General Motors unveiled the refreshed 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 last October, pulling the sheets on a fully refreshed pickup with a long of changes and upgrades over the preceding 2021 model year and pre-refresh 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 Limited. Now, we’re diving into the exterior paint options offered for the updated Sierra 1500.
A total of ten exterior paint options are offered, including (relevant paint code included in parentheses):
- Cardinal Red (G7C)
- Cayenne Red Tintcoat (GSK)
- Desert Sand Metallic (GTL)
- Dynamic Blue Metallic (GLT)
- Onyx Black (GBA)
- Pacific Blue Metallic (GA0)
- Quicksilver Metallic (GAN)
- Summit White (GAZ)
- Titanium Rush Metallic (G6M)
- White Frost Tintcoat (G1W)
The only exterior color that does not include an extra charge is Summit White. Color availability depends on the trim level selected. For a more complete breakdown of color availability for the refreshed 2022 GMC Sierra 1500, check out the table below:
| Paint Code | Extra Charge | Pro | SLE | Elevation | SLT | AT4 | AT4X | Denali | Denali Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Red | G7C | Yes | A | A | A | - | - | - | - | - |
| Cayenne Red Tintcoat | GSK | Yes | - | - | A | A | A | A | A | - |
| Desert Sand Metallic | GTL | Yes | - | - | A | - | A | A | - | - |
| Dynamic Blue Metallic | GLT | Yes | - | - | A | - | A | A | - | - |
| Onyx Black | GBA | Yes | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A |
| Pacific Blue Metallic | GA0 | Yes | A | A | - | A | - | - | A | A |
| Quicksilver Metallic | GAN | Yes | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A |
| Summit White | GAZ | No | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | - |
| Titanium Rush Metallic | G6M | Yes | - | A | A | A | A | A | A | A |
| White Frost Tintcoat | G1W | Yes | - | - | - | A | - | - | A | A |
Some of the most important updates introduced with the refreshed 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 include a revised front and rear fascia, as well as a completely overhauled cabin space.
The refreshed 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 also offers the latest technology features, such as a 13.4-inch diagonal Premium GMC Infotainment System with built-in Google apps, and a 12.3-inch diagonal multicolor driver information center. The new Sierra Denali Ultimate trim level also features the semi-autonomous GM Super Cruise system as standard (optional on Denali trims), which includes semi-autonomous trailering capabilities.
In addition, the 2022 model refresh introduces the new Sierra AT4X off-roader trim level.
The power specs for the refreshed 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 include the turbocharged 2.7L I4 L3B gasoline engine (now producing 430 pound-feet total), the naturally aspirated 5.3L V8 L84 gasoline engine, the naturally aspirated 6.2L V8 L87 gasoline engine, and the 3.0L I6 LM2 turbodiesel Duramax.
Under the skin is the GM T1 platform. Production takes place at the GM Silao Plant in Mexico and GM Fort Wayne Assembly facility in Indiana.
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Comments
I really like the Dynamic Blue.
Agreed, looks very similar to Rapid Blue used on the C8 Corvette. Definitely one of the boldest colors GM has introduced for a full-size truck in a long time.
Its going to be the exact same paint at the current canyon elevation. A bright metallic blue
Thanks, I didn’t realize the Canyon Elevation offered this color since I’m not in the mid-size market. After viewing a couple trucks in this color on Youtube it’s clearly a shade darker than the image above suggests. That said, it’s still a very nice looking color.
Is the dynamic blue the same as glacier blue on the 2022 Silverado?
Trucks should always have a dark green paint option!
That’s true, but they don’t seem to sell in large numbers with Green Paint option, I have seen my share of Green Silverado’s and Sierra’s but sightings would be “Scattered ” at best.
Parks Dept. green and Highway Dept. orange are always available
What happened to the Dark Sky Metallic color. There is a few Sierras on the lot in that color with the black rims. It makes for a tough good looking truck.
That’s as may be, but, in this time of shortages, why are they still sitting? It may not be a popular color.
Agreed, from the Sierra’s and Yukon’s to the Canyons, I’ve seen my share of those with that Color option between the state of Georgia up to the D.C. area. My observation on that is that it probably got replaced by the new Titanium Rush Metallic, which might be my new color choice if it will be around for the 2024 Model Year.
IMO, Dynamic Blue Metallic is just kick ass. It really pops on the AT4 and ZR2.
My thoughts exactly, I wouldn’t even be mad if it was an Exclusive Color Option just for those two Trim Levels.
Very impressed with the Titanium Rust Metallic, Dynamic Blue, and Sand Stone Metallic.
Wonder why they don’t offer Forest Metallic in the 1500 and only in the 2500hd ?
I would buy the 1500 right now if they did.
They got rid of the two colors I was considering. 🙁
Would like to see a dark brown like the Havana Brown Metallic or the green as well. The brownish interior would look good in those colors.
Looking at the truck itself, that’s a whole lotta grille!
WHY are all the color choices NOT available in ALL trims. That looks stupid to me.
The colors I would choose are not available in the two trims I would choose.
I hope they did something good with interior colors.
gm is trying to give the Upper Trim Levels, more of a distinction from the first three- lower Trim Levels, I’m not sure if gm is still allowing the customer’s to Special Order their trucks with the color option that is not available for their specific Lower Trim level that they want to purchade but I was able to do that with my 2007 GMC Sierra when it was purchased brand new and I waited a month and 6 days prior to delivery to the Dealership.
It’s a mistake to discontinue the Satin Steel; now there’s no gray option.
I couldn’t agree more.
So you can’t get dynamic blue or desert sand metallic on the Denali or Denali ultimate that’s strange.
Every color is an up charge except white, really! More nickel/dime there customers.
No more green? Wtf.
Agreed.. no Satin Steele is lame… was a nice dark silver.. seemed to make a lot of those
What happen to the hunter metallic color? It was available on the 2021 Sierra Denali.
All 10 colors are an extra charge? So if you don’t pay more you get a bare metal truck?
I was told by my dealer that titanium rush metallic wasn’t available on elevation on the day I ordered it. It was the only reason I went with cayenne red. Kinda sucks but oh well
hmmm. Stay subtle with the Titanium Rush Metallic, or get crazy and stand out with the Dynamic Blue Metallic.
I have only owned blue trucks, but dark blue. Now its a toss up.
Really sad a dark green paint option is not offered. Maybe 2023? I was hoping the Pacific Blue Metallic would have been changed out to a dark navy blue metallic, since the current blue has been around since the trucks debut for 2019.
I was hoping for the midnight blue metallic that the yukon has. Its a nice color.
the green on the 2500 is good looking. If on 1500 I would get that color on my truck
I was hoping to get a dark brown truck this year for my retirement with the redesigned models. that went out the window. light tan not an option.
So is the Titanium Rush like a dark gray?
yes from what I have been told.
Well, I was waiting for the refreshed ’22 AT4 in Satin Steel Metallic, but if that color is off the table, I will NOT buy an AT4, or any GMC. Guess I’ll start checking out RAM🤮or Ford 🤢. GM just Totally turned me off. Whatever I come up with, this will likely be my final truck, since I’m 71 yo. This really sucks!
Agree with you. I just retired and was going to order my retirement truck to start driving the country to see the USA. Well last cycle i couldn’t get the color options I wanted so I waited till redesigned came around and they dropped the darker brown I was going to get. Now I don’t like the new lighter brown. Possibly going to Toyota for my truck as it seems like there are tons of red and dark blue trucks around.
Just ordered a Titanium Rush Metallic AT4 1500 today. Wanted a satin steel or dark sky but that was my compromise with the new colors. The blue is just a little bold for me. I’ve had silver or white since 1989!!
If you don’t mind me asking, what did you pay and what options? That’s the exact truck I am going to order in a month or so. I have always owned dark blue and can’t decide on the bright blue. I really think the titanium looks classy
Whatever MSRP came to be. $68K and change. Still $9k less than the Ford and Ram I priced. Most all options on it. And it was a standard bed (which is the reason I had to order). 4 dealers and no one went below MSRP. Just hacked off because you can’t opt for towing mirrors on the refresh. Also couldn’t do trailer tire sensors for some reason.
What color is the titanium rush metallic? I thought it was a dark gray but on the build and price tool it looks to have a dark blue tint?
G6M is listed as the paint code for Titanium Rush Metallic, but also listed as the paint code for Dark Ash Metallic on the suburban and tahoe. Seems like the same color too.
Why isn’t the Pacific Blue Metallic color available on the AT4? This is a big disappointment, especially since almost all other trim levels have this color option. There are now no other similar (dark blue) colors for the AT4… Big disappointment!!!!!
You can no longer order Cayenne Red in any trim