2005 SUZUKI GSX-R1000 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
5
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 SUZUKI GSX-R1000
The 2005 SUZUKI GSX-R1000 has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS. The most commonly reported problems involve the Structure (3 complaints), Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper (1 complaint), and Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2005 SUZUKI GSX-R1000
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2005 SUZUKI GSX-R1000, potentially affecting up to 235,048 vehicles.
Recall 13V449000 — SERVICE BRAKES
| 208,966 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 reduction of fluid pressure transmission to the front brake.
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,...
View full details →Recall 09V022000 — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
| 26,082 vehicles affected
Defect: AMERICAN SUZUKI (SUZUKI) IS CONDUCTING A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN INVOLVING 26,082 MY 2005-2006 GSX-R1000 MOTORCYCLES. CRACKING OR BREAKAGE OF THE MOTORCYCLE FRAME CAN OCCUR IN CERTAIN EXTREME SITUATIONS WHERE UNUSUALLY HIGH STRESS IS PLACED ON THE FRAME. REPEATED HARD LANDINGS FROM HAZARDOUS MANEUVERS SUCH AS EXTREME OR EXTENDED WHEELIES OR OTHER STUNTS MAY GENERATE SUFFICIENT STRESS TO CAUSE THIS PROBLEM.
Consequence: IF THE FRAME BECOMES BROKEN DURING EXTREME USE, A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRAME FOR CRACKS. IF NO CRACKS ARE FOUND, A FRAME REINFORCEMENT BRACE WILL BE ATTACHED TO THE FRAME USING BOLTS AND EPOXY ADHESIVE. SHOULD CRACKS BE FOUND DURING THE INSPECTION, THE FRAME WILL BE REPLACED WITH...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2005 SUZUKI GSX-R1000
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 SUZUKI GSX-R1000. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WHILE RIDING MY 2006 SUZUKI GSXR 1000 PURCHASED IN JAN. OF THIS YEAR A DOG ENTERED THE ROAD WHILE I WAS EXITING A TURN. I BROUGHT THE BIKE TO AN UPRIGHT POSITION AND APPLIED BOTH BRAKES. THE REAR OF MY BIKE WENT UP IN THE AIR TO ABOUT THE 11 O'CLOCK POSITION. I RELEASED MY FRONT BRAKES AND THE REAR CAME BACK DOWN STILL IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION BUT WHEN MY WHEEL MADE CONTACT WITH THE ROAD MY FRAME JUST UNDER THE GAS TANK BROKE IN HALF SEPARATING, SENDING ME INTO THE WOODS ALONG THE ROAD. I WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE LOCAL TRAUMA CENTER VIA EMS WHERE I HAD TO HAVE THE TIBIA IN MY RIGHT LEG REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH A ROD AND I ALSO BROKE MY RIGHT SHOULDER. AT THIS TIME NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO REPAIR BIKE. *JB
DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 SUZUKI GSXR750. THE SHIFTER BROKE OFF WHILE THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND WAS RIDING THE MOTORCYCLE. THE SHIFTER DID BREAK WHILE TRYING TO SHIFT GEARS. THERE WERE NO PROBLEMS WITH MOTORCYCLE BEFORE THIS FAILURE. THEY WERE GOING TO TAKE THE MOTORCYCLE TO THE DEALERSHIP , BUT AS OF NOW IT HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THIS CAUSED THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND TO DROP MOTORCYCLE WHEN THE SHIFTER BROKE, HE WAS MOVING AT A LOW RATE OF SPEED, AND HURT HIS THUMB. *AK
THE IMPROPERLY WELDED FRAME FAILED AND CAUSED A CRASH. THE MOTORCYCLE IS AT AN INDEPENDENT METALLURGICAL LABORATORY AND AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. THE CONTACT INFORMATION IS: JESSE A. GRANTHAM, 1070 WEST 124TH, THORNTON, CO 80234, (303) 451-6759, [email protected]. *NM
DT: THE CALLER SAID FRONT BRAKES LOCKED AND HE WAS THROWN FROM MOTORCYCLE. THE CALLER BELIEVED IT WAS THE CALIPERS. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED YET. CALLER LEFT MESSAGE WITH MANUFACTURER, AND THEY HAVE NOT CONTACTED HIM YET. CALLER WAS INJURED. CALLER HAD TO PUSH IT TO A FRIENDS HOUSE. MOTORCYCLE IS A GSX-R600.*AK
2005 SUZUKI GSXR 1000 EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH FOOT REST EQUIPMENT. *MR THE LEFT PASSENGER FOOT REST HAD COME LOOSE WITHIN A WEEK OF THE PURCHASE DATE. THE DEALER HAD COME TO THE CONCLUSION THAT THE PART WASN'T ABUSED AND ORDERED ANOTHER FOOT REST AT NO COST TO THE CONSUMER. *SC *JB
Safety Rating for the 2005 SUZUKI GSX-R1000
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 SUZUKI GSX-R1000 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 SUZUKI GSX-R1000
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 SUZUKI GSX-R1000
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SUZUKI GSX-R1000
- 2005 SUZUKI GSX-R1000 (current)
- 2006 SUZUKI GSX-R1000 — 8 complaints
- 2007 SUZUKI GSX-R1000 — 25 complaints
- 2008 SUZUKI GSX-R1000 — 8 complaints
- 2009 SUZUKI GSX-R1000 — 1 complaint
- 2010 SUZUKI GSX-R1000 — 0 complaints
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