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The short version
- Gen5 and gen6 Camaros split the front Camaro wheel bearing by performance trim. LS, LT, and SS use 513282. Z28 and ZL1 use 513281, and 2016 to 2017 LT and SS switch to 513396.
- Rear gen5 and gen6 numbers are the manufacturer’s own listings, match by VIN rather than by trim.
- Gen4 Camaros (1993 to 2002) use front hub 513090. The rear live axle takes a serviceable tapered set, SET9.
- Gen3 Camaros (1990 to 1992) use fully serviceable front bearings, with the outer race split by trim.
Six Camaro generations have moved from fully hand serviced bearings to sealed bolt on hubs since 1990. The performance trim split shows up at every step, from the gen3 outer race to the gen6 front hub. A shop guessing at trim instead of checking it risks ordering the wrong Camaro wheel bearing entirely.
The Camaro wheel bearing split that trips up parts counters
Z28 and ZL1 use a different front number, 513281, across the same 2012 to 2015 window.
The 2016 and 2017 LT and SS switch again, to 513396. That means the Camaro wheel bearing number changes twice within one generation.
Camaro wheel bearing part numbers
| Years | Detail | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 to 2017 | Front, LT and SS (gen6) | 513396 check price |
| 2012 to 2015 | Front, Z28 and ZL1 (gen5 and gen6) | 513281 check price |
| 2010 to 2015 | Front, LS, LT, SS, and 2013 Hot Wheels Edition (gen5) | 513282 check price |
| 2010 to 2017 | Rear, gen5 and gen6, own listings | Match by VIN |
| 1993 to 2002 | Front (gen4) | 513090 check price |
| 1991 to 2002 | Rear, live axle tapered set, left and right (gen4) | SET9 check price |
| 1990 to 1992 | Front inner race, all trims (gen3) | SET6 check price |
| 1990 to 1992 | Front outer race, base (gen3) | SET34 check price |
| 1990 to 1992 | Front outer race, IROC and Z28 (gen3) | SET3 check price |
Every model year this chart resolves: 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017.
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A 2013 Camaro alone could need 513282 or 513281, depending on trim. The model year by itself will not tell a parts counter which front Camaro wheel bearing fits.
The rear tells its own story. Gen5 and gen6 rear numbers are the manufacturer’s own listings, not a single shared part. Match by VIN instead of guessing from the front number.
Gen3 owners face a similar trap in miniature. The inner race, SET6, is the same across trims. The outer race splits, though: SET34 on base cars, SET3 on IROC and Z28.
From hand serviced bearings to sealed hubs
Gen3 and gen4 Camaros use bearings a home mechanic can service, not sealed cartridges. Packing fresh grease into the gen3 tapered sets follows the same process covered on the repack wheel bearings page. Getting the preload right afterward matters just as much as the grease itself.
That preload step is where wheel bearing adjustment comes in. A serviceable Camaro wheel bearing set that is too tight or too loose will fail early. That holds regardless of how fresh the grease is.
Gen5 and gen6 hubs skip all of that. The whole cartridge bolts on and gets replaced as one unit, with no preload step at all.
The Camaro’s family and its rivals
Chevrolet’s other rear drive icon, the Corvette, went through its own generation by generation hub changes. The two cars never share a Camaro wheel bearing number, though. Both live under Chevrolet’s vehicle page on this site.
The Camaro’s longtime rival, the Mustang, runs its own separate part numbers entirely. A Camaro wheel bearing that hums louder in corners is worth a second look. The wheel bearing noise in turns page covers that pattern before anyone assumes the worst.
Diagnosing a Camaro wheel bearing
- Confirm the trim before ordering. LS, LT, SS, Z28, and ZL1 can each need a different front number in the same model year.
- Listen for speed related noise. A hum or grind that rises with road speed usually points at the bearing, not the tire.
- Jack up the corner and check for play. Grip the tire at 12 and 6 o’clock and rock it. Looseness with the brakes released points at the bearing.
- Spin the wheel by hand. Roughness or a catch while spinning usually means the bearing itself is damaged.
- Check the rear by VIN on gen5 and gen6 cars. The rear Camaro wheel bearing is not a single shared listing. Confirm it against the VIN rather than the trim alone.
Common questions
What is the front Camaro wheel bearing number for an SS?
A 2010 to 2015 SS uses 513282, the same number shared with the LS and LT trims. A 2016 or 2017 SS switches to 513396 instead.
Do Z28 and ZL1 Camaros use a different wheel bearing than the SS?
Yes. The Z28 and ZL1 use 513281 for 2012 to 2015. That is a separate number from the 513282 used on LS, LT, and SS in the same window.
How can the rear Camaro wheel bearing be found for a gen5 Camaro?
Gen5 and gen6 rear numbers are the manufacturer’s own listings rather than a single part shared across trims. Match the rear Camaro wheel bearing by VIN, not by guesswork.
Are older Camaro wheel bearings serviceable?
Yes. Gen3 and gen4 Camaros use hand packed tapered bearings rather than sealed hubs. The gen4 rear is built around SET9 on the live axle.
Why does the gen3 Camaro have two different outer bearing numbers?
The inner race, SET6, is shared across trims. The outer race splits by performance package: SET34 on base cars, SET3 on IROC and Z28 models.