On emergency braking, anti-lock failed to activate and rear tire locked.
1993-1994 · 2 model years
FBS GTS 1000 Problems by year
Owners have filed 9 complaints about the FBS GTS 1000 across 2 model years, and it has 0 recalls. The 1993 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (6). The most reported problem area is the brakes.
- Complaints
- 9
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
GTS 1000 complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common GTS 1000 problems
Latest GTS 1000 complaints
Hydraulic unit of the abs system failed on the rear portion, causing rear brakes to lock anytime rear brakes were fully applied. Dealer noted confirmed the problem and discussed with yamaha customer service who acknowledged the problem. The abs hydraulic unit had to be replaced to correct the problem. Several others with same vehicle have experienced the same failure on the abs with the same component. Dealer advised that the unit appeared corroded before replacement. The hydraulic unit was replaced under an...
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extended warranty plan purchased from yamaha by myself. The hydraulic unit replacement is identical to the original part and could over time fail as the previous one has. The dealer listed has performed all service and maintenance on the vehicle since purchased as described by the manufacturer. *Ak
Hpu was replaced under warranty 1 yr ago. Abs system is not improved and has to be bled approx once every 2 months to get the air out of the brake system or the rear brakes are disabled. *Ak
Does the nhtsa contact canadian authorities on any information forwarded to you? No safety defects listed in summary. *Ak
The abs failure indicator light located on the dash board gives no indication that the abs system has failed. The only way the rider can know is when the wheel locks up. As an experienced rider, I was able to ascertain that the abs system has failed.
Having observed a number of reported failures on the gts newsgroup, I tested my abs brakes and found that the rear wheel locks and skids without any warning that the abs system is not working properly. At this point the bike has not been taken to a dealer as yamaha state the only repair possible is a complete replacement of the abs unit. Given the low milage of the motorcycle, I believe this is a major safety defect that should be reported. Yamaha have received a letter advising them of a high percentage of failures. *Ak
Questions about the FBS GTS 1000
Which FBS GTS 1000 years have the most problems?
What are the most common FBS GTS 1000 problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the brakes (9) most often.
How many recalls does the FBS GTS 1000 have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for any FBS GTS 1000 model year on file.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data