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2006 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.
6
Latest Jan 13, 2014
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.
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Latest Oct 18, 2013
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.
4
4 injuries, 0 deaths reported

Overview

Our database contains 6 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2006 Suzuki Gsx-R1000, most frequently naming the body & structure, brakes and driver assistance categories. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 4 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

  • Body & structure337.5%
  • Brakes225.0%
  • Driver assistance112.5%
  • Engine112.5%
  • Fuel system112.5%

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

2 campaigns 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
13V449000

SERVICE BRAKES

Oct 18, 2013
208,966 units potentially affected
The defect: Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2004-2013 GSX-R600 and GSX-R750, and model year 2005-2013 GSX-R1000 motorcycles. In combination with older brake fluid, corrosion of the brake piston inside of the front brake master cylinder generates gas that may result in a reduction of fluid pressure transmission to the front brake.
The risk: As a result, front braking power may be reduced increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy: Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake master cylinder, free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2013. Owners may contact Suzuki at 1-800-572-1490. Suzuki's campaign numbers for this recall are: 2A (31, 32, 33, 34, 35, and 36).
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.Manufacturer number 2A (31-36)View on NHTSA.gov
09V022000

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS

Jan 16, 2009
26,082 units potentially affected
The defect: AMERICAN SUZUKI (SUZUKI) IS CONDUCTING A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN INVOLVING 26,082 MY 2005-2006 GSX-R1000 MOTORCYCLES. CRACKING OR BREAKAGE OF THE MOTORCYCLE FRAME CAN OCCUR IN CERTAIN EXTREME SITUATIONS WHERE UNUSUALLY HIGH STRESS IS PLACED ON THE FRAME. REPEATED HARD LANDINGS FROM HAZARDOUS MANEUVERS SUCH AS EXTREME OR EXTENDED WHEELIES OR OTHER STUNTS MAY GENERATE SUFFICIENT STRESS TO CAUSE THIS PROBLEM.
The risk: IF THE FRAME BECOMES BROKEN DURING EXTREME USE, A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRAME FOR CRACKS. IF NO CRACKS ARE FOUND, A FRAME REINFORCEMENT BRACE WILL BE ATTACHED TO THE FRAME USING BOLTS AND EPOXY ADHESIVE. SHOULD CRACKS BE FOUND DURING THE INSPECTION, THE FRAME WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW FRAME THAT HAS THE REINFORCEMENT BRACE INSTALLED. THE CAMPAIGN BEGAN ON JANUARY 21, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-714-572-1490.
AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.Manufacturer number 2A08View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

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

Brakes
Filed Jan 13, 2014
Crash reported1 injury reported

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUZUKI GSX-R1000. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, HE ATTEMPTED TO SWITCH LANES WHILE DECELERATING. THE BRAKES MALFUNCTIONED AND CAUSED THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO THE CONCRETE DIVIDER. THE CONTACT WAS TRANSPORTED FROM THE CRASH SITE AND SUFFERED HEAD TRAUMA, A BROKEN LEFT FEMUR, AND NERVE DAMAGE TO THE LEFT LEG. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7,500.

NHTSA ID
10559700
Incident
Apr 28, 2013
Mileage
7,500 mi
Brakes
Filed Oct 28, 2013
Crash reported1 injury reported

FRONT BRAKES LOCKED UP ON 2006 GSXR 1000, CAUSING FRONT END OF MOTORCYCLE TO SLIDE OUT. FRONT BRAKE PISTONS AND PADS DID NOT RETRACT AS SUPPOSED TO PRIOR TO CRASH, CAUSING MORE DRAG AND HEAT BUILD UP. WITH MORE HEAT BUILT UP, THE BRAKE FLUID AND ANY TRAPPED AIR, EXPANDED AND CAUSED THE CALIPER PISTONS AND PADS TO ENGAGE THE ROTOR SUDDENLY AND CAUSED BRAKE LOCK UP. RIDER WAS EJECTED FROM THE MOTORCYCLE AT AROUND 30 MPH AND ROLLED FOR AROUND 50 FEET. BIKE SLID ON ITS SIDE AND HAD EXTENSIVE BODY AND CONTROLS DAMAGE. RIDER WAS TAKEN TO ER AND UNDERWENT SEVERAL HOURS OF TESTS, XRAYS, CTSCANS, ETC. RIDER SUFFERED DEEPLY BRUISED/HAIR-LINE CRACKED RIBS AND SEVERE ROAD RASH ON KNEES. RIDER WAS WEARING ALL APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE RIDING GEAR INCLUDING FULL FACE HELMET, RIDING BOOTS, RIDING JACKET, GLOVES, AND JEANS. *TR

NHTSA ID
10549800
Incident
Oct 10, 2013
Mileage
23,300 mi
Driver assistanceEngineFuel system
Filed Aug 12, 2013

I HAVE AN 06 GSXR 1000. MY BIKE IS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AS THE 07 RECALL WHICH IS: "DUE TO IMPROPER SHAPE OF THE INTERNAL MECHANISM THAT MOVES THE ISC VALVE, THE VALVE MAY REMAIN IN THE OPEN POSITION INSTEAD OF MOVING TO THE CORRECT START-UP POSITION. THIS CAN RESULT IN NO-LOAD ENGINE IDLE SPEEDS AS HIGH AS 5000 RPM THE NEXT TIME THE ENGINE IS STARTED. IF THE RIDER CHOOSES TO OPERATE THE MOTORCYCLE IN THIS CONDITION, THE RIDER MAY HAVE DIFFICULTY OPERATING THE MOTORCYCLE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH." I CALLED SUZUKI TO TRY AND SEE IF I COULD QUALIFY FOR THE 07 RECALL, BUT THEY BASICALLY TOLD ME THEY WOULD DO ABSOLUTELY NOTHING FOR ME. THIS BIKE IS 5 YEARS OLD WITH ONLY 20K, IT SHOULD NOT HAVE THESE TYPES OF ISSUES. IT IS REALLY DANGEROUS AND ITS ALREADY BEEN PROVEN THAT THIS PROBLEM OCCURS IN THIS LINE OF BIKES. *TR

NHTSA ID
10534967
Incident
Aug 12, 2013
Mileage
20,000 mi
Body & structure
Filed Jul 5, 2009
Crash reported

I RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER FROM SUZUKI MOTORS ABOUT MY 06 GSXR 1000. THE RECALL IS FOR THE FRAME CRACKING UNDER STRESS. I TOOK THE FRAME TO A LOCAL SUZUKI DEALERSHIP AND THEY TOLD ME THE FRAME HAD A HAIRLINE CRACK IN IT. THE SERVICE MANAGER INFORMED ME THE FRAME WAS ON THE RECALL LIST AND THAT IT MOST LIKELY SHOULD BE REPLACED. HE SENT PHOTOS OF THE FRAME TO SUZUKI MOTORS ALMOST A MONTH AND A HALF AGO. THREE WEEKS INTO THE PROCESS THEY HAD A SERVICE REP FROM THE DEALER COME TO MY HOUSE AND TOOK PICS OF THE OTHER PARTS OF MY MOTORCYCLE. I WAS TOLD THAT WAS ALL SUZUKI NEEDED TO COMPLETE THE PROCESS. THEN ANOTHER WEEK WENT PAST AND I STILL GOT NO RESPONSE BACK FROM THE DEALER SO I WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THE SERVICE MANAGER GAVE ME A CHECK LIST SUZUKI HAD EMAILED HIM AND TOLD ME THEY NEEDED MORE DETAILED PICS. I WENT DOWN THE CHECK LIST AND TOOK ALL THE PICS THEY REQUESTED. ITS NOW TWO WEEKS LATER AND STILL NO ANSWER FROM SUZUKI MOTORS. THE SERVICE MANAGER TOLD ME HE SHOULD BE GETTING AND ANSWER FROM SUZUKI BY THIS WEEK. I DON'T THINK SUZUKI HAS RESOLVED THIS PROBLEM IN A VERY TIMELY MANNER AND I AM VERY FRUSTRATED. *TR

NHTSA ID
10275785
Incident
Oct 2, 2008
Mileage
7,320 mi
Body & structure
Filed Aug 24, 2007
1 injury reported

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUZUKI GSX-R1000. WHILE RIDING OVER A BUMP AT 95 MPH, THE MAIN FRAME UNDERNEATH THE FUEL TANK SNAPPED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE CONTACT WAS INJURED. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO DRIVER ERROR AND NOT A MANUFACTURER DEFECT. THE CONTACT, HOWEVER, BELIEVES IT WAS DUE TO A MANUFACTURER DEFECT. THE POWERTRAIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 9,000.

NHTSA ID
10200651
Incident
Jun 6, 2007
Mileage
9,000 mi
Body & structure
Filed Sep 26, 2006
Crash reported1 injury reported

MY SON WAS RIDING HIS 2006 SUZUKI GSX R1000 ON THE INTERSTATE (75 MPH). THE FRAME BROKE AND HE WENT DOWN. NO OTHER VEHICLES INVOLVED. *NM

NHTSA ID
10169299
Incident
Sep 12, 2006
Mileage
4,198 mi

Manufacturer communications

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

EPN-2546-2

EQUIPMENT; SERVICE BRAKES

Notification to distributors of a request to promote the disposal of old parts stock (revised).

EPN-2546

EQUIPMENT; SERVICE BRAKES

Notification to distributors of a request to promote the disposal of old parts stock.

SB-2A08

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

SUZUKI MOTORCYCLE SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. FRAME REINFORCEMENT BRACE INSTALLATION/FRAME REPLACEMENT. VOLUNTARY SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN FOR MODEL YEARS 2005-2006 MOTORCYCLES. *PE

177

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

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

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
2006Viewing620—
2005520—
2004210—
2003210—
2002010—
2001510—

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.