(Dark Otter : GM : 1996 - 2001)
This gray automotive paint color is most commonly known as Dark Otter. The color formulation has been used between 1996 and 2001, primarily by GM; but also by Cadillac, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac. 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 WA200C, which may appear on body data tags include: 200C, U200C, and L200C (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 WA200C See more information on GM code "WA200C"

Usage list of GM paint code WA200C (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
1996	Chevrolet	Chevrolet	32	Dark Otter
1996	GM		32	Dark Otter
1996	Oldsmobile	Oldsmobile	32	Dark Otter
1996	Pontiac	Pontiac	32	Dark Otter
1997	Chevrolet	Venture	32	Dark Otter
1997	GM		32	Dark Otter
1997	Oldsmobile	Oldsmobile	32	Dark Otter
1998	Chevrolet	Venture	32	Dark Otter
1998	GM		32	Dark Otter
1998	Oldsmobile	Oldsmobile	32	Dark Otter	Silhouette
1998	Pontiac	Pontiac	32	Dark Otter	Trans Sport
1999	Chevrolet	Venture	32	Dark Otter
1999	GM		32	Dark Otter
2001	Cadillac	Cadillac	32	Dark Otter	metallic, Deville
2001	Cadillac	Deville	32	Dark Otter	metallic

Paint Manufacturer Codes
GM(Fisher code) : WA200C
Make/Year Code : 32
PPG/Ditzler : 5123
Dupont : B9654
Sherwin Williams : 51830
Glasurit : GM-200C, GM200C

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