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The short version
- A 2004 Chevy Avalanche wheel bearing job for 2002-2006, half ton, uses front hub 515036 on 4WD or 515053 on 2WD, with a solid rear axle.
- 2WD half tons carry a parallel listing, 515054, for the same front position.
- Avalanche 2500 trucks use entirely different parts, not documented cleanly in the catalogs we hold.
- The rear stays solid axle territory across every year of this generation.
2002-2006 spans the first generation Chevy Avalanche, and the first question is always half ton or three quarter ton. A 2004 Chevy Avalanche wheel bearing job on a 1500 starts with front hub 515036 on 4WD or 515053 on 2WD.
The core numbers
Front, 1500 4WD: hub 515036. Front, 1500 2WD: hub 515053 or the parallel listing 515054.
Rear: solid axle, no hub assembly, on the 1500. The 2500 uses different parts entirely.
Chevy Avalanche wheel bearing part numbers
| Years | Detail | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 2002-2006 | Front hub, 1500 4WD | 515036 check price |
| 2002-2006 | Front hub, 1500 2WD | 515053 check price |
| 2002-2006 | Front hub, 1500 2WD (parallel listing) | 515054 check price |
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Lookups run through the cross reference page.
This page covers the 2002-2006 Chevy Avalanche: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006. Other years live on the main Chevy Avalanche wheel bearing page.
2WD half tons carry two parallel numbers, 515053 and 515054, for the same front position. Pull the old hub and match its number rather than guessing between them.
Avalanche 2500 trucks use entirely different parts, and those rows are not documented cleanly in the catalogs we hold. Confirm 1500 or 2500 before ordering, and match the old part or run the VIN on a 2500.
Year by year
The half ton front hub numbers hold across all five years without a break. A 2004 Chevy Avalanche wheel bearing job on a 1500 looks the same in 2002 or 2006.
The real work is confirming drivetrain and weight class, not the model year. That answer decides which of these numbers applies, long before any date on the title matters.
Where this generation sits in the Avalanche lineup
The 2007-2013 Avalanche moves to its own front hub numbers entirely, with no carryover from this body.
The rear axle setup is a separate subject from hub replacement. Read axle bearing versus wheel bearing before ordering rear parts.
Diagnosing a Chevy Avalanche wheel bearing
- Listen for a speed-sensitive hum. A failing hub bearing changes pitch with road speed; read how to check a wheel bearing for the full process.
- Jack up the noisy corner. Grip the tire at 12 and 6 o’clock and rock it to check for play at the hub.
- Confirm 1500 or 2500 before ordering. The two weight classes use entirely different front hubs.
- Confirm 2WD or 4WD next. The front hub number changes with drivetrain even within the 1500 line.
- Pull the old hub and read its number. This settles the 515053 versus 515054 question faster than guessing.
Common questions
What wheel bearing does a 2004 Chevy Avalanche use?
A 2004 Chevy Avalanche wheel bearing on a 1500 is front hub 515036 on 4WD or 515053 on 2WD, plus a solid rear axle.
Is the front hub the same on a 2002 Avalanche as a 2006 one?
Yes, on the 1500. 515036, 515053, and 515054 hold steady across all five years of this generation, with no mid cycle changes.
Why are there two numbers for the 2WD front hub?
515053 and 515054 are parallel listings for the same position. Match the number the old part carries rather than picking one.
Does a 2500 Avalanche use the same front hub as a 1500?
No. The 2500 uses different parts, and those rows are not documented cleanly in the catalogs we hold; match the old part or run the VIN.
Is the rear bearing on this Avalanche a hub assembly?
No. The rear axle is a solid axle setup with no hub assembly on any 2002-2006 Avalanche, 1500 or 2500, or on the sibling generation that follows it.