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Tragedy struck the other day when my Volt gave me the "Service High Voltage Charging System" error the other day. I hadn't used the battery for the longest period of time since owning it. I hadn't had a chance to charge for about 3 days and had driven about 100 miles. I finally got back home to charge and when I plugged in the error popped up. I took it to the dealership the next day hoping whatever happened would be covered under the manufacturers warranty or the extended warranty I (regretfully) purchased. Two days later the service department called back and said the radiator was punctured by a rock or some other sort of debris. He said parts and labor would be about $1,000.
I know this is an issue for others since the guy who makes the VoltShelf also makes the VoltScreen so has anyone repaired this? Do I have other options?
What about it not being covered under the extended warranty or "service contract" or bumper to bumper whatever it is? Since this is a known design defect of this car that results in the radiator being damaged and is out of my control shouldn't it be covered? I don't see what preventative measures I could have taken as an owner to prevent this damage. I was unaware of the issue and the VoltScreen until now so I feel as if I was sold a car that could be easily damaged.
I know this is an issue for others since the guy who makes the VoltShelf also makes the VoltScreen so has anyone repaired this? Do I have other options?
What about it not being covered under the extended warranty or "service contract" or bumper to bumper whatever it is? Since this is a known design defect of this car that results in the radiator being damaged and is out of my control shouldn't it be covered? I don't see what preventative measures I could have taken as an owner to prevent this damage. I was unaware of the issue and the VoltScreen until now so I feel as if I was sold a car that could be easily damaged.