Where is the VIN number on a 5.7 Hemi?
The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) for a vehicle powered by a 5.7-liter Hemi is not stamped on the engine itself. The official 17-character VIN is located on the vehicle and in the owner’s documents. It identifies the specific car, its options, manufacture details, and history.
For most 5.7 Hemi-equipped vehicles, the quickest places to read the VIN are the dashboard area visible from outside the driver’s side and the driver’s door jamb sticker. You can also find the VIN on official paperwork such as the registration, title, and insurance card. Engines may carry codes or serial numbers for manufacturing purposes, but these are not the VIN used for registration or history checks.
Where to Look on the Vehicle
Check these common spots for the VIN on a 5.7 Hemi-equipped car or truck:
- Dashboard through the windshield: Look at the lower corner of the driver’s side of the dashboard; the VIN is usually visible on a label or small metal plate near the A-pillar.
- Driver's side door jamb: Open the door and inspect the sticker or plate on the door frame or edge of the door for the VIN, along with tire and GVWR information.
- Vehicle documents: Registration, title, or insurance card list the VIN for official records.
In practice, these are the primary sources for the VIN on most 5.7 Hemi vehicles. If you’re unsure, cross-check the numbers to ensure they match across locations and documents.
Is the VIN stamped on the engine?
Generally, the 17-character VIN is assigned to the vehicle as a whole rather than to the engine alone. The engine block may include an engine code or serial number for manufacturing purposes, but this is not the VIN used for registration, service history, or title processing.
Engine-related identifiers
If you need to identify an engine for service or replacement, you might encounter codes stamped on the engine block or a separate label with the engine type (for example, the 5.7 Hemi engine code). These numbers are not interchangeable with the VIN, which remains the vehicle-level identifier.
Summary
For a 5.7 Hemi-equipped vehicle, start by locating the VIN on the dashboard (driver’s side) and on the driver’s door jamb sticker. Verify against official documents (registration, title, insurance). Remember that while the engine itself carries identifying codes, the 17-character VIN pertains to the entire vehicle rather than the engine alone.
