One thing I am wondering, is if the vehicles having these problems are using high loads while driving on those short trips like having the AC/heat blower on full speed etc. The battery useage of just starting the vehicle and driving with little loads should be ok, but with the ac on full blast it would take longer trips to charge the battery back to where it was before starting.

If you are one of the ones having the issues and messages, try cutting back on loads while driving to see if it helps.

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