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The short version
- A 2015 Suburban wheel bearing job runs front hub 515160 on 4WD, front hub 515159 on 2WD, and a solid rear axle, for a body that runs through 2020.
- The 2WD listing stops at 2016 and the 4WD listing stops at 2018, well before the body itself ends.
- 2017-2020 2WD and 2019-2020 4WD are not documented cleanly in the catalogs held here.
- One 4WD listing adds a GM brake code qualifier, J55, that changes which hub applies.
2015-2020 is a body that outlives its own catalog listings. A 2015 Suburban wheel bearing job is well documented, but the record thins out well before the last truck built in 2020.
The core numbers
Front, 4WD: hub 515160, with a GM brake code J55 qualifier on one listing. Front, 2WD: hub 515159.
Rear: solid axle, no hub assembly, across the entire run.
Chevy Suburban wheel bearing part numbers
| Years | Detail | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-2018 | Front hub, 4WD (J55 brake code on one listing) | 515160 check price |
| 2015-2016 | Front hub, 2WD | 515159 check price |
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Lookups run through the cross reference page.
This page covers the 2015-2020 Chevy Suburban: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020. Other years live on the main Suburban wheel bearing page.
The 2WD listing stops at 2016 and the 4WD listing stops at 2018, even though this body runs to 2020. Later trucks are not documented cleanly in the catalogs we hold.
One 4WD listing carries a J55 brake code qualifier, meaning the brake package on the truck matters. Check the code on the option sticker or match the number the old hub carries.
Year by year
2015-2016 is fully documented on both drivetrains. A 2015 Suburban wheel bearing job needs no extra verification at either end.
2017-2018 is documented for 4WD only, since the 2WD listing already stopped. Match the old part on a 2WD truck from these years.
2019-2020 rides entirely on old-part matching or a VIN check, since both drivetrain listings have gone quiet by then.
Where this generation sits in the lineup
This body’s front hub numbers replace those used on the 2007-2014 Suburban outright, with no carryover between the two.
Earlier still, the 2000-2006 Suburban split its front hubs by weight class rather than the brake code qualifiers seen here.
The rear axle setup is a separate subject from hub replacement. Read axle bearing versus wheel bearing before ordering rear parts.
Diagnosing a Suburban wheel bearing
- Listen for a speed-sensitive hum. A failing hub bearing changes pitch with road speed and grows louder in a curve.
- Jack up the noisy corner. Grip the tire at 12 and 6 o’clock and rock it to check for play at the hub.
- Confirm 2WD or 4WD before ordering. 515159 and 515160 are not interchangeable between drivetrains.
- Check the option sticker for brake code J55. The 4WD listing that carries this code needs the matching hub.
- Pull the old hub on a 2017-2020 truck. The catalog listings have gone quiet by then, so match the part directly.
Common questions
What wheel bearing does a 2015 Suburban use?
A 2015 Suburban wheel bearing is front hub 515160 on 4WD or 515159 on 2WD, plus a solid rear axle with no hub.
Do these numbers still apply to a 2019 or 2020 Suburban?
Not cleanly. The 2WD listing stops at 2016 and the 4WD listing stops at 2018, so match the number the old part carries or run the VIN on later trucks.
What does the J55 brake code have to do with the front hub?
One 4WD listing ties 515160 to trucks built with the J55 brake package. Check the option sticker or match the old hub if you are unsure which package the truck has.
Is the rear bearing on this Suburban a hub assembly?
No. The rear axle is a solid axle setup with no hub assembly across the entire 2015-2020 run.
Why does the catalog record stop before the body does?
The catalogs held here simply were not updated to carry every drivetrain through the final model years, even though the Suburban body itself continued to 2020.