2025 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD — Paint Color Codes & Touch-Up Guide

Whether you are looking to fix a rock chip from a tough day on the job site or need a full panel resprayed, getting the exact paint match for your heavy-duty truck is crucial. The 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD offers a commanding presence, and maintaining its factory finish keeps it looking sharp and protects against rust. Below is your comprehensive guide to the exterior paint colors, codes, and touch-up procedures for the 2025 model year.

Quick reference

Here are the factory paint colors offered for the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD. General Motors often uses two formats for their paint codes (a short code like "GBA" and a longer WA-code like "WA8555"). Both are listed below for your convenience.

Note: If you are uncertain about your specific color, always confirm your paint code via your VIN at a local Chevrolet dealer or a specialized paint supplier.

Where to find your paint code

Finding the exact paint code on a modern Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is a bit different than on older trucks.

Historically, GM placed a Service Parts Identification (SPID) sticker inside the glove box. However, on the 2025 Silverado 3500HD, GM uses a modern Vehicle Certification Label. You can find this label inside the driver’s side door jamb, usually on the B-pillar (the vertical post right behind the driver's door).

Look for a QR code on this sticker. At the bottom of this label, you will see a code preceded by "BC/CC" (which stands for Basecoat/Clearcoat) or "U" (for Upper body color). The alphanumeric sequence following the "U" is your WA paint code (e.g., U 8555 for Black). If you scan the QR code with your smartphone, it will also display your vehicle's exact build data, including the paint code.

Best touch-up paint sources

Once you have your paint code, you need high-quality paint to complete your repair. Here are the most reliable sources:

• Chevrolet Dealership (OEM Parts): The best source for exact-match touch-up pens and small brush bottles. They are formulated perfectly for the factory colors.
• AutomotiveTouchup: Highly recommended for larger repairs. They offer perfectly mixed spray cans, paint pens, and ready-to-spray pints or quarts for spray guns.
• Dupli-Color: A highly accessible option available at most local auto parts stores (like AutoZone or O'Reilly). They offer the "Perfect Match" line, which is great for solid colors like Summit White or Black.
• Tcoat Custom-Mix: Excellent for more complex colors, offering specialized kits that include everything you need from primer to clear coat.

How to use touch-up paint

Achieving a seamless repair requires patience and the right process. Follow these steps for the best results:

1. Clean: Thoroughly wash the area with soap and water, then wipe it down with wax and grease remover or rubbing alcohol. The surface must be completely free of dirt, oil, and old wax.
2. Primer: If the scratch or chip goes all the way down to the bare metal or plastic, apply a thin layer of automotive primer. Let it dry completely according to the manufacturer's instructions.
3. Base Coat: Apply the color-matched base coat in light, thin layers. Do not try to fill a deep chip in one pass; use multiple light dabs or sprays, allowing 10–15 minutes of dry time between each coat.
4. Clear Coat: Once the base coat is dry and the color looks even, apply a clear coat. The clear coat seals the paint, provides UV protection, and gives the repair that glossy factory finish.

Color matching tips for pearls and tri-coats

If your 2025 Silverado 3500HD is painted in Iridescent Pearl Tricoat or Radiant Red Tintcoat, touch-up repairs require extra care.

Tri-coat paints consist of three distinct layers: a solid base coat, a translucent pearl mid-coat, and a protective clear coat. When touching up these colors, you must apply the base coat first, followed by the mid-coat. The tricky part is getting the mid-coat thickness just right—too little, and the paint looks flat; too much, and it becomes too dark. Always practice on a piece of scrap metal or cardboard first to determine exactly how many layers of mid-coat you need to match the surrounding factory paint. For larger damage on tri-coat finishes, it is highly recommended to seek professional help to ensure a proper blend.

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