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The short version
- A Cobalt wheel bearing needs three answers: stud count, ABS and engine.
- Four stud cars take 513204 with ABS and 513205 without. Five stud cars take 513206 with ABS.
- The 2.0 liter cars sit on 513214 with a five stud hub, apart from the 2.2 liter listings.
- The rear splits the same three ways. It is one of the fussiest small cars to order for.
General Motors sold this car in more configurations than the badge suggests, from basic commuter to supercharged. The hubs followed all of it.
Count the studs
513204 is cited for four stud hubs with ABS and 513206 for five stud hubs with ABS.
Look at the wheel. It settles a third of the question in seconds.
Then ABS, then engine
513205 covers four stud cars without ABS, and 513214 covers the 2.0 liter cars on a five stud hub.
At the rear the same logic applies. 512247, 512250 and 512285 separate by studs and engine.
Cobalt wheel bearing part numbers
| Years | Detail | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 to 2010 | Front, 2.0 liter, five stud hub | 513214 check price |
| 2005 to 2010 | Front, 2.2 liter, four stud with ABS | 513204 check price |
| 2005 to 2010 | Front, 2.2 liter, four stud without ABS | 513205 check price |
| 2005 to 2007 | Front, 2.2 liter, five stud with ABS | 513206 check price |
| 2009 to 2010 | Rear, 2.0 liter, five stud hub | 512285 check price |
| 2009 to 2010 | Rear, 2.2 liter, four stud with ABS | 512247 check price |
| 2009 to 2010 | Rear, 2.2 liter, five stud with ABS | 512250 check price |
Every model year this chart resolves: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010.
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Cross referencing is on the cross reference page.
The same family as the G6
These share a hub family with the Pontiac G6, which splits on studs and ABS the same way.
That widens the listings you can shop from. The same three questions answer both cars.
That is covered on the G6 page.
A cheap job worth not cheapening
Bolt on hubs and a common platform keep this among the cheapest jobs here. It suits a first attempt.
The saving on the cheapest parts comes out of the seal and the encoder ring. A poor encoder lights the dash on the first drive.
Those are on the price tiers page and the ABS light page. The make overview is on the Chevrolet page.
Diagnosing a Cobalt wheel bearing
- Count the wheel studs before ordering anything.
- Check for ABS, since it splits the parts again.
- Note the engine, which separates the 2.0 liter cars.
- Weave at road speed and note which side loads the noise.
- Rule out the tires before buying a hub.
Those are on the checking page and the tire noise page.
Common questions
How do I choose a Cobalt wheel bearing?
Count the studs, check ABS, then note the engine. Those three narrow it to one number.
Why would stud count differ on one model?
The car was sold with more than one wheel and bolt pattern. The hub carries the studs.
Is it the same as a G6 part?
They share a hub family and split the same way. Confirm the number against your own car.
Does ABS really change the part?
Yes, because the encoder ring is built into the hub.
Do I need a press?
No. These use bolt on hub units.
Is a cheap hub worth it?
The savings come out of the seal and encoder. Buy a step up on a job this cheap.
Should I do both sides?
Only what is worn.