Body Designations

1999 GMC Forward Control 4.3 W, StandardSECTION Body Designations
BODY DESIGNATIONS

Model (1) Body Designation
Astro & Safari
2WD "M" Series
AWD "L" Series
Blazer, Bravada, Envoy (2), Jimmy, Pickup & Sonoma
2WD "S" Series
4WD "T" Series
Commercial Van & Motorhome "P" Series
Escalade (2), Pickup, Sierra, Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe & Yukon
2WD "C" Series
4WD "K" Series
Express & Savanna "G" Series
Montana, Silhouette & Venture "U" Series
(1) Series codes are determined by fifth character of VIN code.
(2) Information not available.
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