Electrical Systems: Generators

2025 Chevrolet Suburban LS, 4WDSECTION Generators
NOTE: If components have been added that increase vehicle electrical load requirement ( for example, sound systems, air conditioning, alarm systems, etc.), charging system output must meet the increased demand.
Condition Code Procedure
Alternator output meets OEM specification but is insufficient for add on electrical load 2 Suggest upgrade of alternator or removal of excess electrical load
Alternator's rated output is below OEM specification B Require replacement
Attaching hardware broken A Require repair or replacement of hardware
Attaching hardware missing C Require replacement of hardware
Attaching hardware non-functioning A Require repair or replacement of hardware
Connector (Weatherpack type) leaking A Require repair or replacement
Connector broken A Require repair or replacement
Connector melted A Require repair or replacement
NOTE: Determine cause and correct prior to repair or replacement of part.
Connector missing C Require replacement
Diode inoperative A Require repair or replacement
NOTE: Inoperative includes intermittent operation.
Housing broken, affecting performance A Require repair or replacement
Housing broken, not affecting performance   No service suggested or required
Housing cracked, affecting performance A Require repair or replacement
Housing cracked, not affecting performance 1 Suggest repair or replacement
Inoperative A Require repair or replacement
NOTE: Inoperative includes intermittent operation.
Noisy 2 Suggest repair or replacement
Pulley incorrect B Require replacement
Terminal broken A Require repair or replacement
Terminal burned, affecting performance A Require repair or replacement
NOTE: Determine cause and correct prior to repair or replacement of part.
Terminal burned, not affecting performance 2 Suggest repair or replacement
Terminal corroded, affecting performance A Require repair or replacement
Terminal corroded, not affecting performance 2 Suggest repair or replacement
Terminal loose, affecting performance B Require repair or replacement
Terminal loose, not affecting performance 1 Suggest repair or replacement
Terminal resistance (voltage drop) out of specification A Require repair or replacement
Threads damaged A Require repair or replacement
Threads stripped (threads missing) A Require replacement
Voltage drop out of specification A Require repair or replacement
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