1996 Chevrolet Tahoe Owner's Manual - Page 313

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Service Parts Identification Label You'll find this label on the inside of the glove box. It's very helpful if you ever need to order parts. On this label is: 0 your VIN, the model designation, paint information, and a list of all production options and special equipment. E N G I N E y l 9 9 6 A - \ ASSEMBLY CODE M,ODEL YEAR PLANT f 0 l This is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appears on a plate in.thefront corner of the instrumentpanel, on the driver's side. You can see itif you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle. The VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and the certificates of title and registration. 0 Be surethat this label is not removed from the vehicle. Engine Identification The eighth character in your VIN is the engine code. This code wil1,help you identify your engine, specifications and replacement parts. 6-60