2017 GMC Sierra 1500 Lug Nut Torque & Bolt Specs

The 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 lug nut torque is 140 ft-lbs (190 Nm), tightened with a 22mm socket on M14x1.5 studs. Torque in a star pattern in two passes (snug, then final), and re-check after the first 50–100 miles of driving. Use a calibrated torque wrench — not an impact gun — for the final pass.

Lug nut torque: 140 ft-lbs (190 Nm) · Socket size: 22mm · Thread: M14x1.5.

This page is the OEM-referenced fastener summary for the 2017 GMC Sierra 1500. Use it before any maintenance or repair job where torque values matter — brake work, wheel changes, suspension service, engine teardowns, or oil changes. Specs are pulled from manufacturer service literature, cross-checked against community data, and updated as new chassis variants become available.

GM lug-nut torque clusters around 140 ft-lbs (190 Nm) for half-ton Silverado/Sierra and 100 ft-lbs for passenger cars like Malibu, Impala, and Cruze. GM heavy-duty trucks (2500HD/3500HD) jump to 165 ft-lbs. Most GM passenger cars use a 19mm socket; trucks moved from 22mm to 22mm-with-deep-well in 2014. Watch for GM's flat-flange lug nut design on the Silverado — the standard cone-seat aftermarket lugs will not seat correctly.

Common fastener categories on the 2017 GMC Sierra 1500

Wheel / lug nut torque and thread spec (covered above)
Brake caliper bracket bolts (typically 80-130 ft-lbs) and slide/guide pins (18-35 ft-lbs)
Engine oil drain plug torque — rarely above 30 ft-lbs; always use a new crush washer
Transmission pan, valve cover, and intake manifold bolts (low torque, often 89-106 in-lbs)
Suspension control arm, sway bar, tie rod end and ball joint torque
Spark plug torque (typically 10-15 ft-lbs on aluminum heads — do not exceed)
Differential cover bolts (RWD/4WD only) and transfer case fasteners

Repair guidance for this model year

For 2017 model-year work: This era introduced widespread torque-to-yield (TTY) bolts on head, main, and crank pulley fasteners. TTY bolts stretch permanently when torqued and must not be reused — the spec calls for a fresh bolt every time. Always verify TTY status against the FSM before reassembly.

Tools you will need

Metric socket set (8mm-22mm), 6-point impact-rated
Calibrated torque wrench (10-150 ft-lbs covers most automotive jobs; add a 0-250 ft-lbs wrench for truck lug nuts)
Breaker bar (24" minimum) for initial loosening
Penetrating oil (PB Blaster or Kroil) for any fastener over 5 years old
Anti-seize on stainless or dissimilar-metal threads; thread-locker (Loctite blue) on critical reassembly

Frequently asked questions

What is the lug nut torque on a 2017 GMC Sierra 1500?

The OEM-specified lug-nut torque for the 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 is 140 ft-lbs (190 Nm), using a 22mm socket on M14x1.5 thread studs. Use a calibrated torque wrench in a star pattern, in two passes (50% and 100%), and re-check after 50-100 miles of driving.

What socket size do I need for the 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 lug nuts?

The 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 uses a 22mm socket. A 6-point impact-rated socket is recommended over a 12-point chrome socket — 12-points round off lug nuts under impact-driver use.

Are the 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 fasteners metric or SAE?

Metric is the standard for this vehicle. Most fasteners on this vehicle are metric (M6, M8, M10, M12, M14). Bring a full metric set; SAE substitutes can round the head. Bolt-head markings are the fastest way to confirm grade and material at the bench.

Other GMC Sierra 1500 years

Same model, different model year — fastener spec may change. Always confirm against the year for your VIN.

→ 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 oil drain plug torque & size

→ 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 suspension & steering torque specs (control arm, ball joint, tie rod)

All 55 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 fastener specs

Per-bolt torque, wrench size, and thread spec for the 2017 GMC Sierra 1500, sourced from OEM service literature and verified against community shop data. Values pair imperial (ft-lb) and metric (Nm) where the manufacturer publishes both. 4 of the 55 fastener specs on this page are independently verified against OEM service manuals and manufacturer torque data (last reviewed June 2026).

Engine — 2017 GMC Sierra 1500

Engine bolt-by-bolt torque for the 2017 GMC Sierra 1500, including the long block, valve covers, and intake. At the timing cover, the timing cover bolt torques to 18 ft-lbs (10mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the engine mount, plan for a 18mm tool on a M12x1.75 stud; final torque is 70 ft-lbs (engine mount bolt). Water pump bolt tightens to 33 ft-lbs, takes a 13mm driver, runs on M10x1.5 threads, located at the water pump. The spark plug uses a 5/8 in. (16mm) drive on a M14x1.25 thread, torqued to 11 ft-lbs (15 Nm) at the cylinder head. OEM-verified spec. At the ps pump bracket, the power steering pump bolt torques to 37 ft-lbs (13mm drive, M10x1.5 thread). For the engine block, plan for a 3/4" Socket tool on a N/A stud; final torque is Hand tight + 3/4 turn (oil filter). Oil pan bolt tightens to 18 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the oil pan. The throttle body bolt uses a 10mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 89 in-lbs at the throttle body. At the oil pan, the oil drain plug torques to 18 ft-lbs (24 Nm) (15mm drive, M14x1.5 thread). This figure is independently verified against OEM service data. For the alternator bracket, plan for a 15mm tool on a M10x1.5 stud; final torque is 37 ft-lbs (alternator bolt). Thermostat housing bolt tightens to 18 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the thermostat housing. The serpentine belt tensioner bolt uses a 15mm drive on a M10x1.5 thread, torqued to 37 ft-lbs at the belt tensioner. At the idler pulley, the idler pulley bolt torques to 37 ft-lbs (15mm drive, M10x1.5 thread). For the valve cover, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 89 in-lbs (valve cover bolt). Intake manifold bolt tightens to 18 ft-lbs, takes a 13mm driver, runs on M10x1.5 threads, located at the intake manifold. The fuel rail bolt uses a 10mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 89 in-lbs at the fuel rail. At the air intake, the air intake boot clamp torques to Hand tight (8mm drive, N/A thread). For the exhaust manifold, plan for a 13mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 25 ft-lbs (exhaust manifold stud).

Suspension — 2017 GMC Sierra 1500

Suspension and chassis fastener torque for the 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 — strut, control arm, and sway bar values. For the lower control arm, plan for a 21mm tool on a M14x2.0 stud; final torque is 140 ft-lbs (lower control arm bolt). Shock absorber upper bolt tightens to 70 ft-lbs, takes a 18mm driver, runs on M12x1.75 threads, located at the shock tower. The tie rod end nut uses a 19mm drive on a M12x1.75 thread, torqued to 40 ft-lbs at the tie rod. At the rear axle, the leaf spring u-bolt torques to 120 ft-lbs (19mm drive, M12x1.75 thread). For the ball joint, plan for a 22mm tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is 50 ft-lbs (ball joint castle nut). Steering gearbox bolt tightens to 110 ft-lbs, takes a 18mm driver, runs on M12x1.75 threads, located at the frame rail. The strut tower nut uses a 18mm drive on a M12x1.75 thread, torqued to 44 ft-lbs at the strut tower. At the steering box, the pitman arm nut torques to 185 ft-lbs (27mm drive, M16x1.5 thread). For the upper control arm, plan for a 21mm tool on a M14x2.0 stud; final torque is 140 ft-lbs (upper control arm bolt). Shock absorber lower bolt tightens to 70 ft-lbs, takes a 18mm driver, runs on M12x1.75 threads, located at the lower mount. The sway bar end link nut uses a 15mm drive on a M10x1.5 thread, torqued to 35 ft-lbs at the sway bar link. At the frame, the sway bar bracket bolt torques to 35 ft-lbs (15mm drive, M10x1.5 thread).

Transmission — 2017 GMC Sierra 1500

Transmission fasteners on the 2017 GMC Sierra 1500. Torque converter bolt tightens to 46 ft-lbs, takes a 15mm driver, runs on M10x1.5 threads, located at the flex plate. The transmission pan bolt uses a 13mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 12 ft-lbs at the trans pan. At the frame, the transmission crossmember bolt torques to 70 ft-lbs (18mm drive, M12x1.75 thread). For the transmission, plan for a 17mm tool on a N/A stud; final torque is 20 ft-lbs (transmission cooler line fitting). Transfer case drain plug tightens to 15 ft-lbs, takes a 15mm driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the transfer case. The bell housing bolt uses a 18mm drive on a M12x1.75 thread, torqued to 37 ft-lbs at the bell housing. At the trans mount, the transmission mount bolt torques to 70 ft-lbs (18mm drive, M12x1.75 thread). For the driveshaft, plan for a 13mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 15 ft-lbs (driveshaft u-joint strap bolt). Transfer case bolt tightens to 37 ft-lbs, takes a 15mm driver, runs on M10x1.5 threads, located at the transfer case.

Wheel — 2017 GMC Sierra 1500

Wheel fasteners on the 2017 GMC Sierra 1500. The center cap retainer uses a N/A drive on a N/A thread, torqued to N/A at the wheel center. At the wheel hub, the hub cap screw torques to 15 ft-lbs (10mm drive, M6x1.0 thread). For the wheel hub, plan for a N/A tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is N/A (wheel stud). Wheel weight clip tightens to N/A, takes a N/A driver, runs on N/A threads, located at the wheel rim. The tpms valve stem nut uses a 8mm drive on a N/A thread, torqued to 35 in-lbs at the wheel rim. At the wheel assembly, the lug nut torques to 140 ft-lbs (190 Nm) (22mm drive, M14x1.5 thread). This figure is independently verified against OEM service data.

Brake — 2017 GMC Sierra 1500

Brake fasteners on the 2017 GMC Sierra 1500. At the wheel hub, the abs sensor bolt torques to 13 ft-lbs (10mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the brake lines, plan for a 11mm tool on a M10x1.0 stud; final torque is 12 ft-lbs (brake line fitting). Caliper guide pin tightens to 74 ft-lbs (100 Nm), takes a 13mm driver, runs on M10x1.5 threads, located at the caliper bracket. OEM-verified spec. The parking brake cable bolt uses a 13mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 25 ft-lbs at the rear caliper. At the caliper bracket, the brake pad retaining clip torques to N/A (N/A drive, N/A thread). For the brake booster, plan for a 13mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 18 ft-lbs (master cylinder nut). Brake rotor set screw tightens to 35 in-lbs, takes a T30 Torx driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the brake rotor. The brake booster nut uses a 15mm drive on a M10x1.5 thread, torqued to 20 ft-lbs at the firewall. At the brake caliper, the brake hose banjo bolt torques to 30 ft-lbs (14mm drive, M10x1.0 thread). For the brake caliper, plan for a 18mm tool on a M12x1.75 stud; final torque is 80 ft-lbs (caliper mounting bolt).

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