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The short version
- An HHR wheel bearing splits on trim as well as ABS, which is unusual for a small car.
- The SS takes 513214 at the front while the LS and LT take 513206, in the same model years.
- Cars without ABS take 513237 instead, so two questions decide most of it.
- The rear follows the same logic, with 512250 on the LS and LT and 512285 on the SS.
A trim badge changing a hub usually means the fast version got bigger brakes. That is exactly what happened here.
The SS is listed apart
On 2008 to 2010 cars, 513214 is cited for the SS and 513206 for the LS and LT at the front.
At the rear the pair is 512285 for the SS and 512250 for the LS and LT.
The SS was the turbocharged version with a larger brake package, which needs a different knuckle and hub.
Then check ABS
513237 is cited for cars without antilock brakes on the 2006 to 2008 front.
The encoder ring is built into the bearing seal, so a car without ABS never needed one.
That is on the ABS light page.
HHR wheel bearing part numbers
| Years | Detail | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 to 2010 | Front, SS | 513214 check price |
| 2006 to 2011 | Front, LS and LT with ABS | 513206 check price |
| 2006 to 2008 | Front, without ABS | 513237 check price |
| 2009 to 2010 | Rear, SS | 512285 check price |
| 2009 to 2011 | Rear, LS and LT | 512250 check price |
Every model year this chart resolves: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011.
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Cross referencing is on the cross reference page.
The Cobalt family
These share their hub family with the Chevrolet Cobalt, the Pontiac G6 and the Saturn Ion.
All four split on some combination of stud count, ABS and trim, and they draw on the same numbers.
That widens the listings considerably, and the detail is on the Cobalt page.
A discontinued badge, a live supply
Production ended in 2011, which makes people assume parts will be scarce.
They are not. These are shared General Motors hubs still supplied in volume, because the relatives kept selling for years.
The make overview is on the Chevrolet page.
A tall body on a small platform
This carries a tall van shaped body on compact car underpinnings, which puts more weight higher than the platform was designed around.
Loaded up for the work these often did, the front hubs carry noticeably more than a Cobalt’s do.
That is on the vehicle weight page.
Diagnosing an HHR wheel bearing
- Check the trim badge, since the SS is listed separately.
- Check for ABS on the earlier cars.
- Weave at road speed and note which side loads the noise.
- Rock the wheel at twelve and six.
- Rule out the tires before buying a hub.
Those are on the checking page and the tire noise page.
Common questions
Does trim really change an HHR wheel bearing?
Yes. The SS is cited with 513214 at the front while the LS and LT take 513206.
Why would the SS differ?
It was the turbocharged version with larger brakes, which need a different knuckle.
Does ABS matter?
On the earlier cars yes. 513237 is cited for cars without it.
Can I still get parts?
Yes. These are shared General Motors hubs supplied widely.
Is it the same as a Cobalt?
Same hub family, splitting on similar questions. Confirm the number against your own car.
Do I need a press?
No. These use bolt on hub units.
Should I replace both sides?
Only what is worn.