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The short version
- A 2009 Pontiac Vibe wheel bearing in the rear depends on engine and drivetrain: 512403 for the 1.8 liter, 512405 for the 2.4 liter, or 512404 for all wheel drive.
- 2010 keeps the same three way split, with the 2.4 liter rear still 512405.
- The front is not documented under the Vibe name, the same gap as the earlier body. Match the old part or the VIN.
- Only two model years exist here, but three rear numbers to sort by engine and drivetrain.
The 2009 and 2010 Pontiac Vibe sort their rear wheel bearing by engine and drivetrain rather than by year. A 2009 Pontiac Vibe wheel bearing in the rear could be 512403, 512405, or 512404 depending on which car is in front of you. The front is a familiar gap from the earlier body.
The core numbers
A 2009 Pontiac Vibe wheel bearing in the rear is 512403 with the 1.8 liter engine and front wheel drive.
The 2.4 liter takes 512405, and any all wheel drive Vibe takes 512404. Both patterns hold into 2010.
Pontiac Vibe wheel bearing part numbers
| Years | Detail | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 to 2010 | Rear, 1.8 liter, front wheel drive | 512403 check price |
| 2009 | Rear, 2.4 liter GT, front wheel drive, sport suspension | 512405 check price |
| 2010 | Rear, 2.4 liter, front wheel drive | 512405 check price |
| 2009 to 2010 | Rear, all wheel drive | 512404 check price |
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Lookups run through the cross reference page.
This page covers the 2009-2010 Pontiac Vibe: 2009, 2010. Other years live on the main Vibe wheel bearing page.
The rear number is not a simple year lookup. Engine size and drivetrain together decide which of three numbers applies, on a car built for only two model years.
The front carries the same gap as the earlier Vibe body. It is not documented under the Vibe name, so match the old part or run the VIN.
Year by year
2009 splits three ways. The 1.8 liter front wheel drive car takes 512403, the 2.4 liter with sport suspension takes 512405, and any all wheel drive car takes 512404.
2010 keeps the same shape. The 1.8 liter stays 512403, the 2.4 liter stays 512405, and all wheel drive stays 512404.
The earlier Vibe splits by ABS instead
The 2003 to 2008 Vibe sorts its rear by ABS rather than by engine, covered on the 2003-2008 Pontiac Vibe wheel bearing page. None of those numbers apply here.
How drivetrain changes the rear number explains why an all wheel drive Vibe needs its own listing on both generations.
Diagnosing a 2009-2010 Pontiac Vibe wheel bearing
- Confirm engine size and drivetrain. A 2009 Pontiac Vibe wheel bearing order needs both details settled before picking a rear number.
- 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 2009 Pontiac Vibe use in the rear?
A 2009 Pontiac Vibe wheel bearing in the rear is 512403 with the 1.8 liter engine, 512405 with the 2.4 liter, or 512404 with all wheel drive.
What wheel bearing does a 2010 Vibe use in the rear?
A 2010 Vibe uses the same three numbers as 2009: 512403, 512405, or 512404, depending on engine and drivetrain.
How do I know if my Vibe has the 1.8 or the 2.4 liter engine?
Check the engine bay or the VIN decode for displacement, and confirm all wheel drive by the badge or the driveshaft under the car.
What about the 2009-2010 Vibe front wheel bearing?
The front is not documented under the Vibe name in the catalogs we hold. Match the number the old part carries or confirm it by VIN.
Does the 2003-2008 Vibe use the same rear numbers?
No. The earlier Vibe splits its rear by ABS, not by engine or drivetrain, and uses entirely different numbers.