2006 SUZUKI GS500F — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2006 SUZUKI GS500F
The 2006 SUZUKI GS500F has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Suzuki Motor USA, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine And Engine Cooling (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2006 SUZUKI GS500F
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2006 SUZUKI GS500F. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2006 SUZUKI GS500F
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 SUZUKI GS500F. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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
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
Safety Rating for the 2006 SUZUKI GS500F
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 SUZUKI GS500F in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 SUZUKI GS500F
Suzuki Motor USA, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2006 SUZUKI GS500F. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
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SUPPLEMENTAL SERVICE MANUAL INFORMATION. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 SUZUKI GS500F
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
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