GEM problems, complaints & recalls

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Owners have filed 1 safety complaints with NHTSA about GEM vehicles in our database, and GEM has issued 10 recall campaigns. Pick a model to see its problem areas and worst model years.

Complaints
1
Recalls
10
Models
12

GEM models with the most complaints

  • E2
    1 complaints
  • E4
    0 complaints
  • E6
    0 complaints
  • Elxd
    0 complaints

All GEM models

ModelYearsComplaintsRecallsMost complaints
GEM E22009–202519—
GEM E2L2010–201101—
GEM E2S2010–201301—
GEM E2 XLD2010–201101—
GEM E42009–202508—
GEM E4S2012–201502—
GEM E62009–202508—
GEM E6S2012–201502—
GEM EL2009–201604—
GEM Elxd2009–202509—
GEM EL XD200901—
GEM ES2009–201503—

Recent GEM recalls

  • Recall 25V380000Jun 23, 20255,353 vehicles

    Risk: Ball joint separation can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 24V971000Dec 26, 2024243 vehicles

    Risk: Ball joint separation can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 18V484000Jul 19, 20182,110 vehicles

    Risk: If the operator intends to go forward, but the vehicle reverses instead, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

  • Recall 18V485000Jul 19, 20181,946 vehicles

    Risk: If the upper cab frame fails, it can increase the risk of injury or crash.

  • Recall 17V279000Apr 26, 20171,254 vehicles

    Risk: If a wheel separates from the vehicle, it can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 16V884000Dec 8, 20161,644 vehicles

    Risk: If the operator intends to go forward, but the vehicle reverses instead, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

  • Recall 15V820000Dec 7, 20151,364 vehicles

    Risk: If the seat belt does not retract or extend, the seat occupant may not be properly secured in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

  • Recall 15V239000Apr 22, 2015628 vehicles

    Risk: If the frame welds crack, the frame may fall and contact the pavement, stopping the vehicle suddenly and increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 13V003000Jan 4, 20134,394 vehicles

    Risk: If the parking brake fails to engage while parking, the driver may not be able to prevent the vehicle from rolling away after exiting the vehicle, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

  • Recall 10V080000Mar 4, 2010142 vehicles

    Risk: The vehicle could roll away on a hill creating a risk of crash or injury.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology