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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 233 (GENERAL INFORMATION (ABBREVIATIONS))INTRODUCTIONVEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 T
Vehicle Identification
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Vehicle Identification
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Sunfire and 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The vehicle identification number (VIN) plate is the legal identifier of the vehicle (1). The VIN plate is located on the upper LH corner of the Instrument Panel and can be seen through the windshield from the outside of the vehicle:
Vehicle Identification
| Position | Definition | Character | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Country of Origin | 1 | U.S.A. |
| 2 | Manufacturer | G | General Motors |
| 3 | Make | 1 2 |
Chevrolet Pontiac |
| 4-5 | Carline/Series | J/C J/F J/H J/B |
Cavalier Cavalier, Cavalier Sedan Cavalier, Z24 Sunfire Sedan |
| 6 | Body Style | 1 5 |
Two-Door Coupe 37 Four-Door Sedan 69 |
| 7 | Restraint System | 2 | Active Manual Belts w/Driver and Passenger Inflatable Restraint System Frontal |
| 8 | Engine Type | F | RPO L61, 2.2L, L4, MFI |
| 9 | Check Digit | - | Check Digit |
| 10 | Model Year | 4 | 2004 |
| 11 | Plant Location | 7 | Lordstown, OH |
| 12-17 | Plant Sequence Number | 100001 500001 |
Chevrolet Pontiac |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.