The rear reflex reflector on affected gs500 motorcycles and the rear and side reflex reflectors on affected gz250 motorcycles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, 'Lamps, reflective devices, and associated...
2002-2009 · 6 model years
Suzuki GS500 Problems by year
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the Suzuki GS500 across 6 model years, and it has 1 recall. The 2005 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1), while 2002, 2009 have far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the electrical system, followed by the engine & cooling.
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
GS500 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 GS500 problems
Suzuki GS500 recalls 1
Latest GS500 complaints
As I was on the highway I was driving my motorcycle once I went over 60 mph it shut off on me with no warning all I noted that no matter how much throttle I gave it the bike didn't want to go. *Tr
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 suzuki gs500 motorcycle. The contact stated when driving at speeds of at least 35 mph, the vehicle would feel as if it was attempting to accelerate. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. There were no repairs made to the vehicle. The contact confirmed he had experienced the failure at least ten times within the year. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 7,000 and current mileage was 8,140.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 suzuki gs500. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 07v515000 (exterior lighting). Due to past problems with the dealer (the cycle shop), the contact feels that they will refuse to perform the recall repair. He stated that the next dealer is over 100 miles away. He called the manufacturer and spoke to megan o'connor. She stated that they have a right to refuse service to his vehicle. There had been no failure to date. The current mileage was 23,000.
Dt: the consumer stated the battery was depleting. The manufacturer and the dealership have been contacted. The motorcycle is at the dealership for battery replacement and diagnostic testing. The battery has been replaced two times. *Jb
Questions about the Suzuki GS500
Which Suzuki GS500 years have the most problems?
Which Suzuki GS500 years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Suzuki GS500 problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the electrical system (1), engine & cooling (1), lights (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Suzuki GS500 have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall across all Suzuki GS500 model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
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