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2007 Gem Nev problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2007 Gem Nev — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

1

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

1

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2007 compare to other Nev years?

Nev NHTSA complaints by model year, 2007 highlighted5 complaints1999: 1 complaints2000: 2 complaints2001: 3 complaints2002: 5 complaints2003: 2 complaints2004: 0 complaints2005: 0 complaints2006: 4 complaints2007: 1 complaints2009: 0 complaints
Nev NHTSA complaints by model year, 2007 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2007 Gem Nev problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System1100%

Does the 2007 Gem Nev have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

07V516000BrakesNovember 5, 2007 · 191 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN LOW-SPEED 2, 4, OR 6-PASSENGER SHORT, LONG AND LONG BED XD ELECTRIC VEHICLES, AN INSUFFICIENT WELD ON THE HAND PARK LEVER BRAKE ASSEMBLY (PARKING BRAKE) MAY FAIL. THIS FAILURE CAUSES A TOTAL LOSS OF PARKING BRAKE HOLD.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

GEM WILL REPLACE THE PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 26, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GEM AT 1-866-764-0616.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“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 filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · June 18, 2010

2007 Gem Nev — common questions

Is the 2007 Gem Nev reliable?

The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2007 Gem Nev have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2007 Gem Nev. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2007 Gem Nev under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.