GE Sigma Identifcation Codes

Chassis Numbers

The GE Sigma uses a 14 digit chassis number for identification purposes in the following format:

• The first two numbers identify the model - GE
• The third number denotes the Engine/Transmission combination:
  • 2 - 2.6L Auto
  • 3 - 1.6L Manual
  • 5 - 1.85L Manual
  • 7 - 2.0L Manual
  • 8 - 2.0L Auto
• The fourth letter denotes the variant
  • M - Medium
  • H - High
  • P - Premium
• The fifth and sixth numbers denote the body style
  • 29 - 2 Door Coupe
  • 41 - 4 Door Sedan
  • 45 - 4 Door Wagon
• The seventh through tenth numbers denote the Vehicle Identification Code
• The remaining numbers denote the vehicle serial number

Engine Numbers

There are two formats of engine number depending upon whether the engine was imported or built locally. Only the Astron was built in Australia, all Saturns were imported.

For imported engines, the engine number will be an 8 digit number with the first two denoting the engine type:

• G2 - 1.6L Saturn
• 51 - 1.85L Astron
• 52 - 2.0L Astron

For Australian built engines the engine will have a 10 digit number:

• The first letter will be M denoting Astron
• The second letter denotes engine capcacity:
  • 3 - 1.85L
  • 4 - 2.0L
  • 5 - 2.6L
• The third letter denotes the intake system of the engine
  • 2 - Early version
  • 3 - Newer version with Wax Element Choke and revised heated inlet air system.
• The fourth denotes the transmission the engine was attached to:
  • 1 - Automatic
  • 4 - 4 Speed Manual
  • 5 - 5 Speed Manual
• The fifth denotes the year the engine was built:
  • J - 1977
  • K - 1978
  • L - 1979
  • M - 1980
• The remaining numbers are the engine serial number for each engine/transmission combination.

Option Codes

Vehicle Data Plate

Option codes appear on the Vehicle Data Plate on the right hand side of the firewall.

A57	Sports Pack	A71	Body Side Protection Moulding
C63	Vinyl Reclining Bucket Seats	C67	Cloth Trim
C70	Leather Trim	D25	4 Speed Manual
D26	5 Speed Manual	D31	Automatic Transmission
E10	1.85L Astron Engine	E12	1.6L Saturn Engine
E15	2.0L Astron Engine	E16	2.6L Astron Engine
G15	Laminated Windscreen	H31	Heated Rear Window
H51	Air Conditioning	R57	Stereo Radio Cassette
R81	Push Button Radio	T11	165SR x 13 Radial Tyres
T40	AR78S x 13 Steel Belted Radial Tyres	V10	Vinyl Roof
V20	Metalic Paint	W12	Alloy Wheels
Y19	Painted External Sun Visor	Y26	Mesh External Sun Visor
Y27	Driver's Door Weather Shield	Y29	Insect Shield for Radiator
Y31	Fire Extinguisher	Y62	Front and Rear Mud Flaps