Paint Code Location

Chevrolet Paint Code

Find where the paint code is located on your Chevrolet vehicle.

Where to Find the Paint Code on a Chevrolet

Chevrolet vehicles have 5 known paint code locations.

Most Common

Glove Box

The Service Parts Identification (SPID) label is most commonly found inside the glove box or on its door/lid. This is the primary location for trucks and many car models.

Look for a white (older) or silver (modern) paper/foil label with many 3-character RPO codes.

Driver's Side Door Jamb / Door Pillar

On newer models, the paint code may be on the door jamb or B-pillar area.

Increasingly common on recent models.

Trunk Lid Interior

Check the inside of the trunk lid.

Alternative location on some sedan models.

Spare Tire Cover / Wheel Well

Check around the spare tire area in the trunk.

Less common.

Sun Visor

Some models have the SPID label on the sun visor.

Rare but possible.

Chevrolet Paint Code Format

Code Pattern

WA + 4 digits, or U + 4 characters (e.g., WA8554, U401E)

Prefix:WA or U (Upper body) / L (Lower body)

Example Codes

WA8554U8554WA401EU401E

GM/Chevy paint codes appear on the SPID label near 'BC/CC' (Basecoat/Clearcoat). Look for codes starting with 'U' (upper body) or 'L' (lower body). The full format is WA + 4 digits. When searching, try both the short form (8554) and WA form (WA8554). Two-tone vehicles show both U (upper) and L (lower) codes.

Chevrolet Paint Code Photos & Diagrams

9images showing paint code locations, labels, and diagrams

Tips for Finding Your Chevrolet Code

Label Type:Service Parts Identification (SPID) label — white or silver sticker with RPO codes

The SPID label is a dense matrix of 3-character codes — the paint code is at the BOTTOM
Look for 'BC/CC' (Basecoat/Clearcoat) — the paint code is nearby
U = Upper body color, L = Lower/bumper color
Try searching with WA prefix (e.g., WA8554) if short code doesn't match
Corvettes have labels on drive shaft tunnel or rear storage compartment
Model-specific locations vary widely — check glove box first, then door jamb

Chevrolet Paint Code Location — Complete Guide

Finding the paint code on your Chevrolet is the first step to ordering the correct touch up paint. The most common location for Chevrolet vehicles is the glove box. This guide covers all known paint code locations, code format patterns, and helpful tips specific to Chevrolet vehicles.

Chevrolet uses a unique paint code format that may include letters, numbers, and special characters. The exact format helps identify not only the base color but also the specific paint formulation used at the factory. When ordering touch up paint, it's important to include the complete code — including any prefix or suffix — to ensure an exact color match.

Once you've found your Chevrolet paint code, you can search for it on TouchUpGo to find your exact color. Every TouchUpGo kit includes factory-matched base coat, clear coat, primer, and our Correct N Clear blending solution for a professional-quality repair.

Need help? Browse our Chevrolet touch up paint colors or visit our paint code location guide for other brands.