AI Damage2019 GEM Elxd: common problems
The maker issued 7 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 7
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Steering | 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.
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.
- GEM Technical Service has received some reports of the MCU becoming inoperable after a MCU reflash attempt
GEM is releasing this Team Tip to inform dealers that the software in the EPS on vehicles built from 10/03/2018 to 02/14/2019 is attempting to communicate during the reflash procedure of the MCU. This could interrupt…
- GEM has observed instances where customers operating in cold weather are reporting vehicles slowing down…
GEM has observed instances where customers operating in cold weather are reporting vehicles slowing down at a higher state of charge, as if batteries are low. This Team Tip was released to inform dealers that there is…
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Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2019 GEM Elxd?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 7 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2019 GEM Elxd?
NHTSA lists 7 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 2019 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 2019 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.