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The short version
- A 2004 Pontiac Vibe wheel bearing in the rear is 512217 with ABS, or 512218 without, covering every year from 2003 to 2008.
- The front is not documented under the Vibe name at all. The catalogs carry it under the car’s Toyota twin, so match the old part or the VIN.
- All wheel drive Vibes also have an undocumented rear. Match the old part or the VIN there too.
- Check for ABS before ordering the rear, since that split runs the full six years.
From 2003 to 2008, the Pontiac Vibe’s rear wheel bearing splits cleanly by ABS. A 2004 Pontiac Vibe wheel bearing in the rear is 512217 with ABS, or 512218 without. The front is a different story entirely.
The core numbers
A 2004 Pontiac Vibe wheel bearing in the rear is 512217 on front wheel drive cars with ABS, or 512218 without ABS.
The front never appears under the Vibe name in the catalogs. It sits under the car’s Toyota twin instead, so match the old part or the VIN.
Pontiac Vibe wheel bearing part numbers
| Years | Detail | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 to 2008 | Rear, front wheel drive with ABS | 512217 check price |
| 2003 to 2008 | Rear, front wheel drive without ABS | 512218 check price |
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Lookups run through the cross reference page.
This page covers the 2003-2008 Pontiac Vibe: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008. Other years live on the main Vibe wheel bearing page.
The catalogs we hold document this car’s front wheel bearing only under its Toyota twin, never under the Pontiac Vibe name. Match the number the old part carries or run the VIN rather than searching by the Vibe name alone.
All wheel drive Vibes also have an undocumented rear. The same rule applies: match the old part or the VIN.
Year by year
2003 through 2008 hold the same rear split for the whole run. A 2004 Pontiac Vibe wheel bearing with ABS is 512217, and one without ABS is 512218.
The front stays an honest gap every year in this span. All wheel drive rears are also undocumented for all six years.
The next Vibe changes the rear numbers
The 2009 to 2010 Vibe uses different rear numbers entirely, covered on the 2009-2010 Pontiac Vibe wheel bearing page. The front gap carries the same shape on that page too.
Treat the two generations separately. Nothing here transfers forward.
Diagnosing a 2003-2008 Pontiac Vibe wheel bearing
- Confirm drivetrain and ABS. Front wheel drive rears split by ABS, and all wheel drive rears are not documented at all, so this check comes first.
- Listen for the noise pattern. A worn bearing usually hums or growls and gets louder with speed. Noise that shifts in turns often points at the bearing over other suspects.
- Rule out the tires first. Cupped or unevenly worn tires can mimic a bearing hum. Separating tire noise from bearing noise saves an unnecessary parts order.
- Check for play and roughness. With the wheel off the ground, rock it at 12 and 6 o’clock, then spin it by hand. A full bearing check walkthrough covers both tests.
- Match the front to the old part. Since the front is not listed under the Vibe name, the old bearing’s stamped number or a VIN lookup is the only reliable path.
Common questions
What wheel bearing does a 2004 Pontiac Vibe use in the rear?
A 2004 Pontiac Vibe wheel bearing in the rear is 512217 with ABS, or 512218 without ABS. Both numbers hold across the full 2003 to 2008 run.
What wheel bearing does a 2007 Vibe use in the rear?
A 2007 Vibe uses the same rear split as every year in this generation: 512217 with ABS, or 512218 without.
Why isn’t the front wheel bearing listed for the Vibe?
The catalogs we hold carry this car’s front listing only under its Toyota twin, not under the Pontiac Vibe name. Match the old part or the VIN instead of searching for a Vibe specific number.
What about all wheel drive Vibe rear bearings?
All wheel drive rears are not documented in the catalogs we hold for this generation. Match the number the old part carries or confirm it by VIN.
How do I know if my Vibe has ABS?
Check the wheel hub for a tone ring and sensor, or confirm the trim and options against the build sheet or VIN. That detail decides which rear number applies.