Stock alternator life?

[baldo]

It seems I have to change them out twice a year or so. That annoying! Is this normal? I have been contemplating the saturn upgrade but they dont make cars anymore. So who knows how long they will make parts for. If I do it, how long do they last?

[BOBLOOK]

Aftermark company Delco, napa, will still supply those component

No you may have an problem alternators need to last years