GMC Fleet/Med. Duty Truck Paint Info
The Color Breakdown
GMC didn't just stick to the basic "work truck white" for their Fleet and Medium Duty lineup; they recorded 18 distinct colors that range from the strictly utilitarian to the surprisingly stylish. You've got your heavy hitters like Woodland Green and Red Orange that look ready to head to a job site, but then they threw in a curveball with Aubergine Metallic. Whether your truck is a solid Bright Red or one of the "50 shades of grey" interior tones like Medium Dark Pewter, there's a lot of personality under that grime.
What to Watch For
These trucks are built for work, but their paint can sometimes feel a bit "retired." A common sight on these GMCs is the "sunburn effect"-where the clear coat starts to peel in thin sheets, especially on the hood and roof. You'll also want to look closely at the door handles; the paint there tends to wear down from daily use, eventually exposing the primer.
To find your match, don't just look in the usual spots. While the glove box is the standard home for the silver "Service Parts Identification" sticker, on many Medium Duty models like the Topkick, you'll actually find the paint code hidden on the **side wall of the cab, tucked into the lower corner behind the passenger seat.** Look for a code starting with "WA" or "U" (like WA8624 for White).
Driveway Repair Tip
If you're working with one of the metallic shades-like Aubergine or Medium Blue Metallic-you need to be a professional shaker. Those tiny metallic flakes like to nap at the bottom of the bottle. Shake your touch-up pen or bottle for a full two minutes (play a song, it helps) to wake them up. When you apply the paint, think "thin and patient." It's much better to dab on three paper-thin layers than to drop one big, thick blob that will take three days to dry and never look quite right.