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2002 Gem NEVProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2002 Gem NEV, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 12, 2024. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2002 Gem NEV has problems
4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Electrical system
1Service brakes
1Structure
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2002 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
2002 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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- Caution
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1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2002 Gem NEV, and the recalls they led to.
- Pedestrian alert soundsLed to recall 22V-063
In owners' words
What NEV owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Waev, who is the current parent company of Global Electric Motorcars (GEM), has indicated to me that they are no longer responsible for performing NHTSA Recall # 06V-222000. The reason provided is the recall was issued in a safety bulletin from 2011, and Waev is claiming they are no longer liable…
I have two unrepaired recalls that are still open, however, I can't find a dealer that will complete the recalls on my vehicle.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 GEM NEV. THE CONTACT RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE # 06V222000 REGARDING THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IN JANUARY 2007. SHE CALLED THE DEALER FOUR TIMES TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT FOR THE REPAIR. THE TECHNICIAN CALLED HER BACK TO SCHEDULE, BUT HE NEVER CALLED BACK TO CONFIRM. THE…
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