Vehicle Identification Number - GMC Hummer H3 2008 Owner's Handbook Manual

Service and Maintenance
■ VEHICLE
IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER
The primary location for the vehi-
cle identification number is on the
chassis rail, below the driver's side
B-pillar.
The secondary location for the
vehicle identification number is a
plate in the front corner of the
instrument panel, on the left side.
You can see it if you look through
the windscreen from outside your
vehicle.
The number may also be found in
one or more of the following
locations:
• Service Parts Identification
Label
• Certification/Tyre Label
• Safety Compliance Label
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Each character or digit in a vehicle identification number serves a
purpose in identifying your vehicle. Use the following chart to help you
understand your vehicle's identification number.
Understanding Your Vehicle Identification Number
Character Character Position
Position Definition
1 Country of Origin
2 Manufacturer
3 Make
4 GVWR/Brake System
5 Truck Line/Chassis Type
6 Series
7 Body Type
8 Engine Type
9 Check Digit
10 Model Year
11 Plant Location
12-17 Plant Sequence Number
The eighth character of the vehicle identification number is the engine
code. This code will help you identify your engine, specifications and
replacement parts.
Character Character Description
A South Africa
General Motors South
D
Africa
M GMSA
D 5001-6000 GVW range
N Small Utility - AWD
1 1/2 Ton Nominal
3 Four-Door Utility
E 3.7L (RPO LLR)
-- Check Digit (0-9 or X)
8 2008
4 GMSA
-- Build Sequence