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 | HP69 HR69 | Buick/Lucerne CX/CXL Buick/Lucerne CXL |
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 | Y K, I | 8 CYL., 4.6L, SFI, V8, Alumn., (LD8) 6 CYL., 3.8L, SFI, V6, (L36/L67) |
9 | Check Digit | -- | Check Digit |
10 | Model Year | 6 | 2006 |
11 | Plant Location | DEH | Detroit/Hamtramick, MI, USA |
12-17 | Plant Sequence Number | -- | Plant Sequence Number |
3.8L (L36/L67) Engine ID and VIN Derivative Location
Refer to Engine Identification for the 3.8L engine.
4.6L (LD8) Engine ID and VIN Derivative Location
Refer to Engine Identification for the 4.6L engine.
4T65-E Transmission ID and VIN Derivative Location
Refer to Transmission Identification Information for the 4T65-E transaxle.
4T80-E Transmission ID and VIN Derivative Location
Refer to Transmission Identification Information for the 4T80-E transaxle.
