Engine/VIN Breakdown: Notes

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Passenger Extended, 5.0 MSECTION Notes
2001 MODEL COVERAGE

MODEL BODY CODE (1) ENGINE (2) ENGINE ID FUEL SYSTEM IGNITION SYSTEM
Astro & Safari L, M 4.3L (L35) W CSFI Magnetic (3)
Aztek A, B 3.4L (LA1) E SFI DIS Magnetic
Blazer, Bravada & Jimmy S, T 4.3L (L35) W CSFI Magnetic (3)
Cab & Chassis C, K 6.5L (L65) F Turbo Diesel N/A
..... ..... 8.1L (L18) G SFI DIS Magnetic
Chevy Express & Savana G 4.3L (L35) W CSFI Magnetic (3)
..... ..... 5.0L (L30) M CSFI Magnetic (3)
..... ..... 5.7L (L31) R CSFI Magnetic (3)
..... ..... 6.5L (L65) F Turbo Diesel N/A
..... ..... 8.1L (L18) G SFI DIS Magnetic
Cutaway G 5.7L (L31) R CSFI Magnetic (3)
..... ..... 6.5L (L65) F Turbo Diesel N/A
..... ..... 8.1L (L18) G SFI DIS Magnetic
Montana, Silhouette & Venture U 3.4L (LA1) E SFI DIS Magnetic
RV Cutaway G 5.7L (L31) R CSFI Magnetic (3)
..... ..... 6.5L (L65) F Turbo Diesel N/A
..... ..... 8.1L (L18) G SFI DIS Magnetic
Sierra & Silverado C, K 4.3L (L35) W CSFI Magnetic (3)
..... ..... 4.8L (LR4) V SFI DIS Magnetic
..... ..... 5.3L (LM7) T SFI DIS Magnetic
..... ..... 6.0L (LQ4) U SFI DIS Magnetic
..... ..... 6.6L (LB7) 1 Turbo Diesel N/A
..... ..... 8.1L (L18) G SFI DIS Magnetic
Sonoma & S10 Pickup S, T 2.2L (LN2) 4 SFI DIS Magnetic
..... ..... 2.2L (L43) 5 SFI (4) DIS Magnetic
..... ..... 4.3L (L35) W CSFI Magnetic (3)
Suburban C, K 5.3L (LM7) T SFI DIS Magnetic
..... ..... 6.0L (LQ4) U SFI DIS Magnetic
..... ..... 8.1L (L18) G SFI DIS Magnetic
Tahoe C, K 4.8L (LR4) V SFI DIS Magnetic
..... ..... 5.3L (LM7) T SFI DIS Magnetic
Tracker E, J 2.0L (L34) C MPI DIS Magnetic
..... ..... 2.5L (LE8) L SFI DIS Magnetic
Yukon C, K 4.8L (LR4) V SFI DIS Magnetic
..... ..... 5.3L (LM7) T SFI DIS Magnetic
..... ..... 6.0L (LQ4) U SFI DIS Magnetic
Yukon XL C, K 5.3L (LM7) T SFI DIS Magnetic
..... ..... 6.0L (LQ4) U SFI DIS Magnetic
..... ..... 8.1L (L18) G SFI DIS Magnetic
(1) Series designation.
(2) Engine code is stamped on engine block. See ENGINE CODE LOCATIONΒ  .
(3) Uses Enhanced Electronic Ignition, utilizing a camshaft and crankshaft position sensor.
(4) Dual fuel vehicle.
Fig 1: VIN Character Position & Definition
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