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2001 Suzuki Gsx-R1000

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
5
Latest Feb 7, 2003
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
1
Latest Aug 15, 2008
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
0
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
0

Overview

Our database contains 5 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2001 Suzuki Gsx-R1000, most frequently naming the transmission, engine and exterior lighting categories. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year; and 2 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Transmission240.0%
  • Engine120.0%
  • Exterior lighting120.0%
  • Tires & wheels120.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

1 campaign cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
08E052000

EQUIPMENT

Aug 15, 2008
10,000 units potentially affected
The defect: MOTION PRO IS RECALLING 10,000 AFTERMARKET BRAKE LEVERS, MODEL NO. 14-0415, SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN MY 1999 THROUGH 2008 SUZUKI AND MY 1998 THROUGH 2003 YAMAHA MOTORCYCLES. THE LOBE HEIGHT ON SOME OF THESE LEVERS ARE SMALLER AND DO NOT PROPERLY ENGAGE THE STOMP LAMP SWITCH WHICH WILL NOT DEACTIVATE WHEN THE DRIVER RELEASES THE BRAKE LEVER. THE LEVER CAN BE IDENTIFIED BY THE MARKING "JY 378" AT THE BASE OF THE LEVER NEAR THE PIVOT BUSHING.
The risk: IF THIS OCCURS, THE STOP LAMP WILL REMAIN ON WHICH COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A CRASH.
The remedy: MOTION PRO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A FREE REMEDY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MOTION PRO AT 1-877-438-7831.
MOTION PRO, INC.View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Transmission
Filed Feb 7, 2003

WHILE RIDING THE BIKE FLIPS INTO SECOND GEAR AND INTO NEUTRAL AT MIDRANGE RPM'S. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. PH

NHTSA ID
10006778
Mileage
2,200 mi
Transmission
Filed Feb 7, 2003

WHILE RIDING ON MOTORCYCLE THE BIKE FLIPS OUT OF NEUTRAL INTO SECOND GEAR. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. PH

NHTSA ID
10006775
Exterior lighting
Filed Feb 7, 2002

WHILE DRIVING HEADLIGHT HOUSING SLIPPED OFF MOTORCYCLE AND BROKE, WHICH LEFT LIGHT HANGING. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.

NHTSA ID
8003749
Engine
Filed Aug 13, 2001

WHILE RIDING THE MOTORCYCLE, THE OIL PLUG FELL OUT AND THE BIKE STARTED SMOKING.NLM

NHTSA ID
562484
Incident
Jul 28, 2001
Tires & wheels
Filed Aug 7, 2001

WHILE DRIVING, THE FRONT TIRE SLID OUT WITHOUT WARNING CAUSING CONSUMER TO LOW SIDE ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THE MOTORCYCLE, CONSUMER BELIEVES THAT THE BRIDGESTONE TIRE WAS THE CAUSE OF THE ACCIDENT.*YD

NHTSA ID
562393

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

177

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS

ADDITIONAL SERVICE MANUAL INFORMATION - WATER HOSE INSTALLATION FOR MODEL GSX-R1000K7-K8. *PE

132

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

SERVICE MANUAL CORRECTION - FRONT BRAKE CALIPER MOUNTING BOLT TORQUE. *TT

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Suzuki Gsx-R1000 by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2023000—
2022000—
2021200—
2018120—
2017420—
2015100—
2014110—
2013120—
2012020—
2011030—
2010030—
2009130—
2008710—
2007242058.2
2006620—
2005520—
2004210—
2003210—
2002010—
2001Viewing510—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.