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2001 Gem NEVProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2001 Gem NEV, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Electrical system

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 30, 2010. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2001 Gem NEV has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system10
Exterior lighting10
Service brakes, electric10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2001 Gem NEV recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Gem.

Best & worst years

2001 vs. every other NEV year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the NEV median. How we score

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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2001 Gem NEV, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Pedestrian alert soundsDP22005 · closed Aug 7, 2023
    Led to recall 22V-063
In owners' words

What NEV owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 GLOBAL ELECTRIC MOTOR CAR E825. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL 06V222000. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER, AND MADE AN APPOINTMENT FOR THE RECALL TO BE REPAIRED, BUT HE WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THE TOWING THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS NOT…
Complaint 10185324 · Mar 16, 2007

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