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The short version
- 2015 Tahoe wheel bearing part numbers split by drivetrain: front hub 515160 for 4WD, 515159 for 2WD.
- The 4WD hub, 515160, is documented for all four years, 2015 through 2018.
- The 2WD hub, 515159, is only documented for 2015 and 2016. 2017 and 2018 2WD trucks match the old part or the VIN.
- The rear rides on a solid axle, so a rear rumble is axle bearing work, not a hub order.
The catalogs document the 2015-2018 Tahoe front hub in two pieces that don’t quite line up. The 4WD number runs the whole four years while the 2WD number quietly stops after 2016.
2015 Tahoe wheel bearing numbers at a glance
The 2015 Tahoe wheel bearing lineup splits the front hub by drivetrain. 4WD trucks use 515160, 2WD trucks use 515159.
515160 stays documented through 2018. 515159 stops after 2016.
Chevy Tahoe wheel bearing part numbers
| Years | Detail | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-2018 | Front hub, 4WD | 515160 check price |
| 2015-2016 | Front hub, 2WD | 515159 check price |
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Lookups run through the cross reference page.
This page covers the 2015-2018 Chevy Tahoe: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018. Other years live on the main Chevy Tahoe wheel bearing page.
515159 covers 2WD Tahoes for 2015 and 2016 only. A 2017 or 2018 2WD Tahoe has no documented row. Match the old part or the VIN instead of assuming 515159 still applies.
The Silverado and Sierra of these years show the same pattern in the catalogs. A front hub number runs out early on 2WD trucks while 4WD keeps a documented row.
Year by year
2015 and 2016: the 2015 Tahoe wheel bearing chart carries both rows, 515160 for 4WD and 515159 for 2WD.
2017 and 2018: the 4WD row keeps running on 515160. The 2WD row has no documented number, so match the old part or the VIN.
Where this Tahoe sits in the lineup
This third generation Tahoe followed the 2007-2014 Tahoe. That earlier truck ran its own 4WD and 2WD hub numbers, with a separate exception built in for 2014 police trucks. The 2000-2006 Tahoe split its numbers by drivetrain too, with a separate hub reserved for the 2000 Z71.
The rear axle on this generation is solid, with axle bearings inside the housing rather than a hub. See axle bearing versus wheel bearing for how that changes a rear diagnosis.
Knowing whether a truck is 4WD or 2WD decides the entire front order here. That distinction is covered more generally at how drive type affects wheel bearings.
Diagnosing a Chevy Tahoe wheel bearing
- Confirm the drivetrain first. The 2015 Tahoe wheel bearing chart runs different numbers for 4WD and 2WD, so check that before ordering.
- Listen for a rotating hum. A bad wheel bearing hums or growls and changes pitch with speed, not with steering input alone.
- Check for play at the wheel. Jack up the corner and rock the tire at 12 and 6 o’clock. The method is covered at the wheel bearing check guide.
- Separate cornering noise from tire noise. Noise that shifts with turning direction often points to a bearing, a pattern explained at this cornering noise guide.
- Match the old part on undocumented years. 2017 and 2018 2WD Tahoes have no documented hub row. Pull the old part number or check the VIN before ordering.
Common questions
What wheel bearing does a 2015 Tahoe use?
The 2015 Tahoe wheel bearing number is 515160 for 4WD trucks or 515159 for 2WD trucks.
What wheel bearing does a 2017 Tahoe use?
A 2017 4WD Tahoe uses hub 515160. A 2017 2WD Tahoe has no documented number, so match the old part or the VIN.
Why does the 2WD Tahoe hub stop being documented after 2016?
The catalogs simply stop carrying a row for 2WD trucks after 2016. That gap matters. A 2017 or 2018 2WD order should match the old part rather than assume 515159 still fits.
Is the rear Tahoe wheel bearing the same part as the front?
No. The rear rides on a solid axle with axle bearings inside the housing, not a hub.
Did the 2015 Tahoe wheel bearing numbers carry over from the previous generation?
No. The previous Tahoe generation, 2007-2014, ran its own separate numbers before this generation’s 515160 and 515159 took over.