(Chili Red : Buick : 2017 - 2021)
This red automotive paint color is most commonly known as Chili Red. The color formulation has been used between 2017 and 2021, primarily by Buick; but also by GM. We have records of this color appearing on the model of Encore and GX. 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 WA397X, which may appear on body data tags include: 397X, U397X, and L397X (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 WA397X See more information on GM code "WA397X"

Usage list of GM paint code WA397X (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
2017	Buick	Buick	G8B	Chili Red	envision
2017	Buick	Envision	G8B	Chili Red
2017	GM		G8B	Chili Red
2018	Buick	Buick	G8B	Chili Red	metallic, Envision
2018	Buick	Envision	G8B	Chili Red	metallic
2018	GM		G8B	Chili Red	metallic
2019	Buick	Buick	G8B	Chili Red	metallic, Envision
2019	Buick	Envision	G8B	Chili Red	metallic
2019	GM		G8B	Chili Red	metallic
2020	Buick	Buick	G8B	Chili Red	metallic, Envision
2020	Buick	Envision	G8B	Chili Red	metallic
2020	GM		G8B	Chili Red	metallic
2021	Buick	Buick	G8B	Chili Red	metallic, Encore GX
2021	Buick	Encore	G8B	Chili Red	metallic, GX
2021	Buick	GX	G8B	Chili Red	metallic
2021	GM		G8B	Chili Red	metallic

Paint Manufacturer Codes
GM(Fisher code) : WA397X
Make/Year Code : G8B
PPG/Ditzler : 946307

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