2002 Chevrolet Silverado Voltmeter Showing 16 Volts Could

2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
145,000 MILES
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my voltmeter is showing 16 volts, what could be the problem?
Dec 9, 2012 at 4:21 AM
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voltage regulator is bad. the alternator must be replaced.

Roy
Dec 9, 2012 at 4:31 AM
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