Chevrolet Suburban Touch Up Paint (251 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

The Chevrolet Suburban is less of a car and more of a mobile landmass, so it's only fitting that Chevy has cataloged a staggering 251 colors for it over the decades. They've run the gamut from the "50 Shades of Gray" era-featuring Silvermist Metallic, Ultra Silver, and Sheer Silver-to moments where the design team clearly had some fun. With names like Black Meet Kettle Pearl, Son Of A Gun Gray Metallic, and Green With Envy Pearl, it's safe to say they really went for it. Whether you're driving a classic Pewter Metallic rig or a modern Cherry Bomb Tricoat, you're dealing with a lot of surface area.

What to Watch For

Because the Suburban has a roof roughly the size of a small aircraft carrier, it takes a beating from the sun. If you have a model from the mid-2010s (especially in darker tones like Sable Brown or Black), keep a close eye on the hood and the top of the roof; the clear coat here can sometimes get brittle and start to look like a dry lake bed. Also, if you're rocking a vintage 90s model in Summit White, watch for "flaking" near the window trim-GM's older white formulas are legendary for wanting to peel off in sheets. To find your specific color code, check the glove box first for a silver "Service Parts Identification" sticker. If it's not there and your Suburban is a 2018 or newer, look for a QR code on the driver's side door jamb.

Driveway Repair Tip

When you're standing next to a vehicle this size with a tiny 2oz bottle of touch-up paint, it can feel like trying to paint a house with a toothpick. My advice? Don't try to "fill" a deep chip in one go. If you're working with one of those fancy names like Black Meet Kettle Pearl or Iridescent Pearl Tricoat, these colors require patience. Shake that bottle for at least 60 seconds-longer than you think you need to-to wake up the metallic flakes. Apply a thin layer, let it dry for 20 minutes, and then come back for a second pass. It's much better to have a slightly shallow repair than a giant, raised "blob" that catches the light and reminds you of your mistakes every time you walk to the driver's door.