Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2006 GEM NEV peaked in 2007, 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
2006 GEM NEV
Body and fuel not decoded. Owner complaints on file from Dec 19, 2007 to Dec 19, 2007.
Recall campaigns covering this model year1170 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints1Close to the median 2006 vehicle
Severity index100.0Crash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 2006 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 2006 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-369 | Sep 28, 2006 | On certain low speed vehicles, three bolts on the back of the power signal distribution module (psdm) may not have been tightened properly which… | Electrical system | 170 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2006 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 Dec 19, 2007Failure Dec 6, 2006Lodi, CAElectrical system, 12v/24v/48v battery, Software, Alternator/generator/regulatorFire
GLOBAL ELECTRIC MOTORCAR (GEM) VEHICLES CATCH FIRE EITHER WHEN CHARGING OR WHILE SITTING IDLE AND LEFT UNATTENDED. I AM INVOLVED WITH 5 FIRES, ALL DEALING WITH PROPERTY DAMAGE AND KNOW OF 3 OTHERS THAT HAVE TAKEN PLACE IN THE COUNTRY OVER THAT PAST COUPLE OF YEARS. *TR
NHTSA complaint 10212297
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.