GMC Sonoma Touch Up Paint (60 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

GMC really went for it with the Sonoma, offering a staggering 60 different colors over its lifespan. While you might see a lot of Pewter Metallic and Silvermist Metallic on the road today, the palette was surprisingly adventurous. They gave us everything from the sophisticated Aubergine Metallic and Emerald Green to high-energy choices like Space Blue Metallic and even some bold Canadian exclusives like Dark Orange. Whether your truck is a understated workhorse or a 90s teal dream, GMC made sure there was a shade for every driveway.

What to Watch For

If you're hunting for your paint code, don't bother looking in the door jamb first. GMC tucked the "treasure map"-the Service Parts Identification label-inside your glove box. Look for a code starting with "U" (for Upper) or "WA" followed by four digits.

Now, let's be honest: these trucks are famous for what we call "sunburned" paint. You might notice the clear coat starting to peel in small sheets on the hood or roof, or perhaps some fading if you're rocking one of the Bright Red shades. It's a common quirk of this era's factory finish, but if you catch those chips early with a touch-up pen, you can stop that peeling process in its tracks before it decides to migrate across the entire panel.

Driveway Repair Tip

Since so many Sonoma colors are heavy on the metallics (like that classic Indigo Metallic), your biggest secret weapon is a timer. Shake your touch-up bottle or pen for a full 60 seconds before you even think about touching the truck. Those tiny metallic flakes love to settle at the bottom, and a quick "five-second wiggle" won't wake them up.

When you apply the paint, think "thin and patient." Instead of trying to fill a deep chip with one giant, gloopy teardrop of paint, dab on a paper-thin layer, let it dry for 15 minutes, and come back for a second pass. This keeps the color from looking darker than the rest of the truck and ensures those sparkles sit exactly where they should.