
This legal identifier is in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the driver side. It can be seen through the windshield from outside. The VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and certificates of title and registration.
Engine Identification
The eighth character in the VIN is the engine code.
This code identifies the vehicle's engine, specifications, and replacement parts. See “Engine Specifications” under Capacities and Specifications for the vehicle's engine code.
Chemical Paint Spotting
Service Parts Identification LabelChevrolet Cobalt Service & Repair Manual. Emission Control System Inspection
Caution: Do not remove any
component of the engine emission control system. Operating the engine without
the engine emission control system intact will reduce fuel economy and engine
ventilation. This will weaken engine performance and shorten engine life.
The vehicle ...