Engine Identification
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 GMC Sierra and 2003 Chevrolet Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Derivative is located on the left side rear of the engine block (1) or on the right side rear (2) and typically is a nine digit number stamped or laser etched onto the engine at the vehicle assembly plant.
- The first digit identifies the division.
- The second digit identifies the model year.
- The third digit identifies the assembly plant.
- The fourth through ninth digits are the last six digits of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
- Engines built at the Tonawanda engine plant have the engine identification number located at the right front top of the engine block.
- The first digit (1) is the source code.
- The second and third digits (2) are the month of build.
- The forth and fifth digits (3) are the date of build.
- The sixth, seventh, and eighth digits (4) are the broadcast code.
- Engines built at the Romulus engine plant have the engine identification number located at the right front top of the engine block.
- The first digit (1) is the source code.
- The second and third digits (2) are the month of build.
- The fourth digit (3) is the hour of the build.
- The fifth and sixth digits (4) are the date of build.
- The seventh, eighth, and ninth digits (5) are the broadcast code.