GM paint code 71
Bright Red (2c), also listed as Dark Carmine, Med. Patriot Red Metallic, Medium Red Metallic.
- Code
71(also seen as7753,8066,8553,8772,9310,9340,9913)- Finish
- Solid
- Colour family
- Red
- Code in use
- 1980–2024 across GM
- Models
- 27
- Same paint on
- Isuzu
- Screen colour
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GM models with paint code 71
Years are the overlap of the code's years with each model's production years. ≈ production years of the model line, not the exact variant; ? production years not confirmed yet.
| Model | Years | Colour name |
|---|---|---|
| GM Allure | 1984–1985 ? | Bright Red (2c) |
| GM Avalanche | 1984–1985 ? | Bright Red (2c) |
| GM C/k Pickup | 1984–1985 ? | Bright Red (2c) |
| GM Chevrolet | 1984–1985 ? | Bright Red (2c) |
| GM Corvette | 1984–1985 | Bright Red (2c) |
| GM Denali | 1984–1985 ? | Bright Red (2c) |
| GM Eldorado | 1984–1985 | Bright Red (2c) |
| GM Firebird | 1984–1985 | Bright Red (2c) |
| GM Grand Prix | 1984–1985 ? | Bright Red (2c) |
| GM Heavy Duty Truck | 1984–1985 ? | Bright Red (2c) |
| GM Hummer | 1984–1985 ? | Bright Red (2c) |
| GM Kodiak | 1984–1985 | Bright Red (2c) |
| GM Medium Duty Truck | 1984–1985 ? | Bright Red (2c) |
| GM Monte Carlo | 1984–1985 | Bright Red (2c) |
| GM Pontiac | 1984–1985 ? | Bright Red (2c) |
| GM Rally | 1984–1985 ? | Bright Red (2c) |
| GM S10 | 1984–1985 ? | Bright Red (2c) |
| GM Sail | 1984–1985 ? | Bright Red (2c) |
| GM Sierra | 1984–1985 | Bright Red (2c) |
| GM Sonoma | 1984–1985 ? | Bright Red (2c) |
| GM Srx | 1984–1985 ? | Bright Red (2c) |
| GM Suburban | 1984–1985 | Bright Red (2c) |
| GM Topkick | 1984–1985 ? | Bright Red (2c) |
| GM Trax | 1984–1985 ? | Bright Red (2c) |
| GM Vandura | 1984–1985 ? | Bright Red (2c) |
| GM Vue | 1984–1985 ? | Bright Red (2c) |
| GM Yukon | 1984–1985 ? | Bright Red (2c) |
17 more models listed with this code, but outside their production years
- GM Buick Excelle (built 2003–2023)
- GM Camaro (built 2015–2023)
- GM Cts (built 2002–2019)
- GM Cts-V (built 2002–2019)
- GM Encore (built 2012–2022)
- GM Envoy (built 1997–2008)
- GM Hhr (built 2005–2011)
- GM Lacrosse (built 2004–present)
- GM Lucerne (built 2005–2011)
- GM Lumina (built 1989–2013)
- GM Silverado (built 1998–present)
- GM Spark (built 1998–2022)
- GM Ssr (built 2023–present)
- GM Sts (built 2004–2013)
- GM Sts-V (built 2004–2013)
- GM Sunfire (built 1994–2005)
- GM Tahoe (built 1991–present)
Where to find code 71 on your GM
Service Parts Identification (SPID) label. A code starting with WA followed by digits (for example WA8555), or a three-character code such as GAZ; the line often starts with BC/CC and U.
Touch-up paint for Bright Red (2c)
Ask for GM 71 and give the model year: paint suppliers mix by code, and some codes have several variants (this one also appears as 7753, 8066, 8553).
This is a solid colour, the easiest kind to match. Most cars from the 1990s on still have a clear coat over it.
Read the touch-up paint guide before you start.