2022 GMC Sierra 1500 Lug Nut Torque & Bolt Specs

The 2022 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 2022 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 2022 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 2022 late-model work: Modern vehicles increasingly use aluminum body and suspension components. Aluminum fastener torque is typically 60-70% of equivalent steel torque, and aluminum threads strip easily. Use a calibrated torque wrench and apply anti-seize on any steel fastener threading into aluminum.

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 2022 GMC Sierra 1500?

The OEM-specified lug-nut torque for the 2022 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 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 lug nuts?

The 2022 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 2022 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.

→ 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 oil drain plug torque & size

→ 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 suspension & steering torque specs (control arm, ball joint, tie rod)

All 55 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 fastener specs

Per-bolt torque, wrench size, and thread spec for the 2022 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. 3 of the 55 fastener specs on this page are independently verified against OEM service manuals and manufacturer torque data (last reviewed June 2026).

Engine — 2022 GMC Sierra 1500

Engine bolt-by-bolt torque for the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500, including the long block, valve covers, and intake. At the oil pan, the oil drain plug torques to 18 ft-lbs (25 Nm) (15mm drive, M12x1.75 thread). For the engine mount, plan for a 18mm tool on a M12x1.75 stud; final torque is 70 ft-lbs (engine mount bolt). Oil filter tightens to Hand tight + 3/4 turn, takes a 3/4" Socket driver, runs on N/A threads, located at the engine block. This figure is independently verified against OEM service data. 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 fuel rail, plan for a 10mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 89 in-lbs (fuel rail bolt). Throttle body bolt tightens to 89 in-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the throttle body. The timing cover bolt uses a 10mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 18 ft-lbs at the timing cover. At the thermostat housing, the thermostat housing bolt torques to 18 ft-lbs (10mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the alternator bracket, plan for a 15mm tool on a M10x1.5 stud; final torque is 37 ft-lbs (alternator bolt). Spark plug tightens to 11 ft-lbs (15 Nm), takes a 5/8 in. (16mm) driver, runs on M14x1.25 threads, located at the cylinder head. Confirmed against manufacturer service literature. The valve cover bolt uses a 10mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 89 in-lbs at the valve cover. At the air intake, the air intake boot clamp torques to Hand tight (8mm drive, N/A thread). For the intake manifold, plan for a 13mm tool on a M10x1.5 stud; final torque is 18 ft-lbs (intake manifold bolt). Water pump bolt tightens to 33 ft-lbs, takes a 13mm driver, runs on M10x1.5 threads, located at the water pump. The power steering pump bolt uses a 13mm drive on a M10x1.5 thread, torqued to 37 ft-lbs at the ps pump bracket. At the oil pan, the oil pan bolt torques to 18 ft-lbs (10mm drive, M8x1.25 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 — 2022 GMC Sierra 1500

Suspension and chassis fastener torque for the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 — strut, control arm, and sway bar values. For the sway bar link, plan for a 15mm tool on a M10x1.5 stud; final torque is 35 ft-lbs (sway bar end link nut). Lower control arm bolt tightens to 140 ft-lbs, takes a 21mm driver, runs on M14x2.0 threads, located at the lower control arm. The shock absorber lower bolt uses a 18mm drive on a M12x1.75 thread, torqued to 70 ft-lbs at the lower mount. At the frame, the sway bar bracket bolt torques to 35 ft-lbs (15mm drive, M10x1.5 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). Tie rod end nut tightens to 40 ft-lbs, takes a 19mm driver, runs on M12x1.75 threads, located at the tie rod. The pitman arm nut uses a 27mm drive on a M16x1.5 thread, torqued to 185 ft-lbs at the steering box. At the shock tower, the shock absorber upper bolt torques to 70 ft-lbs (18mm drive, M12x1.75 thread). For the rear axle, plan for a 19mm tool on a M12x1.75 stud; final torque is 120 ft-lbs (leaf spring u-bolt). Strut tower nut tightens to 44 ft-lbs, takes a 18mm driver, runs on M12x1.75 threads, located at the strut tower. The ball joint castle nut uses a 22mm drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 50 ft-lbs at the ball joint. At the frame rail, the steering gearbox bolt torques to 110 ft-lbs (18mm drive, M12x1.75 thread).

Brake — 2022 GMC Sierra 1500

Brake fasteners on the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500. Caliper guide pin tightens to 25 ft-lbs, takes a 13mm driver, runs on M10x1.5 threads, located at the caliper bracket. The abs sensor bolt uses a 10mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 13 ft-lbs at the wheel hub. At the brake rotor, the brake rotor set screw torques to 35 in-lbs (T30 Torx drive, M6x1.0 thread). For the brake caliper, plan for a 18mm tool on a M12x1.75 stud; final torque is 37 ft-lbs (50 Nm), then +30-45° (torque-to-yield — replace bolts) (caliper mounting bolt). This figure is independently verified against OEM service data. Brake booster nut tightens to 20 ft-lbs, takes a 15mm driver, runs on M10x1.5 threads, located at the firewall. The master cylinder nut uses a 13mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 18 ft-lbs at the brake booster. At the rear caliper, the parking brake cable bolt torques to 25 ft-lbs (13mm 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). Brake hose banjo bolt tightens to 30 ft-lbs, takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10x1.0 threads, located at the brake caliper. The brake pad retaining clip uses a N/A drive on a N/A thread, torqued to N/A at the caliper bracket.

Wheel — 2022 GMC Sierra 1500

Wheel fasteners on the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500. The wheel weight clip uses a N/A drive on a N/A thread, torqued to N/A at the wheel rim. At the wheel center, the center cap retainer torques to N/A (N/A drive, N/A thread). For the wheel rim, plan for a 8mm tool on a N/A stud; final torque is 35 in-lbs (tpms valve stem nut). Wheel stud tightens to N/A, takes a N/A driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the wheel hub. The hub cap screw uses a 10mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 15 ft-lbs at the wheel hub. At the wheel assembly, the lug nut torques to 140 ft-lbs (190 Nm) (22mm drive, M14x1.5 thread).

Transmission — 2022 GMC Sierra 1500

Transmission fasteners on the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500. At the frame, the transmission crossmember bolt torques to 70 ft-lbs (18mm drive, M12x1.75 thread). For the transfer case, plan for a 15mm tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is 15 ft-lbs (transfer case drain plug). Transmission pan bolt tightens to 12 ft-lbs, takes a 13mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the trans pan. The transmission cooler line fitting uses a 17mm drive on a N/A thread, torqued to 20 ft-lbs at the transmission. At the transfer case, the transfer case bolt torques to 37 ft-lbs (15mm drive, M10x1.5 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). Transmission mount bolt tightens to 70 ft-lbs, takes a 18mm driver, runs on M12x1.75 threads, located at the trans mount. The bell housing bolt uses a 18mm drive on a M12x1.75 thread, torqued to 37 ft-lbs at the bell housing. At the flex plate, the torque converter bolt torques to 46 ft-lbs (15mm drive, M10x1.5 thread).

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