(Sunset Red : Chevrolet : 1998 - 2001)
This red automotive paint color is most commonly known as Sunset Red. The color formulation has been used between 1998 and 2001, primarily by Chevrolet; but also by GM. We have records of this color appearing on the model of Metro and Chevy Truck. See the full detailed list below.

GM paint manufacturing codes come in two forms, the short 1 to 3 digit model/year code which changes frequently; and beginning in the 1960's a longer 4 digit code which starts with the letters "WA" or "WE". Sometimes called "Fisher Paint codes"; codes beginning with WA are production paints, WE are commercial or special order paints with codes typically starting with '5' (i.e. WE5xxx). Starting in the early 1994, GM began using a letter as the last digit for all new WA paint codes.

Variations of the exterior paint code WA189D, which may appear on body data tags include: 189D, U189D, and L189D (the prefix U for upper body, or L for lower body). Location of the GM paint code plate (Service Parts Identification tag) varies depending on the year and model of the vehicle common places are on the top or near the top of the back engine compartment shroud panel just behind the steering wheel, hinge pillar of the driver's side door, trunk or rear hatch, side of door, glove compartment, or behind the driver's seat. Check for either the short year/make/model paint code or the longer manufacturing (Fisher) paint code.

Example of the color GM WA189D See more information on GM code "WA189D"

Usage list of GM paint code WA189D (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
1998	Chevrolet	Chevrolet	53U,Z0A	Sunset Red	Metro
1998	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	53U,Z0A	Sunset Red
1998	Chevrolet	Metro	53U,Z0A	Sunset Red
1998	Chevrolet	Tracker	53U,Z0A	Sunset Red
1998	GM		53U,Z0A	Sunset Red
1999	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	53U,Z0A	Sunset Red	metro, tracker
1999	Chevrolet	Metro	53U,Z0A	Sunset Red
1999	Chevrolet	Tracker	53U,Z0A	Sunset Red
1999	GM		53U	Sunset Red
2000	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	53U,Z0A	Sunset Red	metro, tracker
2000	Chevrolet	Metro	53U,Z0A	Sunset Red
2000	Chevrolet	Tracker	53U,Z0A	Sunset Red
2000	GM		53U,Z0A	Sunset Red
2001	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	53U	Sunset Red	Metro, Tracker
2001	Chevrolet	Metro	53U	Sunset Red
2001	Chevrolet	Tracker	53U	Sunset Red
2001	GM		53U	Sunset Red

Paint Manufacturer Codes
GM(Fisher code) : WA189D
Make/Year Code : 53U, Z0A
PPG/Ditzler : 5273
Dupont : B9770
Sherwin Williams : 53946
Glasurit : GM-189D, GM189D

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