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The short version
- Every Monte Carlo model year, 1990 to 2008, runs on the W-body platform shared with the Impala.
- 1990 to 1999 cars share one Lumina based front Monte Carlo wheel bearing number, 513044, with no ABS split.
- 2000 to 2008 fronts split on ABS: 513179 with ABS, 513203 without.
- The 2006 to 2008 ABS front number is disputed. National lists 513199, Moog prints 513179 through 2007, so match the old part.
Chevrolet borrowed a NASCAR winning name for a car that spent much of its life in rental fleets. Underneath, it shared its hub hardware with the Impala for nearly two decades. Whether a given Monte Carlo has ABS decides almost every row in its Monte Carlo wheel bearing chart.
The Monte Carlo wheel bearing question that matters most: ABS or not
That single option, whether the car has anti lock brakes, splits nearly every front listing on this page.
Checking for the ABS wheel speed sensor at the hub is the fastest way to confirm the right part.
Monte Carlo wheel bearing part numbers
| Years | Detail | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 to 2008 | Front, ABS, per National catalog | 513199 check price |
| 2000 to 2008 | Front, without ABS | 513203 check price |
| 2006 to 2008 | Rear, ABS | 512244 check price |
| 2006 to 2008 | Rear, without ABS | 512245 check price |
| 2002 to 2005 | Rear, ABS | 512237 check price |
| 2000 to 2007 | Front, ABS, per Moog catalog | 513179 check price |
| 1990 to 1999 | Front, all trims, Lumina shared | 513044 check price |
Every model year this chart resolves: 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008.
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Lookups run through the cross reference page.
National’s catalog lists 513199 for every 2006 to 2008 Monte Carlo with ABS. Moog instead keeps printing 513179, the older number, but only through 2007.
Neither source explains why 2008 falls out of Moog’s listing. Where the two catalogs disagree, match the old part rather than picking a side.
The same ABS question also decides the rear Monte Carlo wheel bearing. The rear numbers do not carry this particular conflict, though.
Shared bones with the Impala, and a hard life in rental fleets
The Monte Carlo and Impala shared the same W-body platform for the entire 1990 to 2008 run. Both cars live under Chevrolet’s vehicle page on this site. A Monte Carlo wheel bearing swap on either car draws from the same parts bin more often than not.
Many Monte Carlos spent years in rental and fleet service before reaching a used lot. Higher mileage and less careful driving both shorten bearing life, regardless of what the badge says.
Potholes, ABS sensors, and the Monte Carlo wheel bearing wear pattern
A pothole hit hard enough to damage a wheel bearing is common on a car this old. The pothole damage wheel bearing page covers what that impact actually does. On ABS equipped cars, the wheel speed sensor lives inside the hub itself.
A failing sensor can throw false ABS codes that have nothing to do with the bearing. The hub assembly and ABS sensor page untangles that mix up. How to check a wheel bearing covers the physical test that confirms the bearing is actually at fault.
Diagnosing a Monte Carlo wheel bearing
- Confirm whether the car has ABS. That single detail decides which front and often which rear Monte Carlo wheel bearing number applies.
- Listen for speed related noise. A hum or grind that builds with road speed, not engine RPM, points at the bearing.
- Jack up the corner and check for play. Grip the tire at 12 and 6 o’clock and rock it. Looseness with the brakes released points at the bearing.
- Watch for false ABS warning lights. A damaged wheel speed sensor inside the hub can trigger codes that look electrical but are not.
- Match old parts on a 2006 to 2008 ABS front. National and Moog disagree on the number, so the part already on the car settles it.
Common questions
Does the Monte Carlo share wheel bearings with the Impala?
Yes. Both cars ride on the same W-body platform and use the same hub hardware for most model years. A Monte Carlo wheel bearing lookup often returns Impala parts too.
What is the Monte Carlo wheel bearing number with ABS?
From 2000 to 2005, ABS cars use 513179. For 2006 to 2008, National lists 513199 while Moog keeps printing 513179 through 2007 only.
What is the front wheel bearing for a Monte Carlo without ABS?
Cars built from 2000 to 2008 without ABS use front number 513203. That single number covers the entire span, with no further split.
Are Monte Carlo wheel bearings press in or bolt on?
Every Monte Carlo covered here uses a bolt on hub assembly. Replacement is a hub swap rather than a press job.
Why does the rear Monte Carlo wheel bearing change in 2006?
The rear splits by ABS starting in 2002, with 512237 through 2005. From 2006 to 2008, ABS cars move to 512244 and non-ABS cars use 512245.