Where is the VIN number in Chevrolet Aveo (facelift 2008) [2008-2011]?

This guide covers the Chevrolet Aveo facelift (2008–2011), including markets where it may be branded differently (e.g., Daewoo Kalos / Aveo U-VA).

Chassis Number Locations

Firewall / Bulkhead (Stamped Chassis Number)

• Where to look: Open the hood and go to the rear of the engine bay at the firewall (the metal wall separating the engine from the cabin). The VIN is stamped into the sheet metal, located centrally, just below the rubber weather strip that seals the plastic wiper cowl. It sits slightly above the intake manifold area.
• Access: Moderate. This area is often covered in grime/road dust, and the hood/cowl can create heavy shadows. You may need to scrub with a rag and mild degreaser, then use a light at an angle to make the stamping pop.
• Note: This stamped location matches what’s shown on both LHD export cars (e.g., KL1… VINs) and RHD Indian market cars (e.g., MA6… VINs)—the steering wheel side doesn’t change the general firewall stamping position.
• Tip: If the stamping is dirty or low-contrast, use ScanVin.app “High Contrast AI Mode” to help decipher faint characters after a quick wipe-down.

Radiator Support / Slam Panel (Data Plate)

• Where to look: Open the hood and look at the front crossmember/screen panel area directly in front of the radiator (near the hood latch zone). You may find a riveted metal data plate listing VIN and weight info.
• Access: Usually easy to see from above, but it can be missing or unreadable after front-end repairs, collision damage, or repainting.
• Note: The riveted “GM India”-style plate is market-specific (clearly shown on the Indian/Asian Aveo U-VA). Many US/EU Aveo variants may instead use a door jamb certification label—so don’t panic if you don’t see this plate.
• Tip: This is a flat, readable surface—perfect for ScanVin.app OCR scanning so you don’t mistype the VIN.

Dashboard / Windshield (Standard Location)

• Where to look: Check the bottom corner of the windshield on the left side of the car (LHD driver side), viewed from outside. Many GM vehicles of this era use a VIN plate visible through the glass.
• Access: Very quick to check, but reflections and glare can make it hard to read.
• Note: This is a common “public VIN” location, but it wasn’t shown in the provided videos.
• Tip: If windshield glare is bad, use ScanVin.app to capture the VIN instantly and avoid transcription errors.

Video Guide

Video Tutorial: Chevrolet Aveo or Daewoo Kalos Vin Number Location

▶ Watch Chevrolet Aveo VIN Location Guide

• Quick handheld look showing the stamped VIN on the firewall/bulkhead on an LHD export-style Aveo (KL1… VIN start).

Video Tutorial: CHEVROLET AVEO U-VA chassis number and vin number location

▶ Watch Chevrolet Aveo VIN Location Guide

• Clear daylight video showing both the radiator support data plate and the firewall stamped chassis number on an Indian-spec RHD Aveo U-VA.

Common Problems & Troubleshooting

• Dirty stamping on the firewall: If the digits look “flat,” scrub the area and shine a light from the side—dust fills the stamping and kills contrast.
• Shadows and glare in the engine bay: The hood and plastic cowl overhang can hide the number. Use a flashlight at an angle and avoid aiming light straight-on (it washes the stamping out).
• Sticker/plate mismatch: A data plate or sticker can be replaced after repairs. For legal/identity checks, the stamped chassis number is the one that must match your paperwork.

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