Speaker Wine?

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I haven't had my 2007 tahoe but for a few months. But I have noticed a wine in speakers especially with the sound turned all the way down. I know it is normally a wire that isn't shielded properly. Has anyone else had this issue with the factory Nav and Bose system?
 

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Yes, I have this problem. This was one of the issues that I was going to discuss with my service department.

It has done it since I have owned the vehicle (5 months)
 

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+1 I have the same issue. I can only hear it when the radio is either off or very low.
 

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Some call it alternator whine, usually a signal wire (rca) ran closely to a power wire, or could be a loose/bad ground. Check that and also if you have aftermarket amp you could add a ground loop isolater(sp?) and that should take care of it, if its all factory and in the actual speakers and not the sub...then i am of no use. Good Luck
 
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I am going to add it to the list when I take it in for service since it is still covered under the certified warranty. I'll let everyone know what they say.
 

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dealership says they may have to replace the stereo. :( Will update whenever they finish.

On a high note, they gave me an Equinox as a loaner. Its no Tahoe in size, but its a pretty slick little vehicle. The fuel mileage is nice.
 
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Nice maybe they could replace it with the newer head unit with the ipod connection and XM traffic :)

Let me know if that is what they do, since mine will probably need the same thing done.
 

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Mine a recently started the same wine. Im the original owner and only just started hearing it.
 

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Oddly enough (or maybe it's not), they replaced the alternator to fix the problem. Said there was a bad diode in the alternator even though I have not had any charging issues.

Anyway, it seems to have fixed the problem.
 
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The alternator might be the case with mine too. I have noticed somedays the gauge goes down to about 8-9volts and then it shoots up to 14 volts kinda has a mind of its own, but never throws a check light to alert there an issue.
 
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The alternator might be the case with mine too. I have noticed somedays the gauge goes down to about 8-9volts and then it shoots up to 14 volts kinda has a mind of its own, but never throws a check light to alert there an issue.

mine does that as well... just bought my 01 yukon less than a week ago.. when i stop at a stop sign or a stop light ill notice my voltage and rpms drop... im not used to the vortecs yet.... been drivin a 90 suburban the last 5 years... ill prolly have the alternator tested here in a few days..... if thats the case im definately gonna add a bigger alternator when i swap my stereo over...
 

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09 denali xl with the same problem

I just purchased an 09 xl denali and have the same problem with factory nav unit?????
 

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I just purchased an 09 xl denali and have the same problem with factory nav unit?????

Me too! Sounds like a real high pitch that only a dog would here lol (I guess I'm a dog because I can definitely hear it). Sad thing is I just picked it up today. :shocked:

I'm going to take it to the dealer and have them check it out (I'll mention the alternator).
 

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Me too! Sounds like a real high pitch that only a dog would here lol (I guess I'm a dog because I can definitely hear it). Sad thing is I just picked it up today. :shocked:

I'm going to take it to the dealer and have them check it out (I'll mention the alternator).

Let me know what they say if you dont mind, I am going next week as well!!!!
thanks
 

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My 2008 does not have the wine. I can hear very low music in the back ground when the radio is off and the NAV is on. :shocked:
 

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When I installed my aftermarket radio, my speaker whine went away. So, I figure it was either the factory stereo or a bad ground (loop) in my Overhead DVD which I re-routed the ground and 12v to the 12v ACC behind the new radio.
 

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Any whine like that is likely an alternator problem in a newer (07+) truck. That diode that goes bad causes a barely audible whine or hum in the audio system. I have had it happen in several GM vehicles that I have owned.
 
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I finally got a chance to bring mine in for service and they said they could not duplicate the problem. I told them to keep the car until it was fixed. I guess I need to tell them to check the alternator. Anyone else have a hard time getting the techs to hear the whine?
 

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I haven't had mine looked at yet, but I have a speaker whine only when in CD mode. Thought that was kind of weird.
 

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I had mine checked and they replaced the alternator, the whine is very low and you really have to listen for it but it is better.
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