VIN Derivative (North America)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Suzuki Swift +, 2008 Pontiac Wave, and 2008 Chevrolet Aveo. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) System
| Position | Definition | Character | Description |
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| 1 | Country of Origin | K | Korea |
| 2 | Manufacturer | L | General Motors Daewoo Auto and Technology Company |
| 3 | Identifier | A 1 2 4 5 |
GM Daewoo (KLA) Chevrolet (KL1) Pontiac (KL2) Buick (KL4) Suzuki (KL5) |
| 4 | Car Line | M T J V U |
M-Car T-Car J-Car V-Car U-Car |
| 5 | Series | D G |
Base, LS LT |
| 6 | Body Type | 2 5 6 8 9 |
2-Door Hatchback 4-Door Notchback 4-Door Hatchback 4-Door Station Wagon (35) 4-Door Station Wagon (75) |
| 7 | Restraint Code | 1 |
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| 8 | Engine Type | 4 0 (Zero) T D A 7 Y V 6 B 3 W Z 2 K L |
0.8 L, SOHC, MPFI, L3 1.0 L, SOHC, MPFI, L4 1.2 L, SOHC, MPFI, L4 1.2 L, DOHC, MPFI, L4 1.4 L, SOHC, MPFI, L4 1.4 L, DOHC, MPFI, L4 1.5 L, SOHC, MPFI, L4 1.5 L, DOHC, MPFI, L4 1.6 L, DOHC, MPFI, L4 1.8 L, DOHC, MPFI, L4, FAM I 1.8 L, DOHC, MPFI, L4, FAM II 2.0 L, SOHC, MPFI, L4 2.0 L, DOHC, MPFI, L4I 2.2 L, DOHC, MPFI, L4 2.0 L, DOHC, MPFI, L6 2.5 L, DOHC, MPFI, L6 |
| 9 | Check Digit | - | Check Digit |
| 10 | Model Year | 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A |
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 |
| 11 | Plant Location | B C K |
Bupyung, South Korea Changwon, South Korea Kunsan, South Korea |
| 12-17 | Production Sequence Number | - | Production Sequence Number |