Chevrolet Heavy Duty Paint Info
The Color Breakdown
Chevrolet didn't just build these trucks for the job site; they gave them a wardrobe to match. With 19 recorded colors, the Heavy Duty lineup ranges from the "I'm here to work" Wheatland Yellow and Tangier Orange to the surprisingly sophisticated Light Mesa Brown. Whether your truck is a classic Bright Red or a moody Gray Metallic, Chevrolet really went for it with a palette that oscillates between high-visibility fleet vibes and driveway-ready style.
What to Watch For
These trucks are absolute beasts, but their clear coat can sometimes be a bit of a "quitter" if left in the sun too long. Keep a close eye on the roof and the center of the hood-these are the high-altitude zones where the paint tends to get thirsty and start flaking or turning chalky. To find your specific match, don't go hunting under the hood. On older models, you'll find a "Service Parts Identification" sticker tucked safely inside the glove box. If you're driving a newer rig (2018 and up), look for a silver sticker on the driver's side door pillar; it'll have a QR code, and your paint code is usually perched right underneath it.
Driveway Repair Tip
Since many of these Heavy Duty shades-like Silver Metallic or Blue Metallic-are packed with tiny flakes, they require a bit of patience. Before you touch that chip, shake your paint bottle like you're trying to wake up a teenager on a school morning. You want those metallic particles dancing, not sitting at the bottom of the tube. When you apply the paint, think "less is more." Use the tip of your brush to dab the center of the chip and let the paint flow to the edges naturally. It's much better to do two thin, polite coats than one giant, gloppy one that looks like a blueberry stuck to your fender.