2005 Suzuki Gsx-R1000 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure (3) · Structure:frame And Members:underbody Shields (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Service Brakes 2013-10-18 · campaign 13V449000 · 208,966 vehicles
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.
Risk: As a result, front braking power may be reduced increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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).
Service bulletins (4)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Service Brakes 2022-10-26 · EPN-2546-2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
notification to distributors of a request to promote the disposal of old parts stock (revised).
Service Brakes 2022-10-24 · EPN-2546 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
notification to distributors of a request to promote the disposal of old parts stock.
Structure:frame And Members 2009-04-27 · SB-2A08 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
suzuki motorcycle service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. frame reinforcement brace installation/frame replacement. voluntary safety recall campaign for model years 2005-2006 motorcycles. *pe
Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings 2008-01-29 · 177 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
additional service manual information - water hose installation for model gsx-r1000k7-k8. *pe
What owners report
2006-07-08 · Structure:frame And Members:underbody Shields · 💥 crash“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 wh…”
2005-10-07 · Structure · 💥 crash“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 …”
2005-09-09 · Structure · 100 mi · 💥 crash“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, jesse@wjmg.com. *nm…”
2005-08-18 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper · 3,400 mi · 💥 crash“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…”
2005-04-28 · Structure“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…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.