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The short version
- A Tahoe wheel bearing splits on drivetrain, and on the 2014 cars it also splits on police package.
- 515096 is cited for the police cars and 515097 for everything else that year, both two wheel drive.
- Two wheel drive front was missing for 2007 to 2013 on this page. It resolves to the same 515097 the 2014 non-police trucks use.
- The rear axle bearing stops appearing in the catalogs after 2009, well short of where the front reaches.
A fleet package is not usually something a parts counter asks about. On this vehicle in this year, it changes the part.
The bigger gap on this page was quieter than that. Two wheel drive trucks between the redesign and the police year had no front row at all.
The rear axle was not covered in any year.
The police package split
Police specification cars are cited with 515096 and non police cars with 515097.
Both are two wheel drive, same year, same body. The package is the only difference.
Ex police vehicles are common on the secondhand market and are not always obvious once the markings and light bar are gone.
Two wheel drive front, 2007 to 2013
515097 covers two wheel drive front from 2007 through 2013. It is the same number the 2014 non police trucks use.
Four wheel drive follows its own line across the same years. 515096 covers 2007 to 2014, then 515160 from 2015.
A two wheel drive Tahoe from this era with no listed part is not actually undocumented. It shares the number with the 2014 car sitting right next to it in the table.
Confirming the number against the old part is still worth doing before ordering. That process is on the cross reference page.
1999 to 2006, before the redesign
1999, the last year of the previous body, used a serviceable tapered bearing set at the front. That applied on both drivetrains, not a hub assembly.
2000 brought a hub assembly for most trims, with two exceptions that year. Limited trim on two wheel drive kept the old serviceable design, and Z71 on four wheel drive did the same.
Those two 2000 exceptions are easy to miss if a listing is read by year alone. Trim decides it for that single model year, not the badge on the tailgate.
Tahoe wheel bearing part numbers
| Years | Detail | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 to 2017 | Rear axle bearing, past the catalogs for this position | match old part or VIN |
| 2015 to 2018 | Four wheel drive | 515160 check price |
| 2015 to 2016 | Two wheel drive | 515159 check price |
| 2014 | Two wheel drive, police | 515096 check price |
| 2014 | Two wheel drive, except police | 515097 check price |
| 2007 to 2014 | Four wheel drive | 515096 check price |
| 2007 to 2013 | Front, two wheel drive | 515097 check price |
| 2001 to 2004 | Front, 4WD, parallel listing | WE60826 check price |
| 2001 to 2006 | Front, 4WD, except 2000 Z71 | 515036 check price |
| 2000 | Front, 4WD, Z71 trim, hub assembly | 515024 check price |
| 2000 | Front, 4WD, Z71 trim, seal | 710106 check price |
| 1999 to 2000 | Front, 4WD, parallel listing | WE60763 check price |
| 1999 | Front, 4WD, 6 stud hub | 515024 check price |
| 1999 | Front, 4WD, 6 stud hub, seal | 710106 check price |
| 2000 to 2006 | Front, 2WD, except 2000 Limited, hub assembly | 515053 check price |
| 2000 to 2006 | Front, 2WD, except 2000 Limited, later listing | 515054 check price |
| 1999 to 2000 | Front, 2WD, 1999 all trims, 2000 Limited trim only, bearing | A-5 check price |
| 1999 to 2000 | Front, 2WD, 1999 all trims, 2000 Limited trim only, outer bearing | A-3 check price |
| 1999 to 2000 | Front, 2WD, 1999 all trims, 2000 Limited trim only, seal | 4739 check price |
| 1999 to 2000 | Front, 2WD, 1999 all trims, 2000 Limited trim only, parallel bearing | NBA5 check price |
| 1999 to 2000 | Front, 2WD, 1999 all trims, 2000 Limited trim only, parallel seal | NS4739 check price |
| 1999 | Front, 2WD, parallel outer bearing | NBA3 check price |
| 1999 to 2009 | Rear axle bearing, seal | 4762N check price |
| 1999 to 2009 | Rear axle bearing, bearing | 513067 check price |
Every model year this chart resolves: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017.
The seal and bearing pair covering the rear axle runs 1999 to 2009 as a single constant number. It applies across both drivetrains, and no catalog documents a rear number past that point.
From 2010 to 2017, matching the old part or the VIN is the honest path for the rear. The front is unaffected and resolves the full span.
This rear position is a bearing built into the solid axle housing, not a bolt on hub. The distinction between the two jobs is on the axle bearing page.
Weight is the story
This is a full size body on frame vehicle, and weight is the single biggest factor in how long a hub lasts.
A third row of passengers and a trailer put the front hubs through more work than the design intent on a lightly loaded example. That difference shows up as mileage, not as a defect.
A single hard hit on a curb or a pothole can also shorten a hub’s life without leaving a mark. That failure mode is on the pothole page.
The sensor inside the hub
The wheel speed sensor is built into the front hub on these, and it fails independently of the bearing.
An ABS light with no noise and no play usually points at the sensor rather than a worn part. The fix is the same unit either way, since the sensor is not sold separately.
Diagnosing a Tahoe wheel bearing
- Establish the drivetrain and the package before ordering anything.
- Scan for wheel speed sensor codes if a warning light is on.
- Weave at road speed and note the loaded side.
- Rock the wheel at twelve and six, allowing for the weight.
- Compare hub heat across the front axle after a drive.
The full checking process is on the checking page, and separating a bad bearing from a bad tire is on the tire noise page.
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Common questions
How do I know which Tahoe wheel bearing I need?
Drivetrain first, and on a 2014 two wheel drive car, whether it is police specification.
How do I tell if mine is ex police?
Check the option codes on the glovebox label, and look for holes and wiring left behind by removed equipment.
Why is there no rear number listed after 2009?
The catalogs behind this table stop documenting that position there. Matching the old part or the VIN is the honest answer for a newer truck.
ABS light but no noise?
That points at the speed sensor inside the hub rather than the bearing. It cannot be replaced on its own.
Do I need a press?
No. The front Tahoe wheel bearing is a bolt on unit across this entire span, so a home mechanic can do the job with hand tools.