Where to Find the Paint Information on GM Vehicles

Getting an exact match for your GM vehicle's exterior paint requires specific information from the manufacturer, according to Paint Scratch, an automotive touch-up provider. GM paint codes are usually three- or four-digit numeric codes beginning with the letters "WA" stamped onto labels or plates located on the vehicle itself. There are three places to look for a GM vehicle's paint information.

On the Vehicle

GM places the paint code in a variety of locations, depending on the make and model of the vehicle, according to MicroFinish LLC, a provider of specialty paint products. Check the spare tire cover, underneath the driver's seat, inside the glove box, under the passenger sun visor or the driver's side door jamb.

Owner's Manual

Check your owner's manual for the location of your GM paint code information. According to Express Paint, a car paint provider, GM owner's manuals will not provide the paint code, but they will give you the specific location of the label or plate where the maker stamped the paint code.

Dealer

Call the dealership where you bought your GM vehicle to find the paint code. Express Paint notes that most dealers will require the Vehicle Identification Number from your vehicle to provide either the paint code or the paint code's location on the vehicle.

References

• Express Paint: Color Location Guide
• MicroFinish LLC: Find Your Paint Code Locations
• Paint Scratch: Finding Your Color Code