FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Date of Manufacture (Certain Markets Only)




The date of manufacture (Build Date) of a vehicle is defined as the calendar month and year in which the body and powertrain are combined and the completed vehicle leaves the production line. For certain markets, VIN labels carry the month and year of manufacture. For other markets, the vehicle Build Date is also displayed on a metal plate located at the top of the battery tray in the trunk.