2003 GMC Sierra RPM noise over stereo speakers

2003 GMC SIERRA
78,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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JSLANE41
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I have made no changes to the stereo or electrical system, and they are all original manufacturer installed: I suddenly started hearing a high pitched noise over the speakers, that coincides with the RPMs. With the stereo off, I hear it for a second or two when I start the truck, then it is gone until I turn the stereo on.

I am told by an ameture mechanic that it is my alternator, and would like to just replace that and save the labor and diagnostic test charge I would pay a mechanic. Is this a fairly safe gamble?
Dec 22, 2009 at 4:55 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there, an alternator can do this, but i would be checking for any radio suppressor that may have come off, normally they are on the back of the alternator if fitted.

mark (mhpautos)
Dec 22, 2009 at 6:46 AM