2003 Gem Nev Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2003 Gem Nev, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2003 Gem Nev
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Electrical system
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 voltage converter) may become inoperative and result in loss of headlamp, tail lamp and turn signal lamp functions.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the auxiliary cards, install a splash/spray protection, and adjust the dash seal free of charge. The recall began on september 11, 2006. Owners may contact global electric at 888-871-4367.
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2003 Gem Nev have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 1,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2007 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Fire inside dash of vehicle. Fire was caused by a defective module that already has a safety recall. The mfg. Will not replace parts/repair vehicle. They state vehicle had recall done already. Replace”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 15, 2009 · Electrical system
“Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chrysler electric gem. While driving at 10 MPH the contact heard a loud clinking noise coming from the front of the vehicle. The faster the vehicle accelerated the louder th”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 17, 2007 · Suspension
Compare Gem Nev model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Gem Nev model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 Gem Nev | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 Gem Nev | 1 | 2 |
| 2001 Gem Nev | 1 | 2 |
| 2002 Gem Nev | 1 | 4 |
| 2003 Gem Nev | 1 | 2 |
| 2004 Gem Nev | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 Gem Nev | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 Gem Nev | 1 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2003 Gem Nev
How do I know if my 2003 Gem Nev has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2003 Gem Nev; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Gem dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 06V222000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.