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Question: How often do front wheel bearings need to be changed?

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Vicki1149, Elkhorn, WI, March 10, 2011, 10:18
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I have a low mileage 2000 Chev. Cavalier LS. The wheel bearings have been replaced in the last 2 years, I think. Is this a recurring problem for Cavaliers?

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    raiderron March 10, 2011, 13:57
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    Sounds like both fronts changed? How many is the low miles? If car sits for long periods of time the bearing surfaces can get flat spots. Is rare but have seen it once when I took apart a set of old front bearings in a hub off of a fwd vehicle. Sometimes have also heard of low mileage vehicle that had been in high water and contaminated the bearings. Lots of possibilities.

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    Vicki1149, March 10, 2011, 14:13
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    I purchased the car new in 2000 and it has 80K miles, which I feel is low for the age of the car. It has never been in an accident, nor has it set for long periods of time. Thanks for your response.

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