2011 GMC Touch Up Paint (61 OEM Colors)

The 2011 GMC Vibe

Welcome to 2011, back when GMC was doubling down on the "Professional Grade" marketing while the Sierra and Yukon were basically the official uniforms of every job site and suburban driveway in the country. It was a big year for the brand-the Terrain was finally finding its footing, and the Acadia was hauling more kids than a school bus. Our database shows a staggering 61 colors for this year, which is basically the automotive equivalent of a painter's fever dream. They weren't just giving you "truck colors" anymore; they were leaning into sophisticated metallics like Mocha Steel Metallic and Carbon Flash Metallic, alongside workhorse classics like Olympic White. It was a time when a pickup could look just as at home at a valet stand as it did in a gravel pit.

Paint Health Check

Now, let's talk shop. By 2011, we were deep into the Thin Paint Era. The robots at the factory were getting a little too good at their jobs-programmed for "maximum efficiency," which is just corporate-speak for "using as little paint as humanly possible." While the clear coat technology itself was solid, the layers are thin. On 2011 models like the Savana or the Canyon, you'll likely see "pitting" on the hood or "sandblasting" along the rocker panels. Because the factory finish is so thin, once a rock chip finds its way through that clear layer, it doesn't just sit there-it starts a small rebellion. You've probably noticed that if you don't catch a chip on a Sierra fender quickly, the clear coat around it starts to get ideas about "delaminating" or lifting away from the base color.

Restoration Tip

Since you're dealing with the thin-coat era, the biggest mistake you can make is trying to fix a chip with one big, heavy "blob" of paint. These modern finishes were applied in precise, thin passes, and your repair should mimic that. **Build your layers slowly.** Apply a thin dab of color, let it tack up, and repeat until you've leveled the crater. If you rush it and dump too much product at once, the solvent trap will make the repair look like a dark, sunken thumbprint once it dries. Take your time, channel your inner robot, and keep those layers lean.