AI Damage2000 GEM E-825: common problems
Owners of the 2000 GEM E-825 filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, most often about steering and suspension. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 7
What fails most often
- 1 Steering 86% of all complaints
- 2 Suspension 29% of all complaints
- 3 Fuel system 14% of all complaints
- 4 Seat belts 14% of all complaints
- 5 Tires 14% of all complaints
- Steering: 6 complaints (86% of all).
- Suspension: 2 complaints (29% of all).
- Fuel system: 1 complaints (14% of all).
- Seat belts: 1 complaints (14% of all).
- Tires: 1 complaints (14% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 7 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Recall 01 v 343 000/steering: recall notice was received, was informed to call gem 1-888/871-4367, and they would call and let him know where to take vehicle to get the repairs done. No call was received at this time. Seeking help from nhtsa in this matter. Feel free to provide any further information.
Consumer noticed a fuel leakage on fuel rail. Had taken vehicle to dealer for repairs. Please provide more information.
Replaced seat belt. Steering is hard. King pins on passenger side seized. King pins replaced. Rack and pinion replaced.
While consumer's wife was driving she lost control of vehicle. Consumer contacted dealer and manufacturer, a representative was sent out to evaluate the vehicle and noticed the tie rod end fell apart.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 12,539 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (top 34% most complained about).
On average one model year of the E-825 has 3 complaints (3 years in the data). This year has 7, above average.
What to check before buying
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Seat belts. Belt pretensioners after airbag deployment, SRS codes.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2000 GEM E-825?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: steering, suspension, fuel system. Total complaints: 7. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: fuel system, fuel smell (14%), seat belts (14%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2000 GEM E-825?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2000 GEM E-825 from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-06.