GEM E2 problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 1 owner complaints and 9 recalls on file for the GEM E2 (2009–2025).

Complaints
1
Recalls
9
Model years
13
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

20092010201120122013201420151201620172022202320242025
NHTSA complaints per GEM E2 model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every GEM E2 model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2025 E200002—
2024 E200002—
2023 E200001—
2022 E200001—
2017 E200003—
2016 E210004—
2015 E200002—
2014 E200001—
2013 E200002—
2012 E200002—
2011 E200002—
2010 E200001—
2009 E200001—

Most common GEM E2 problem areas (all years)

    GEM E2 recalls

    • Recall 25V380000Jun 23, 20255,353 vehiclesModel years 2022–2025

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

    • Recall 24V971000Dec 26, 2024243 vehiclesModel years 2024–2025

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

    • Recall 18V484000Jul 19, 20182,110 vehiclesModel years 2016–2017

      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 vehiclesModel years 2011–2016

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

    • Recall 17V279000Apr 26, 20171,254 vehiclesModel years 2016–2017

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

    • Recall 16V884000Dec 8, 20161,644 vehiclesModel years 2016–2017

      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 vehiclesModel years 2015

      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 13V003000Jan 4, 20134,394 vehiclesModel years 2010–2013

      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 vehiclesModel years 2009

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

    Other GEM models

    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