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Holden Colorado VIN and Compliance Plate Location Guide

By Holden Enthusiast Team · Updated

The Holden Colorado was built in Thailand, so its identification is a little different from an Australian-built Holden. This guide shows where to find the VIN and compliance plate on the RC and RG Colorado, explains why the VIN may not start with the usual Holden code, and lists what to send for a parts enquiry. For the enquiry-ready reference, use the Colorado VIN number page.

Quick answer

  • The VIN is stamped on the chassis rail on the driver’s side and shown on the instrument panel, visible through the windscreen.
  • The identification plate is on the front door frame (or the rear door frame on Space Cab models).
  • A Colorado VIN usually does not start with 6H8 because it was built overseas — that is normal.

Where to find the VIN

On the RG Colorado, the factory owner’s manual gives two VIN locations:

  • Stamped on the chassis rail on the driver’s side.
  • Shown on the instrument panel, visible through the base of the windscreen from outside the vehicle.

The VIN is also on your registration papers, which is the easiest place to read it. The RC Colorado follows similar conventions; if you cannot see a plate in one location, check the others.

Where to find the identification (compliance) plate

The identification plate is on the front door frame, or the rear door frame on Space Cab models. It lists the approval number, manufacturer, vehicle category, number of seats, the VIN and the compliance date. On Australian-delivered vehicles this plate carries the local build and compliance data and is the reliable source for confirming spec.

Why your Colorado VIN may not start with 6H8

Australian-built Holdens start their VIN with the manufacturer code 6H8. The Colorado was built at GM’s Rayong plant in Thailand, so its VIN typically starts with a Thai or Isuzu-GM code instead. This is completely normal for an imported Holden and does not mean anything is wrong. Do not look for “6H8” on a Colorado — confirm fitment from the compliance plate and the full VIN. For how VIN codes are structured, see the Holden VIN decoder.

What to send for a parts enquiry

  • The full VIN and the compliance date from the plate.
  • The series (RC or RG) and build year.
  • Cab style (single, space or crew cab) and driveline (4×2 or 4×4).
  • The engine — see the Colorado engine number page.

Send those through the Colorado parts enquiry page and we will check availability.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the VIN on a Holden Colorado?

The VIN is stamped on the chassis rail on the driver’s side and shown on the instrument panel, visible through the windscreen. It is also printed on your registration papers.

Where is the compliance plate on a Holden Colorado?

The identification plate is on the front door frame, or on the rear door frame on Space Cab models. It lists the VIN, compliance date, manufacturer, category and seat count.

Why does my Holden Colorado VIN not start with 6H8?

6H8 is the code for Holdens built in Australia. The Colorado was built in Thailand, so it carries a different manufacturer code. This is normal for an imported Holden.

What details do I need for Colorado parts?

Send the VIN, compliance date, series (RC or RG), build year, cab style, 4×2 or 4×4 driveline, and the engine details. Those confirm the exact variant for fitment.