My Cybertruck Died After One Month (and Mysteriously Came Back to Life)

My brand new Tesla Cybertruck, which I’d only had for a month, suddenly stopped working. I had to get it towed to the Tesla service center.

They kept it for ten days, and then, mysteriously, it started working again – with no explanation of what had been wrong.

Imagine being excited about your new Tesla Cybertruck, driving it for about a month, and then it suddenly stops working. That’s what happened to owner Anurag Bhalla, who shared his story on a Tesla Cybertruck owners’ group online.

His truck just shut down completely. He had it towed to a Tesla service center, where it stayed for 10 days. The service people kept saying they were trying to figure out what was wrong.

Then, suddenly, they told him it was ready to be picked up. When he asked what the problem was, they just said they couldn’t find anything wrong and that the truck was working fine. They didn’t give him any other details.

This raises a lot of questions. Why would a brand new, high-tech electric truck just stop working for over a week and then start working again without any explanation?

The Problem: Mysterious Shutdowns

Tesla vehicles are known for their advanced technology, but sometimes this technology can cause unexpected problems. For Bhalla, the shutdown meant being without his truck for more than a week while Tesla tried to find the cause.

Even after a lot of testing, the service center couldn’t find the issue. This left Bhalla with only the assurance that his truck was now working, which is worrying for any owner.

What Other Owners Say

Bhalla’s post got a lot of attention online. Other owners shared similar experiences. One person said their Cybertruck shut down but then restarted after a full system reset.

Another person suggested that if the truck is not being driven and someone is inside, it will shut down after a while and needs to be locked and unlocked to restart.

While these stories suggest possible reasons, they don’t explain why Bhalla’s truck needed to be at the service center for 10 days.

Possible Reasons for the Shutdown

There are several theories about what might have caused the problem:

• Software glitches: Tesla often sends software updates to its vehicles, but sometimes these updates can have errors that cause problems.
• Battery problems: The Cybertruck has a complex battery system. If the software that manages the battery has a problem, it could cause the whole system to shut down.
• Hardware problems: Although less likely, there could be a problem with a physical part of the truck, like the power inverter or the main computer.

Without more information from Tesla, the real reason remains unknown.

A Growing Worry?

Bhalla’s experience raises concerns about how Tesla deals with these mysterious shutdowns. The lack of explanation from the service center makes owners wonder if their trucks might suddenly stop working without warning.

Tesla is known for its innovative technology, but these kinds of incidents show the challenges of creating such advanced vehicles. For owners, driving a futuristic vehicle comes with the risk of dealing with unexpected problems.

What This Means for Owners

If you own or are thinking about buying a Cybertruck, Bhalla’s story might be concerning. While his truck eventually worked again, the lack of an explanation is troubling.

The article then asks readers for their opinions on whether they’ve had similar problems with their Teslas and whether Tesla should provide better explanations for these issues.