The VIN plate is the legal identifier of the vehicle. The VIN plate is located on the upper left 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 | 1 | Chevrolet |
4-5 | Carline/Series | 1ZF69 1ZG69 1ZG69 1ZH69 1ZH69 1ZH69 1ZK69 | Chevrolet Malibu BAS Hybrid Chevrolet Malibu LS Base Model, 1LS Chevrolet Malibu LS Base Model, 1FL Package, LZE Package for Government Fleet Chevrolet Malibu LT Mid Model, 1LT, 4 and 6 Cylinder Chevrolet Malibu LT Mid Model, 2LT, 4 and 6 Cylinder Chevrolet Malibu LT Mid Model, 3LT, 6 Cylinder Only Chevrolet Malibu Uplevel LTZ, HFV6 |
6 | Body Style | ||
7 | Restraint System | 2 | Active Manual Belts w/Driver and Passenger Inflatable Restraint System Frontal |
8 | Engine Type | 5 B N 7 | RPO LAT, Gas Engine, 4 Cylinder, 2.4L, MFI, Aluminum, DOHC, BAS, ECOTEC RPO LE5, Gas Engine, 4 Cylinder, 2.4L, MFI, Aluminum, DOHC, HO, ECOTEC RPO LZ4, Gas Engine, 6 Cylinder, 3.5L, SFI, V6, Offset Bore, GM RPO LY7, Gas Engine, 6 Cylinder, 3.6L, SFI, V6, Aluminum, 60 Degrees, GM |
9 | Check Digit | -- | Check Digit |
10 | Model Year | 8 | 2008 |
11 | Plant Location | F | Fairfax II, KS |
12-17 | Plant Sequence Number | -- | Plant Sequence Number |
2.4L LAT and LE5 Engine ID and VIN Derivative Location
Refer to Engine Identification.
3.5L LZ4 Engine ID and VIN Derivative Location
Refer to Engine Identification.
3.6L LY7 Engine ID and VIN Derivative Location
Refer to Engine Identification.
4T45-E Transmission ID and VIN Derivative Location
Refer to Transmission Identification Information.
6T40/6T45 Transmission ID and VIN Derivative Location
Refer to Transmission Identification Information.
6T70/6T75 Transmission ID and VIN Derivative Location
Refer to Transmission Identification Information.
