8.1L (L18) | G | SFI | DIS |
| Aztek & Rendezvous | B | 3.4L (LA1) | E | SFI | DIS Magnetic |
| Blazer - Jimmy Canadian | S, T | 4.3L (L35) | W | CSFI | Magnetic (3) |
| Bravada & Trailblazer | S, T | 4.2L (LL8) | X | SFI | DIS |
| Cab & Chassis | C | 6.5L (L65) | F | Turbo Diesel | N/A |
| — | — | 8.1L (L18) | G | SFI | DIS |
| Chevy Express & Savana | G | 4.3L (L35) | W | CSFI | Magnetic (3) |
| — | — | 5.0L (L30) | M | CSFI | Magnetic (3) |
| — | — | 5.7L (L31) | R | CSFI | Magnetic (3) |
| — | — | 6.5L (L65) | F | Turbo Diesel | N/A |
| — | — | 8.1L (L18) | G | SFI | DIS |
| Cutaway | G | 5.7L (L31) | R | CSFI | Magnetic (3) |
| — | — | 6.5L (L65) | F | Turbo Diesel | N/A |
| Envoy | S, T | 4.2L (LL8) | X | SFI | DIS |
| Envoy XL | S, T | 4.2L (LL8) | X | SFI | DIS |
| Escalade | C | 5.3L (LM7) | T | SFI | DIS |
| — | K | 6.0L (LQ9) | N | SFI | DIS |
| Escalade Ext | K | 6.0L (LQ9) | N | SFI | DIS |
| Montana & Venture | U, X | 3.4L (LA1) | E | SFI | DIS |
| RV Cutaway | G | 5.7L (L31) | R | CSFI | Magnetic (3) |
| — | — | 6.5L (L65) | F | Turbo Diesel | N/A |
| — | — | 8.1L (L18) | G | SFI | DIS Magnetic |
| Sierra & Silverado | C, K | 4.3L (L35) | W | CSFI | Magnetic (3) |
| — | — | 4.3L (LU3) | X | CSFI | Magnetic (3) |
| — | — | 4.8L (LR4) | V | SFI | DIS |
| — | — | 5.3L (LM7) | T | SFI | DIS |
| — | — | 6.0L (LQ4 | U | SFI ) (4) | DIS |
| — | — | 6.0L (LQ4/KL6) | U | SFI (5) | DIS |
| — | — | 6.0L (LQ4/KL8) | U | SFI (6) | DIS |
| — | — | 6.6L (LB7) | 1 | Turbo Diesel | N/A |
| — | — | 8.1L (L18) | G | SFI | DIS |
| Silhouette | U | 3.4L (LA1) | E | SFI | DIS |
| Sonoma & S10 Pickup | S | 2.2L (L43) | 5 | SFI (7) | DIS |
| — | S, T | 4.3L (L35) | W | CSFI | Magnetic (3) |
| Suburban | C, K | 5.3L (LM7) | T | SFI | DIS |
| — | — | 5.3L (L59) | Z | SFI (7) | DIS |
| — | — | 6.0L (LQ4) | U | SFI | DIS |
| — | — | 8.1L (L18) | G | SFI | DIS |
| Tahoe | C, K | 4.8L (LR4) | V | SFI | DIS |
| — | — | 5.3L (LM7) | T | SFI | DIS |
| — | — | 5.3L (L59) | Z | SFI (7) | DIS |
| Tracker | J | 2.0L (L34) | C | MFI | DIS |
| — | — | 2.5L (LE8) | L | SFI | DIS |
| Vue | Z | 2.2L (L61) | F | SFI | DIS |
| — | — | 3.0L (L81) | R | SFI | DIS |
| Yukon | K | 4.8L (LR4) | V | SFI | DIS |
| — | — | 5.3L (LM7) | T | SFI | DIS |
| — | — | 5.3L (L59) | Z | SFI (7) | DIS |
| — | — | 6.0L (LQ4) | U | SFI | DIS |
| Yukon XL | C, K | 5.3L (LM7) | T | SFI | DIS |
| — | — | 5.3L (L59) | Z | SFI (7) | DIS |
| — | — | 6.0L (LQ4) | U | SFI | DIS |
| — | — | 8.1L (L18) | G | SFI | DIS Magnetic |
| (1) Series designation. (2) Engine code is stamped on engine block. See ENGINE CODE LOCATION . (3) Uses Enhanced Electronic Ignition (EEI), utilizing a camshaft and crankshaft position sensor. (4) Gasoline vehicle. (5) Bi-fuel vehicle. (6) Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicle. (7) Flex-fuel vehicle. |
| (3) | Uses Enhanced Electronic Ignition (EEI), utilizing a camshaft and crankshaft position sensor. |
| (6) | Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicle. |
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MODEL/YEAR VIN CODE APPLICATIONS
| VIN Code | Model Year |
| X | 1999 |
| Y | 2000 |
| 1 | 2001 |
| 2 | 2002 |
MODEL/YEAR VIN CODE APPLICATIONS
ENGINE CODE LOCATION
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Scheme 3: ENGINE CODE LOCATION
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- LA1 On left side of engine block, above starter. (Scheme 3)
- LB7, LN2, L61 & L81 On rear left side of engine block, on engine-to-transmission mating flange. (Scheme 4)or (Scheme 5). NOTE: Engine identification number location illustration for engine code L81 is not available from manufacturer.
- L65 On rear left side of engine block, on engine-to-transmission mating flange, and on lower right front of engine. (Scheme 6)
- LE8 & LL8 On lower left front of engine block. (Scheme 7)or (Scheme 8).
- L34 On rear left side of engine block. (Scheme 9)
- LM7, LQ4, LQ9, LR4, LU3, L18, L30, L31, L35 & L59 On rear left side of engine block, below left-side cylinder head or below right-side cylinder head. (Scheme 10)
- L18, L30 & L31 On rear left side of engine block, below cylinder head. (Scheme 11)or (Scheme 12).
VEHICLE SAFETY CERTIFICATION LABEL
The vehicle certification label certifies that the vehicle conforms to all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. (Scheme 13) The vehicle certification label is permanently located on the edge of the driver's door or on the driver-side door pillar.
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Scheme 13: VEHICLE SAFETY CERTIFICATION LABEL