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 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 | 1 | Chevrolet |
4-5 | Carline/Series | Z/S Z/T Z/U | Malibu Malibu LS Malibu LT |
6 | Body Style | 5 6 | Sedan-4 Door 4 Window Notchback, 69 Sedan- 4 Door 6 Window Plain Back-Hatchback, 68 |
7 | Restraint System | 2 | Active Manual Belts W/Driver and Passenger Inflatable Restraint System Frontal |
8 | Engine Type | 8 F | RPO LX9 Engine Gas, 6 CYL, 3.5L, SFI, V6 RPO L61 Engine Gas, 4 CYL, 2.2L, SFI, ALUM |
9 | Check Digit | -- | Check Digit |
10 | Model Year | 4 | 2004 |
11 | Plant Location | F | Fairfax II, KS |
12-17 | Plant Sequence Number | -- | Plant Sequence Number |
