If the alternator fails on the 2012 Chevy Silverado, the warning light on the dashboard will turn on whilst driving. Shortly afterward, all electrical components will start to lose power, the vehicle will come to a standstill. If the engine starts but dies immediately, your alternator probably isn't keeping your battery charged. If the bearing of the alternator fails, this may trigger a grinding noise that varies with the speed of the engine. It is possible to drive a vehicle with a faulty alternator to a repair shop, but if the alternator has failed completely, the car must be towed.
Clay E.
April 10, 2020
If the alternator fails, the warning light on the dashboard battery will turn on whilst driving. Shortly afterwards, all electrical components will start to lose control, the vehicle will come to a standstill and a leap will not work. If the bearing of the alternator fails, this may trigger a grinding noise that varies with the speed of the engine. It is possible to drive a vehicle with a faulty alternator to a repair shop, but if the alternator has failed completely, the car must be towed.
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