Wheel Hubs & bearings for Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Wheel Hubs and Bearings

The Silverado 1500 is a Chevy work truck that any driver can count on, with trims like the LTZ and LS models. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 wheel hubs and bearings reduce friction and overheating caused by the rapid rotation of the tires on the road. When well-maintained, these wheel hubs and bearings ensure optimal performance of your Chevrolet vehicle with the lowest possible gas mileage.

The hubs perform two essential tasks on any car or truck. One is connecting the tires to the axles of the truck, allowing the vehicle to move. The second is to protect the bearings contained within the hub. A properly sealed and maintained hub minimizes the wear and tear of every day driving on the bearings as well as the axles and drivetrain. This also eases stress placed on the motor because the tires are able to turn with minimal resistance. If the hubs fail, some or all of the following effects can take place:

• Failed braking system, resulting in unsafe driving conditions
• Poor gas mileage
• Damage to the vehicles drivetrain and motor
• Rough and bumpy driving experience

The bearings are small metal rings that contain multiple steel balls. These balls are lubricated to reduce the friction and heat caused by rapid rotation. These components are sealed inside of the hub and allow the Silverado to achieve the powerful performance it is so well known for. When bearings become compromised by dirt, debris, or lack of lubrication, the effects can cause various damages. Some damages caused by faulty bearings include:

• Failure in the braking system
• Too much stress on the drivetrain and motor
• Poor gas mileage
• Inferior driving experience

Although hubs and bearings can last up to 150,000 miles in the truck, it is recommended that you check these parts every 25,000 miles to ensure optimal performance. The repercussions of driving with faulty hubs and bearings compile quickly and can result in heavy damages. Once a hub or bearing is compromised, the friction inside of the hub causes extreme heat that begins a domino effect from the tires to the axles, then up to the drivetrain, and ultimately to the motor itself. Some signs that your Silverado needs new hubs and bearings include:

• Resistance while steering
• Low grinding noise coming from the tires
• Poor gas mileage
• Lack of power while driving
• Bumpy and unsteady driving experience.