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The short version
- An Aveo wheel bearing at the rear runs in the 541 number series, which means a different kind of part.
- 541009 is cited with four wheel ABS and 541010 without, across 2004 to 2011.
- A 541 number is a solid axle bearing rather than a bolt on hub unit, so the job is different.
- That catches people who budget for a four bolt swap and find an axle to pull instead.
Almost every number on this site begins 512, 513 or 515, and all of those are bolt on hub assemblies. A 541 is not.
What a 541 number means
The rear on these is a beam axle, so the bearing sits in the axle rather than bolting to a knuckle.
Reaching it means pulling the hub and axle rather than undoing four bolts behind the upright.
Plan the job accordingly. Solid axle work is on the rear replacement page.
Then check ABS
541009 is cited for cars with four wheel ABS and 541010 for cars without it.
The encoder the sensor reads is part of the assembly, so a car without the system never needed one.
Aveo wheel bearing part numbers
| Years | Detail | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 to 2011 | Rear, with four wheel ABS | 541009 check price |
| 2004 to 2011 | Rear, without ABS | 541010 check price |
Every model year this chart resolves: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011.
Price links lead to Amazon searches for that number. As an Amazon Associate this site earns from qualifying purchases.
Cross referencing is on the cross reference page.
A Daewoo underneath
This car was designed by Daewoo and sold under several badges in different markets, including Pontiac in North America.
That matters when a listing looks thin. The same vehicle appears under other names, and the part numbers follow the hardware rather than the badge.
Search the number rather than the model name.
A very light car
This is among the lightest vehicles covered here, which is genuinely easy on bearings in ordinary use.
Most failures trace to an event instead. A curb strike or a bad pothole does more damage on a small wheel with a short sidewall than on a larger one.
That is on the pothole page, and the make overview is on the Chevrolet page.
Where the cost actually goes
The part itself is cheap. The labor is not, because a solid axle bearing takes longer than a bolt on hub.
That reverses the usual calculation on this site, where the labor is modest and the part carries the cost.
Figures are on the labor page and the rear cost page.
Diagnosing an Aveo wheel bearing
- Confirm it is a 541 series part before booking time for the work.
- Check for ABS, since it splits the two numbers.
- Ask what it has hit, because impacts explain most failures here.
- Weave at road speed and note which side loads the noise.
- Rule out the tires before buying anything.
Those are on the checking page and the tire noise page.
Common questions
Which Aveo wheel bearing do I need?
541009 with four wheel ABS and 541010 without, at the rear. Confirm against your own car.
What does a 541 number mean?
A solid axle bearing rather than a bolt on hub unit. It is a longer job.
Why is the labor higher than the part?
Because reaching a solid axle bearing takes time that a four bolt hub swap does not.
Does ABS matter?
Yes. The encoder is part of the assembly, so cars without the system take a different number.
Is this really a Chevrolet?
It was designed by Daewoo and sold under several badges. Search the number rather than the name.
Why did mine fail at low mileage?
Impact damage is the usual cause on a car this light.
Should I replace both sides?
Only what is worn.