For 1990-2009 cars only
| Table 1: | 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 | 3 | Oldsmobile |
2 | Model Year | 3 | 2003 |
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 |
