For 1990-2009 cars only
| Table 1: | VIN Derivative |
| Table 2: | VIN Positions |
Position | Definition | Character | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
DEFINITION: All engines and transmissions are stamped or laser etched with a partial Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), which was derived from the complete VIN. A VIN derivative contains the following nine positions: | |||
1 | GM Division Identifier | 4 | Buick |
2 | Model Year | 4 | 2004 |
3 | Assembly Plant | 4 | Orion, MI |
4-9 | Plant Sequence Number | 000001 | Plant Sequence Number |
VIN Derivative Position | Equivalent VIN Position |
|---|---|
Definition: A VIN derivative can be used to determine if a vehicle contains the original engine or transmission, by matching the VIN derivative position to the corresponding position in the complete VIN: | |
1 | 3 |
2 | 10 |
3 | 11 |
4-9 | 12-17 |
