AI Damage2018 GEM Elxd: common problems
The maker issued 27 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 27
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 18 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
- Exterior lighting. Headlamps, leveling, sensors and mounts after a frontal hit.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- FAQ regarding the L-21-01 Service Bulletin
- Some 2016-2021 GEM vehicles built with Fast Chargers (3 kW or 6 kW) may experience a premature failure to…
Some 2016-2021 GEM vehicles built with Fast Chargers (3 kW or 6 kW) may experience a premature failure to the charger itself, if a short circuit occurs on the vehicle.
- Email to dealers about L-21-01 Service Bulletin
- Digital Wrench version 4.2 is now available for download
- GEM has released this Team Tip to inform dealers that a BMC software update has been released which…
GEM has released this Team Tip to inform dealers that a BMC software update has been released which improves the reliability of the BMC.
- This letter is to inform you that the VIN assigned to your vehicle has been identified to contain an…
This letter is to inform you that the VIN assigned to your vehicle has been identified to contain an erroneous check digit in the 9th character position.
- Digital Wrench version 3.9 is now available for download
Updating to version 3.9 is required to update the base Digital Wrench software version from 3.8 to 3.9 to allow for future MY18 vehicle support.
- At Polaris, we are committed to the safety of our customers and riders
Through product design, dedicated safety engineering, and increased consumer awareness, Polaris continues to work toward a safe riding experience and proper operation of our products. The following information can be…
- Polaris has released Team Tip G-16-10-01 to inform dealers that Polaris Mobile Digital Wrench (PMDW)…
Polaris has released Team Tip G-16-10-01 to inform dealers that Polaris Mobile Digital Wrench (PMDW) version 3.28 or later requires dealers to enter a valid 10-digit Digital Wrench serial number to operate the app. The…
- There is no doubt that for a Polaris customer the process of picking up a brand new vehicle is one of the…
There is no doubt that for a Polaris customer the process of picking up a brand new vehicle is one of the most exciting times in the ownership experience. To ensure that all Polaris dealers are equipped to deliver a…
- PCDX is an online and mobile interface for providing a consistent dealer setup and customer delivery…
PCDX is an online and mobile interface for providing a consistent dealer setup and customer delivery experience. The interface walks the dealer and the customer through a standardized online form that includes the PDI…
- This Team Tip is being released to dealers to provide information regarding the required transition to…
This Team Tip is being released to dealers to provide information regarding the required transition to online PCDX and PCDX training.
NHTSA lists 27 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2018 GEM Elxd?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 27 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2018 GEM Elxd?
NHTSA lists 27 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 2018 GEM Elxd 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.
Other 2018 models
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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 2026-11-04.