Safety Warning
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.
VC Codes
VC Label Locator
The VC label contains the manufacturer name, the month and year of manufacture, the certification statement and the VIN. It also includes GVW and tire information. If a vehicle requires replacement of the VC label and is 4 years old or less, an authorized dealer must submit the VIN to their respective regional office. The regional office will submit a web form to the assembly plant for the replacement label. Once the label has been printed, a representative from the regional office will deliver the label to the dealer and witness installation on the vehicle. If a vehicle is more than 4 years old and requires a replacement label, the dealer must submit a request to the Department of Motor Vehicles.
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Exterior paint code |
| 2 | Region code |
| 3 | DSO (District Special Order) code |
| 4 | Wheelbase code |
| 5 | Interior trim code |
| 6 | Tape/paint stripe code |
| 7 | Radio code |
| 8 | Axle code |
| 9 | Transmission code |
| 10 | Spring code |
| 11 | Powertrain calibration information |
Paint Codes
Paint codes are listed as a 2-part code. The first set of numbers/letters indicate the vehicle primary body color. The second set of letters/numbers (if applicable) indicate a 2-tone or accent body color. All paint codes are a base/clear coat finish.
Primary Body Color
- Blank - No paint
- G1 - Shadow Black
- GN - White Gold
- H5 - Caribou (waterborne)
- H7 - Bronze Fire (waterborne)
- J7 - Magnetic (waterborne)
- N1 - Blue Jeans Metallic
- PQ - Race Red
- RR - Ruby Red (tinted clearcoat)
- UG - Platinum White (tri-coat)
- UX - Ingot Silver
- YZ - Oxford White
2-Tone/Accent Body Color
- H5 - Caribou
- J7 - Magnetic
Wheelbase Codes
The following identifies the vehicle wheelbase:
- 142 - 142 inch (3, 606 mm) wheelbase
- 145 - 145 inch (3, 683 mm) wheelbase
- 148 - 148 inch (3, 760 mm) wheelbase
- 160 - 160 inch (4, 064 mm) wheelbase
- 164 - 164 inch (4, 166 mm) wheelbase
- 168 - 168 inch (4, 267 mm) wheelbase
- 169 - 169 inch (4, 293 mm) wheelbase
- 176 - 176 inch (4, 470 mm) wheelbase
- 179 - 179 inch (4, 547 mm) wheelbase
- 192 - 192 inch (4, 877 mm) wheelbase
- 193 - 193 inch (4, 902 mm) wheelbase
- 203 - 203 inch (5, 156 mm) wheelbase
- 205 - 205 inch (5, 207 mm) wheelbase
Interior Trim Codes
Interior trim codes are listed as a 2-part code. The first digit listed indicates the seat type and fabric style. The second digit indicates the interior trim color.
Interior Trim Type
- 1 - Cloth, 40/20/40 split-bench seats (XL)
- 2 - Cloth, 40/console/40 bucket seats (XLT)
- 3 - Cloth, 40/20/40 split-bench seats (XLT)
- 4 - Cloth, 40/console/40 bucket seats (XL)
- 5 - Leather, 40/console/40 bucket seats (Lariat)
- 6 - Leather, 40/20/40 split-bench seats (Lariat)
- 7 - Leather, 40/console/40 bucket seats (Platinum)
- A - 40/20/40 split-bench seats (XL)
- L - 40/console/40 bucket seats (XL)
- S - Leather, 40/console/40 bucket seats (King Ranch)
Interior Trim Color Codes
- A - Camel
- B - Black
- P - Java
- S - Medium Earth Gray
Tape/Paint Stripe Codes
Tape and paint stripe codes do not apply.
Radio Codes
The following lists available radio codes:
- 5 - AM/ FM stereo, CD player, clock
- 7 - AM/ FM stereo, clock
- X - Premium AM/ FM stereo, CD player, clock
- Y - Less radio
Axle Type
The following lists the available axle ratios and associated codes:
- 31 - 3.31 ratio, non-limited slip
- 35 - 3.55 ratio, non-limited slip
- 37 - 3.73 ratio, non-limited slip
- 3E - 3.73 ratio, electronic locking differential
- 3H - 3.31 ratio, electronic locking differential
- 3J - 3.55 ratio, electronic locking differential
- 3K - 3.55 ratio, limited slip
- 3L - 3.73 ratio, limited slip
- 41 - 4.10 ratio, non-limited slip
- 43 - 4.30 ratio, non-limited slip
- 48 - 4.88 ratio, non-limited slip
- 4L - 4.30 ratio, limited slip
- 4M - 4.30 ratio, electronic locking differential
- 4N - 4.10 ratio, limited slip
- 4W - 4.10 ratio, limited slip, ambulance package
- 8L - 4.88 ratio, limited slip
Transmission Codes
Available transmissions are as follows:
- 2 - 5-speed manual transmission, TR4050 (Tremec)
- P - 6-speed automatic transmission, 6R140
- S - 6-speed automatic transmission, 6R100
- W - 6-speed automatic transmission, 6R140 (diesel)
Spring Codes
Spring codes are listed as a 2-part code. The first 2 characters identify the RH and LH front springs. The third and fourth characters identify the RH and LH rear springs.
Front Springs
- Base part number - 5310
Rear Springs
- Base part number - 5560
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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.