Where is the VIN on Chevrolet Aveo?

Start with the VIN label on the driver’s door B-pillar (door jamb). Also check the VIN plate visible through the lower left corner of the windshield.

Is the VIN sticker on the pillar legal for registration?

No. In most jurisdictions (EU/UK/US), only the stamped chassis number (usually on the floor or engine bay) is legally binding.

This guide covers the Chevrolet Aveo III (T300 generation, 2011 model year) and the real-world VIN spots you can check in minutes.

Where to look: Open the driver’s door and locate the compliance/VIN sticker low on the B-pillar (door jamb). It’s a black label that also lists weight ratings and “GM Korea Company” branding.
Access: Easiest location—no tools. The label is vertical, so steady your phone for a sharp shot.
Note: Written for LHD (EU/US-style) cars as shown in the verified video.
Tip: Use ScanVin.app to capture the VIN instantly—this label often includes a 2D Data Matrix that scans cleaner than manually reading small print.

Where to look: From outside the car, look through the lower corner of the windshield on the left side (LHD driver’s side). The VIN sits in the standard dashboard “VIN window” on a plate.
Access: Very quick to check, but reflections are the main problem—sun glare can wash out characters.
Note: If you’re on a bright forecourt, angle your body/phone or shade the glass with your hand to reduce glare.
Tip: Because glare causes misreads, use ScanVin.app to snap and OCR the code fast (no transcription errors when reflections make “8/B” or “5/S” look alike).

Where to look: Open the hood and go to the rear of the engine bay. The VIN is stamped into the metal firewall/bulkhead, on the upper lip, slightly toward the right side (toward the passenger side on LHD)—above A/C piping and behind the engine area. The stamp is a dot-matrix style marking.
Access: Harder than the sticker—this area can be deep, dusty, and awkward to view over the weather strip. You may need to wipe it clean to read properly.
Note: This stamped VIN is the one you trust when verifying identity (stickers can be replaced).
Tip: If it’s grimy or faint, wipe it and use ScanVin.app “High Contrast AI Mode” to pull characters out of light stamping without guessing.

Clear walk-through of the T300 Aveo showing the windshield VIN, firewall stamp, and the driver door pillar VIN label.

Windshield glare hides digits: Move the car into shade or block sunlight with your hand and change your viewing angle until the plate goes dark and readable.
Firewall stamp is dusty / low contrast: Scrub with a rag (and a little degreaser if needed). Then scan at an angle so the stamp casts tiny shadows that improve readability.
Sticker vs. stamped VIN mismatch: Door jamb stickers can be replaced. If numbers don’t match the firewall stamp, treat it as a red flag and verify the car’s history before buying.