Gem NEV problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
13 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
1,600 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1999 to 2007 model years. Data snapshot: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 9 of 13 complaints (69.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 4 | 30.8% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 7.7% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 9 |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 1 |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 1 |
| Electrical System:Software | 1 |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Fuses And Circuit Breakers | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 |
Electrical System: 9; Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery: 1; Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator: 1; Electrical System:Software: 1; Electrical System:Wiring:Fuses And Circuit Breakers: 1; Exterior Lighting: 1; Service Brakes: 1; Service Brakes, Electric: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 2 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 11 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
2007: 7; 2009: 1; 2010: 2; 2015: 1; 2023: 1; 2024: 1
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 4 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10702505 · 2015-03-30 (March 30, 2015)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 GEM NEV. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 06V222000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10702505 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10190266 · 2007-05-09 (May 9, 2007)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 GEM NEV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE IS A SAFETY RECALL # 06V222000 ON HIS CART'S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. HE HAS SCHEDULED TWO APPOINTMENTS FOR THE RECALL REPAIR AND BOTH TIMES NO ONE SHOWED UP. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRIC COMPONENTS ON HIS CART FAILED IN MAY OF 2006 WITHOUT WARNING. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE UNAVAILABLE.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10190266 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10352744 · 2010-08-30 (August 30, 2010)
I OWN A GEM THAT IS UNDER A RECALL (LIGHTS BRAKE LITE,TURNSIGNAL AND HEAD LAMPS INOP) I WAS TOLD I AM RESPONSIBLE TO TAKE IT 100 MILES TO MY NEAREST DEALER. ISN'T THE MANUFACTURE RESPONSIBLE TO PICK IT UP. IT IS ILLEGAL TO DRIVE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 2,200 miles reported. Look up ODI 10352744 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
1999: 1; 2000: 1; 2001: 1; 2002: 1; 2003: 1; 2004: 1; 2006: 1; 2007: 1