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2007 Gem NEVProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2007 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 complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Electrical system

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 27, 2010. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2007 Gem NEV has problems

1 complaint 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

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

1 recall

2007 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.

–no report yet

Parking brake

Recall 07V-516 · Nov 5, 2007 · 191 vehicles

Risk. A FAILURE OF THE PARKING BRAKE WILL ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO ROLL AWAY IF IT IS PARKED ON AN INCLINE, CREATING THE RISK OF A CRASH OR INJURY.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2007 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 2007 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.

GEM 4CAR MADE BY DALMAR THAT WE HAVE IS HAVING ISSUES AGAIN AND GEM CAR SEEMS TO AVOID US ON TRYING TO FIX IT FIRST THE PSDM BOARD WENT OUT FROM THE BOLTS NOT BEING TIGHTENED BY THE MFG AND THEY REFUSED TO COVER IT NOW THE UNIT IS NOT WORKING AGAIN WILL NOT MOVE WHEN PRESSING THE GAS PEDAL AND…
Complaint 10340271 · Jun 27, 2010

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