What happens to the alternator in a Yukon Denali?
The alternator in your Yukon Denali is a critical component; if it fails, you won’t be able to drive very far or very long before the engine shuts down. The alternator converts the mechanical energy generated by the engine’s moving parts into electrical energy, which is used to continuously charge the battery.
What does it mean when your alternator doesn’t turn over?
If the engine doesn’t turn over at all, that’s a sign that the battery is completely dead, which can be caused by a failed or nearly failed alternator. Watch the battery meter on the instrument panel as you leave the car running and take it on short trips.
Where is the battery meter on a Yukon?
Watch the battery meter on the instrument panel as you leave the car running and take it on short trips. The battery meter is located at different locations on the dashboard on various model years of the Yukon, but you can identify it by the battery-shaped symbol printed in the center.
Are there any problems with the GMC Yukon Denali?
Issues now the dealer has not been able to rectify after numerous trips to them. Traction Active engages randomly even though unit is not slipping causing no power and just revs, not good when taking a left at a light! Have to take foot off of gas.
Can a GMC Yukon draw a volt meter?
Yes the DVD/Nav does draw for a period of time on start-up/door open and for about 30minutes after turning the vehicle off. It then times out. My electrical guy was able to place a volt meter on the car over night and record the draw. This was huge in helping to narrow down my problem.
What causes heated seat light to go off in GMC Yukon?
Also when the drivers heated seat button gets pushed loud buzzing noise, causes rear drivers passenger door light to come on buzzing goes away and heated seat shuts off, on passenger side too.
How many hours does GMC Yukon Denali have?
The DVD Navigation/radio resets, the DVD Entertainment system in the back resets, the speakers sound like they “pop” as if the audio stream is interrupted, and all lights inside do a quick on/off reset. Even the engine hours reset a couple of years ago. It currently shows 1000 hours but should be over 2000 hours by now.
What should the voltage be on a GM alternator?
Ideal Voltage Output Ideally, the GM alternator should be putting out anywhere between 13.5 and 14.5 volts. A voltage regulator helps regulate the voltage that an alternator provides. If the voltage dips below the optimal range, then the regulator kicks in to get the alternator to make more voltage.