2022 GMC Sierra 1500 Paint Color Codes

If you are looking to fix a few rock chips on the hood or repair a scratched bumper on your 2022 GMC Sierra 1500, finding the exact factory paint code is the crucial first step. Below, we’ve compiled a comprehensive guide to the exterior colors offered on the 2022 Sierra 1500, where to find your truck's specific paint code, and how to successfully apply touch-up paint.

Quick reference

Here are the factory paint colors offered for the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500. Keep in mind that General Motors (GMC) typically uses both a three-letter RPO code (like GBA) and a WA-prefix code (like WA8555) to identify paints.

Color Name	Paint Code (RPO / WA Code)	Type (Solid / Metallic / Pearl)
Summit White	GAZ / WA8624	Solid
Onyx Black	GBA / WA8555	Solid
Cardinal Red	G7C / WA130X	Solid
Quicksilver Metallic	GAN / WA636R	Metallic
Pacific Blue Metallic	G6O / WA118X	Metallic
Titanium Rush Metallic	G6M / WA142X	Metallic
Dynamic Blue Metallic	GLT / WA328E	Metallic
Desert Sand Metallic	GTL / WA131X	Metallic
Cayenne Red Tintcoat	GSK / WA252F	Tri-coat / Pearl
White Frost Tricoat	G1W / WA140X	Tri-coat / Pearl

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

Where to find your paint code

General Motors has changed the location of their Service Parts Identification (SPID) label over the years. For a 2022 GMC Sierra 1500:

1. Check the Driver's Side B-Pillar / Door Jamb: Open the driver's door and look at the frame (the B-pillar) or the edge of the door itself. You will find a black, white, and silver certification label.
2. Look for the QR Code Label: Newer GM vehicles feature a label with a QR code. At the very bottom of this sticker, you will find a code starting with "WA" followed by four numbers or letters (e.g., WA8555 for Onyx Black). Sometimes it is preceded by "BC/CC" (Basecoat/Clearcoat) or an upper case "U" (Upper body color) and "L" (Lower body color).
3. Check the Glove Box (Legacy Location): While most 2022 models have the sticker in the door jamb, some GM vehicles historically placed the SPID label inside the glove box door.

If your sticker is missing or unreadable, you can call a GMC dealership parts department, give them your 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), and they can look up your exact paint code.

Best touch-up paint sources

Once you have your code, you need high-quality paint to make the repair. Here are the best places to source it:

• Dealer Parts Department: The GMC dealership is the best place to get genuine OEM touch-up paint pens. These are perfect for small rock chips and usually feature an abrasive tip, a paint brush/pen tip, and clear coat all in one tube.
• AutomotiveTouchup: Known for excellent color accuracy, AutomotiveTouchup provides custom-mixed paint in bottles, paint pens, and aerosol spray cans for larger jobs.
• Dupli-Color: A readily available brand found at most local auto parts stores (AutoZone, Advance Auto Parts). Look for their GM Exact-Match lines.
• Tcoat Custom-Mix: A great online supplier that offers precision-mixed paints and comprehensive kits including primers and clear coats for professional-level DIY repairs.

How to use touch-up paint

For a seamless repair, preparation and patience are key. Follow these steps:

1. Clean: Wash the area thoroughly with soap and water. Follow up with a wax and grease remover or rubbing alcohol to ensure no contaminants are in the scratch.
2. Primer (If needed): If the scratch goes all the way down to the bare metal or plastic, apply a light coat of primer. Let it dry completely.
3. Base Coat: Apply the color coat in thin, light layers. Do not try to fill the scratch in one pass. Wait 10-15 minutes between coats until the color covers the area evenly.
4. Clear Coat: Once the base coat is completely dry (usually 30-60 minutes depending on temperature), apply the clear coat. The clear coat protects the paint and provides the glossy finish that matches the rest of your truck.

Color matching tips for pearls and tri-coats

Colors like White Frost Tricoat and Cayenne Red Tintcoat are notoriously difficult to touch up because they are multi-stage paints. They require a solid base color, a translucent pearl mid-coat, and a final clear coat.

When touching up tri-coats, practice on a piece of scrap metal or cardboard first. The final color depends heavily on how many layers of the pearl mid-coat you apply. Too few coats and it won't shine correctly; too many coats and it will look darker than the surrounding paint. Feather the edges of your touch-up carefully to blend it into the factory finish.

If the damage is larger than a standard rock chip or small scratch, tri-coat paints often require professional blending of adjacent panels to look right.

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