Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN codes)/GM/VIN Codes

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It is the tenth digit that gives you the model year for GM. I've been working at a Chevy dealer for years running codes/vins. For example (my examples only apply to 2001-2015 gm vehicles) Remember 10th digit from the beginning, (left to right). 2001... 1 2002...2 2003...3 .etc . . 2009...9 After 09 the tenth digit was given a letter 2010... A 2011...B 2012...C 2013...D 2014...E 2015...F Etc... We have another 20 years worth of letters Thanks for reading. You can always check your model year by looking in your drivers side door jamb and it will give you model year. If it was assembled in July or later it's probably a model year later than listed.

American GM[edit | edit source]

American VIN format 1981-1984 Passenger Car[edit | edit source]

GM's VIN format is as follows:

Position SampleDescription
1 1World Manufacturer Identifier
2 G
3 6
4 ARestraint type
5 MCar Line & Series Code
6 4Body style
7 7
8 8Engine type
9 0Check digit
10 EModel year
11 9Factory ID
12 1Sequential number
13 2
14 3
15 7
16 6
17 2

American restraint types 1981-1984[edit | edit source]

The restraint type is specified as character four of the American GM VIN for passenger cars.

VIN Code Description
A Manual Seatbelts only - No Passive Restraint

Car Line & Series Code 1981-1984[edit | edit source]

The Car Line & Series Code is specified as character five of the American GM VIN for passenger cars.

List of GM platforms Car Line &
Series Code 		Model
GM A platform - rear-wheel drive T Chevrolet Malibu 1981
W Chevrolet Malibu Classic 1981
Z Chevrolet Monte Carlo 1981
D Pontiac LeMans 1981
F Pontiac Grand LeMans 1981
J Pontiac Grand Prix 1981
K Pontiac Grand Prix LJ 1981
P Pontiac Grand Prix Brougham 1981
G Oldsmobile Cutlass sedan, Cutlass Cruiser wagon 1981
H Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser Brougham wagon 1981
K Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais coupe 1981
M Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Brougham 1981
R Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme coupe, Cutlass LS sedan 1981
E Buick Century wagon 1981
H Buick Century sedan, Estate wagon 1981
J Buick Regal 1981
K Buick Regal Sport 1981
L Buick Century Limited 1981
M Buick Regal Limited 1981
GM A platform - front-wheel drive W Chevrolet Celebrity 1982-1984
F Pontiac 6000 1982-1984
G Pontiac 6000 LE 1982-1984
H Pontiac 6000 STE 1983-1984
G Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera 1982
J Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera LS 1982-1984, Cutlass Cruiser LS 1984
M Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera Brougham 1982-1984
G Buick Century T-Type 1983-1984
H Buick Century Custom 1982-1984
L Buick Century Limited 1982-1984
GM B platform D Chevrolet Bel Air 1981 (Canada only)
L Chevrolet Impala 1981-1984
N Chevrolet Caprice Classic 1981-1984
F Pontiac Laurentian 1981 (Canada only)
L Pontiac Catalina 1981, Parisienne 1984
L Pontiac Parisienne 1982-1983 (Canada only)
N Pontiac Bonneville 1981
N Pontiac Parisienne 1981, Parisienne Brougham 1982-1983 (Canada only)
R Pontiac Bonneville Brougham 1981
T Pontiac Parisienne Brougham 1984
L Oldsmobile Delta 88 1981-1983
N Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale 1981-1984
P Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser 1981-1984
V Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Brougham LS 1984
Y Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Brougham 1981-1984
N Buick Le Sabre 1981, Le Sabre Custom 1982-1984
P Buick Le Sabre Limited 1981-1984
R Buick Le Sabre Estate Wagon 1981-1983
V Buick Electra Estate Wagon 1981-1984
GM C platform - rear-wheel drive G Oldsmobile 98 Regency 1984
H Oldsmobile 98 Regency Brougham 1984
V Oldsmobile 98 Luxury 1981
W Oldsmobile 98 Regency Brougham 1982-1983
X Oldsmobile 98 Regency 1981-1983
R Buick Electra Limited 1984
U Buick Electra Park Avenue 1984
W Buick Electra Park Avenue 1981-1983
X Buick Electra Limited 1981-1983
B Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham 1981-1983
D Cadillac DeVille 1981-1983
M Cadillac DeVille 1984
W Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham 1984
GM D platform - rear-wheel drive F Cadillac Fleetwood Limousine 1981-1984
GM E platform Z Oldsmobile Toronado Brougham 1981-1984
Y Buick Riviera T-Type 1981-1984
Z Buick Riviera 1981-1984
L Cadillac Eldorado 1981-1984
GM F platform P Chevrolet Camaro 1981, Camaro Sport Coupe 1982-1984
S Chevrolet Camaro Berlinetta 1981-1984
S Pontiac Firebird 1981-1984
T Pontiac Firebird Esprit 1981
V Pontiac Firebird Formula 1981
W Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 1981-1984
X Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Turbo Special Edition 1981, Firebird S/E 1982-1984
GM G platform - rear-wheel drive W Chevrolet Malibu Classic 1982, Malibu 1983
Z Chevrolet Monte Carlo 1982-1984
J Pontiac Grand Prix 1982-1984
K Pontiac Grand Prix LJ 1982-1983, Grand Prix LE 1984
N Pontiac Bonneville G 1982-1984
P Pontiac Grand Prix Brougham 1982-1984
R Pontiac Bonneville G Brougham 1982-1984
S Pontiac Bonneville G LE 1984
H Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser wagon 1982-1983
K Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais coupe 1982-1984
M Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Brougham 1982-1984
R Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme coupe & sedan 1982-1984
J Buick Regal 1982-1984
K Buick Regal Sport 1982, Regal T-Type 1983-1984
M Buick Regal Limited 1982-1984
GM J platform C Chevrolet Cavalier 1983-1984
D Chevrolet Cavalier 2-d/4-d/wagon 1982, Cavalier CS 1983-1984
E Chevrolet Cavalier 3-door hatchback 1982, Cavalier CS 3-door hatchback 1983, Cavalier Type 10 2-d/3-d/Convertible 1984
B Pontiac J2000 1982, 2000 1983, 2000 Sunbird 1984
C Pontiac J2000 LE 1982, 2000 LE 1983, 2000 Sunbird LE Convertible 1983, 2000 Sunbird LE 1984
D Pontiac J2000 SE 1982, 2000 SE 1983, 2000 Sunbird SE 1984
E Pontiac J2000 S 1982
C Oldsmobile Firenza Base model 1982-1984, Firenza S 1982-1984
D Oldsmobile Firenza LX 1982-1984, Firenza SX 1982-1984
E Buick Skyhawk T-Type 1983-1984
S Buick Skyhawk Custom 1982-1984
T Buick Skyhawk Limited 1982-1984
G Cadillac Cimarron 1982-1984
GM K platform S Cadillac Seville 1981-1984
GM P platform E Pontiac Fiero Coupe 1984
F Pontiac Fiero SE 1984
M Pontiac Fiero Sport coupe 1984
GM T platform - rear-wheel drive B Chevrolet Chevette 1981-1983, Chevette CS 1984
J Chevrolet Chevette Scooter 1981-1983, Chevette 1984
B Pontiac Acadian 1981-1984 (Canada only)
J Pontiac Acadian S 1981-1982, Pontiac Acadian Scooter 1983-1984 (Canada only)
L Pontiac T1000 1982, 1000 1983-1984
M Pontiac T1000 1981
GM X platform H Chevrolet Citation 2-door coupe 1982-1983, Citation II 2-door coupe 1984
X Chevrolet Citation hatchback 1981-1983, Citation II hatchback 1984
T Pontiac Phoenix SJ 1982-1983, Phoenix SE 1984
Y Pontiac Phoenix 1981-1984
Z Pontiac Phoenix LJ 1981-1983, Phoenix LE 1984
B Oldsmobile Omega 1981-1984
E Oldsmobile Omega Brougham 1981-1984
B Buick Skylark 1981-1982, Skylark Custom 1983-1984
C Buick Skylark Limited 1981-1984
D Buick Skylark Sport 1981-1982, Skylark T-Type 1983-1984
GM Y platform Y Chevrolet Corvette 1981-1982, 1984

American VIN format 1985-1986 Passenger Car[edit | edit source]

GM has traditionally encoded the platform as the fourth character of the VIN. Other content includes an engine code and manufacturing plant. GM's VIN format is as follows:

Position SampleDescription
1 1World Manufacturer Identifier
2 G
3 6
4 DPlatform
5 WSeries Code
6 6Body style
7 9
8 YEngine type
9 0Check digit
10 GModel year
11 9Factory ID
12 1Sequential number
13 2
14 3
15 7
16 6
17 2

Body style codes 1981-1986[edit | edit source]

The Body type is specified as characters six and seven of the American GM VIN for passenger cars from 1981-1986.

VIN Description
11,27,37,47,57,97 Two-Door Coupe/Sedan
07,08,77,87 Two-Door Hatchback
67 Two-Door Convertible
19,69 Four-Door Sedan
68 Four-Door Hatchback
23 Four-Door Limousine, 8-passenger ("Limousine")
33 Four-Door Limousine w/Center Partition, 7-passenger ("Formal Limousine")
35 Four-Door Station Wagon

American VIN format 1987- Passenger Car[edit | edit source]

GM has traditionally encoded the platform as the fourth character of the VIN. Other content includes an engine code and manufacturing plant. GM's VIN format is as follows:

Position SampleDescription
1 1World Manufacturer Identifier
2 G
3 6
4 DPlatform
5 MSeries Code
6 5Body style
7 7Restraint type
8 NEngine type
9 0Check digit
10 3Model year
11 0Factory ID
12 1Sequential number
13 2
14 3
15 7
16 6
17 2

American VIN format 1981-2009 Light Duty Truck & Multi-Purpose Passenger Vehicle[edit | edit source]

GM's VIN format is as follows:

Position SampleDescription
1 1World Manufacturer Identifier
2 G
3 K
4 EGVWR/Brake System
5 KLine & Chassis Type
6 1Series
7 8Body type
8 KEngine type
9 0Check digit
10 NModel year
11 JFactory ID
12 1Sequential number
13 2
14 3
15 7
16 6
17 2

American VIN format 2010- Light Duty Truck & Multi-Purpose Passenger Vehicle[edit | edit source]

GM's VIN format is as follows:

Position SampleDescription
1 1World Manufacturer Identifier
2 G
3 K
4 LGVWR/Brake System/Body Style
5 RLine & Chassis Type
6 LSeries
7 ERestraint System
8 DEngine type
9 0Check digit
10 AModel year
11 JFactory ID
12 1Sequential number
13 2
14 3
15 7
16 6
17 2

Platform & Series Codes 1985- Passenger Car[edit | edit source]

GM used a lettered system of automobile platform codes for three decades. These letters were used as the fourth position of the VIN. Though today's GM platforms use Greek characters, they are still encoded with Latin characters in the fourth position. Position five encodes the specific model and trim level of the vehicle.

List of GM platforms Platform
Code 		Series
Code 		Model
GM A platform A W Chevrolet Celebrity 1985-1990
E Pontiac 6000 SE 1986-1988
F Pontiac 6000 1985-1988, 6000 LE 1989-1991
G Pontiac 6000 LE 1985-1988
H Pontiac 6000 STE 1985-1989
J Pontiac 6000 SE 1989-1991
G Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera S Sedan 1993-1994
J Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera LS 1985, Cutlass Ciera 1986-1989 & Cutlass Cruiser 1985-1989,
Cutlass Ciera S Coupe 1986-1987, Cutlass Ciera S 1990-1991 & Cutlass Cruiser S 1990-1994, Cutlass Ciera SL & Cutlass Cruiser SL 1995, Ciera SL sedan & wagon 1996
L Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera 1990-1991, Cutlass Ciera S Sedan 1992
M Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera Brougham 1985-1988, Cutlass Ciera SL Coupe 1986-1989, Cutlass Ciera SL Sedan 1989-1993, Cutlass Cruiser Brougham 1987-1988, Cutlass Cruiser SL 1989-1993
S Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera International Series 1988-1990
G Buick Century T-Type 1985-1986, Century Special 1991-1996
H Buick Century Custom 1985-1995
L Buick Century Limited 1985-1993, Century Estate Wagon 1986-1989
GM B platform B L Chevrolet Impala 1985, Caprice 1986-1992, Caprice Classic 1993-1996, Impala SS 1995-96
N Chevrolet Caprice Classic 1985-1992, Caprice Classic LS 1993-1994,
Caprice Classic LTZ 1991-1993, Impala SS 1994
U Chevrolet Caprice Classic Brougham/Brougham LS 1987-1990
L Pontiac Parisienne 1985-1986, Safari Wagon 1987-1989
T Pontiac Parisienne Brougham 1985-1986
N Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale 1985
P Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser 1985-1992
V Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Brougham LS 1985
Y Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Brougham 1985
N Buick Le Sabre Custom 1985, Roadmaster sedan 1992-1996
P Buick Le Sabre Limited 1985
R Buick Le Sabre Estate Wagon 1985-1989, Estate Wagon 1990,
Roadmaster Estate Wagon 1991-1996
T Buick Roadmaster Limited sedan 1992-1996
V Buick Electra Estate Wagon 1985-1989
GM C platform - front-wheel drive C V Oldsmobile Touring Sedan 1988-1990, 98 Touring Sedan 1991-1993
W Oldsmobile 98 Regency Brougham 1985-1990, 98 Regency Elite 1991-1996
X Oldsmobile 98 Regency 1985-1990, 1992-1994
F Buick Electra T-Type 1985-1990
U Buick Electra Park Avenue Ultra 1989-1990, Park Avenue Ultra 1991-1996
W Buick Electra Park Avenue 1985-1990, Park Avenue 1991-1996
X Buick Electra 1985-1986, Electra Limited 1987-1990
B 1985-1992 Cadillac Fleetwood, Fleetwood D'Elegance, 1993 Cadillac Sixty Special
D 1985-1993 Cadillac DeVille
G 1991-1992 Cadillac Fleetwood Sixty Special
H 1985-1987 Cadillac Fleetwood Limousine
S 1987-1990 Cadillac Fleetwood Sixty Special
T 1991-1993 Cadillac DeVille Touring Sedan
GM G platform (models formerly on C platform) C
U Buick Park Avenue Ultra 1997-2005
W Buick Park Avenue 1997-2005
GM D platform D W 1985-1986 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham, 1987-1992 Cadillac Brougham
W 1993-1996 Cadillac Fleetwood
GM E platform E
V Oldsmobile Toronado Trofeo 1988-1992
Z Oldsmobile Toronado Brougham 1985-1986, Toronado 1987-1992
C Buick Reatta 1988-1991
Y Buick Riviera T-Type 1985-1986
Z Buick Riviera 1985-1993
C Cadillac Eldorado Collector Series 2002
L Cadillac Eldorado 1985-2002
T Cadillac Eldorado Touring Coupe 1994-2002
GM Epsilon I platform Z A Chevrolet Malibu Fleet 2010-2012
B Chevrolet Malibu LS 2010-2012
C Chevrolet Malibu 1LT 2010-2012
D Chevrolet Malibu 2LT 2010-2012
E Chevrolet Malibu LTZ 2010-2011, Malibu 1LZ 2012
F Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid 2008-2010, Malibu 3LT 2012
G Chevrolet Malibu LS 2008-2009, Malibu 2LZ 2012
H Chevrolet Malibu 1LT 2008-2009
J Chevrolet Malibu 2LT 2008-2009
K Chevrolet Malibu LTZ 2008-2009
S Chevrolet Malibu 2004-2005, Malibu LS 2006-2007, Malibu Classic LS 2008
T Chevrolet Malibu LS 2004-2005, Malibu LT 2006-2007, Malibu Classic LT 2008
U Chevrolet Malibu LT 2004-2005, Malibu LTZ 2006-2007
W Chevrolet Malibu SS 2006-2007
A Pontiac G6 Sedan 2010
F Pontiac G6 2.4L Sedan (Base model) 2006, G6 Value Leader (Base model w/1SV) 2007-2008
G Pontiac G6 3.5L Sedan (Base model) 2005-2006, G6 (Base model) 2007-2009
H Pontiac G6 GT 2005-2009
J Pontiac G6 (Base model) 2009 1/2 (Mid-Cycle Revision)
K Pontiac G6 GT 2009 1/2 (Mid-Cycle Revision)
L Pontiac G6 GXP 2009 1/2 (Mid-Cycle Revision)
M Pontiac G6 GTP 2006-2007, G6 GXP 2008-2009
R Saturn Aura Green Line 2007-2009
S Saturn Aura XE 2007-2009
V Saturn Aura XR 2007-2008, Aura XR 2.4L 2009
X Saturn Aura XR V6 2009
GM F platform F P Chevrolet Camaro Sport Coupe 1985-2002, Convertible 1987-1992, 1994-2002
S Chevrolet Camaro Berlinetta 1985-1986
S Pontiac Firebird 1985-2002
V Pontiac Firebird Formula / Trans Am 1993-2002
W Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 1985-1992
X Pontiac Firebird S/E 1985-1986
GM G platform - rear-wheel drive G Z Chevrolet Monte Carlo 1985-1988
J Pontiac Grand Prix 1985-1987
K Pontiac Grand Prix LE 1985-1987
N Pontiac Bonneville 1985-1986
P Pontiac Grand Prix Brougham 1985-1987
R Pontiac Bonneville Brougham 1985-1986
S Pontiac Bonneville LE 1985-1986
K Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon coupe 1985-1987
M Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Brougham 1985-1987,
Cutlass Supreme Classic Brougham 1988
R Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 1985-1987, Cutlass Supreme Classic 1988
J Buick Regal 1985-1987
K Buick Regal T-Type 1985-1987
M Buick Regal Limited 1985-1987
GM G platform - front-wheel drive G D 1995-1999 Buick Riviera
R 1995-1999 Oldsmobile Aurora
R 2001-2002 Oldsmobile Aurora 3.5
S 2001-2003 Oldsmobile Aurora 4.0
GM H platform H H Buick Le Sabre 1987
P Buick Le Sabre Custom 1986-1999
R Buick Le Sabre Limited 1986-1999
C Oldsmobile Regency 1997-1998, Eighty Eight 50th Anniversary Edition 1999
N Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale 1986-1988, 88 Royale 1989-1995, Eighty Eight & Eighty Eight LS 1996-99
Y Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Brougham 1986-1988, 88 Royale Brougham 1989-91, Eighty Eight Royale LS 1992-1995, LSS 1996-1999
X Pontiac Bonneville 1987, Bonneville LE 1988-1991, Bonneville SE 1992-1999
Y Pontiac Bonneville SSE 1988-1991, Bonneville SSEi 1992-1993
Z Pontiac Bonneville LE 1987, Bonneville SE 1988-1991, Bonneville SSE 1992-1999, Bonneville SSEi 1994-1999
GM G platform (models formerly on H platform or their successors) H D Buick Lucerne CXL V6 2006-2009
E Buick Lucerne CXS 2006-2008
F Buick Lucerne Super 2008-2009
P Buick Lucerne CX 2006-2009
R Buick Lucerne CXL V8 2006-2007, Lucerne CXL Special Edition V8 2008
P Buick Le Sabre Custom 2000-2005
R Buick Le Sabre Limited 2000-2005
X Pontiac Bonneville SE 2000-2005
Y Pontiac Bonneville SLE 2000-2005
Z Pontiac Bonneville SSEi 2000-2003, Bonneville GXP 2004-2005
GM J platform J
C Chevrolet Cavalier 1985-1994, RS Convertible 1991-1994
D Chevrolet Cavalier CS 1985-1987
E Chevrolet Cavalier Type 10 1985, RS 1986-1988,
Type 10 Convertible 1985, RS Convertible 1986-1987
F Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 1986-1994, Z24 Convertible 1988-1989, 1992-1994
C Chevrolet Cavalier 1995-2005, Cavalier RS 1997-1999
F Chevrolet Cavalier LS Sedan 1995-2005, LS Coupe 2003-2005, Z24 Coupe 1995-2001,
LS Convertible 1995-1997, Z24 Convertible 1998-2000
H Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 Coupe/Sedan 2002, LS Sport 2002-2005
S Chevrolet Cavalier LS Coupe 2002
B Pontiac Sunbird 1985-1989, Sunbird LE 1990-1991, Sunbird SE 1992-1993,
Sunbird LE 1994
C Pontiac Sunbird LE 1985, Sunbird 1991, Sunbird LE 1992-1993
D Pontiac Sunbird SE 1985-1991, Sunbird GT 1992-1993
L Pontiac Sunbird SE 1994
U Pontiac Sunbird GT 1986-1991
B Pontiac Sunfire SE 1995-2002, Convertible 1995-2000, Sunfire 2003-2005
D Pontiac Sunfire GT 1995-2002
C Oldsmobile Firenza Base model 1985-1987, Firenza S 1985-1987, Firenza 1988
D Oldsmobile Firenza LX 1985-1987, Firenza SX 1985, Firenza LC, GT 1986-1987
E Buick Skyhawk T-Type 1985-1986
S Buick Skyhawk Custom 1985-1987, Skyhawk Sport 1986-1987, Skyhawk 1988-1989
T Buick Skyhawk Limited 1985-1987
G Cadillac Cimarron 1985-1988
G, H Toyota Cavalier (Japan only)
GM2900 platform J C 2004 Saturn L300.1
D 2004 Saturn L300.2, 2005 Saturn L300
L 2004 Saturn L300.3
R Saturn LS/L100 w/manual transmission
S Saturn LS/L100 w/automatic transmission
T Saturn LS1 & L200 & LW200 w/manual transmission
U Saturn LS1/L200 w/automatic transmission, LW1/LW200 w/automatic transmission
W Saturn LS2, LW2, L300, LW300
GM K platform K D Cadillac Deville 1994-1999
E Cadillac Deville D'Elegance 1997-1999
F Cadillac Deville Concours 1994-1999
S Cadillac Seville 1985-1993 / Cadillac Seville SLS 1994-1997
Y Cadillac Seville Touring Sedan / Cadillac Seville STS 1990-1997
GM G platform (models formerly on K platform) K D 2000-2005 Cadillac Deville, 2006-2009 Cadillac DTS
E 2000-2005 Cadillac Deville DHS
F 2000-2005 Cadillac Deville DTS
S 1998-2004 Cadillac Seville SLS
Y 1998-2003 Cadillac Seville STS
GM Kappa platform M A Pontiac Solstice w/automatic transmission 2010
B Pontiac Solstice 2006-2007, Solstice w/manual transmission 2008-2009
B Pontiac Solstice GXP w/automatic transmission 2010
C Pontiac Solstice w/automatic transmission 2008
D Pontiac Solstice w/manual transmission 2010
E Pontiac Solstice GXP w/manual transmission 2010
F Pontiac Solstice GXP w/automatic transmission 2008
G Pontiac Solstice GXP 2007, Solstice GXP w/manual transmission 2008-2009
K Pontiac Solstice Street Edition w/manual transmission 2009
N Pontiac Solstice w/automatic transmission 2009
S Pontiac Solstice SCCA SSB Championship Edition (2.4L) 2008
T Pontiac Solstice SCCA T2 Championship Edition (2.0L Turbo) 2008
T Pontiac Solstice GXP w/automatic transmission 2009
Z Pontiac Solstice Street Edition w/automatic transmission 2009
B Saturn Sky 2007, Sky w/manual transmission 2008-2009
B Saturn Sky Redline w/automatic transmission 2010
C Saturn Sky w/automatic transmission 2008
C Saturn Sky Ruby Red (Merlot Jewel) Special Edition w/manual transmission 2009
C Saturn Sky Preferred w/automatic transmission 2010
D Saturn Sky Hydro Blue Special Edition w/manual transmission 2009
E Saturn Sky Redline w/manual transmission 2010
F Saturn Sky Redline w/automatic transmission 2008
F Saturn Sky Preferred w/manual transmission 2010
G Saturn Sky Redline 2007, Sky Redline w/manual transmission 2008-2009
H Saturn Sky Redline Ruby Red (Merlot Jewel) Special Edition w/manual transmission 2009
L Saturn Sky Redline Hydro Blue Special Edition w/manual transmission 2009
N Saturn Sky w/automatic transmission 2009
P Saturn Sky Ruby Red (Merlot Jewel) Special Edition w/automatic transmission 2009
R Saturn Sky Hydro Blue Special Edition w/automatic transmission 2009
T Saturn Sky Redline w/automatic transmission 2009
V Saturn Sky Redline Ruby Red (Merlot Jewel) Special Edition w/automatic transmission 2009
X Saturn Sky Redline Hydro Blue Special Edition w/automatic transmission 2009
G Opel GT 2007-2010, Daewoo G2X 2007-2009
GM L platform L
D Chevrolet Corsica Base 1994-1996
T Chevrolet Corsica Base 1987-1989, Corsica LT 1990-1993
V Chevrolet Beretta Base 1987-1996
W Chevrolet Beretta "GT" 1989-1993 (RPO Z21) & Beretta Z26 1994-1996 (RPO Z04)
Z Chevrolet Corsica LTZ 1989-1990 (RPO Z54)
Z Chevrolet Beretta "GTZ" 1990-1993 (RPO Z04)
T Pontiac Tempest (Canada only)
GM M platform M R Chevrolet Sprint
R Geo Metro LSi, Metro
R Pontiac Firefly (Canada only)
S Chevrolet Sprint ER
S Geo Metro, Metro XFi
GM N platform N
B Oldsmobile Cutlass 1997, Cutlass GL 1998-1999
C Buick Skylark 4-door Custom 1987-1991
D Buick Skylark 4-door Limited 1987-1989, Skylark 4-door Luxury Edition 1990-1991
D Chevrolet Malibu 1997-2003, Chevrolet Classic 2004-2005
E Chevrolet Malibu LS 1997-2003
E Pontiac Grand Am 1985-1988, Grand Am LE 1989-1991
E Pontiac Grand Am SE 1992-2005
F Oldsmobile Calais 1985-1987, Cutlass Calais 1988, Cutlass Calais S 1989-1991
F Oldsmobile Achieva SL 1992-1994, Achieva SC 1994
F Oldsmobile Alero GLS 1999-2004
F Pontiac Grand Am SE1 2000-2004
G Oldsmobile Cutlass GLS 1997-1999
G Pontiac Grand Am 1991
G Pontiac Grand Am SE2 2000, 2003-2004
J Buick Somerset Regal 1985, Somerset Custom 1986-1987, Skylark 2-door Custom 1988-91, Skylark 4-door Custom 1986
J Buick Skylark 1992, Skylark Limited 1993-1994, Skylark Custom 1996-1998,
Skylark Limited & Gran Sport 1996-1997
K Buick Somerset T-Type 1986
K Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais International Series 1988-1991
K Oldsmobile Alero GX 1999-2004
L Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais 1989-1991
L Oldsmobile Achieva S 1992-1995, Achieva SL 1996-1998, Achieva SC 1996-1997
L Oldsmobile Alero GL 1999-2004
M Buick Somerset Regal Limited 1985, Somerset Limited 1986-'87, Skylark 2-door Limited '88-'89, Skylark 2-door Gran Sport 1990-1991, Skylark 4-door Limited 1986
M Buick Skylark Gran Sport 1992-1994
T Oldsmobile Calais Supreme 1985-1987, Cutlass Calais SL 1988-1991
V Buick Skylark 1990-1991
V Buick Skylark Custom 1993-1995, Limited 1995, Gran Sport 1995
V Pontiac Grand Am LE 1985-1988
V Pontiac Grand Am GT1 2000-2005
W Pontiac Grand Am SE 1986-1991
W Pontiac Grand Am GT 1992-2005
GM P platform - rear-wheel drive P
E Pontiac Fiero Coupe 1985-1988
F Pontiac Fiero SE 1985-1987
G Pontiac Fiero GT 1985-1988
M Pontiac Fiero Sport coupe 1985-1987
GM P platform - front-wheel drive P X General Motors EV1 1997, 1999
GM R platform R
F 1985-1986 Chevrolet Spectrum
F 1987-1988 Chevrolet Spectrum 3-door hatchback, 1989 Geo Spectrum 3-door hatchback
F 1990-1993 Geo Storm
G 1987-1988 Chevrolet Spectrum 4-door sedan, 1989 Geo Spectrum 4-door sedan
T 1990-1993 Geo Storm GSi
GM S platform S K 1985-1988 Chevrolet Nova
K 1989-1997 Geo Prizm, 1998-2002 Chevrolet Prizm
L 1988 Chevrolet Nova Twin Cam, 1990-1992 Geo Prizm GSi
L 2003-2008 Pontiac Vibe, 2009-2010 Pontiac Vibe FWD w/manual transmission
M 2003-2006 Pontiac Vibe AWD, 2009-2010 Pontiac Vibe AWD w/automatic transmission
N 2003-2006 Pontiac Vibe GT, 2009-2010 Pontiac Vibe GT FWD w/manual transmission
P 2009-2010 Pontiac Vibe FWD w/automatic transmission
R 2009-2010 Pontiac Vibe GT FWD w/automatic transmission
GM Sigma platform D F, G, H, J, M, P, R, S, T, U, V Cadillac CTS 2008-2009
M Cadillac CTS V6 2003-2004, CTS 2.8L 2005-2007
N Cadillac CTS V-Series 2004-2007, 2009
P Cadillac CTS 3.6L 2005-2007
V Cadillac CTS V-Series 2010-2015
A Cadillac STS V6 AWD 2008-2009
B Cadillac STS V8 AWD 2008-2009
C Cadillac STS V8 2005-2007, STS V8 RWD 2008-2009
D Cadillac STS V6 AWD w/Navigation 2008-2009
K Cadillac STS V6 RWD w/Navigation 2008-2009
L Cadillac STS V8 AWD w/Navigation 2008-2009
U Cadillac STS (all models) 2010, STS (Base model) 2011
W Cadillac STS V6 2005-2007, STS V6 RWD 2008-2009, STS Luxury 2011
X Cadillac STS V-Series 2006-2009, STS Luxury Performance 2011
Z Cadillac STS V8 RWD w/Navigation 2008-2009
GM T platform - rear-wheel drive T B 1985-1987 Chevrolet Chevette CS
B 1985-1987 Pontiac Acadian (Canada only)
J 1985 Pontiac Acadian Scooter (Canada only)
L 1985-1987 Pontiac 1000
GM T platform - front-wheel drive T N Pontiac LeMans 1988, LeMans LE 1989-1991, LeMans SE 1992-1993
R 1988-1989 Pontiac LeMans SE sedan
S 1988-1990 Pontiac LeMans GSE AeroCoupe
X 1988-1993 Pontiac LeMans VL AeroCoupe
GM V platform - front-wheel drive V R 1987-1992 Cadillac Allanté with standard removable hardtop
S 1990-1993 Cadillac Allanté
GM V platform - rear-wheel drive V R 1997-2001 Cadillac Catera
X 2004-2006 Pontiac GTO coupe
GM W platform W|
A Chevrolet Impala LS 2010-2013, Impala Limited LS 2014-2016
B Chevrolet Impala LS 2006-2009, Impala LT 2010-2013, Impala Limited LT 2014-2016
C Chevrolet Impala LT 3.9L 2006-2009, Impala LTZ 2010-2013, Impala Limited LTZ 2014-2016
D Chevrolet Impala SS 2006-2009, Impala Police 2010-2013, Impala Limited Police 2014-2016
E Chevrolet Impala Taxi 2010-2012
F Chevrolet Impala 2000-2005, Impala LS Fleet (1FL) 2011-2013
G Chevrolet Impala LT Fleet (2FL) 2011-2013
H Chevrolet Impala LS 2000-2005
J Chevrolet Monte Carlo LS 2006-2007
K Chevrolet Monte Carlo LT 3.9L 2006, Monte Carlo LT 3.5L 2007
L Chevrolet Lumina 1990-2001, Lumina LS 1997-1999
L Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS 2006-2007
M Chevrolet Monte Carlo LT 3.5L 2006
N Chevrolet Lumina Euro 1990-1994, Lumina LS 1995-1996, Lumina LTZ 1997-1999
N Chevrolet Monte Carlo LTZ 2006
P Chevrolet Lumina Z34 1991-1994, Impala SS 2004-2005
S Chevrolet Impala Police 2006-2009
T Chevrolet Impala LT 3.5L 2006-2009
U Chevrolet Impala LTZ 2006-2009
V Chevrolet Impala 50th Anniversary Edition 2008
W Chevrolet Monte Carlo LS 1995-2005
X Chevrolet Monte Carlo Z34 1995-1999, Monte Carlo SS 2000-2004, Monte Carlo LT 2005
Z Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS Supercharged 2004-2005
C Pontiac Grand Prix GXP 2005-2008
H Pontiac Grand Prix LE 1991-1993
J Pontiac Grand Prix 1988-1989, Grand Prix LE 1990, Grand Prix SE 1991-2000
K Pontiac Grand Prix LE 1988-1989, Grand Prix SE1 2000-2003
P Pontiac Grand Prix SE 1988-1990, Grand Prix GT 1991-1993, 1997-2003,
Grand Prix GT1 2004, Grand Prix 2005-2008
R Pontiac Grand Prix GTP 1999-2005, Grand Prix GT 2006-2007
S Pontiac Grand Prix GT2 2004, Grand Prix GT 2005
T Pontiac Grand Prix STE 1990-1993
H Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 1988-1991, Cutlass Supreme S 1992-1994,
Cutlass Supreme SL 1995-1997, Intrigue 1998, Intrigue GX 1999-2002
R Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme International Series 1988-1993
S Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme SL 1988-1991, Intrigue GL 1998-2002
T Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Convertible 1990-1995
X Oldsmobile Intrigue GLS 1998-2002
B Buick Regal Custom 1988-1996, Regal GS Coupe 1995-1996, Regal LS 1997-2004
C Buick Lacrosse CX 2005-2009
D Buick Regal Limited 1988-1996, Lacrosse CXL 2005-2009
E Buick Lacrosse CXS 2005-2008
F Buick Regal GS Coupe 1992-1994, Regal GS Sedan 1992-2004
F Buick Allure CX 2005-2009 (Canada only)
H Buick Allure CXS 2005-2008 (Canada only)
J Buick Allure CXL 2005-2009 (Canada only)
N Buick Lacrosse Super 2008-2009
P Buick Allure Super 2008-2009 (Canada only)
S Buick Century Custom 1997-2005
Y Buick Century Limited 1997-2002
GM X platform X B 1985 Buick Skylark Custom
C 1985 Buick Skylark Limited
X 1985 Chevrolet Citation II
GM Y platform Y V 2004-2009 Cadillac XLR
X 2006-2009 Cadillac XLR V-Series
Y 1985-2009 Chevrolet Corvette
Z 1990-1995 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1
GM Z platform Z
E Saturn SC1 (manual transmission 2-Door) 1993-1999
F Saturn SC1 (automatic transmission 2-Door) 1993-1999, SL (manual transmission) 1991-02
G Saturn SC (manual transmission) 1991-1992, SC2 (manual transmission 2-Door) 1993-99,
SL1 (manual transmission) 1991-2002, SW1 (manual transmission) 1993-1999
H Saturn SC (automatic transmission) 1991-92, SC2 (automatic transmission 2-Door) '93-'99,
SL1 (automatic transmission) 1991-02, SW1 (automatic transmission LHD) '93-'99
J Saturn SL2 (manual transmission) 1991-2002, SW2 (manual transmission) 1993-2001
K Saturn SL2 (automatic transmission) 1991-2002, SW2 (automatic transmission 1993-1999)
M Saturn SW1 (automatic transmission RHD) 1999-2001
N Saturn SC1 (manual transmission 3-Door) 1999-2002, SW2 (automatic transmission 2000-01)
P Saturn SC1 (automatic transmission 3-Door) 1999-2002
R Saturn SC2 (manual transmission 3-Door) 1999-2002
S Saturn SL Spring Special 2002
Y Saturn SC2 (automatic transmission 3-Door) 1999-2002
GM Zeta platform (VE) E C Pontiac G8 GT
P Pontiac G8 GXP
R Pontiac G8 (Base model)
GM Zeta platform (VF) F 1 2014-2017 Chevrolet SS w/automatic transmission
2 2015-2017 Chevrolet SS w/manual transmission
GM Zeta platform (WM) M K 2011-2013 Chevrolet Caprice PPV
GM Zeta platform (WN) N S 2014-2017 Chevrolet Caprice PPV

Body style codes 1987- Passenger Car[edit | edit source]

The Body type is specified as character six of the American GM VIN for passenger cars.

VIN Description
1 Two-Door Coupe/Sedan
2 Two-Door Hatchback
3 Two-Door Convertible
4 Two-Door Wagon (91-92 Geo Storm Hatchback)
5 Four-Door Sedan
6 Four-Door Hatchback
7 Four-Door Hatchback (89-90 Geo Prizm hatchback)
8 Four-Door Station Wagon
9 Four-Door Station Wagon - High Roof Monocab

American restraint types[edit | edit source]

The restraint type is specified as character seven of the American GM VIN for passenger cars.

VIN Code Description
1 Active belts
2 1 plus driver and passenger front airbags
3 Driver side airbag - front
4 2 plus driver side airbags
5 2 plus driver and passenger side airbags
6 4 plus passenger sensor
7 4 plus rear side airbags
8 Unknown
9 Seatbelts only - before introduction of standard airbags



Missing Entry: Corvette Z06, vin code S 5.7L LS6 2001-2204 and vin code E 7.0L LS7 2005-2010 and later. 2010 Impala vin code K is a 3.5L MFI

American engine codes 1981-[edit | edit source]

GM encodes the engine type in character 8 of the VIN. The following table outlines the various engines encoded there:

Engine codes for passenger cars[edit | edit source]

2010 Chevy Malibu engine code B, 2.4L Mistake on the engine code M, this M code comes out on the 1995 - 1999 Chevrolet Monte Carlo and the engine is an RPO L82 3.1 SFI engine. This engine made it's first appearance on the A-Body sisters Buick Century and Oldsmobile's Cutlass Ciera "S", the 1994 L-Body Chevrolet Beretta/Corsica, and it's N-Body siblings, which include the Buick Skylark, Oldsmobile Achieva, and Pontiac Grand Am, but Oldsmobile also had offerings of this engine offering in the "Late" 1993 W-Body Cutlass for the engine to also incorporate into the 1994 model year W-Bodies, which included the Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix, with the aforementioned Monte Carlo and it's sedan equivalent, the revised Lumina to follow suit the next model year, 1995. It continued it's second iteration, the LG8 3.1 in 2000 (VIN code "J"), which finally ceased production in the 2005 model year W-Body version of the Century.

VIN code T also designates a 3.1 V6, the base engine in the 1990-92 Camaro/Firebird platform, and VIN code 8 is much better known as the L98 5.7 V8 TPI, standard in the 1985-91 Corvette and optional in the 1987-92 Camaro/Firebird platform .

Missing Entry: 1985-1988 Pontiac Fieros have a 9 engine code for the 2.8L L44 V6.

Missing Entry: The 2009 Corvette and 2011 Camaro SS use a W engine code for the 6.2L LS3 V8.

Missing Entry: Vin Code V for 2.4 L LE9 2.4L MFI I4

Warning: Issues with the decoding are related to year/model combinations. Such as the 4.1 V6 is not included in the list, however it was used on El Dorada and some Cadillac models. Each Year has different break down for each code, a complete list would be a subject of its own. Along with Plants and some model break downs over years.

Missing Entry: 1991 Limo with engine code 7, is not listed. According to one source the limo engine is a 5.7L.

Missing Entry: Corvette Z06, vin code S 5.7L LS6 2001-2204 and vin code E 7.0L LS7 2005-2010 and later

Missing Entry: 1986-1990 Cadillac Brougham, Oldsmobile 307 CUI vin code Y missing

VIN RPO Size Type Fuel Valvetrain Engine Family
A LD5 3.8 L V6 2BBL OHV Buick V6. (231 cu. in.) '81-'87.
A LG0 2.3 L I4 MFI DOHC,
16 valve		 Oldsmobile Quad 4 H.O.
A LH2 4.6 L V8 SFI DOHC,
32 valve		 Cadillac Northstar V8 (For RWD) (Premium V)
B LG2 3.8 L V6 SFI OHV Buick V6. '86 Buick Riviera.
B L26 4.9 L V8 MFI OHV Cadillac High Technology V8
B LE5 2.4 L I4 MFI DOHC,
16 valve		 GM Ecotec Gen II. VVT. '06-'10.
C L17 1.6 L I4 2BBL SOHC,
8 valve		 Isuzu G161Z engine made by GM in US. '82-'87 Chevy Chevette, Pontiac T1000/1000
C LN3 3.8 L V6 MFI OHV Buick V6 (3800). '88-'91.
C L47 4.0 L V8 SFI DOHC,
32 valve		 Oldsmobile Aurora V8 (Premium V). Oldsmobile Aurora '95-'99, Aurora 4.0 '01-'03
C LS4 5.3 L V8 SFI OHV Gen IV Chevrolet Small-Block V8. Aluminum Block & Heads. Active Fuel Management.
Transversely mounted for FWD. '05-'09 W-bodies.
C LAF 2.4 L I4 DI DOHC,
16 valve		 GM Ecotec engine, Gen II. VVT. Buick LaCrosse '10-'11, Regal '11.
D LJ5 1.8 L I4 Indirect injection Diesel SOHC,
8 valve		 Isuzu 4FB1 diesel engine imported from Japan. '81-'86 Chevy Chevette, Pontiac 1000
D LD2 2.3 L I4 MFI DOHC,
16 valve		 Oldsmobile Quad 4
D LC3 4.4 L V8 Supercharged SFI DOHC,
32 valve		 Cadillac Northstar V8 (Premium V)
E LK9 3.0 L V6 2BBL OHV Buick V6. 82-85
E LA1 3.4 L V6 SFI OHV Chevrolet 60° V6
E L03 5.0 L V8 TBI OHV Gen I Chevy Small-Block V8 (305 cu. in.). 88-92 F-bodies.
E LXV 1.6 L I4 MFI DOHC,
16 valve		 Family 1 Gen 3 engine. W/VVT. '09-'11 Chevy Aveo
E LS7 7.0 L V8 SFI OHV Gen IV Chevy Small-Block V8. Aluminum Block & Heads.
'06-'13 Corvette Z06, '13 Corvette 427, '14-'15 Camaro Z/28
E LH7 1.6 L I4 Turbo Direct injection
Common-rail Diesel		 DOHC,
16 valve		 GM Medium Diesel engine ("Whisper Diesel"). Made by Opel in Szentgotthárd, Hungary.
Aluminum Block & Heads. '17-'19 Chevy Cruze Diesel.
F LV8 4.3 L V8 2BBL OHV Oldsmobile "Rocket" V8 (260 cu. in.) '81.
F L61 2.2 L I4 MFI DOHC,
16 valve		 GM Ecotec Gen I. 00-06.
F L61 2.2 L I4 MFI DOHC,
16 valve		 GM Ecotec Gen II. 07-08.
F LB9 5.0 L V8 TPI OHV Gen I Chevy Small-Block V8. (305 cu. in.)
G L46 1.8 L I4 2BBL OHV Chevrolet "122" engine. '82 J-cars.
G LM3 2.2 L I4 TBI OHV Chevrolet "122" engine. '90-'91 Chevy J-cars & L-cars.
G L69 5.0 L V8 4BBL OHV Gen I Chevy Small-Block V8 (High Output 5.0L). (305 cu. in.)
G LS1 5.7 L V8 MFI OHV Gen III Chevy Small-Block V8. (346 cu. in.) Aluminum Block & Heads.
'97-'04 Corvette, '98-'02 F-bodies, '04 Pontiac GTO
G LF1 3.0L V6 DI DOHC,
24 valve		 GM High Feature V6. VVT. 2010 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac CTS
H LG4 5.0 L V8 4BBL OHV Gen I Chevy Small-Block V8. (305 cu. in.) '81-'88.
H LE4 2.0 L I4 MFI SOHC,
8 valve		 GM Family II engine. Made in Brazil. 92-94.
H LX5 3.5 L V6 SFI DOHC,
24 valve		 Oldsmobile "Shortstar" V6 (Premium V). Oldsmobile Intrigue '99-'02, Aurora 3.5 '01-'02.
H LAP 2.2 L I4 MFI DOHC,
16 valve		 GM Ecotec Gen II. VVT. '09.
J L39 4.4 L V8 2BBL OHV Gen I Chevy Small-Block V8 (267 cu. in.) '81-82.
J LA5 1.8 L I4 Turbo MFI SOHC,
8 valve		 GM Family II engine. Made in Brazil. 84-86.
J LT5 5.7 L V8 MFI DOHC,
32 valve		 Based on Chevy Small-Block V8. Designed with Lotus Engineering.
Made by Mercury Marine. Aluminum Block & Heads. '90-'95 Corvette ZR-1
J LG8 3.1 L V6 SFI OHV Chevrolet 60° V6. Gen III. 3100. 99-05
J L99 6.2 L V8 SFI OHV Gen IV Chevy Small-Block V8. VVT. With Active Fuel Management. Aluminum Block & Heads.
'10-'15 Camaro SS (auto. trans.)
J LTA 4.2 L V8 Twin Turbo DI DOHC,
32 valve		 Cadillac Blackwing V8. W/VVT.
K LC3 3.8 L V6 2BBL OHV Chevrolet 90° V6 (Chevy Small-Block V8 Derived). 229 cu. in.
'81-'82 Malibu, Monte Carlo, Impala, Caprice, '81 Camaro.
K LT2 2.0 L I4 TBI SOHC,
8 valve		 GM Family II engine. Made in Brazil. 87-91.
K L36 3.8 L V6 SFI OHV Buick V6 (3800 Series II). '95-'05
K LZE 3.5L V6 SFI OHV GM High Value 60° V6. 3510cc. VVT. Flex-Fuel E85 compatible.
K LEA 2.4 L I4 DI DOHC,
16 valve		 E85 Flex Fuel. GM Ecotec engine, Gen II. VVT. Buick Regal, Verano 12-17 (except '13 Regal).
L LM1 5.7 L V8 4BBL OHV Gen I Chevy Small-Block V8. '81 Camaro
L LL1 2.8 L V6 2BBL OHV Chevrolet 60° V6 H.O. (longitudinally mounted). 83-84 Pontiac Firebird.
L LN7 3.0 L V6 MFI OHV Buick V6. 85-88
L L27 3.8 L V6 TPI OHV Buick V6 (3800 Series I). '91-'95
L LNK 1.8 L I4 SFI DOHC,
16 valve		 Toyota 2ZZ-GE engine. VVTL-i. (03-06 Pontiac Vibe GT)
L L3B 2.7L I4 Turbo DI DOHC,
16 valve		 GM L3B Tripower engine. VVT, VVL. Active Fuel Management. '20+ Cadillac CT4, CT4-V
M LY9 1.0 L I3 2BBL SOHC,
6 valve		 Suzuki G10A engine. '85 Chevrolet Sprint
M LT3 2.0 L I4 Turbo MFI SOHC,
8 valve		 GM Family II engine. Made in Brazil. 87-90.
M L82 3.1 L V6 SFI OHV Chevrolet 60° V6 (transversely mounted). Gen III. 3100. 93-99
M LY9 2.6 L V6 MFI DOHC,
24 valve		 Opel 54° V6 engine (Made in the UK). Euro-market Cadillac CTS 03-04.
M LGD 3.9L V6 SFI OHV E85 Flex Fuel. GM High Value 60° V6. VVT.
N LF9 5.7 L V8 Indirect injection Diesel OHV Oldsmobile Diesel V8
N LG7 3.3 L V6 MFI OHV Buick V6 (3300). '89-'93 N-bodies, A-bodies.
N LA3 3.2 L V6 MFI DOHC,
24 valve		 Opel 54° V6 engine (Made in the UK)
N LZ4 3.5L V6 SFI OHV GM High Value 60° V6. 3510cc. VVT.
N LFR 3.6L V6 MFI DOHC,
24 valve		 (Bi-Fuel Gas/CNG). GM High Feature V6. '15-'17 Chevy Impala Bi-Fuel
P L46 2.0 L I4 TBI OHV Chevrolet "122" engine. '83-'86 J-cars.
P LT1 5.7 L V8 SFI OHV Gen II Chevy Small-Block V8. '92-'96 Corvette, '93-'97 F-bodies, '94-'96 B- & D-bodies.
P LSJ 2.0 L I4 Supercharged SFI DOHC,
16 valve		 GM Ecotec Gen I. Made by Opel in Kaiserslautern, Germany. 04-07.
P LSA 6.2 L V8 Supercharged SFI OHV Gen IV Chevy Small-Block V8. Aluminum Block & Heads.
Cadillac CTS V-Series '09-'15, Camaro ZL1 '12-'15
R LR8 2.5L I4 TBI OHV Pontiac Iron Duke/Tech IV engine. Transversely mounted. '82-'92
R L81 3.0 L V6 MFI DOHC,
24 valve		 Opel 54° V6 engine (Made in the UK)
R LZ8 3.9L V6 SFI OHV GM High Value 60° V6. VVT. Active Fuel Management.
R LS9 6.2 L V8 Supercharged SFI OHV Gen IV Chevy Small-Block V8. Aluminum Block & Heads. '09 Corvette ZR1.
R LUK 2.4L I4 DI DOHC,
16 valve		 Mild Hybrid. GM Ecotec Gen II. VVT. '12-'16 Buick LaCrosse eAssist, Regal eAssist,
'13-'14 Chevy Malibu Eco, '14 Chevy Impala Eco
S LS5 4.3 L V8 2BBL OHV Pontiac V8. 265 cu. in. '81.
S LU5 5.0 L V8 CFI OHV Gen I Chevy Small-Block V8. (305 cu. in.) '83 F-bodies. Dual throttle-body fuel injection.
S LB8 2.8 L V6 MPFi OHV Chevrolet 60° V6 (longitudinally mounted). 85-89 F-bodies.
S L32 3.4 L V6 MPFi OHV Chevrolet 60° V6 (longitudinally mounted). 93-95 F-bodies.
S LS6 5.7 L V8 SFI OHV Gen III Chevy Small-Block V8. (346 cu. in.) Aluminum Block & Heads.
'01-'04 Corvette Z06, '04-'05 Cadillac CTS V-Series
S LGX 3.6L V6 DI DOHC,
24 valve		 GM High Feature V6, 4th gen. VVT. Active Fuel Management. '16-'24.
T LU8 4.9 L V8 Turbo 4BBL OHV Pontiac V8. 301 cu. in. '81.
T LT7 4.3 L V6 Indirect injection Diesel OHV Oldsmobile Diesel V6. FWD version for GM A-bodies.
T LS2 4.3 L V6 Indirect injection Diesel OHV Oldsmobile Diesel V6. FWD version for '85 GM C-bodies.
T LH0 3.1 L V6 MPFi OHV Chevrolet 60° V6 (longitudinally mounted). 90-92 F-bodies.
T LH0 3.1 L V6 MPFi OHV Chevrolet 60° V6 (transversely mounted). Gen II. 88-94
T LD9 2.4 L I4 SFI DOHC,
16 valve		 Oldsmobile Quad 4 ("2.4 Twin Cam")
7 LP1 2.8 L V6 SFI DOHC,
24 valve		 GM High Feature V6. 05-07 Cadillac CTS
T LS9 6.2 L V8 Supercharged SFI OHV Gen IV Chevy Small-Block V8. Aluminum Block & Heads. '10-'13 Corvette ZR1.
U L68 2.5L I4 TBI OHV Pontiac Iron Duke/Tech IV engine. Transversely mounted. '85-'91 N-bodies
U LS2 6.0 L V8 SFI OHV Gen IV Chevy Small-Block V8. Aluminum Block & Heads.
'05-'07 Corvette, '05-'06 Pontiac GTO, '06-'07 Cadillac CTS V-Series
U LE9 2.4 L I4 MFI DOHC,
16 valve		 GM Ecotec Gen II (For 2011-12) E85 Flex-Fuel
V LT6 4.3 L V6 Indirect injection Diesel OHV Oldsmobile Diesel V6. RWD version.
V LG5 3.1 L V6 Turbo MPFI OHV Chevrolet 60° V6. Gen II. (ASC/McLaren modified)
V LLT 3.6L V6 DI DOHC,
24 valve		 GM High Feature V6.
V LHU 2.0 L I4 Turbo DI DOHC,
16 valve		 E85 Flex Fuel (N/A on Regal GS). GM Ecotec engine, Gen II. VVT.
Buick Regal 11-13, Verano 13-16.
W L37 4.9 L V8 4BBL OHV Pontiac V8. 301 cu. in. '81.
W LB6 2.8 L V6 MFI OHV Gen I/II Chevrolet 60° V6 (transversely mounted).
W L99 4.3 L V8 SFI OHV Gen II Chevy Small-Block V8. 94-96 Chevy Caprice.
W LS3 6.2 L V8 SFI OHV Gen IV Chevy Small-Block V8. Aluminum Block & Heads.
'08-'13 Corvette, '10-'15 Camaro SS (man. trans.), '09 Pontiac G8 GXP, '14-'17 Chevy SS
W LGY 3.0L V6 Twin Turbo DI DOHC,
24 valve		 GM High Feature V6, 4th gen. VVT. Active Fuel Management. '20+ Cadillac CT5, CT5-V
X LE2 2.8 L V6 2BBL OHV Chevrolet 60° V6 (transversely mounted).
X LQ1 3.4 L V6 MPFI DOHC,
24 valve		 Chevrolet 60° V6 ("Twin Dual Cam V6")
X LNF 2.0 L I4 Turbo DI DOHC,
16 valve		 GM Ecotec engine, Gen II. VVT. 07-10 Kappa cars, 08-10 Chevy Cobalt SS Turbo.
Y LV2 5.0 L V8 4BBL OHV Oldsmobile "Rocket" V8 (307 cu. in.)
Y LD8 4.6 L V8 SFI DOHC,
32 valve		 Cadillac Northstar V8 (Torque tuned FWD) (Premium V)
Y L76 6.0 L V8 SFI OHV Gen IV Chevy Small-Block V8. Aluminum Block & Heads. With Active Fuel Management.
08-09 Pontiac G8 GT.
Y LF1 3.0L V6 DI DOHC,
24 valve		 GM High Feature V6. VVT. 2011 Cadillac CTS
Y LF4 3.6L V6 Twin Turbo DI DOHC,
24 valve		 GM High Feature V6. Cadillac ATS-V '16-'19, CT4-V Blackwing '22+
Z LH7 2.8 L V6 2BBL OHV Chevrolet 60° V6 (transversely mounted). H.O.
Z LB4 4.3L V6 TBI OHV Chevrolet 90° V6 (Chevy Small-Block V8 Derived). '85 Impala, '85-'90 Caprice,
'92-'93 Caprice 9C6 taxi, '85-'86 Parisienne, '85-'88 Monte Carlo, '86-'87 Grand Prix.
Z LAT 2.4L I4 MFI DOHC,
16 valve		 Mild Hybrid. GM Ecotec Gen II. VVT. '10 Chevy Malibu Hybrid
Z LUZ 2.0 L I4 Turbo Direct injection
Common-rail Diesel		 DOHC,
16 valve		 GM Family B Diesel (Based on Fiat JTD engine). Made by Opel in Kaiserslautern, Germany.
Iron Block, Aluminum Heads. '14-'15 Chevy Cruze Diesel.
1 LC1 2.8 L V6 2BBL OHV Chevrolet 60° V6 (longitudinally mounted). 82-84 F-bodies.
1 LL8 2.0 L I4 TBI OHV Chevrolet "122" engine. '87-'89 J-cars & L-cars.
1 L67 3.8 L V6 Supercharged SFI OHV Buick V6 (3800 Supercharged Series I). '91-'95
1 L67 3.8 L V6 Supercharged SFI OHV Buick V6 (3800 Supercharged Series II). '96-'05
1 LZ9 3.9L V6 SFI OHV GM High Value 60° V6. VVT.
1 LE5 2.4 L I4 MFI DOHC,
16 valve		 GM Ecotec Gen II. VVT. '11 & some '12 Chevy Malibu w/LE5 engine.
2 LQ9 2.5L I4 TBI OHV Pontiac Iron Duke/Tech IV engine. Longitudinally mounted. '82-'85 F-bodies.
2 LS3 1.0 L I3 Turbo MFI SOHC,
6 valve		 Suzuki G10T engine. '87-'88 Chevrolet Sprint Turbo
2 LY8 1.3 L I4 MFI SOHC,
16 valve		 Suzuki G13BB engine. '98-'01 Chevrolet Metro
2 L26 3.8 L V6 SFI OHV Buick V6 (3800 Series III). '04-'09
2 L77 6.0 L V8 SFI OHV Gen IV Chevy Small-Block V8. Aluminum Block & Heads. With Active Fuel Management.
E85 Flex Fuel. 11-17 Chevy Caprice PPV.
3 LC8 3.8 L V6 Turbo 4BBL OHV Buick V6. '81-'82 Buick Regal, Riviera, '81 Chevy Monte Carlo.
3 LG3 3.8 L V6 MFI/SFI OHV Buick V6. (231 cu. in.) '84-'88
3 LW2 4.5 L V8 MFI OHV Cadillac High Technology V8. '90 Cadillac DeVille/Eldorado/Seville.
3 L40 2.3 L I4 MFI SOHC,
8 valve		 Oldsmobile Quad 4 ("Quad OHC")
3 LZG 3.9L V6 SFI OHV E85 Flex Fuel. GM High Value 60° V6. VVT. Active Fuel Management.
3 LFX 3.6L V6 DI DOHC,
24 valve		 GM High Feature V6. VVT. E85 Flex Fuel.
3 LT6 5.5 L V8 DI DOHC,
32 valve		 Chevrolet Gemini Small-Block V8. Aluminum Block & Heads. Flat-plane crank. VVT.
For mid-engine C8 Corvette Z06 '23+.
4 LC4 4.1 L V6 4BBL OHV Buick V6. '81-'84
4 LC9 1.6 L I4 2BBL SOHC,
8 valve		 Toyota 4A-C engine ('85-'88 Chevy Nova)
4 LN2 2.2 L I4 MPI/SFI OHV Chevrolet "122" engine. 92-02.
4 L32 3.8 L V6 Supercharged SFI OHV Buick V6 (3800 Supercharged Series III). '04-'07 Pontiac Grand Prix
4 LT2 6.2 L V8 DI OHV Gen V Chevy Small-Block V8. Aluminum Block & Heads. Active Fuel Management. VVT.
For mid-engine C8 Corvette Stingray '20+.
5 LW9 2.5L I4 2BBL OHV Pontiac Iron Duke engine. '81.
5 LR6 4.5 L V8 TBI (DFI) OHV Cadillac High Technology V8. '88-'89 Cadillac DeVille/Eldorado/Seville.
5 LY9 1.0 L I3 2BBL SOHC,
6 valve		 Suzuki G10A engine. '86 Chevrolet Sprint
5 LM9 1.0 L I3 2BBL SOHC,
6 valve		 Suzuki G10A engine. '87-'88 Chevrolet Sprint
5 LW0 1.6 L I4 MFI DOHC,
16 valve		 Toyota 4A-GE engine ('88 Chevy Nova Twin Cam, 90-92 Geo Prizm GSi)
5 LW0 1.6 L I4 MFI DOHC,
16 valve		 Isuzu 4XE1-UW engine (90-91 Geo Storm GSi)
5 LT4 5.7 L V8 SFI OHV Gen II Chevy Small-Block V8. '96 Corvette (man. trans.)
5 LAT 2.4L I4 MFI DOHC,
16 valve		 Mild Hybrid. GM Ecotec Gen II. VVT. '07-'09 Saturn Aura Green Line, '08-'09 Chevy Malibu Hybrid
5 LAP 2.2 L I4 MFI DOHC,
16 valve		 GM Ecotec Gen II. VVT. '10.
5 LFW 3.0L V6 DI DOHC,
24 valve		 GM High Feature V6. VVT. '12-'13 Cadillac CTS, '14 CTS wagon
6 L81 5.7 L V8 4BBL OHV Gen I Chevy Small-Block V8. '81 Corvette
6 LP2 1.0 L I3 TBI SOHC,
6 valve		 Suzuki G10A engine. '89-'97 Geo Metro, '98-'00 Chevrolet Metro
6 L01 1.6 L I4 MFI DOHC,
16 valve		 Toyota 4A-FE engine (89-97 Geo Prizm base/LSi)
6 L01 1.6 L I4 MFI SOHC,
12 valve		 Isuzu 4XE1-V engine (90-93 Geo Storm base model)
6 L42 2.2 L I4 MFI DOHC,
16 valve		 GM Ecotec Gen I (Bi-Fuel Gas/CNG). 03-04 Chevy Cavalier
6 L91 1.6 L I4 MFI DOHC,
16 valve		 E-TEC II. 04-07 Chevy Aveo
6 LXT 1.6 L I4 MFI DOHC,
16 valve		 E-TEC II. '08 Chevy Aveo
6 LGW 3.0L V6 Twin Turbo DI DOHC,
24 valve		 GM High Feature V6, 4th gen. VVT. Active Fuel Management. '16-'19 Cadillac CT6
6 LT4 6.2 L V8 Supercharged DI OHV Gen V Chevy Small-Block V8. Aluminum Block & Heads. With Active Fuel Management. VVT. '15-'19 Corvette Z06, '17-'24 Camaro ZL1, '16-'19 Cadillac CTS V-Series, '22+ Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing
7 LU5 5.0 L V8 CFI OHV Gen I Chevy Small-Block V8. (305 cu. in.) '82 F-bodies. Dual throttle-body fuel injection.
7 LC2 3.8 L V6 Turbo SFI OHV Intercooled. Buick V6. '86-'87 Buick Regal. '89 Pontiac 20th Anniversary Turbo Trans Am
7 LC7 4.1 L V8 MFI OHV Cadillac High Technology V8. '87-'88 Cadillac Allante.
7 L05 5.7 L V8 TBI OHV Gen I Chevy Small-Block V8
7 LL0 1.9 L I4 MFI DOHC,
16 valve		 Saturn I4 engine. 91-02
7 LY7 3.6 L V6 SFI DOHC,
24 valve		 GM High Feature V6
7 LT1 6.2 L V8 DI OHV Gen V Chevy Small-Block V8. Aluminum Block & Heads. With Active Fuel Management. VVT.
'14-'19 Corvette, '16-'24 Camaro SS
8 LV8 4.3 L V8 2BBL OHV Oldsmobile "Rocket" V8 (260 cu. in.) '82.
8 LT8 4.1 L V8 TBI (DFI) OHV Cadillac High Technology V8. '82-'87 Cadillac DeVille/Eldorado/Seville.
8 LC8 3.8 L V6 Turbo 4BBL OHV Buick V6. '83 Buick Regal, Riviera.
8 L83 5.7 L V8 CFI OHV Gen I Chevy Small-Block V8. '82, '84 Corvette. Dual throttle-body fuel injection. 1st fuel injected Corvette since 1965.
8 L98 5.7 L V8 TPI OHV Gen I Chevy Small-Block V8. '85-'91 Corvette, '87-'92 F-bodies.
8 LQ6 4.5 L V8 MFI OHV Cadillac High Technology V8. '89-'92 Cadillac Allante.
8 L24 1.9 L I4 MFI SOHC,
8 valve		 Saturn I4 engine. 95-02
8 LX9 3.5 L V6 SFI OHV GM High Value 60° V6. 3498cc
8 LF3 3.6L V6 Twin Turbo DI DOHC,
24 valve		 GM High Feature V6. Cadillac CTS V-Sport, XTS V-Sport
8 LV6 1.8 L I4 MFI DOHC,
16 valve		 Isuzu 4XF1 engine (92-93 Geo Storm GSi)
8 LV6 1.8 L I4 MFI DOHC,
16 valve		 Toyota 7A-FE engine (93-97 Geo Prizm)
8 LV6 1.8 L I4 MFI DOHC,
16 valve		 Toyota 1ZZ-FE engine. VVT-i from '00. (98-02 Chevrolet Prizm, 03-08 Pontiac Vibe)
8 LAY 1.8 L I4 SFI DOHC,
16 valve		 Toyota 2ZR-FE engine. Dual VVT-i. (09-10 Pontiac Vibe)
9 L17 1.6 L I4 2BBL SOHC,
8 valve		 Isuzu G161Z engine made by GM in US. '81 Chevy Chevette, Pontiac T1000
9 L62 6.0 L V8 TBI (DFI) OHV Cadillac 472-series V8 engine family. V8-6-4 cylinder deactivation.
9 LC3 3.8 L V6 2BBL OHV Chevrolet 90° V6 (Chevy Small-Block V8 Derived). 229 cu. in.
'83 Malibu, '83-'84 Monte Carlo, Impala, Caprice.
9 LM9 3.8 L V6 Turbo SFI OHV Buick V6. '84-'85 Buick Regal, Riviera.
9 LK0 1.9 L I4 TBI SOHC,
8 valve		 Saturn I4 engine. 91-94
9 L72 1.3 L I4 TBI SOHC,
8 valve		 Suzuki G13BA engine. '95-'97 Geo Metro
9 L44 2.8 L V6 MFI OHV Chevrolet 60° V6 (transversely mounted). H.O.
9 LG8 5.0 L V8 4BBL OHV Oldsmobile "Rocket" V8 (307 cu. in.) H.O.
9 L37 4.6 L V8 SFI DOHC,
32 valve		 Cadillac Northstar V8 (H.O. FWD) (Premium V)
9 LT5 6.2 L V8 Supercharged Port/Direct injection OHV Gen V Chevy Small-Block V8. Aluminum Block & Heads. W/VVT. '19 Corvette ZR1.
0 LH8 1.8 L I4 TBI SOHC,
8 valve		 GM Family II engine. Made in Brazil. 82-86.
0 LAX 2.4 L I4 SFI DOHC,
16 valve		 Toyota 2AZ-FE engine. VVT-i. (09-10 Pontiac Vibe)
0 LE9 2.4 L I4 MFI DOHC,
16 valve		 GM Ecotec Gen II (For 2010 only) E85 Flex-Fuel
0 LE5 2.4 L I4 MFI DOHC,
16 valve		 GM Ecotec Gen II. VVT. Most '12 Chevy Malibu w/LE5 engine.

H.O.=High Output, CNG=Compressed Natural Gas, VVT=Variable Valve Timing, VVL=Variable Valve Lift

Engine codes for light trucks[edit | edit source]

VIN RPO Size Type Fuel Valvetrain Engine Family/Notes
A LD5 3.8L V6 Gas OHV 2-bbl carb. Buick V6. (231 cu. in.) '81-'84 Chevy El Camino, GMC Caballero (CA emissions).
A LR1 1.9L I4 Gas SOHC,
8 valve		 2-bbl carb. Isuzu G200 engine imported from Japan.
'82-'85 Chevy S-10/GMC S-15, '83-'85 Chevy S-10 Blazer/GMC S-15 Jimmy
A L38 2.5L I4 Gas OHV TBI. Pontiac Iron Duke/Tech IV engine. '91-'93 Chevy S-10/GMC Sonoma.
A LH2 4.6L V8 Gas DOHC,
32 valve		 Cadillac Northstar V8 (For RWD) (Premium V). '04-'09 Cadillac SRX
A L20 4.8L V8 Gas/E85 OHV Flex Fuel. SFI. Gen IV Chevrolet Small-Block V8. Iron Block/Aluminum Heads. VVT.
'10-'13 GMT900 pickups, '10-'17 Express/Savana
B LR2 2.8L V6 Gas OHV 2-bbl carb. Chevrolet 60° V6.
'82-'85 Chevy S-10/GMC S-15, '83-'85 Chevy S-10 Blazer/GMC S-15 Jimmy
B LU2 4.3L V6 Gas OHV TBI. Chevrolet 90° V6 (Chevy Small-Block V8 Derived). '90-'91 Astro/Safari higher output engine option.
B L81 3.0L V6 Gas DOHC,
24 valve		 Opel 54° V6 engine (Made in the UK). '02-'03 Saturn Vue
B L33 5.3L V8 Gas OHV Gen III Chevrolet Small-Block V8. Vortec 5300 H.O. 310hp. Aluminum Block & Heads.
'05-'07 Silverado/Sierra 1500 4wd ext. cab short bed.
B LE8 2.2L I4 Gas/E85 DOHC,
16 valve		 GM Ecotec Gen II (For 2009-2010 Chevy HHR) E85 Flex-Fuel. VVT.
B LC8 6.0L V8 Gas/CNG OHV Bi-Fuel (Also Gas/LPG in Express/Savana). SFI. Gen IV Chevrolet Small-Block V8. Iron Block & Aluminum Heads. VVT. '11-'20 Express/Savana, '13-'19 Silverado HD/Sierra HD.
C LH6 6.2L V8 Diesel OHV Detroit Diesel V8. For sub-8,500 lb. GVWR trucks '82-'93
C L34 2.0L I4 Gas DOHC,
16 valve		 Suzuki J20A engine. MFI. '99-'03 Chevrolet Tracker
C LY2 4.8L V8 Gas OHV SFI. Gen IV Chevrolet Small-Block V8. Iron Block/Aluminum Heads.
'07-'09 GMT900 pickups, '07-'09 Tahoe/Yukon, '08-'09 Express/Savana
C LAF 2.4L I4 Gas DOHC,
16 valve		 GM Ecotec engine, Gen II. Direct Injection. VVT. Chevy Equinox, GMC Terrain '11.
C L83 5.3L V8 Gas/E85 OHV Flex Fuel. Gen V Chevrolet Small-Block V8 (EcoTec3). Direct injection, VVT. Active Fuel Management
'14-'19 K2XX pickups, '15-'20 K2XX SUVs.
C L2R 2.7L I4 Turbo Gas DOHC,
16 valve		 GM L3B Tripower engine ("TurboMax") - Detuned version. Direct Injection. VVT, VVL. Active Fuel Management. '23+ Chevy Colorado, GMC Canyon.
D LE3 4.1L I6 Gas OHV 2-bbl carb. Chevrolet Turbo-Thrift I6. '81-'84 Chevy/GMC C/K pickups, full-size vans
D LG6 3.1L V6 Gas OHV TBI. Chevrolet 60° V6. '90-'95 U-body minivans.
D L61 2.2L I4 Gas DOHC,
16 valve		 GM Ecotec Gen I. '02-'07 Saturn Vue, '06 Chevy HHR.
D L61 2.2L I4 Gas DOHC,
16 valve		 GM Ecotec Gen II. '07-'08 Chevy HHR.
D LLT 3.6L V6 Gas DOHC,
24 valve		 GM High Feature V6. Direct Injection. '09-'16 GMC Acadia, '17 GMC Acadia Limited,
'09-'17 Chevrolet Traverse, Buick Enclave, '09-'10 Saturn Outlook
D LBZ 6.6L V8 Turbo Diesel OHV,
32 valve		 Duramax 6600 V8 engine. Mid '06-Mid '07 Silverado HD/Sierra HD
D L84 5.3L V8 Gas/E85 OHV Gen V Chevrolet Small-Block V8 (EcoTec3). Direct injection, VVT. With Dynamic Fuel Management
'19+ T1XX pickups, '21+ T1XX SUVs.
E LN8 2.5L I4 Gas OHV TBI. Pontiac Iron Duke/Tech IV engine.
'85-'90 Chevy/GMC S-10/S-15, Astro/Safari Cargo Van, '85-'88 S-10 Blazer/S-15 Jimmy.
E LLR 3.7L I5 Gas DOHC,
20 valve		 Atlas I5. SFI. VVT.
'07-'12 Colorado/Canyon, '07-'08 Isuzu i-370, '07-'10 Hummer H3, '09-'10 Hummer H3T
E LA1 3.4L V6 Gas OHV Chevrolet 60° V6. '96 GMT199 (U-body) minivans, '97-'05 GMT200 (U-body) minivans,
'01-'05 Pontiac Aztek, '02-'05 Buick Rendezvous
F LF3 5.0L V8 Gas OHV 4-bbl carb. Gen I Chevrolet Small-Block V8. '81-'86. CA emissions version of LE9 5.0 V8.
F L65 6.5L V8 Turbo Diesel OHV Detroit Diesel V8. For over-8,500 lb. GVWR C/K trucks '92-'02, Suburban 2500 '94-'99,
over-8,500 lb. GVWR Express/Savana '96-'02
F LNJ 3.4L V6 Gas OHV Chevrolet 60° V6. Made in China by SAIC-GM. '05-'09 Chevy Equinox, '06-'09 Pontiac Torrent.
F L94 6.2L V8 Gas/E85 OHV Flex-Fuel. Gen IV Chevrolet Small-Block V8. Aluminum Block & Heads. SFI. VVT. Active Fuel Management. '10-'14 GMC Yukon Denali, Cadillac Escalade
F L82 5.3L V8 Gas OHV Gen V Chevrolet Small-Block V8 (EcoTec3). Direct injection, VVT. With Active Fuel Management
'19-'21 Chevy Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500 (T1XX).
G LG9 5.0L V8 Gas OHV 2-bbl carb. Gen I Chevrolet Small-Block V8. '81 C/K pickups, Blazer/Jimmy
G L18 8.1L V8 Gas OHV MFI. Vortec 8100. Gen VII Chevrolet Big-Block V8. '01-'07
G L96 6.0L V8 Gas/E85 OHV Flex Fuel. SFI. Gen IV Chevrolet Small-Block V8. Iron Block & Aluminum Heads. VVT.
'10-'19 Silverado HD/Sierra HD, '10-'13 Suburban 2500/Yukon XL 2500, '16-'19 Suburban 3500,
'10-'20 Express/Savana.
H LG4 5.0L V8 Gas OHV 4-bbl carb. Gen I Chevy Small-Block V8. (305 cu. in.) '81-'87 Chevy El Camino, GMC Caballero.
H LE9 5.0L V8 Gas OHV 4-bbl carb. Gen I Chevrolet Small-Block V8. '81-'86 C/K pickups, Blazer/Jimmy, Suburban, full-size vans
H L03 5.0L V8 Gas OHV TBI. Gen I Chevrolet Small-Block V8. '87 R/V pickups, '88-'95 C/K, Sierra pickups, '87-'95 full-size vans, '87 Blazer/Jimmy, Suburban.
H LN2 2.2L I4 Gas OHV SFI. Chevrolet "122" engine. '03 Chevy S-10/GMC Sonoma
H LS2 6.0L V8 Gas OHV SFI. Gen IV Chevy Small-Block V8. Chevy SSR '05-'06, Trailblazer SS '06-'09, Saab 9-7X Aero '08-'09.
H LV3 4.3L V6 Gas/E85 OHV Flex Fuel. Chevrolet 90° V6 - Gen V Chevrolet Small-Block V6 (EcoTec3). Direct injection, VVT. Active Fuel Management. For Silverado/Sierra 1500 '14-'21.
J L39 4.4L V8 Gas OHV 2-bbl carb. Gen I Chevy Small-Block V8 (267 cu. in.) '81-82 Chevy El Camino, GMC Caballero.
J LL4 6.2L V8 Diesel OHV Detroit Diesel V8. For over-8,500 lb. GVWR trucks '82-'93
J L29 7.4L V8 Gas OHV MFI. Vortec 7400. Gen VI Chevrolet Big-Block V8. '96-'00
J LY5 5.3L V8 Gas OHV SFI. Gen IV Chevrolet Small-Block V8. Active Fuel Management. Iron Block & Aluminum Heads.
'07-'09 Silverado/Sierra 1500, Tahoe/Yukon, Suburban/Yukon XL 1500, Avalanche
J LZ1 6.0L V8 Gas OHV 2-Mode Hybrid. Gen IV Chevrolet Small-Block V8. Aluminum Block & Heads. VVT. Active Fuel Management. '10-'13 Tahoe Hybrid, Yukon Hybrid, Escalade Hybrid, Silverado Hybrid, Sierra Hybrid
J L86 6.2L V8 Gas OHV Gen V Chevrolet Small-Block V8 (EcoTec3). 2014-2020. Direct injection, VVT. Active Fuel Management
K LC3 3.8L V6 Gas OHV 2-bbl carb. Chevrolet 90° V6 (Chevy Small-Block V8 Derived). 229 cu. in.
'81-'82 Chevy El Camino, GMC Caballero (49-state emissions)
K L05 5.7L V8 Gas OHV TBI. Gen I Chevrolet Small-Block V8. '87 R/V pickups, '88-'95 C/K, Sierra pickups, '87-'95 full-size vans, '96 G-Classic full-size vans, '87-'94 Blazer, '95 Tahoe, '87-'91 Jimmy, '92-'95 Yukon, '87-'95 Suburban.
K LY6 6.0L V8 Gas OHV SFI. Gen IV Chevrolet Small-Block V8. Iron Block & Aluminum Heads. VVT.
'07-'09 Silverado HD/Sierra HD, '07-'09 Suburban 2500/Yukon XL 2500, '08-'09 Express/Savana
K LEA 2.4L I4 Gas/E85 DOHC,
16 valve		 Flex Fuel. GM Ecotec engine, Gen II. Direct Injection. VVT. Chevy Equinox, GMC Terrain '12-'17,
Chevy Captiva Sport '12-'14, Chevy Orlando '14.
K L3B 2.7L I4 Turbo Gas DOHC,
16 valve		 GM L3B Tripower engine ("TurboMax"). Direct Injection. VVT, VVL. Active Fuel Management.
'19+ Chevy Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, '23+ Chevy Colorado, GMC Canyon.
L LS9 5.7L V8 Gas OHV 4-bbl carb. Gen I Chevrolet Small-Block V8. For sub-8,500 lb. GVWR trucks & vans '81-'86.
L L27 3.8L V6 Gas OHV Buick V6 (3800 Series I). '92-'95 U-body minivans
L LX9 3.5L V6 Gas OHV GM High Value 60° V6. 3498cc. SFI. '05-'06 GMT201 minivans, '06-'07 Buick Rendezvous
L LH8 5.3L V8 Gas OHV SFI. Gen IV Chevrolet Small-Block V8. Aluminum Block & Heads.
'08-'09 Hummer H3 Alpha, '09 Colorado/Canyon, Hummer H3T Alpha
L LGH 6.6L V8 Turbo Diesel OHV,
32 valve		 Duramax 6600 V8 engine. '11-'16 Express/Savana
L L87 6.2L V8 Gas OHV Gen V Chevrolet Small-Block V8 (EcoTec3). 2019+. With Dynamic Fuel Management
M LT9 5.7L V8 Gas OHV 4-bbl carb. Gen I Chevrolet Small-Block V8. For over-8,500 lb. GVWR trucks & vans '81-'86.
M L30 5.0L V8 Gas OHV Gen 1+ Chevrolet Small-Block V8. Vortec 5000. CPI.
'96-'99 Chevy C/K, GMC Sierra, '96-'02 Express/Savana
M LNF 2.0L I4 Turbo Gas DOHC,
16 valve		 GM Ecotec engine, Gen II. Direct Injection. VVT. 2010 Chevy HHR SS.
M LH6 5.3L V8 Gas OHV SFI. Gen IV Chevrolet Small-Block V8. Active Fuel Management. Aluminum Block & Heads.
'05-'06 GMT370 SUVs, '05-'07 Buick Rainier, '05-'09 GMC Envoy Denali, Saab 9-7X,
'06-'08 Chevy Trailblazer, '05 GMC Envoy XUV, '07-'09 Silverado/Sierra 1500
M LAF 2.4L I4 Gas DOHC,
16 valve		 GM Ecotec engine, Gen II. Direct Injection. VVT. Chevy Orlando '12.
N L10 1.8L I4 Gas SOHC,
8 valve		 2-bbl carb. Isuzu G180Z engine imported from Japan. '81-'82 Chevy LUV
N LB1 4.3L V6 Gas OHV 4-bbl carb. Chevrolet 90° V6 (Chevy Small-Block V8 Derived).
'85 Astro/Safari, '85-'86 C/K pickups & full-size vans
N L19 7.4L V8 Gas OHV Mark IV Chevrolet Big-Block V8. TBI. '87-'90
N L19 7.4L V8 Gas OHV Gen V Chevrolet Big-Block V8. TBI. '91-'95. '96 G-Classic full-size vans
N LZ4 3.5L V6 Gas OHV GM High Value 60° V6. 3510cc. SFI. VVT. '08-'09 Saturn Vue
N LQ9 6.0L V8 Gas OHV Gen III Chevrolet Small-Block V8. Vortec 6000 H.O. or VortecMAX. Iron Block/Aluminum Heads. 345 hp.
02-06 Cadillac Escalade, 03-06 Chevy Silverado SS, 05-06 GMC Sierra Denali
N LGZ 3.6L V6 Gas DOHC,
24 valve		 GM High Feature V6, 4th gen. Direct Injection. VVT. Active Fuel Management.
'17-'22 Chevy Colorado, GMC Canyon.
P L49 6.5L V8 Diesel OHV Detroit Diesel V8. For sub-8,500 lb. GVWR trucks & vans '94-'95
P LM4 5.3L V8 Gas OHV Gen III Chevrolet Small-Block V8. Vortec 5300. 290hp. Aluminum Block & Heads.
'03-'04 Chevy SSR, '03-'04 GMT370 SUVs, '04 Buick Rainier, GMC Envoy XUV
P LE5 2.4L I4 Gas DOHC,
16 valve		 MFI. GM Ecotec Gen II. VVT. '06-'08 Chevy HHR, '08-'09 Saturn Vue
P LH9 5.3L V8 Gas/E85 OHV Flex Fuel. SFI. Gen IV Chevrolet Small-Block V8. Aluminum Block & Heads. VVT.
'10-'12 Colorado/Canyon, '10 Hummer H3 Alpha, H3T Alpha
P LV1 4.3L V6 Gas OHV Chevrolet 90° V6 - Gen V Chevrolet Small-Block V6 (EcoTec3). Direct injection, VVT.
For Express/Savana '18+.
PV L5D 6.6L V8 Turbo Diesel OHV,
32 valve		 Duramax 6600 V8 engine. For the Chevy Silverado Medium Duty '19+.
R LL2 2.8L V6 Gas OHV TBI. Chevrolet 60° V6. '86-'93 Chevy S-10/GMC S-15, '86-'89 Chevy S-10 Blazer/GMC S-15 Jimmy
R L31 5.7L V8 Gas OHV Gen 1+ Chevrolet Small-Block V8. Vortec 5700. CPI.
'96-'99 Chevy C/K, GMC Sierra, '96-'00 GMT400 SUVs, '96-'02 Express/Savana
R L8B 5.3L V8 Gas OHV Mild Hybrid. Gen V Chevrolet Small-Block V8 (EcoTec3). Direct injection, VVT. Active Fuel Management. '16-'18 Chevy Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500.
S LQ7 2.2L I4 Diesel OHV Isuzu C220 engine imported from Japan. '81-'82 Chevy LUV, '84-'85 Chevy S-10/GMC S-15
S L56 6.5L V8 Turbo Diesel OHV Detroit Diesel V8. For sub-8,500 lb. GVWR C/K trucks, SUVs '94-'99
S LL8 4.2L I6 Gas DOHC,
24 valve		 Atlas I6. SFI. VVT. '02-'09 GMT360/370 SUVs
S LGX 3.6L V6 Gas DOHC,
24 valve		 GM High Feature V6, 4th gen. Direct Injection. VVT. Active Fuel Management.
'17+ Cadillac XT5, '17-'23 GMC Acadia, '19+ Chevrolet Blazer, '20+ Cadillac XT6.
T L25 4.8L I6 Gas OHV 1-bbl carb. Chevrolet Turbo-Thrift I6. '81-'86 Chevy/GMC C/K pickups
T LM7 5.3L V8 Gas OHV Gen III Chevrolet Small-Block V8. Iron Block & Aluminum Heads. Vortec 5300. 270/285/295hp.
'99-'07 GMT800 pickups & SUVs, '03-'07 Express/Savana
T LEA 2.4L I4 Gas/E85 DOHC,
16 valve		 Flex Fuel. GM Ecotec engine, Gen II. Direct Injection. VVT. Chevy Orlando '13.
T LM2 3.0L I6 Turbo Diesel DOHC,
24 valve		 Duramax Diesel I6. Aluminum Block & Heads. '20-'22 Silverado/Sierra 1500, '21+ T1XX SUVs.
U LS5 1.6L I4 Gas SOHC,
8 valve		 Suzuki G16A engine. TBI. '89-'95 Geo Tracker
U LQ4 6.0L V8 Gas OHV Gen III Chevrolet Small-Block V8. Iron Block & Aluminum Heads (Iron Heads in '99-'00).
'99-'06 GMT800 pickups, '00-'06 Suburban/Yukon XL, '03-'07 Express/Savana, '03-'07 Hummer H2.
U LE9 2.4L I4 Gas/E85 DOHC,
16 valve		 E85 Flex-Fuel. GM Ecotec Gen II. 2011 Chevy HHR
U LH7 1.6L I4 Turbo Diesel DOHC,
16 valve		 GM Medium Diesel engine ("Whisper Diesel"). Made by Opel in Szentgotthárd, Hungary.
Aluminum Block & Heads. '18-'19 Chevy Equinox & GMC Terrain Diesel.
V LR4 4.8L V8 Gas OHV Gen III Chevrolet Small-Block V8. Iron Block/Aluminum Heads. '99-'06 GMT800 pickups,
'00-'06 Tahoe/Yukon, '03-'07 Express/Savana
V LE9 2.4L I4 Gas/E85 DOHC,
16 valve		 E85 Flex-Fuel. GM Ecotec Gen II. 2009-2010 Chevy HHR
W LE8 7.4L V8 Gas OHV Mark IV Chevrolet Big-Block V8. 4bbl carb. '81-'86
W L35 4.3L V6 Gas OHV CPI. Vortec 4300 H.O. Chevrolet 90° V6 (Chevy Small-Block V8 Derived).
'92-'95 S-10/Sonoma, S-10 Blazer/Jimmy/Bravada, Astro/Safari
W L35 4.3L V6 Gas OHV SFI. Vortec 4300 H.O. Chevrolet 90° V6 (Chevy Small-Block V8 Derived). '96-'02 S-10/Sonoma, Blazer/Jimmy, Express/Savana, C/K, Silverado, Sierra, '96-'01 Bravada, Astro/Safari, '00 Isuzu Hombre
W LGD 3.9L V6 Gas/E85 OHV Flex Fuel. GM High Value 60° V6. SFI. VVT. '07-'09 GMT201 minivans
W LAF 2.4L I4 Gas DOHC,
16 valve		 GM Ecotec engine, Gen II. Direct Injection. VVT. Chevy Equinox, GMC Terrain '10.
W LE8 2.2L I4 Gas/E85 DOHC,
16 valve		 GM Ecotec Gen II (For 2011 Chevy HHR) E85 Flex-Fuel. VVT.
W LFY 3.6L V6 Gas DOHC,
24 valve		 GM High Feature V6. Direct Injection. '18-'23 Chevrolet Traverse, '18-'24 Buick Enclave
X LF6 4.3L V6 Gas OHV SFI. Vortec 4300. Chevrolet 90° V6 (Chevy Small-Block V8 Derived).
'96-'99 S-10/Sonoma, '97-'99 Isuzu Hombre.
X LU3 4.3L V6 Gas OHV Vortec 4300. Chevrolet 90° V6 (Chevy Small-Block V8 Derived). '03-'04 S-10/Sonoma,
'03-'05 Blazer/Jimmy, '02-'05 Astro/Safari, '03-'14 Express/Savana, '03-'13 Silverado/Sierra
X LNF 2.0L I4 Turbo Gas DOHC,
16 valve		 GM Ecotec engine, Gen II. Direct Injection. VVT. '08-'09 Chevy HHR SS.
Y LQ2 2.0L I4 Gas OHV 2-bbl carb. Chevrolet "122" engine.
'83-'84 Chevy S-10/GMC S-15, '83-'84 Chevy S-10 Blazer/GMC S-15 Jimmy
Y L57 6.5L V8 Diesel OHV Detroit Diesel V8. For over-8,500 lb. GVWR full-size vans '94-'95 & '96 G-Classic full-size vans
Y L76 6.0L V8 Gas OHV SFI. Gen IV Chevy Small-Block V8. Aluminum Block & Heads. VVT. With Active Fuel Management.
'07-'09 Silverado/Sierra, Suburban/Yukon XL, Chevy Avalanche
Y LF1 3.0L V6 Gas DOHC,
24 valve		 GM High Feature V6. Direct Injection. VVT. '10-'11 Cadillac SRX, '10 Chevy Equinox, GMC Terrain
Y L5P 6.6L V8 Turbo Diesel OHV,
32 valve		 Duramax 6600 V8 engine. '17+ Silverado HD/Sierra HD
Z LF9 5.7L V8 Diesel OHV Oldsmobile Diesel V8. '81 Chevy/GMC full-size pickups. '83-'84 Chevy El Camino/GMC Caballero.
Z LB4 4.3L V6 Gas OHV TBI. Chevrolet 90° V6 (Chevy Small-Block V8 Derived). '85-'87 Chevy El Camino/GMC Caballero,
'86-'94 Astro/Safari, '87 R/V pickups, '88-'95 C/K pickups, '87-'95 full-size vans & '96 G-Classic full-size vans
Z LB4 4.3L V6 Turbo Gas OHV MPI. For GMC Syclone & Typhoon. Chevrolet 90° V6 (Chevy Small-Block V8 Derived)
Z L59 5.3L V8 Gas/E85 OHV Flex Fuel. Gen III Chevrolet Small-Block V8. Iron Block & Aluminum Heads. Vortec 5300. 285/295hp.
'02-'07 GMT800 pickups, '02-'06 Suburban/Yukon XL, Avalanche.
Z LAT 2.4L I4 Gas DOHC,
16 valve		 Mild Hybrid. MFI. GM Ecotec Gen II. VVT. '07-'09 Saturn Vue Green Line
1 LZ9 3.9L V6 Gas OHV GM High Value 60° V6. SFI. VVT. '06-'09 GMT201 minivans
1 LE5 2.4L I4 Gas DOHC,
16 valve		 MFI. GM Ecotec Gen II. VVT. '10 Saturn Vue.
1 LB7 6.6L V8 Turbo Diesel OHV,
32 valve		 Duramax 6600 V8 engine. First version of the Duramax V8. '01-Mid '04 Silverado HD/Sierra HD
1 LWN 2.8L I4 Turbo Diesel DOHC,
16 valve		 Based on VM Motori A428 engine. Made by GM Powertrain Thailand 2016-2020. Made in Brazil for '22. '16-'22 Colorado/Canyon, '17-'22 Express/Savana.
2 LLY 6.6L V8 Turbo Diesel OHV,
32 valve		 Duramax 6600 V8 engine. Mid '04-Mid '06 Silverado HD/Sierra HD, '06-'09 Express/Savana
2 L9H 6.2L V8 Gas/E85 OHV Flex-Fuel. Gen IV Chevrolet Small-Block V8. Aluminum Block & Heads. SFI. VVT.
'09-'13 Chevy Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra Denali 1500,
'09 Chevy Tahoe LTZ, GMC Yukon Denali, Cadillac Escalade, Hummer H2
3 LFX 3.6L V6 Gas DOHC,
24 valve		 GM High Feature V6. Direct Injection. VVT. E85 Flex Fuel.
'12-'16 Cadillac SRX, '13-'17 Chevrolet Equinox, GMC Terrain, '15-'16 Colorado/Canyon
3 LLY 6.6L V8 Turbo Diesel OHV,
32 valve		 Duramax 6600 V8 engine. '06 Hummer H1 Alpha
4 LN2 2.2L I4 Gas OHV MFI (94-95). SFI (96-00). Chevrolet "122" engine. '94-'00 S-10/Sonoma, '96-'00 Isuzu Hombre
4 LE8 2.5L V6 Gas DOHC,
24 valve		 Suzuki H25A engine. MFI. '01-'04 Chevrolet Tracker
4 L66 3.5L V6 Gas SOHC,
24 valve		 Honda J35S1 V6. VTEC. '04-'07 Saturn Vue
4 LMF 5.3L V8 Gas/E85 OHV Flex Fuel. SFI. Gen IV Chevrolet Small-Block V8. Iron Block & Aluminum Heads. VVT.
'08-'14 Express/Savana 1500
4 LAU 2.8L V6 Turbo Gas DOHC,
24 valve		 GM High Feature V6. SFI. '10 Cadillac SRX
5 L43 2.2L I4 Gas/E85 OHV Flex-Fuel. SFI. Chevrolet "122" engine. '00-'02 S-10/Sonoma, '00 Isuzu Hombre
5 LFA 6.0L V8 Gas OHV 2-Mode Hybrid. Gen IV Chevrolet Small-Block V8. Aluminum Block & Heads. VVT. Active Fuel Management. '08-'09 Tahoe Hybrid/Yukon Hybrid, '09 Escalade Hybrid, Silverado Hybrid/Sierra Hybrid
5 LFW 3.0L V6 Gas/E85 DOHC,
24 valve		 Flex-Fuel. GM High Feature V6. Direct Injection. VVT. '11-'12 Chevy Equinox, GMC Terrain,
'12 Chevy Captiva Sport
6 L01 1.6L I4 Gas SOHC,
16 valve		 Suzuki G16B engine. MFI. '94-'97 Geo Tracker, '98-'00 Chevrolet Tracker
6 L52 3.5L I5 Gas DOHC,
20 valve		 Atlas I5. SFI. VVT. '04-'06 Colorado/Canyon, '06 Isuzu i-350, '06 Hummer H3
6 LAU 2.8L V6 Turbo Gas DOHC,
24 valve		 GM High Feature V6. SFI. '11 Cadillac SRX
6 LMM 6.6L V8 Turbo Diesel OHV,
32 valve		 Duramax 6600 V8 engine. Mid '07-'10 Silverado HD/Sierra HD, '10 Express/Savana
7 LY7 3.6L V6 Gas DOHC,
24 valve		 GM High Feature V6. '04-'06 Buick Rendezvous, '04-'09 Cadillac SRX,
'07-'08 GMC Acadia, Saturn Outlook, '08 Buick Enclave, '08-'10 Saturn Vue
7 L8T 6.6L V8 Gas OHV Gen V Chevrolet Small-Block V8. Iron Block/Aluminum Heads. Direct injection, VVT.
'20+ Silverado HD/Sierra HD, '21+ Express/Savana
8 LK5 2.8L I4 Gas DOHC,
16 valve		 Atlas I4. SFI. VVT. '04-'06 Colorado/Canyon, '06 Isuzu i-280
8 L92 6.2L V8 Gas OHV Gen IV Chevrolet Small-Block V8. Aluminum Block & Heads. SFI. VVT.
'07-'08 GMC Sierra Denali, Yukon Denali, Cadillac Escalade, '08 Chevy Tahoe LTZ, Hummer H2
8 LML 6.6L V8 Turbo Diesel OHV,
32 valve		 Duramax 6600 V8 engine. '11-'16 Silverado HD/Sierra HD
8 LZ0 3.0L I6 Turbo Diesel DOHC,
24 valve		 Duramax Diesel I6. Aluminum Block & Heads. '23+ Silverado/Sierra 1500
9 LC3 3.8L V6 Gas OHV 2-bbl carb. Chevrolet 90° V6 (Chevy Small-Block V8 Derived). 229 cu. in.
'83-'84 Chevy El Camino, GMC Caballero (49-state emissions)
9 LLV 2.9L I4 Gas DOHC,
16 valve		 Atlas I4. SFI. VVT. '07-'12 Colorado/Canyon, '07-'08 Isuzu i-290
9 LT4 6.2L V8 Supercharged Gas OHV Gen V Chevy Small-Block V8. Aluminum Block & Heads. Direct injection. VVT. Active Fuel Management. '23+ Cadillac Escalade V-Series

H.O.=High Output, VVT=Variable Valve Timing, VVL=Variable Valve Lift, GVWR=Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, CNG=Compressed Natural Gas, LPG=Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Propane Autogas)

GM factories supplying North America[edit | edit source]

North American GM factories[edit | edit source]

List of GM Factories

VIN code Location Notes
A Lakewood Assembly (Lakewood Heights, Atlanta, Georgia) through 1990 model year
B Baltimore Assembly (Baltimore, Maryland) through 2005 model year
B Reatta Craft Centre/Lansing Craft Centre (Lansing Township, Michigan) 1988-2006 model year (except GM EV1)
C South Gate Assembly (South Gate, California) through 1982 model year
C Lansing Car Assembly (Lansing, Michigan) South assembly line 1985-2004 model year
D Doraville Assembly (Doraville, Georgia) through 2009 model year
E Linden Assembly (Linden, New Jersey) through 1991 model year
E Pontiac East Assembly (Pontiac, Michigan) 1988-2009 model year
E AM General Military plant (Mishawaka, Indiana) 1992-2006 Hummer H1
F Flint Truck Assembly (Flint, Michigan) since 1953
F Fairfax II Assembly (Kansas City, Kansas) since 1988 model year
G Framingham Assembly (Framingham, Massachusetts) through 1989 model year
G Silao Assembly (Silao, Guanajuato, Mexico) since 1995 model year
H Buick City Assembly (Flint, Michigan) through 1999 model year
H AM General Commercial plant (Mishawaka, Indiana) 2003-2009 Hummer H2
H Navistar Springfield plant (Main Line) (Springfield, Ohio) 2019- Chevrolet Silverado Medium Duty (4500HD/5500HD/6500HD)
J Janesville Assembly (Janesville, Wisconsin) through 2009 model year
J Lansing Delta Township Assembly (Lansing, Michigan) since 2007 model year
K Leeds Assembly (Leeds, Kansas City, Missouri) through 1988 model year
K Linden Assembly (Linden, New Jersey) from 1994-2005 model year
K Nissan plant (Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico) 2015-2018 Chevrolet City Express
L Van Nuys Assembly (Van Nuys, California) through 1992 model year
L San Luis Potosí Assembly (San Luis Potosí, Mexico) since 2009 model year
M Lansing Car Assembly (Lansing, Michigan) through 1984 model year, North assembly line 1985-2005 model year
M Toluca Assembly (Toluca, Mexico state, Mexico) through 2008 model year
N Norwood Assembly (Norwood, Ohio) through 1987 model year
N Navistar Springfield plant (Secondary Line) (Springfield, Ohio) 2017- Chevrolet Express cutaway, GMC Savana cutaway
P Pontiac Assembly (Pontiac, Michigan) through 1988 model year
R Arlington Assembly (Arlington, Texas) since 1965 (Chevrolet only since 1963)
S St. Louis Assembly (St. Louis, Missouri) through 1987 model year
S Spring Hill Manufacturing (Spring Hill, Tennessee) 2002-2007 Saturn Vue & 2009-2010 Chevrolet Traverse only
S Spartan Motors/Shyft Group plant (Charlotte, Michigan) 2016- Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 3500/3500HG/4500/4500HG/5500HG/5500XG/6500XD/7500XD
S Ramos Arizpe Assembly (Ramos Arizpe, Coahuila, Mexico) since 1982
T Tarrytown Assembly (North Tarrytown, New York) through 1996 model year
U Detroit/Hamtramck Assembly (Factory Zero)
(Detroit & Hamtramck, Michigan) 		since 1986 model year
V Pontiac Central Assembly (Pontiac, Michigan) through 1990 model year
V Pontiac East Assembly (Pontiac, Michigan) through 1985 model year
W Willow Run Assembly (Ypsilanti Township, Michigan) through 1993 model year
X Fairfax Assembly (Fairfax I) (Kansas City, Kansas) through 1987 model year
Y Wilmington Assembly (Wilmington, Delaware) through 2010 model year
Z Fremont Assembly (Fremont, California) through 1982 model year
Z NUMMI (Fremont, California) 1985-2010 model year
Z Spring Hill Manufacturing (Spring Hill, Tennessee) since 1991 model year (except Vue & Traverse)
Z Fort Wayne Assembly (Roanoke, Indiana) since 1988 model year
0 Pontiac West Assembly (Pontiac, Michigan) through 1994 model year
0 Lansing Craft Centre (Lansing Township, Michigan) GM EV1 only
0 Lansing Grand River Assembly (Lansing, Michigan) since 2003 model year
1 Wentzville Assembly (Wentzville, Missouri) since 1985 model year
1 Oshawa Car Assembly (Line 2) (Oshawa, Ontario, Canada) switched to trucks in 2019 model year & since 2022 model year
1 Oshawa Truck Assembly (Oshawa, Ontario, Canada) through 2009 model year
2 Moraine Assembly (Moraine, Ohio) through 2009 model year
2 Sainte-Thérèse Assembly (Boisbriand, Quebec, Canada) through 2002 model year
3 Detroit Truck & Bus plant (Piquette Ave., Detroit, Michigan) through 1999 model year
3 Saint-Eustache Bus Plant (Saint-Eustache, Quebec, Canada) through 1987 model year
4 Orion Assembly (Orion Township, Michigan) since 1985 model year
4 Scarborough Van Assembly (Scarborough, Ontario, Canada) through 1993 model year
5 Bowling Green Assembly (Bowling Green, Kentucky) since 1981 model year
6 Oklahoma City Assembly (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma) through 2006 model year
6 CAMI plant (Ingersoll, Ontario, Canada) 1990-2022 model year
7 Lordstown Assembly (Warren, Ohio) through 2019 model year
8 Shreveport Assembly (Shreveport, Louisiana) through 2012 model year
9 Detroit Assembly (Clark Street, Detroit, Michigan) (Cadillac plant) through 1988 model year
9 Oshawa Car Assembly (Line 1) (Oshawa, Ontario, Canada) through 2020 model year
9 KUKA plant (Livonia, Michigan) 2022 model year only (BrightDrop Zevo 600)
9 CAMI plant (Ingersoll, Ontario, Canada) since 2023 model year (BrightDrop Zevo)

Non-North American GM factories supplying North America[edit | edit source]

VIN code Location Models Sourced
A SAIC-GM plant: Jinqiao, Pudong district, Shanghai, China 2017-2018 Cadillac CT6 Plug-in Hybrid
B Daewoo/GM Daewoo/GM Korea plant: Bupyeong, South Korea 1988-1993 Pontiac LeMans, 2004-2011 Chevrolet Aveo, 2005-2010 Pontiac Wave/G3, 2004-2006 Chevrolet
Epica (Canada), 2013-2022 Chevrolet Trax, Buick Encore, 2021- Chevrolet Trailblazer, 2020- Buick Encore GX, 2024 Buick Envista
C GM Daewoo/GM Korea plant: Changwon, South Korea 2003-2010 Pontiac Matiz/Matiz G2 (Mexico), 2013-2022 Chevrolet Spark, 2024 Chevrolet Trax
D SAIC-GM Dongyue Motors plant: Yantai, Shandong province, China 2016- Buick Envision, 2019-2023 Chevrolet Aveo (Mexico), 2023- Chevrolet Onix (Mexico)
G Opel plant: Gliwice, Poland 2016-2019 Buick Cascada
K Suzuki plant: Kosai, Shizuoka prefecture, Japan 1985-1988 Chevrolet Sprint, 1989-1990 Geo Metro hatchback, 1990-1993 Geo Metro convertible, 1985-1990 Pontiac Firefly (Canada), 1991 & 1994 Pontiac Firefly convertible & sedan (Canada)
K GM Daewoo/GM Korea plant: Kunsan, South Korea 2004-2007 Chevrolet Optra (Canada), 2012-2014 Chevrolet Orlando (Canada)
L Holden plant: Elizabeth, South Australia, Australia 2004-2006 Pontiac GTO, 2008-2009 Pontiac G8, 2011-2017 Chevrolet Caprice PPV, 2014-2017 Chevrolet SS
R Opel plant: Rüsselsheim, Germany 1997-2001 Cadillac Catera
T GM India plant: Talegaon, Maharashtra, India 2017-2021 Chevrolet Spark Classic/Beat (Mexico)
V SAIC-GM Wuhan plant: Wuhan, Hubei province, China 2018-2021 Chevrolet Cavalier (Mexico), 2022- Chevrolet Cavalier Turbo (Mexico)
W Suzuki plant: Iwata, Shizuoka prefecture, Japan 1989-1990 Geo Tracker, 1990-1993 Geo Metro convertible, 1985-1990 Pontiac Firefly (Canada)
1 Opel plant: Rüsselsheim, Germany 2011, 2018-2020 Buick Regal
3 Isuzu plant: Kawasaki, Kanagawa prefecture, Japan 1987-1998 Chevrolet/GMC W5, 1989-1996 Chevrolet/GMC W6, 1984-1996 Chevrolet/GMC W7
5 Opel plant: Antwerp, Belgium 2008-2009 Saturn Astra
7 Isuzu plant: Fujisawa, Kanagawa prefecture, Japan 1988 Chevrolet Spectrum, 1988 Pontiac Sunburst (Canada), 1989 Geo Spectrum, 1990-1993 Geo Storm,
1999-2008 Chevrolet/GMC W3500, 1988-2009 Chevrolet/GMC W4, 1999-2009 Chevrolet/GMC W5,
2000-2004 Chevrolet/GMC WT5500,
2016- Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 3500HD/4500HD/4500XD/5500HD/5500XD
8 Isuzu plant: Fujisawa, Kanagawa prefecture, Japan 1981-1982 Chevrolet LUV, 1985-1987 Chevrolet Spectrum, 1985-1987 Pontiac Sunburst (Canada),
1986-1987 Chevrolet/GMC W4

GM WMIs[edit | edit source]

WMI Marque Country
1G1 Chevrolet United States
1G8 United States (MPV 1981-1986)
1GA United States (bus [van with more than 3 rows of seats])
1GB United States (incomplete vehicle)
1GC United States (truck)
1GN United States (MPV 1987-)
1HA United States (Express incomplete vehicle made by Navistar)
1HT United States (Silverado Medium Duty incomplete vehicle made by Navistar)
1Y1 United States (made by NUMMI)
2C1 Canada (car made by CAMI)
2CN Canada (SUV made by CAMI - 1998-2011)
2G1 Canada
2G8 Canada (MPV 1981-1986)
2GA Canada (bus [van with more than 3 rows of seats])
2GB Canada (incomplete vehicle)
2GC Canada (truck)
2GN Canada (MPV 1987-)
3G1 Mexico
3GC Mexico (truck)
3GN Mexico (MPV)
3N6 Mexico (City Express made by Nissan)
4G1 United States (made by Genasys L.C.)
4KB United States (W-Series incomplete vehicle made by GM - through 2009)
54D United States (incomplete vehicle made by Spartan Motors/The Shyft Group)
6G1 Australia (2011-2013 Caprice PPV)
6G3 Australia (2014-2017)
ADM South Africa
J81 Japan (car made by Isuzu)
J8B Japan (incomplete vehicle made by Isuzu - through 2009)
J8Z Japan (LUV pickup made by Isuzu)
JAL Japan (incomplete vehicle made by Isuzu - 2016+)
JG1 Japan (car made by Suzuki)
KL1 South Korea (car)
KL7 South Korea (MPV - 2012+)
KL8 South Korea (Spark)
LSF China (S-10 Max made by SAIC-Maxus - Mexico only)
LSG China (SAIC-GM)
LZW China (SAIC-GM-Wuling)
MA6 India
MJB Indonesia
MK3 Indonesia (SGMW Motor Indonesia)
MMM Thailand
8AG Argentina
8GG Chile
8LD Ecuador
8Z1 Venezuela
9BG Brazil
93C Brazil
9GC Colombia
J81 Geo Japan (car made by Isuzu)
JG1 Japan (car made by Suzuki)
JGC Japan (SUV made by Suzuki)
1Y1 United States (car made by NUMMI)
2C1 Canada (car made by CAMI)
2CN Canada (SUV made by CAMI - 1990-1997)
KLA GM Daewoo/
GM Korea		 South Korea
KLY South Korea
5GD United States (G2X)
1G2 Pontiac United States
1G5 United States (incomplete vehicle - for '89-'90 Turbo Grand Prix by ASC/McLaren)
1GM United States (MPV)
2CK Canada (2006-2009 Torrent made by CAMI)
2G2 Canada
3G2 Mexico
3G7 Mexico (MPV)
4G2 United States (made by Genasys L.C.)
5Y2 United States (made by NUMMI)
6G2 Australia
KL2 South Korea (made by Daewoo/GM Daewoo)
1G7 Pontiac
(Canada only)		 United States
2C7 Canada (car made by CAMI)
2CG Canada (SUV made by CAMI)
2G7 Canada
J87 Japan (car made by Isuzu)
JG7 Japan (car made by Suzuki)
KL7 Passport
(Canada only)		 South Korea (made by Daewoo)
J87 Asüna
(Canada only)		 Japan (car made by Isuzu)
KL7 South Korea (made by Daewoo)
2CG Canada (SUV made by CAMI)
1G3 Oldsmobile United States
1GH United States (MPV/SUV)
2G3 Canada
1G4 Buick United States
2G4 Canada
3G4 Mexico
3G5 Mexico (MPV)
4GL United States (incomplete vehicle)
5GA United States (MPV)
KL4 South Korea (MPV)
LRB China (SAIC-GM)
W04 Germany & Poland
1G6 Cadillac United States
1GE United States (incomplete vehicle)
1GY United States (SUV)
2G6 Canada
2GE Canada (incomplete vehicle)
3GY Mexico (SUV)
LRE China (SAIC-GM)
W06 Germany
YSC Sweden
1G8 Saturn United States
3GS Mexico (SUV)
5GZ United States (MPV/SUV)
W08 Belgium
1G0 GMC United States (bus 1981-1986)
1G5 United States (MPV 1981-1986)
1GD United States (incomplete vehicle)
1GJ United States (bus 1987-)
1GK United States (MPV 1987-)
1GT United States (truck)
2CK Canada (1990-1991 Tracker made by CAMI - Canada only)
2CT Canada (2010-2011 Terrain made by CAMI)
2G0 Canada (bus [van with more than 3 rows of seats] 1981-1986)
2G5 Canada (MPV 1981-1986)
2GD Canada (incomplete vehicle)
2GH Canada (transit bus)
2GJ Canada (bus [van with more than 3 rows of seats] 1987-)
2GK Canada (MPV 1987-)
2GT Canada (truck)
3GK Mexico (SUV)
3GT Mexico (truck)
4KD United States (W-Series incomplete vehicle made by GM - through 2009)
7GZ United States (incomplete vehicle made by Navistar)
J8D Japan (incomplete vehicle made by Isuzu - through 2009)
JGT Japan (SUV made by Suzuki - Canada only)
KL6 South Korea
4GD WhiteGMC United States (1988-1989 Brigadier made by GM)
137 Hummer United States (H1)
5GN United States (H3T)
5GR United States (H2)
5GT United States (H3)
4G5 General Motors United States (EV1)
2G5 BrightDrop Canada (Truck 2023-)
5G5 United States (Truck made by Kuka AG - 2022 only)
5G2 Cruise United States (car) (Cruise AV)
5G3 United States (MPV) (Cruise Origin AV)
YS3 Saab Sweden
JF4 Japan (9-2X made by Subaru)
3G0 Mexico (9-4X)
5S3 United States (9-7X)
W0L Opel/Vauxhall Germany & the rest of Europe (2017 and earlier)
W0V Germany & the rest of Europe (2018 and later) & Ampera-e Mid-2017 - 2019
SCC UK (Opel Lotus Omega/Vauxhall Lotus Carlton made by Lotus)
SED UK (made by IBC Vehicles)
TW8 Portugal
VSX Spain
1G0 United States (GT, Ampera, Ampera-e 2007 - Mid-2017)
4GD United States (Sintra)
SKA Vauxhall Motors UK
6G1 Australia (Vauxhall Monaro & VXR8 made by Holden)
SKF Bedford Vehicles UK
6G1 Holden Australia
6H8 Australia (2001 and earlier)
KL3 South Korea
MMU Thailand
W0L Germany & the rest of Europe (2017 and earlier)
W0V Germany & the rest of Europe (2018-2020)
1GH United States (Acadia)
3G0 Mexico (Equinox)
3GM Mexico (Suburban)
5G8 United States (Volt)
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