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The short version
- The wheel bearing for 2013 Volt cars is a rear hub, 512508, which replaced the 512581 rear used on 2011 and 2012 cars.
- The front hub is 513316 across the entire 2011 to 2015 run, with no changes by year.
- Nothing on the car marks the rear change at 2013, so the model year has to be checked before ordering.
- The 2016 and later Volt uses different numbers, covered on the main Volt wheel bearing page.
Chevy sold the first generation Volt from 2011 through 2015, and the wheel bearing for 2013 Volt cars sits at the middle of a rear hub change that carries no visible marker. The front hub never changes across the run. The rear does, right at the 2013 model year.
Volt wheel bearing numbers, 2011 to 2015
Every 2011 to 2015 Volt uses 513316 up front, with no split by year or trim.
The wheel bearing for 2013 Volt cars in back is 512508, while 2011 and 2012 cars use 512581 instead.
Chevy Volt wheel bearing part numbers
| Years | Detail | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 to 2015 | Rear hub | 512508 check price |
| 2011 to 2012 | Rear hub | 512581 check price |
| 2011 to 2015 | Front hub | 513316 check price |
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Nothing about the 2013 Volt’s rear suspension looks different from a 2012 car, but the wheel bearing for 2013 Volt cars is a different part number.
Check the model year before ordering rather than assuming a 2012 and 2013 rear hub match.
This page covers the 2011-2015 Chevy Volt: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015. Other years live on the main Volt wheel bearing page.
Year by year
2011 and 2012 share the same rear hub, 512581, alongside the front hub that never changes, 513316. From 2013 the rear switches to 512508, and that number carries through 2014 and 2015 without another change.
The front hub, 513316, is the one constant across all five years.
One generation, one quiet change
The first generation Volt ran 2011 through 2015 before the 2016 redesign brought a different set of numbers, tracked separately from this generation. Within this generation the only change is the 2013 rear.
A hybrid drivetrain does not change how the hubs wear or fail; the same signs of a bad wheel bearing apply here as on any other car.
Diagnosing a Chevy Volt wheel bearing
- Listen at highway speed. A worn hub on the Volt tends to hum louder as speed climbs, much like on any car; see wheel bearing noise in a turn for how a turn can help pinpoint the side.
- Check for play at the wheel. With the car supported and the wheel off the ground, rock it top and bottom; see how to check a wheel bearing.
- Confirm the model year before ordering. The wheel bearing for 2013 Volt cars differs from 2012 in back, even though the front is identical.
- Rule out tire wear. Cupped tires can produce a hum that sounds like a bearing; see tire noise or wheel bearing.
- Check for a warning light. A wheel speed sensor built into the hub can trigger a dash light before the noise gets bad; see hub assembly and ABS sensor.
Common questions
What is the wheel bearing for 2013 Volt rear hubs?
512508 is the rear hub for a 2013 Volt, replacing the 512581 rear used on 2011 and 2012 cars.
What rear wheel bearing does a 2012 Chevy Volt use?
A 2012 Chevy Volt uses 512581 in the rear, one year before the change to 512508.
Is the Volt front wheel bearing the same on all years?
Yes. 513316 covers the front hub on every Volt from 2011 through 2015.
Does the 2014 Volt use the same rear bearing as 2013?
Yes. 512508 covers the rear hub for 2013, 2014 and 2015 alike.
Does the 2016 Volt share these numbers?
No. The 2016 redesign uses different part numbers, tracked on the main Volt wheel bearing page rather than here.