For 1990-2009 cars

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 (I/P). The VIN number can be seen through the windshield from the outside of the vehicle:

#### Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) System

Position | Definition | Character | Description
--- | --- | --- | ---
1 | Country of Origin | 1 | United States
2 | Manufacturer | G | General Motors
3 | Make | T/4 | GMC Acadia, Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, Saturn OUTLOOK
4 | GVWR/Brake System | E | GVW Rating - 6,400 lbs/2 900 kg
5 | Truck Line/Chassis Type | R/1 | Acadia SLE, Enclave CX, OUTLOOK XE - FWD ½ Ton
R/2 | Acadia SLT (1), Enclave CXL, OUTLOOK XR - FWD ½ Ton
R/3 | Acadia SLT (2), Enclave Special Edition, OUTLOOK XR Touring - FWD ½ Ton
V/1 | Enclave CX, OUTLOOK XE - AWD ½ Ton
V/2 | Enclave CXL, OUTLOOK XR - AWD ½ Ton
V/3 | Enclave Special Edition, OUTLOOK XR Touring - AWD ½ Ton
6 | Series | 6 | ½ Ton Luxury
7 | Body Type | 3 | Four-Door All Purpose Vehicle
8 | Engine Type | 7 | LY7 - Engine, Gas, 6 Cyl, 3.6L, SFI, V6, Aluminum, 60 Degrees, GM
9 | Check Digit | -- | Check Digit
10 | Model Year | 9 | 2009
11 | Plant Location | J SST | Lansing, MI Study Plant
12-17 | Plant Sequence Number | -- | Plant Sequence Number

#### 3.6L RPO LY7 Engine ID and VIN Derivative Location

Refer to Engine Identification.

#### 6T70/6T75 Transmission ID and VIN Derivative Location

Refer to Transmission Identification Information.