2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Paint Color Codes & Touch-Up Guide

Finding the exact factory paint match for your heavy-duty truck is crucial for keeping it looking pristine. Whether you are dealing with stone chips from towing or scratches from the job site, having the right paint code is your first step to a perfect repair. Below is your comprehensive guide to the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD paint color codes, along with expert tips on touch-up paint and application.

Quick reference

Here is a list of the factory colors offered for the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD. Chevrolet paint codes often use a three-letter/number code (like GAZ) and a four-digit WA code (like WA8624). Both represent the same color.

Note: If you are uncertain about a specific color, confirm it using your truck's VIN at a local GM dealer or through an automotive paint supplier.

Where to find your paint code

For the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD, General Motors places the paint code in a couple of specific locations:

1. The B-Pillar / Door Jamb Sticker: Open the driver's side door and look at the B-pillar (the vertical pillar behind the door). You will find a silver or white tire and loading information placard. On modern GM vehicles, including the 2017 Silverado, there is often a sticker featuring a QR code. The paint code is located at the bottom of this sticker, usually starting with "BC/CC" (Basecoat/Clearcoat), followed by the "U" (Upper body color) and the WA-code (e.g., U 8624).
2. The Glove Box SPID Label: If your truck does not have the door jamb QR code label, look inside the glove box. General Motors has historically used a Service Parts Identification (SPID) label located on the inside of the glove box door. Look for the "BC/CC" designation at the bottom of the list of three-character RPO codes.

Best touch-up paint sources

Once you have your code, you need high-quality paint. Here are the best sources for your Silverado:

• AutomotiveTouchup: Excellent for larger jobs. They provide custom-mixed aerosol sprays, paint pens, and bottled touch-up paint that match OEM factory specs perfectly.
• Dupli-Color: A highly accessible option found at most local auto parts stores. They offer "Exact-Match" pens and aerosols which are great for common solid colors like Summit White or Black.
• Tcoat Custom-Mix: Ideal for precise blending and high-end repairs, especially if you have a metallic or tinted clearcoat.
• GM / Chevrolet Dealer: You can always order an OEM ACDelco paint pen directly from the parts department. This is the safest bet for brand new or rare tintcoats.

How to use touch-up paint

For a durable and seamless repair, preparation and patience are key.

1. Clean: Thoroughly wash the chipped or scratched area with soap and water. Follow up with a wax and grease remover or rubbing alcohol to ensure no contaminants prevent adhesion.
2. Primer: If the scratch goes down to the bare metal, apply a light coat of automotive primer. Let it dry completely.
3. Basecoat: Apply the color-matched basecoat in thin, light layers. Do not rush and glob the paint on. Allow 10 to 15 minutes of drying time between each coat until the chip is filled and opaque.
4. Clearcoat: The basecoat will dry dull. Once the final layer of basecoat has dried (usually 30 minutes to an hour), apply the clearcoat. This restores the glossy finish and seals the paint against UV rays and moisture.

Color matching tips for pearls and tri-coats

Colors like Siren Red Tintcoat are notoriously tricky to touch up because they are tri-coat paints. This means they require a base color layer, a translucent tinted/pearl mid-coat, and a final clearcoat.

When touching up tri-coats, practice on a piece of scrap metal or cardboard first. The final color depends entirely on how many layers of the mid-coat you apply. Too few, and the paint looks flat; too many, and it becomes too dark. Apply the mid-coat one very thin layer at a time, comparing it to the surrounding truck body before applying the clearcoat. For metallics like Silver Ice, shake the paint vigorously and frequently during application to keep the metallic flakes evenly suspended.

Find a trusted body shop on Repairius if you have deep panel scratches or extensive clearcoat failure that requires professional blending.