In this video, I show you the exact location of the Service Parts Identification label so you can easily find the factory paint code on a 2011-2016 Chevrolet Cruze (first-generation model). Finding the precise color code is the essential first step before ordering any touch-up paint, a replacement mirror cap, or a pre-painted body panel like a hood or trunk lid, ensuring an exact factory color match instead of just guessing by eye.
Common reasons you need to find your exact Chevrolet paint code include:
- Repairing minor cosmetic damage, such as stone chips on the hood, door dings, or deep scratches that have breached the clear coat.
- Sourcing matching pre-painted body components after an accident or severe weather event, such as a hail storm damaging the roof and panels.
- Ensuring an absolute match for General Motors (GM) specific paint formulations, where colors like Summit White, Black Granite, or Silver Ice Metallic have unique variants that look completely different if mixed incorrectly.
Safety and Accuracy First: Unlike older vehicles that kept the paint information on the driver’s door jamb or under the hood, General Motors placed the silver or white Service Parts Identification sticker for this generation of the Cruze inside the trunk compartment—typically right under the carpet liner near the spare tire well or on the side trim. Always ensure the ignition is completely off and the vehicle is securely parked before digging into the trunk. Keep the label clean and dry, protect your hands by wearing light work gloves if you need to unclip any tight plastic trunk panels, and stay fully focused and attentive while decoding the label digits.
As an experienced mechanic with a deep background in professional automotive repair and diagnostics, I am here to help you get your car’s details sorted out right. If you run into any issues finding the label in your trunk, or have questions about how to read the “BC/CC” (Basecoat/Clearcoat) number line or the “U” prefix code to get the exact matching paint mix, just leave a comment below and I will help you out!