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The short version
- A Traverse wheel bearing is one of the simplest on the site: 513277 at both ends across 2009 to 2017.
- One number, two axles, nine model years, with no drivetrain or engine split at all.
- From 2018 the listing moves to 512593 for both ends.
- The same parts cover the Buick Enclave, GMC Acadia and Saturn Outlook, which is four badges on one hub.
Most pages here are about a trap. This one is about the opposite, and saying so plainly is more useful than manufacturing complexity.
One number does almost everything
513277 is cited for both ends across 2009 to 2017, regardless of drivetrain.
That is rare. Most vehicles here need at least two questions answered before you can order.
It also means you can buy in pairs without worrying about which end they are for.
Traverse wheel bearing part numbers
| Years | Detail | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Front and rear | 512593 check price |
| 2009 to 2017 | Front and rear | 513277 check price |
Every model year this chart resolves: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018.
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.
Four badges, one hub
General Motors built this platform for four brands and the hub is common across all of them.
A listing aimed at any of the others is very often the same part at a different price.
Search the number rather than the badge. That family is covered on the Enclave page.
The volume seller of the family
This is the Chevrolet version, and it outsold its siblings by a wide margin.
That works in your favor on price. There are simply more of these on the road and more listings competing for the same hub.
It also means used parts and independent shops are more familiar with the job here than on the Buick or Saturn equivalents.
A heavy three row crossover
These carry seven or eight seats and a great deal of weight, and weight is what wears a hub.
Loaded for a family trip, these sit a long way above the unladen figure they are quoted at.
That is on the vehicle weight page.
Doing the job
Bolt on hubs at both ends mean no press, which keeps the labor modest for a vehicle of this size.
The bolts corrode into the knuckle, so heat and patience beat force. Torque the axle nut properly afterward.
Those are on the tools pillar and the torque specs page. The make overview is on the Chevrolet page.
Diagnosing a Traverse wheel bearing
- Establish which corner is noisy, since the part is the same either way.
- Measure tread depth on all four if it is all wheel drive.
- Weave at road speed and note which side loads the noise.
- Rock the wheel at twelve and six.
- Compare hub heat across each axle after a drive.
Those are on the checking page and the tire noise page.
Common questions
Which Traverse wheel bearing do I need?
513277 covers both ends across 2009 to 2017. Confirm against your own part.
Does the front really use the same part as the rear?
The catalog cites one number for both. That is unusual but it is what the listing says.
Does drivetrain matter?
Not on the 2009 to 2017 vehicles. One number covers both.
Can I use an Enclave or Acadia part?
The same numbers are cited. Check the number rather than the badge.
Do I need a press?
No. These use bolt on hub units.
Does a full load shorten their life?
Yes. Weight is the main factor on a vehicle this size.
Should I replace both sides?
Only what is worn.