A Tesla Cybertruck Enthusiast From Arizona Says He Wants to Buy a Cybertruck, but He’s Worried How the Truck’s Stainless Steel Will React in the Heat – Adds, “I Don’t Have a Garage, & I’m Concerned About the 115°F Summers”

David Hanes, a Cybertruck enthusiast from Phoenix, Arizona, says he is excited to buy a Cybertruck but is concerned about how the truck’s stainless steel will hold up in the summer when temperatures can reach 115°F.

Interestingly, David is already a member of the Tesla family, owning two Tesla vehicles, including a Model S, which he plans to trade in for a Cybertruck.

Although transitioning from a sedan to a full-sized truck might appear intimidating, as noted, David’s main concern isn’t the size of the Cybertruck.

Rather, David is concerned about the Cybertruck’s reliability and whether the all-electric truck, with its stainless steel surface, can withstand the 115-degree summers in Arizona.

The conflicted Cybertruck enthusiast shared his concern on the Cybertruck Owners Only group on Facebook.

He writes…

“I am about to sell my older Tesla Model S and replace it with a Cybertruck.

However, I’m really starting to think twice given the numerous posts about major issues with the Cybertruck. Should I wait until next year to buy one?

I also live in Phoenix and do not have a carport or garage. Are there any issues with the truck being stainless steel in the 115-degree summers?”

Considering stainless steel isn't a typical material for car bodies, it’s understandable that David would be concerned.

However, many Cybertruck owners reassured him in the comments, advising him not to worry and to proceed with his purchase.

A fellow Cybertruck owner, Jennifer, acknowledges that early Cybertruck models had issues; however, she says she’s a happy owner of a later 2025 model and confirms she hasn’t experienced any problems.

When it comes to heat, Jennifer jokingly suggests that moving might be an option and mentions that the main concern with the Cybertruck isn’t the stainless steel, but rather the large windshield and glass roof.

Over the months, we’ve received multiple reports of Cybertruck windshields and glass roofs spontaneously shattering after being left in the sun for extended periods.

This is concerning, and regarding the Cybertruck’s stainless steel surface, Jennifer notes that the material will likely get very hot in Phoenix, Arizona’s heat.

To address the heating issue, she suggests installing aftermarket door handles on the Cybertruck to avoid gripping the hot stainless steel panel when opening the door.

Jennifer writes…

“We haven’t had any issues at all. We also have a 2025 Cybertruck. Lower VINs of any make or model are likely to have issues as they work out the kinks.

We have a Tesla Model Y and a Tesla Model X Plaid, and we've added our Cyberruck, so we’re definitely fans.

We put our Tesla Model X over at my folks’ because that one doesn’t seem to be our favorite or the best fit.

Now, Phoenix? In the sun? Is moving an option?

Tint and get sun shades for the windshield and roof for sure. But the body? It’s going to get hot. 

They have aftermarket handholds designed to reduce fingerprints, but they could help here, too. Or a wrap, I suppose. But the stainless body will heat up.”

Interestingly enough, Jennifer’s advice is to tint the Cybertruck's windshield and glass roof to keep out the heat.

However, reports of Cybertruck windshields and glass roofs cracking spontaneously suggest that nearly all affected vehicles have aftermarket wraps.

Having said that, another Cybertruck owner, Alex Kac, says not only is the Cybertruck okay to leave out in the heat, but the stainless steel truck is the only vehicle he feels comfortable parking outside in the sun.

Alex writes…

“It’s the only vehicle I leave out in the heat. And I think if you buy a Cybertruck now, you’ll have very few issues.”

Overall, looking at the comments, most Cybertruck owners don’t seem too concerned about leaving the vehicle parked outside in the Arizona heat.

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Image: Screenshot from The Driven Garage YouTube channel

For more information, check out: Tesla Cybertruck Owner From Canada Says His Truck’s Rear-Wheel-Steering Chewed Up His Driveway – Warns “When You Park, The Rear-Wheels Dry Steer to Center Themselves & That Damages the Pavement”

Tinsae Aregay has been following Tesla and the evolution of the EV space daily for several years. He covers everything about Tesla, from the cars to Elon Musk, the energy business, and autonomy. Follow Tinsae on Twitter at @TinsaeAregay for daily Tesla news.