1. Loose oil bolt caused oil leak 1st day of ownership. It was tightened to fix oil leak. 3 Days to repair 2. 3 Days later head gasket blown caused oil leak. Took 19 days to fix problem. Replaced with new head gasket. 3. 3 Days later, new head gasket blown. Replaced again with new gasket, 4 days to repair. 4. 1 Hour after pickup from 2nd new head gasket, oil leak for fourth time. Guessed as a faulty head. Currently replacing entire head in engine. 8 Days in service so far with no updates given to me. *Jb
2006-2006 · 1 model year
Suzuki GS500F Problems by year
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the Suzuki GS500F across 1 model year, and it has 0 recalls. The 2006 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (2). The most reported problem area is the engine & cooling.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
GS500F 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.
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 2 | 0 | - |
Most common GS500F problems
Latest GS500F complaints
I purchased this vehicle brand new on june 28th, 2006. On july 7th, I noticed a substantial amount of oil on my right boot. Mileage at that time was 269 miles. I was still in the manufacturers recommended break-in period, so I had not taken the vehicle above 5000 rpm's at all. I took the vehicle to the dealership on july 11th, 2006. The mechanic diagnosed the problem as a head gasket leak/blown head gasket. Today is august 3, 2006 and the bike is still in the shop. *Jb
Questions about the Suzuki GS500F
Which Suzuki GS500F years have the most problems?
By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2006 (2). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2006 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What are the most common Suzuki GS500F problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the engine & cooling (2) most often.
How many recalls does the Suzuki GS500F have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for any Suzuki GS500F 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