Just the Alternator itself with tax was $169. Fortunately, BF is a car guy and will replace it so no labor charges. I have no idea if that price is low, high, or average. Being a newer car it's not a stocked part so it's being ordered and I won't have it until Wednesday or Thursday. Bleh. Oh well, w...

Thanks for the feedback. My last Alternator was purchased new from a GM dealer in Roanoke VA where "Dora" died on me. It was (supposedly) new Alternator with a 12 mt/12,000 mile warranty. Unfortunately, I put on a lot of miles so I'm well out of warranty. My BF is getting a new Alternator ...

Alrighty, I have a 2008 Vibe and long story short, I am not happy with this car. I bought it new and sometimes I think it spends more time in the garage than in my driveway. Anyhow, I am now on my 3rd Alternator at 58,000 miles. Starting to wonder if there is an overall electrical problem at this po...