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The short version
- An Enclave wheel bearing is unusually simple: 513277 is cited at both ends across 2008 to 2017.
- One number, two axles, ten model years, with no drivetrain or engine split at all.
- From 2018 the listing moves to 512593 for both ends.
- The same parts appear under the Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Acadia, which widens the market considerably.
Most pages here are about a trap. This one is about the opposite, and saying so plainly is more useful than inventing complexity.
One number does almost everything
513277 is cited for both the front and the rear across 2008 to 2017, regardless of drivetrain.
That is rare. Most vehicles here need at least two questions answered before you can order.
It also means you can buy in pairs without worrying about which end they are for.
Enclave wheel bearing part numbers
| Years | Detail | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Front and rear | 512593 check price |
| 2008 to 2017 | Front and rear | 513277 check price |
Every model year this chart resolves: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018.
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Cross referencing is on the cross reference page.
The three badges that share it
General Motors built this platform for three brands, and the hub is common across them.
A listing aimed at a Traverse or Acadia owner is very often selling the same part at a different price.
Search the number rather than the badge. It is the single most useful habit on a shared platform.
A heavy three row crossover
These carry seven or eight seats and a great deal of weight, and weight is what wears a hub.
Loaded to capacity for a family trip, these sit a long way above the unladen figure they are quoted at.
That is on the vehicle weight page.
Doing the job
Bolt on hubs at both ends mean no press, which keeps the labor modest for a vehicle of this size.
The bolts corrode into the knuckle, so heat and patience beat force. Torque the axle nut properly afterward.
Those are on the tools pillar and the torque specs page. The make overview is on the Buick page.
Diagnosing an Enclave wheel bearing
- Establish which corner is making the noise, since the part is the same either way.
- Measure tread depth on all four if it is all wheel drive.
- Weave at road speed and note which side loads the noise.
- Rock the wheel at twelve and six.
- Compare hub heat across each axle after a drive.
Those are on the checking page and the tire noise page.
Common questions
Which Enclave wheel bearing do I need?
513277 is cited for both ends across 2008 to 2017. Confirm against your own part.
Does the front really use the same part as the rear?
The catalog cites one number for both. That is unusual but it is what the listing says.
Does drivetrain matter?
Not on the 2008 to 2017 cars. One number covers both.
Can I use a Traverse or Acadia part?
The same numbers are cited. Check the number rather than the badge.
Do I need a press?
No. These use bolt on hub units.
Does a full load shorten their life?
Yes. Weight is the main factor on a vehicle this size.
Should I replace both sides?
Only what is worn.