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 | 1 | Chevrolet |
4 5 | Carline/Series | W/F W/H W/W W/X | Impala Impala LS Monte Carlo LS Monte Carlo SS |
6 | Body Style | 1 5 | 2 Door Coupe (GM Style 27) 4 Door Sedan (GM Style 19) |
7 | Restraint System | 2 | Active (Manual) Belts with Driver and Passenger Supplemental Inflatable Restraint |
8 | Engine Type | E K | 6 Cylinder MFI High Output 3400 (RPO Code LA1) 6 Cylinder MFI High Output 3800 (RPO Code L36) |
9 | Check Digit | -- | -- |
10 | Model Year | 1 | 2001 |
11 | Plant Location | 1 9 | Oshawa #2 Oshawa #1 |
12-17 | Plant Sequence Number | -- | -- |
