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Holden Colorado 7 VIN Number
Use this guide to find the VIN on your Holden Colorado 7, understand what it tells you, and start the right parts enquiry for your exact vehicle.
The Holden Colorado 7 was a body-on-frame, seven-seat 4×4 wagon sold in Australia from 2012 to 2016, built in Thailand and derived from the Colorado RG one-tonne ute, with power coming from GM's 2.8-litre turbo-diesel four. In 2016 it was renamed the Holden Trailblazer, so the Colorado 7 and the later Trailblazer are the same vehicle line under two names.
Where to find your Holden VIN
On most Holdens the 17-character VIN can be found in several places — check whichever is easiest to read:
- At the base of the windscreen on the driver's side, visible from outside the car.
- Stamped into the floor of the driver's or front-passenger footwell, under the carpet or trim flap.
- On the compliance / identification plate in the driver's door opening or in the engine bay.
- On your registration papers and registration certificate.
A Holden VIN is 17 characters and never uses the letters I, O or Q. The 10th character is the model-year code; because the model year can run ahead of the build date, cross-check it against the build month and year on the compliance plate.
The compliance plate also lists paint, trim, engine and transmission codes. Those codes are what pin down an exact panel colour or interior match, so it helps to send them with your enquiry. Holdens built before 1988 may not carry a 17-character VIN at all — on those cars use the body / compliance plate and the chassis and engine numbers instead.
On this model
The Colorado 7's identity plate and 17-character VIN follow the Colorado RG convention rather than any Australian-built Holden scheme, because the vehicle was assembled in Thailand; its World Manufacturer Identifier reflects Thai assembly and does not begin with the 6H8 used on locally built Holdens. When matching parts, read the compliance/build plate to confirm the exact build year and model, since a pre-2016 vehicle should be badged and plated as a Colorado 7 while its 2016-on successor carries Trailblazer identification. The VIN and plate also record the body style, drivetrain and engine details, which is the reliable way to separate a genuine seven-seat wagon from the Colorado ute it is based on. If the plate is missing or unclear, cross-check the VIN against the vehicle's other Colorado RG identifiers before ordering.
This page also draws on later year-by-year data for Holden Colorado 7 to cover modern variants.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the VIN on a Holden Colorado 7?
Check the base of the windscreen on the driver's side, the floor of the driver's or passenger footwell, the compliance plate in the door opening or engine bay, and your registration papers. The exact spot can vary by year and body style.
How long is a Holden VIN and what does it tell you?
A modern Holden VIN is 17 characters and never uses I, O or Q. It identifies the vehicle, and the 10th character is the model-year code — cross-check it against the build date on the compliance plate.
My older Holden does not seem to have a 17-character VIN. Why?
Holdens built before 1988 generally pre-date the 17-character VIN. Use the body / compliance plate and the chassis and engine numbers to identify the car instead.
Can I ask for parts once I have my VIN?
Yes. Send the VIN plus any paint, trim, engine and transmission codes from the compliance plate and we will check availability for your exact vehicle.
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