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The short version
- An Acadia wheel bearing is 513277 at both ends across 2007 to 2016, with no drivetrain or engine split.
- From 2017 the vehicle shrank considerably and the listing moves to 512593.
- That 2017 change is the trap here, because the name stayed the same while the vehicle did not.
- 513277 also covers the Chevrolet Traverse, Buick Enclave and Saturn Outlook.
General Motors made this vehicle substantially smaller for 2017 without changing the name. The part numbers changed with the vehicle.
The 2017 size change
513277 covers 2007 through 2016 at both ends. From 2017 the listing is 512593.
A 2016 and a 2017 are different sizes of vehicle, so do not carry a number across that boundary.
The Jeep Compass has a similar problem in 2017, where two different vehicles were sold under one name at once.
Acadia wheel bearing part numbers
| Years | Detail | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 to 2018 | Front and rear | 512593 check price |
| 2007 to 2016 | Front and rear | 513277 check price |
Every model year this chart resolves: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018.
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Cross referencing is on the cross reference page.
One number, both ends, four badges
The same number covers the front and the rear, and it is cited for the Chevrolet Traverse, Buick Enclave and Saturn Outlook as well.
That means you can buy in pairs without tracking which end they are for, and shop across four badges.
Those pages are the Traverse page and the Enclave page.
A heavy three row crossover
The earlier vehicle carries seven or eight seats and a great deal of weight, and weight is what wears a hub.
Loaded for a family trip, these sit a long way above the unladen figure they are quoted at.
That is on the vehicle weight page.
Doing the job
Bolt on hubs at both ends mean no press, which keeps the labor modest for a vehicle of this size.
The bolts corrode into the knuckle, so heat and patience beat force. Torque the axle nut properly afterward.
Those are on the tools pillar and the torque specs page. The make overview is on the GMC page.
Diagnosing an Acadia wheel bearing
- Establish the year, since 2017 changed the vehicle.
- Search the Traverse and Enclave listings too on an earlier vehicle.
- Weave at road speed and note which side loads the noise.
- Rock the wheel at twelve and six.
- Compare hub heat across each axle after a drive.
Those are on the checking page and the tire noise page.
Common questions
Which Acadia wheel bearing do I need?
513277 for 2007 to 2016 at both ends, and 512593 from 2017.
Why does 2017 change everything?
The vehicle became substantially smaller that year while keeping the name.
Does the front really share with the rear?
The catalog cites one number for both on the earlier vehicles.
Can I use a Traverse or Enclave part?
The same numbers are cited. Check the number rather than the badge.
Does drivetrain matter?
Not on the 2007 to 2016 vehicles. One number covers both.
Do I need a press?
No. These use bolt on hub units.
Should I replace both sides?
Only what is worn.