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brandonrr · 01-10-2013, 12:16 AM

This morning I got ready for work, got out the door early so I could have plenty of time to enjoy a nice, cold energy drink before my long shift. I put the key into the ignition and was only greeted by a couple clicks, flashing electronics and my hazard lights going off. Battery voltage read 8v.

I ended up getting a ride to work, barely getting there in time. After work, the car was jump start started and after 20 minutes of driving, the electronics were still bugging out and the battery voltage was still jumping between 4 and 10 volts as the alternator was put through a tough work out. At the dealership, they diagnosed a dead, shorted cell in the battery.

Thanks to the warranty, I now have a new battery and it didn't cost me anything besides nearly being late for work. Good thing I was going to leave early originally. The dealership couldn't have handled the situation any better. When I get the survey in the mail, I will leave a perfect rating.

Anyone else have a battery fail suddenly like that? I've only had the car less than 6 months.

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 01-10-2013, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by brandonrr

This morning I got ready for work, got out the door early so I could have plenty of time to enjoy a nice, cold energy drink before my long shift. I put the key into the ignition and was only greeted by a couple clicks, flashing electronics and my hazard lights going off. Battery voltage read 8v.

I ended up getting a ride to work, barely getting there in time. After work, the car was jump start started and after 20 minutes of driving, the electronics were still bugging out and the battery voltage was still jumping between 4 and 10 volts as the alternator was put through a tough work out. At the dealership, they diagnosed a dead, shorted cell in the battery.

Thanks to the warranty, I now have a new battery and it didn't cost me anything besides nearly being late for work. Good thing I was going to leave early originally. The dealership couldn't have handled the situation any better. When I get the survey in the mail, I will leave a perfect rating.

Anyone else have a battery fail suddenly like that? I've only had the car less than 6 months.

It is definitely great to have that peace of mind with the warranty. We are glad the dealership covered this for you!

Brandon
Chevrolet Customer Service

01-10-2013, 12:16 AM	#1
brandonrr LFX is not the average V6 Drives: 2011 Mustang GT 5.0 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 314	My car didn't start this morning This morning I got ready for work, got out the door early so I could have plenty of time to enjoy a nice, cold energy drink before my long shift. I put the key into the ignition and was only greeted by a couple clicks, flashing electronics and my hazard lights going off. Battery voltage read 8v. I ended up getting a ride to work, barely getting there in time. After work, the car was jump start started and after 20 minutes of driving, the electronics were still bugging out and the battery voltage was still jumping between 4 and 10 volts as the alternator was put through a tough work out. At the dealership, they diagnosed a dead, shorted cell in the battery. Thanks to the warranty, I now have a new battery and it didn't cost me anything besides nearly being late for work. Good thing I was going to leave early originally. The dealership couldn't have handled the situation any better. When I get the survey in the mail, I will leave a perfect rating. Anyone else have a battery fail suddenly like that? I've only had the car less than 6 months. __________________ White 2011 Mustang 5.0 - 4/13/13--current Silver Ice Metallic 2012 Camaro 1LT - 7/27/12--4/13/13 - traded in for mustang Victory Red 2012 Camaro 1LS - 3/27/12 - 7/10/12--totaled POS 2011 Mazda 3 - traded in for camaro 2001 Ford F-150 - traded in for mazda