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 | 2 | Pontiac |
4 5 | Carline/Series | W/J W/P W/R | Grand Prix SE Grand Prix GT Grand Prix GTP |
6 | Body Style | 1 5 | 2 Door Coupe (GM Style 37) 4 Door Sedan (GM Style 69) |
7 | Restraint System | 2 | Active Belts (Manual) with Driver and Passenger SIR |
8 | Engine Type | J K 1 | 6 Cylinder SFI 3.1L (RPO Code LG8) 6 Cylinder MFI High Output 3800 (RPO Code L36) 6 Cyilnder MFI Supercharged 3800 (RPO Code L67) |
9 | Check Digit | -- | Check Digit |
10 | Model Year | 1 | 2001 |
11 | Plant Location | 4 U | Fairfax II |
12-17 | Plant Sequence Number | -- | -- |