2017 SUZUKI GSX-R1000

2 recalls — 6 complaints

18V694000 Oct 4, 2018
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect Description
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Suzuki DL650A, DL650XA, GSX-R1000, GSX-R1000R, and 2018 GSX-S750 motorcycles. During installation, the fuel pump O-ring may have been twisted, reducing the sealing performance and possibly resulting in a fuel leak.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump O-ring and the fuel tank inner vessel, free of charge. The recall began October 31, 2018. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's numbers for this recall are 2A86-2A88.
6,928 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
18V064000 Jan 22, 2018
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Defect Description
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2017-2018 GSX-R1000, GSX-R1000A, GSX-R1000RA, and GSX-R1000RZA motorcycles. When upshifting between first and second gear, if the rider fails to engage second gear, a neutral condition will exist and may cause very high engine RPM. If the... Read more
Consequence
If the drive chain breaks, the motorcycle will lose power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Engine Control Module (ECM), and inspect and replace the drive chain and sprockets, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 25, 2018. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-714-572-1490. Suzuki's numbers for this r... Read more
3,097 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.

Complaint Statistics

6 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2
ENGINE2
EXTERIOR LIGHTING1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL1
ENGINE Dec 10, 2020
Incident date: Oct 1, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 SUZUKI GXS-R1000. THE CONTACT STATED AFTER PARKING THE MOTORCYCLE, THE ENGINE LATER WOULD NOT START. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS EXAMINED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE HAD FAILED DUE TO A FAULTY INTERNAL SWITCH. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT YET REPAIRED. THE L... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Mar 9, 2018
Incident date: Feb 10, 2018
BOUGHT THE MOTORCYCLE LAST MONTH AND NOTICED THERE IS A "STOP RIDING" RECALL WHICH HAS TO BE PERFORMED IMMEDIATELY. CONTACTED THE DEALER ON 2/10/18 AND THEY ORDERED THE PARTS. CONTACTED THEM AGAIN ON 2/26/18 BUT WAS TOLD NO PARTS HAS BEEN RECEIVED YET. CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER ON 3/5/18 AND NOTIFI... Read more
ENGINE Feb 20, 2018
Incident date: Nov 20, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 SUZUKI GSX-R1000. AFTER PULLING THE THROTTLE, A LOUD NOISE COULD BE HEARD FROM THE MOTORCYCLE AND IT BECAME INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO FLORIDA MOTORSPORTS (6329 NAPLES BLVD, FL) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE OUTPUT SHAFT WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Feb 20, 2018
Incident date: Nov 20, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 SUZUKI GSX-R1000. AFTER PULLING THE THROTTLE, A LOUD NOISE COULD BE HEARD FROM THE MOTORCYCLE AND IT BECAME INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO FLORIDA MOTORSPORTS (6329 NAPLES BLVD, FL) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE OUTPUT SHAFT WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Sep 25, 2017
Incident date: Sep 22, 2017
THE POSITION LIGHTS THAT ARE LED ILLUMINATED ON THE R MODEL OF THE GSXR ARE COVERED BY PLASTIC THAT BECOMES SUSCEPTIBLE TO CRACKING AND BREAKING WITH NORMAL DRIVING WHEN THE MOTORCYCLE IS LEFT IN THE SUN DUE TO COMMON ROAD DEBRIS. WAS DRIVING AT 40-45 MPH ON A CITY STREET AFTER THE MOTORCYCLE WAS SI... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Sep 25, 2017
Incident date: Sep 22, 2017
THE POSITION LIGHTS THAT ARE LED ILLUMINATED ON THE R MODEL OF THE GSXR ARE COVERED BY PLASTIC THAT BECOMES SUSCEPTIBLE TO CRACKING AND BREAKING WITH NORMAL DRIVING WHEN THE MOTORCYCLE IS LEFT IN THE SUN DUE TO COMMON ROAD DEBRIS. WAS DRIVING AT 40-45 MPH ON A CITY STREET AFTER THE MOTORCYCLE WAS SI... Read more

SUZUKI GSX-R1000 — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the SUZUKI GSX-R1000 across all model years (2005–2018).

25 Total Recalls
61 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
29 Reported Crashes
1 Reported Fires
1 Reported Deaths

SUZUKI GSX-R1000 — Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
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2018 2 3 View
2017 (current) 2 6
2015 0 1 View
2014 1 1 View
2013 2 1 View
2012 2 0 View
2011 3 0 View
2010 3 0 View
2009 3 1 View
2008 1 8 View
2007 2 25 View
2006 2 8 View
2005 2 5 View

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