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2000 Suzuki Gsx-R750

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.
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Latest Apr 28, 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.
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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.
2
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.
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1 injuries, 0 deaths reported

Overview

Our database contains 35 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2000 Suzuki Gsx-R750, most frequently naming the transmission, driver assistance and engine categories. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year; 2 NHTSA investigations name it; and 1 manufacturer communication is 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

  • Transmission3286.5%
  • Driver assistance25.4%
  • Engine12.7%
  • Powertrain (other)12.7%
  • Suspension12.7%

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

Safety investigations

NHTSA inquiries naming this vehicle. An investigation is not a finding of a defect.

PE03033ClosedPreliminary Evaluation

CAM CHAIN TENSIONER (CCT)

Opened Jul 23, 2003
Closed Nov 13, 2003

SINCE OPENING THIS INVESTIGATION TO ASSESS THE SAFETY-RELATED PERFORMANCE OF SUZUKI'S REMEDY IN RECALL 99V-312, ODI HAS:CONTACTED AFFECTED OWNERS;DISCUSSED THE REMEDY'S PERFORMANCE WITH SUZUKI SERVICE DEPTS;OBTAINED AN OE CCT, AN ORIGINAL REMEDY CCT, AND A FINAL REMEDY CCT;AND REVIEWED SUZUKI'S RESPONSE TO OUR INFORMATION REQUEST.THE RECALL WAS LAUNCED ON MAY 20, 1999.SHORTLY THEREAFTER SUZUKI RECEIVED REPORTS OF REMEDY CCT FAILURES, MOST INVOLVING CAM CHAIN NOISE.OF THE 141 REPORTS INVOLVING A REMEDY CCT FAILURE, SIX INVOLVED INCIDENTS OCCURING IN 2003, WITH APRIL 28, 2003 BEING THE MOST RECENT OCCURANCE.IN CALENDAR YEARS 2000-2002 THERE WERE 130 REPORTED REMEDY CCT FAILURES.OF THE 141 REPORTS, 113 INVOLVE CAM CHAIN NOISE AND 26 CONCERN CAM TIMING.THE LONE CRASH OCCURRED ON APRIL 25, 2001.CURRENTLY, NO DEFECT TREND EXISTS WITH THE REMEDY CCTS.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
DP02010ClosedDefect Petition

2000/2001 SUZUKI GSXR-750 TRANSMISSION

Opened Nov 5, 2002
Closed Feb 26, 2003

FOLLOWING A REVIEW OF THE DATA SUPPLIED BY BOTH THE PETITIONER AND THE MANUFACTURER, IT IS UNLIKELY THAT NHTSA WOULD ISSUE AN ORDER FOR THE NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY OF A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT IN THESE VEHICLES.FOR FURTHER DETAILS, REFER TO THE FEDERAL REGISTER NOTICE DATED MARCH 5, 2003(VOLUME 68, NUMBER 43: PAGE 10574-10575).NOTE THAT THE COMPLAINT TOTAL REPRESENTS THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS DUE TO UNVERIFIABLE DUPLICATION BETWEEN THE 30 COMPLAINTS FILED WITH NHTSA AND THE 248 COMPLAINTS FILED WITH THE MANUFACTURER.

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

Recent owner complaints

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

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Transmission
Filed Apr 28, 2003

MY 2000 SUZUKI GSXR750 MOTORCYCLE SLIPS OUT OF GEAR WHEN IT IS SECOND GEAR. THIS PROBLEM BEGAN WHEN THE MOTORCYCLE HAD LESS THAN 3,000 MILES ON IT. I HAVE NOT ONLY FOUND OTHER CONSUMERS WITH THIS IDENTICAL PROBLEM WITH THEIR 2000 GSXR'S PERSONALLY, I HAVE FOUND MANY OTHERS NATIONALLY THROUGH RESEARCH. I HAVE INQUIRED AT MULTIPLE DEALERSHIPS AS WELL AS SUZUKI ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND THEIR RESPONSES WERE ALL THE SAME. THEY CANNOT HELP ME UNLESS THERE IS A RECALL. *NLM

NHTSA ID
10016662
Incident
Sep 30, 2002
Transmission
Filed Feb 12, 2003

SECOND GEAR TRANSMISSION FAILURE

NHTSA ID
10005713
Incident
Feb 10, 2003
Mileage
8,515 mi
Transmission
Filed Nov 11, 2002

A LOT OF 2000 SUZUKI GSX-R750 MOTORCYCLES ARE HAVING THE 2ND GEARS GO OUT OF THEM DUE TO A HOLLOW SHIFT SHAFT AND THE 2ND DRIVEN GEAR ENGAGEMENT DOGS. SUZUKI AMERICA WILL NOT ADMIT TO THIS PROBLEM. THEY REVISED THESE PART #'S FOR THE 2001 MODELS AND THEY DO NOT HAVE THIS ISSUE. THE REVISED PART #'S ARE (SHIFT SHAFT/25510-35F01) & (2ND DRIVEN GEAR ENGAGEMENT DOGS/24321-35F01). I HAVE HAD A CASE OPEN WITH SUZUKI (CASE # 55970) FOR A LONG TIME NOW, AND THEY REFUSE TO FIX IT. THIS FAILED RIGHT AFTER MY WARRANTY WAS UP. IF THIS WERE TO FAIL ON SOMEONE WHILE IN A TURN IT COULD CAUSE THEM TO WREAK RESULTING IN INJURIES OR DEATH. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS FOR A RECALL. I HAVE VIN #'S OF A LOT OF OTHER PEOPLE WHO HAVE HAD THIS ISSUE IF THEY HAVE NOT ALREADY FILED A COMPLAINT. PLEASE GET BACK WITH ME VIA EMAIL. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME. DT *TS

NHTSA ID
769574
Incident
Jun 1, 2001
Mileage
4,500 mi
Transmission
Filed Oct 24, 2002
1 injury reported

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND NO WARNING THE VEHICLE WILL JERK AND WILL SLIP INTO 2ND GEAR CAUSING A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. DEALER NOTIFIED TS

NHTSA ID
8021538
Incident
Oct 18, 2002
Transmission
Filed Apr 29, 2002

SUZUKI HAS HAD NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS FAULTY 2ND GEAR AND TRANSMISSION AND WILL DO NOTHING ABOUT IT. *AK

NHTSA ID
761305
Incident
Jan 1, 2002
Transmission
Filed Apr 28, 2002

2ND GEAR HAS GONE OUT ON MY 2000 SUZUKI GSX-R750 MOTORCYCLE @ 5000 MILES. I CURRENTLY HAVE JUST OVER 9K MILES ON IT NOW. AT LEAST 45 % OF THE 2000 MODELS HAVE THIS PROBLEM AND SUZUKI CUSTOMER CARE DENIGHS THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM. SUZUKI EVEN CHANGED THE PARTS FOR THE 2ND GEAR FOR THE 2001 MODELS AND THERE HAS BEEN NO PROBLEM WITH THOSE. SUZUKI WILL NOT DO A RECALL. THIS WILL COST ME $1200 TO GET FIXED AT A DEALERSHIP AND I ALONG WITH MANY OTHERS CANNOT AFFORD THIS. THIS COULD VERY LIKELY CAUSE A PERSON TO WREAK IF THE GEAR WERE TO GO OUT WHILE TURNING CAUSE THE GEAR WILL SKIP AND THEN GRAB CAUSING THE REAR WHEEL TO SPIN. PLEASE ADRESS THIS WITH SUZUKI AMERICA. THANK YOU.*AK

NHTSA ID
761281
Incident
May 1, 2001
Engine
Filed Apr 9, 2002

FRAME BRACKET THAT CLAMPS AROUND THE ENGINE MOUNT IS MISSING THE PINCH BOLT THAT HOLDS THE RIGHT SIDE SECURED. SUZUKI KNOWS THE BOLT COMES OUT, BUT WILL NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT THE PROBLEM. THE STEEL BOLT GOES VERTICAL INTO THE ALUMINUM FRAME FROM THE GROUND. THE 1 YEAR WARRANTY JUST EXPIRED & SUZUKI DOESN'T BACK UP THERE PRODUCT WHEN THEY KNOW ABOUT THERE PROBLEMS. THE RADIATOR CAP WAS DEFECTIVE & SUZUKI WOULDN'T VOUGE FOR IT. THE REAR TIRE SPUN OUT ON ME, THAT'S HOW I FOUND OUT ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. COOLANT ON THE REAR TIRE!

NHTSA ID
760503
Incident
Jul 6, 2001
Transmission
Filed Mar 26, 2002

THE MOTORCYCLE JUMPED OUT OF 2ND GEAR ON MANY OCCASIONS. THIS CAN CAUSE POTENTIAL SERIOUS INJURY TO RIDER AND PASSENGER.

NHTSA ID
759855

Manufacturer communications

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

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EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

GSX-R750XK5 ASSEMBLY & PRE-DELIVERY PROCEDURES. SUZUKI. *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-R750 by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2025100—
2023000—
2014110—
2013020—
2012020—
2011020—
2010020—
2009030—
2008130—
2007291046.7
2006131031.1
2005410—
2004110—
2003010—
2002010—
2001111—
2000Viewing351248.3
1999321—
1997110—
1996410—

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.