PSA - 'Swollen' Lug Nuts (GMC & Chevy Trucks)

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**LetsFNgo** · #1 09-06-2024, 12:18 AM

Deal with them all the time at work on Tahoe cop cars. Always fun.

**1967 4K** · #2 09-06-2024, 12:54 AM

I had a 2008 Chevy Equinox that had the same thing happen. It’s my understanding what happens is over time when road salt, dirt n moisture get under the SS cover over the steel nut it starts to rust. The rust makes the cover swell and you can’t get a socket on it.
GM used these lug nuts for years on several different vehicles.
I went to Rock Auto and bought a replacement set of steel nuts painted gray. Throw those SS covered things in the trash can.

**luzl78** · #3 09-06-2024, 01:59 AM

Car companies just cutting corners to make a little more. Just do things right people.

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