- The problem
- On certain low speed vehicles, three bolts on the back of the power signal distribution module (psdm) may not have been tightened properly which could cause a total loss of power to the vehicle.
- The risk
- A loss of power will render the car inoperative and, if it happens while driving, can render the vehicle a road hazard. Additionally, loss of headlamp, tail lamp or turn signal lamp functions could limit the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect and replace, as necessary, the power signal distribution module. The recall began on october 3, 2006. Owners may contact global electric at 1-888-871-4367.
Vehicle safety record
2006 Gem Nev Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2006 Gem Nev with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system (1). Those complaints describe 1 fire. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in September 2006 for the electrical system. For comparison, the 2007 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Nev year, for its age
#433 most complained-about 2006 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2006 Gem Nev problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2006 Gem Nev recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2006 Gem Nev
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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
Gem Nev: every year compared
All Nev yearsQuestions about the 2006 Gem Nev
Does the 2006 Gem Nev have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2006 Gem Nev: electrical system (September 2006). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Gem Nev?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the electrical system (1).
How many complaints has the 2006 Gem Nev had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on December 19, 2007 and the latest on December 19, 2007. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2006 Gem Nev a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 43 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Gem Nev year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Gem Nev years have the most complaints?
2002 (4), 2000 (2), 2001 (2). See every Gem Nev year compared.
What should I do if my 2006 Gem Nev has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data