Complaints over time
Complaints about the 1999 GEM NEV peaked in 2015, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
1999 GEM NEV
Other, electric, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Mar 30, 2015 to Mar 30, 2015.
Recall campaigns covering this model year127k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints1Below the median 1999 other
Severity index0.01999 others average 8.0
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 1999 GEM NEV name electrical system
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
One recall campaign covers the 1999 GEM NEV
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06V-222 | Jun 21, 2006 | On certain 2 and 4 passenger, short and long bed low speed vehicles, the 12 volt output from the auxiliary card circuit board (a dc voltage to dc… | Electrical system | 27,350 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 1999 GEM NEV
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Mar 30, 2015Failure Feb 4, 2015NEW Paris, INElectrical system
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 GEM NEV. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 06V222000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
NHTSA complaint 10702505
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
1 NHTSA investigation on file
- DP22005 Defect petition, Electrical system
Pedestrian alert sounds
Opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023 · led to a recall
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
4 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- 3100519 Nov 20, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts. - 3100319 Nov 20, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts. - 3100619 Nov 20, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage. - 97A2001 Jun 5, 2009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
GEM: INSTALLATION OF THE RIV NUT AS A REPLACEMENT TO THE RUBBER WELL NUT FOR THE FRAMED CANVAS DOOR OPTION. IN THE EVENT OF PART FAILURE, THE RUBBER WELL NUT WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED. *PE
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.