What Model Do I Have???

07-23-2007, 12:30 AM

i have a 2004 3.4L v6 and i have no clue what model it is....can anyone maybe give me tips on how to tell??? what to look for???

thanks

TheMeaningOfLife · 07-23-2007, 12:51 AM

Its in the vin i just forget how to tell. The fact yours has hub caps like mine tells me its not a GLS butt hats all i know.

troyertrain · 07-23-2007, 01:26 AM

This website has a pretty good breakdown of your VIN # and what each number/letter means.
http://www.answers.com/topic/list-of-gm-vin-codes

but in general, if you have hubcaps you most likely have a GX...

TheMeaningOfLife · 07-23-2007, 01:28 AM

Did the gx ever come with leather?

MixtapeMessiah · 07-23-2007, 03:15 AM

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Originally Posted by TheMeaningOfLife

Did the gx ever come with leather?

No, if it had a package it would move it up to the GL

Cliff8928 · 07-24-2007, 02:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by philero

i have a 2004 3.4L v6 and i have no clue what model it is....can anyone maybe give me tips on how to tell??? what to look for???

thanks

It's the 5th digit of your VIN.

K = GX
L = GL
F = GLS

07-24-2007, 11:23 PM

thanks for all the replies guys

appreciate it

Phil

antichrysler · 07-25-2007, 01:45 AM

Looking at that pic I think you have a GX or GL1 based on the rims.

Cliff8928 · 07-25-2007, 02:00 AM

easy way to know if you have a GX is that they are the only ones with crank windows.

Marrko · 07-25-2007, 02:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cliff8928

It's the 5th digit of your VIN.

K = GX
L = GL
F = GLS

Never noticed that there are different versions... i looked at my VIN and wuola... I have not a GX but a GL :P so administrators please correct my profile :P

By the way could anyone say what differences are in GL and GLS ?

Eh_nigma · 07-25-2007, 02:27 AM

GL has 2 letters, GLS has 3 letters?

This is from a 2000 review of the Alero's... hope it helps:

"Base GX Aleros and GL 1 and 2 models use a dual camshaft 4-cylinder engine. GL3 models and the top-line GLS get a 3.4-liter V6. The new manual transmission, a 5-speed supplied by the German manufacturer Getrag, is standard on GX and GL1 models. Automatic transmission is optional on those and standard on other Aleros. All come with antilock 4-wheel disc brakes and traction control, and all but GXs have a tire-pressure monitor.
Three child-seat anchors on the rear parcel shelf are new for 2000. And a new Sport option package for GLs includes the firmer performance suspension previously reserved for the GLS; it includes 16-inch alloy wheels (versus steel 15s) and wider performance tires. Finally, gold-color exterior badges are a new option."

antichrysler · 07-25-2007, 02:35 AM

Basically the most noticable differences aer GLS has leather, 16" wheels, and Monsoon sound.

Marrko · 07-25-2007, 02:37 AM

oh ok... thanks

i know this is not the right topic but i simply don't want to start a new post so i'll type my qestion here.... maybe anyone knows whats wrong... when i drive throug some bumps on the road or ect. the right front and back sides squeek.. i went to my mechanic and he said that my struts and springs are ok... the sqeeking sound looks like it's coming from the inside but i have no idea what is causing it... any ideas guys?

Eh_nigma · 07-25-2007, 03:04 AM

I had that... underneath you car, just past the cat, ther is a metal panel that comes around that, I found mine was loose, so I bent it a bit where it was rubbing, and well, 2 years without that sound...

Marrko · 07-25-2007, 04:01 AM

thnx eh_nigma

i'll see if thats my problem....

Eh_nigma · 07-25-2007, 04:26 AM

Lithuania? Nice, not to far from my old stomping grounds. Yeah, in reference to that problem if it keeps up, let me know (the forum), as I'm sure we can find an answer for you.

antichrysler · 07-25-2007, 10:03 AM

It could be something as simple as something's not lubricated properly. My grandpas gets that problem every so often

Frostbite545 · 07-25-2007, 10:16 AM

I had the infernal squeak for about 3 months or so and it progressively got worse. Its like Eh Nigma said, it has something to do with the plates around the cat. Mine was loose ever so slightly, and got worse when the exhaust got put on. A little tightening and I havent heard it since.

TheMeaningOfLife · 07-25-2007, 10:51 PM

The vin says GX but i have leather...

Cliff8928 · 07-26-2007, 02:31 AM

They did make leather kits for the cars.

Do you have crank windows?

Do you have a 4-cylinder?