2005 SUZUKI GSX-R600

1 recalls, 6 complaints - 5 TSBs

13V449000 Oct 18, 2013
SERVICE BRAKES
Defect Description
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2004-2013 GSX-R600 and GSX-R750, and model year 2005-2013 GSX-R1000 motorcycles. In combination with older brake fluid, corrosion of the brake piston inside of the front brake master cylinder generates gas that may result in a r... Read more
Consequence
As a result, front braking power may be reduced increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake master cylinder, free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2013. Owners may contact Suzuki at 1-800-572-1490. Suzuki's campaign numbers for this recall are: 2A (31, 32, 33, 34, 35, and 36).
208,966 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.

Complaint Statistics

6 total complaints 3 crashes 3 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SERVICE BRAKES3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Feb 5, 2025
Incident date: Jun 16, 2021
The contact owns a 2019 Honda CR-V. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Aug 28, 2018
Incident date: Aug 27, 2018
I HAVE OWNED A 2005 SUZUKI GSX-R 600 FOR THE PAST 5 YEARS. I GOT A MANUFACTURER SAFETY RECALL NOTICE ON MY FRONT BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER SO I CONTACTED MY LOCAL SUZUKI DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE "FREE" SERVICE DONE ON MY MOTORCYCLE. I DROPPED MY MOTORCYCLE OFF AT THE DEALERSHIP ON 8/2/18. I WAS TOLD THE D... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Jun 18, 2015
Incident date: Apr 7, 2015
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND A CAR PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF ME AND I COULDN'T STOP. THE BRAKES WOULD NOT HOLD. I T-BONED THE CAR RESULTING IN NEAR FATAL INJURIES.
Crash 1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jun 18, 2015
Incident date: Apr 7, 2015
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND A CAR PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF ME AND I COULDN'T STOP. THE BRAKES WOULD NOT HOLD. I T-BONED THE CAR RESULTING IN NEAR FATAL INJURIES.
Crash 1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES Jan 18, 2014
Incident date: Jul 4, 2005
I WAS RIDING AT 30MPH AND WHILE TRYING TO SLOWLY BRAKE MY BIKE WOULD NOT RESPOND AND I ENDED HITTING A CURB DUE TO MY BIKE WOULDN'T BRAKE AND I CRASHED I ENDED FLYING OFF MY BIKE HITTING A WALL FROM A RESIDENTIAL HOME I WAS HURT, DUE TO ACCIDENT I'M STILL SUFFERING PAIN DUE TO INJURY TIL THIS DAY. ... Read more
Crash 1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jul 30, 2009
Incident date: Jun 1, 2009
BIKE AT HIGH RPM'S 14-15K HAS A ALL OF A SUDDEN STOP AND PICK BACK UP AND TAKE OFF ACTION. I HAVE A 2005 GSXR 600. I AM STILL IN THE PROCESS OF FIXING THIS AND ITS LOOKING LIKE IT WILL COST A LOT OF MONEY....I.E. NEW FUEL INJECTORS AND/OR A NEW ECM! *TR

Technical Service Bulletins, 2005 SUZUKI GSX-R600

5 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT2
030000 BRAKES (PWS)2
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY1
EPN-2546-2 Oct 26, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Notification to distributors of a request to promote the disposal of old parts stock (revised).
EPN-2546-2 Oct 26, 2022
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Notification to distributors of a request to promote the disposal of old parts stock (revised).
EPN-2546 Oct 24, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Notification to distributors of a request to promote the disposal of old parts stock.
EPN-2546 Oct 24, 2022
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Notification to distributors of a request to promote the disposal of old parts stock.
149 Mar 21, 2006
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SERVICE MANUAL CORRECTION - COWLING BRACE BOLT TIGHTENING. *AK

SUZUKI GSX-R600 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the SUZUKI GSX-R600 across all model years (1997, 2013).

16 Total Recalls
116 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
24 Reported Crashes
8 Reported Fires
3 Reported Deaths

SUZUKI GSX-R600 - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
2013 1 1 View
2012 1 0 View
2011 1 0 View
2010 2 0 View
2009 3 2 View
2008 3 6 View
2007 1 51 View
2006 1 44 View
2005 (current) 1 6
2004 1 2 View
2002 0 3 View
1997 1 1 View

Other SUZUKI Models

Model Recalls Complaints
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GRAND VITARA 63 879 View
GSX1300R 42 45 View
GSX-R1000 25 61 View
SX4 24 427 View
GSX-R750 21 65 View
DL1000 20 39 View
FORENZA 18 1,360 View