The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) plate (1) is the legal identifier of the vehicle. The VIN plate is located on the upper left corner of the instrument panel and can be seen through the windshield from the outside of the vehicle.
Position | Definition | Character | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Country of Origin | 2 | Canada |
2 | Manufacturer | G | General Motors |
3 | Make | 4 | Buick |
4 5 | Car Line/Series | WB WF WS WY | Regal LS Regal GS Century Custom Century Limited |
6 | Body Style | 5 | 4 Door Sedan (GM Style 69) |
7 | Restraint System | 2 | Active (Manual) Belts with Driver and Passenger Supplemental Inflatable Restraint |
8 | Engine Type | M K 1 | 6 Cylinder MFI High Output 3.1L (RPO Code LG8) 6 Cylinder MFI High Output 3800 (RPO Code L36) 6 Cylinder MFI Supercharged 3800 (RPO Code L67) |
9 | Check Digit | -- | -- |
10 | Model Year | 1 | 2001 |
11 | Plant Location | 1 9 | Oshawa #2 Oshawa #1 |
12-17 | Plant Sequence Number | -- | -- |
