Does the 2009 GEM EL have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: parking brake. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 2009 GEM EL recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a GEM dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2009 GEM EL?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2009 GEM EL recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2009 GEM EL. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your GEM been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A GEM dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

2009 GEM EL recalls, newest first

March 4, 2010NHTSA 10V080000142 vehicles potentially affected

Parking brake

Summary: Gem is recalling certain model year 2009 neighborhood electric vehicles. The parking brake cable may have been improperly crimped. This could cause the parking brake cable to separate from the actuator handle while applied.
Consequence: The vehicle could roll away on a hill creating a risk of crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the parking brake lever assembly free of charge. The safety recall began on March 10, 2010. Owners may contact gem at 866-764-0616.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2009 GEM EL were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other GEM EL years

Other 2009 GEM models

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Questions

Does the 2009 GEM EL have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: parking brake. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2009 GEM EL recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a GEM dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2009 GEM EL?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.