Where Is the Chevrolet Paint Code?
On a Chevrolet, the paint code is at the Driver-side door jamb — Service Parts Identification (SPID) label, printed on the label marked “BC / CC (Base Coat / Clear Coat)”. The code follows the pattern WA + 4 digits (e.g., WA8555) or 3-char (e.g., GBA). If the sticker is missing or faded, look it up by VIN below.
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Chevrolet Paint Code Location — Every Spot to Check
Chevrolet prints the paint code in one main spot and backs it up in a couple of others. Start at the top of this list and work down if the label is hard to read.
- 1Primary location
Driver-side door jamb — Service Parts Identification (SPID) label
- 2Backup location
Inside the glove box on trucks (Silverado, Colorado)
- 3Backup location
Under-hood firewall on older models
What the label says
Look for the row marked BC / CC (Base Coat / Clear Coat). That's the line that carries the Chevrolet color code.
Code format
GM WA-prefix code paired with a 3-character RPO code. Pattern: WA + 4 digits (e.g., WA8555) or 3-char (e.g., GBA).
Common Chevrolet Paint Codes & Color Names
A few well-known Chevrolet factory codes so you know what to expect on the sticker. Your exact code depends on the model year — always confirm against your own vehicle or VIN.
| Paint Code | Factory Color Name |
|---|---|
WA8555 | Summit White |
GBA | Black |
GAZ | White Diamond Tricoat |
GAN | Silver Ice Metallic |
G7C | Red Hot |
Chevrolet Paint Code Tips
The quirks worth knowing before you order paint for a Chevrolet.
GM uses both a long 'WA' code (e.g., WA8555) and a short 3-character code (e.g., GAZ). Either works at any paint supplier.
Truck color codes often appear in the glove box rather than the door jamb — check both locations on Silverado / Tahoe.
Tri-coat colors (White Diamond, Crystal Red) have a separate mid-coat code and cannot be matched with a single touch-up pen.
Chevrolet Sticker Missing or Faded? Use the VIN.
Door jamb stickers fade in the sun, get peeled during detailing, or disappear when a door is replaced after a collision. When the Chevrolet label is gone, the VIN is the reliable way back to the factory paint code.
Every Chevrolet build record carries the factory paint code, locked to the VIN at manufacture. Our free VIN check pulls that record so you can order touch-up, brief a body shop, or verify the current color matches the factory original.
Buying a used Chevrolet? If the current color doesn't match the factory code, the car was repainted — worth an accident history check to find out why.
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No sticker needed — the factory code comes straight from the build record.
What to Do With Your Chevrolet Paint Code
Once you have the code, here's how to put it to work.
Order touch-up paint
Give the code to a Chevroletparts counter or a touch-up supplier. For pearl/metallic finishes, ask for the matching base + clear so the repair doesn't flatten out.
Save it for later
Photograph the Chevrolet sticker in good light and store it with your documents. The code stays the same for the life of the car — no more trips back to the driveway.
Paint Code Location for Other Brands
Chevrolet Paint Code — Sources & References
Chevrolet color codes trace back to factory build records and OEM service literature. The references below are the authoritative origins behind Chevrolet VIN, paint, and history data in the United States.
- NHTSA VIN Decoder ↗
Federal reference decoder for Chevrolet VIN structure.
- NHTSA — Safety Recalls ↗
Open Chevrolet recall lookup by VIN.
- NMVTIS — Bureau of Justice Assistance ↗
Federal title-brand database covering every Chevrolet across all 50 states.
- EPA ↗
Coatings and VOC standards behind OEM Chevrolet paint formulations.
Chevrolet Paint Code — Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the paint code on a Chevrolet?+
On a Chevrolet, the paint code is at the Driver-side door jamb — Service Parts Identification (SPID) label. Look for the label marked "BC / CC (Base Coat / Clear Coat)". If that sticker is faded or missing, check inside the glove box on trucks (silverado, colorado) or under-hood firewall on older models.
What does a Chevrolet paint code look like?+
GM WA-prefix code paired with a 3-character RPO code. The typical pattern is WA + 4 digits (e.g., WA8555) or 3-char (e.g., GBA). For example, WA8555 is Summit White, and GBA is Black.
Can I find my Chevrolet paint code with just the VIN?+
Yes. The factory paint code is recorded against the VIN in Chevrolet's build database, so a VIN-based lookup returns the original color code even when the physical door jamb sticker is damaged, faded, or was replaced during repair. Enter your VIN in the form above.
What is the difference between the Chevrolet paint code and the color name?+
The color name (e.g., "Summit White") is marketing copy that Chevrolet may reuse across model years with small formula changes. The paint code (WA8555) is tied to one specific formulation — it is what a paint supplier needs to mix an exact match.
How do I use my Chevrolet paint code for touch-up?+
Give the code — not the color name — to any paint supplier, dealer parts counter, or body shop. They mix to the code. For pearl or tri-coat Chevrolet finishes, a single touch-up pen won't match the depth; those need a base + mid-coat + clear process.
My Chevrolet was repainted and the sticker is gone — what now?+
Run a VIN-based paint code lookup. The factory code is locked to the VIN at manufacture, so it survives a respray or a replaced door. If the car's current color doesn't match the factory code returned, the vehicle was repainted — worth pairing with an accident history check to find out why.
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