2001 Yamaha Road Star Silverado problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train:manual Transmission (2) · Tires (1) · Power Train:manual Transmission:shift Pattern Indicator (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
What owners report
2012-11-20 · Tires · 47,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2001 yamaha road star silverado 1600 equipped with dunlap 404 tires, size: 135/90/r16. the contact stated that when driving at low speeds and completing a turn in either direction, the tires would not grip the roadway and cause the vehicle to slide abnormally. the vehicle was not inspected by a dealer or an independent mecha…”
2007-04-14 · Fuel System, Other:delivery:fuel Pump · 10,000 mi“i have a 2001 yamaha road star midnight silverado that has an intermittent gas leak problem. it usually only happens when the engine is hot but not always. when trying to start the bike gas flows out of the carburetor down the engine and on to the ground. my friends 99 road star does the same and i have heard from several other owners that have thi…”
2006-11-20 · Power Train:manual Transmission“dt*: the contact stated a nhtsa recall letter # 06v397000 for the power train: manual transmission was received on 10/26/2006. the contact called a service dealer to schedule the repair. the dealer took the contacts name and number and informed the contact the motorcycle was the first bike waiting for the replacement parts to arrive. when the co…”
2004-09-14 · Power Train:manual Transmission“after receiving recall 03v309000 concerning transmission failure vehicle was taken to the dealer, and was told that consumer would be notified when the parts came in. *ak *nm…”
2004-08-03 · Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System:fuel Rail“consumer smelled gas from the engine. fuel rail was leaking and dumping fuel onto the engine. consumer contacted the dealer. *ak…”
2004-04-20 · Power Train:automatic Transmission · 13,800 mi“on january 9, 2004 consumer received a recall letter regarding the transmission. dealership still did not have the parts available to conduct recall repairs. the dealer was contacted and indicated that the consumer should wait until may 2004. *ak *nm…”
2004-01-29 · Power Train:manual Transmission:shift Pattern Indicator“consumer was shifting the gears and noticed smoke coming from the rear. this caused the motorcycle to stall. consumer was able to drive the motorcycle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that gear shift pattern indicator needed to be replaced. *ak…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.