2014 GMC Touch Up Paint (57 OEM Colors)

The 2014 GMC Vibe

2014 was the year GMC decided every truck and SUV they built needed to look like it was chiseled out of a solid block of granite. It was the dawn of the "Professional Grade" swagger, where the newly redesigned Sierra and Yukon dominated the carpool lane with enough chrome to be seen from low earth orbit. Whether you were hauling a trailer with an Acadia or running a fleet of Savanas, GMC was leaning hard into a palette that screamed "Executive Contractor." With 57 colors in our database for this year alone, it's clear they weren't shy about options-though let's be honest, half of them were sophisticated ways to say "Metallic Grey." From the deep, moody Iridium Gray Metallic to the flashy Crystal Claret Tricoat, these vehicles were designed to look expensive right up until the first gravel road.

Paint Health Check

Welcome to the Thin Paint Era. By 2014, the factory robots had become dangerously efficient. They were programmed to spray the absolute bare minimum of base and clear coat to save on materials, leaving you with a finish that's about as thick as a sticky note. The "Professional Grade" exterior is, unfortunately, a bit of a glass cannon. If you've got a Terrain or a Sierra from this vintage, you've likely noticed that the leading edge of the hood and the rocker panels look like they've been through a shotgun range. The clear coat is hard and glossy, but because it's so thin, it doesn't have much "give." When a pebble hits it, the paint doesn't just dent; it shatters right down to the primer. If you see a small "star" in your Ashen Grey Metallic, fix it now-once moisture gets under that thin skin, the delamination starts, and the clear will begin to lift in sheets.

Restoration Tip

When you're touching up a 2014 GMC, the biggest mistake you can make is trying to fill a chip in one heavy-handed go. Because the factory finish is so thin and flat, a giant "blob" of touch-up paint will stick out like a sore thumb. Build your layers slowly. Use a fine-tipped applicator to dab a tiny amount of color into the center of the chip and let it shrink down. Repeat this until the color is just below the surface of the surrounding paint, then apply your clear coat. If you're working with one of the Tricoats like White Diamond Pearl, patience isn't just a virtue-it's a requirement. If you rush the layers, you'll end up with a dark spot that looks like a bruise. Build it up, keep it thin, and you'll keep that "Professional Grade" look without the professional body shop bill.