The vehicle identification number (VIN) plate is the legal identifier of the vehicle. The VIN plate is located on the upper LH corner of the instrument panel (I/P) and can be seen through the windshield from the outside of the vehicle:
Position | Definition | Character | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Country of Origin | 1 | U.S.A. |
2 | Manufacturer | G | General Motors |
3 | Make | 4 | Buick |
4-5 | Carline/Series | C19 D19 E19 W19 | LaCrosse/Allure CX LaCrosse/Allure CXL LaCrosse/Allure CXS Allure Super |
6 | Body Style | 5 | 4 DR Sedan |
7 | Restraint System | 2 | Active Manual Belts W/Driver and Passenger Inflatable Restraint System Frontal |
8 | Engine Type | 7 1 C | 6 CYL., 3.6L, SFI, V6, Alumn., (LY7) 6 CYL., 3.8L, SFI, V6, (L26) 8 CYL., 5.3L, SFI, (LS4) |
9 | Check Digit | -- | Check Digit |
10 | Model Year | 8 | 2008 |
11 | Plant Location | W | Oshawa 2, ONT., Canada |
12-17 | Plant Sequence Number | -- | Plant Sequence Number |
3.6L (LY7) Engine ID and VIN Derivative Location
Refer to Engine Identification .
3.8L (L26) Engine ID and VIN Derivative Location
Refer to Engine Identification .
5.3L (LS4) Engine ID and VIN Derivative Location
Refer to Engine Identification .
4T65-E Transmission ID and VIN Derivative Location
Refer to Transmission Identification Information .
