We have had to replace the alternater in this car twice already. The battery light constantly goes on when you move the turn signal switch. The paint is worn badley. Being a hatchback, the back door does not stay open, it has to be held up with a pole. The car vibrates badley, and has made the right outside mirror loose. Very very loud!!
I really don't think that I will keep this thing for much longer. I'm dreading the day when I go to start it and it dies halfway to work (again!)
Your car was obviously not maintained, probably by the previous owner, besides just changing parts troy to also look for a bigger or different problem that may be causing your alternator problems. I have owned many Chevorlet vehicles and have never had any major problems with them, because they were maintained; especially with my old Corsica, which ran to 259 thousand miles before the engine finally gave out, besides that, these cars are usually fairly cheap.