2008 Suzuki Gsx-R1000 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (4) · Structure:frame And Members:underbody Shields (1) · Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar (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 (2)
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.
What owners report
2015-06-08 · Service Brakes · 16,376 mi“i own a 2008 suzuki gsxr 1000, which is included in the safety recall for the front brake master cylinder. my motorcycle is experiencing the condition to the point where it is not safe to ride. it has been made clear to me that suzuki will not cover the expense to have my vehicle brought to the dealership for the remedy to be applied. as an employe…”
2014-06-17 · Service Brakes · 💥 crash“2008 suzuki gsx-r1000. consumer writes in regards to braking system defect recall. *smd the consumer stated a year prior to receiving the recall notice, her husband was killed on his motorcycle. the consumer visited the shop that was sold the bike she was informed the brakes were the cause of her husband's fatal accident. according to witness of…”
2014-02-11 · Service Brakes · 7,560 mi · 💥 crash“suzuki dealership performed 2a34 front brake master cylinder recall on my motorcycle. picked up motorcycle from dealership and got onto freeway to go home. within 2 miles, the bike started to loose power and then, the front brakes locked up and i was thrown from motorcycle and rolled down the freeway; the motorcycle slid/spun down freeway further…”
2013-12-18 · Service Brakes · 6,607 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2008 suzuki gsx1000r motorcycle. the contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the front brakes seized which caused him to be ejected from the seat and over the handle bars. the contact sustained trauma to the head. a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for diagnosis, who state…”
2010-04-19 · Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar · 375 mi · 💥 crash“2008 suzuki 1000 gsxr. consumer states accident was caused due to a loosened handle bar grip that slid down the frame. *tgw the consumer was informed by an expert that the handle bars were not installed correctly and they slipped down the frame. the consumer stated even though the police came on the scene, no police report was filed, due to him …”
2009-08-15 · Power Train · 67 mi“on and off throttle response always makes sudden changes in deceleration and acceleration, it then destabilizes the safety and drivability of the vehicle potentially leading to a crash. this happens at lower engine rpm's 4,000 to 6,000 rpm. it is very, very hard to control bike when this happens - again very unsafe! *tr…”
2009-03-02 · Structure:frame And Members:underbody Shields · 1,000 mi · 💥 crash“tl*the contact owns a 2008 suzuki gsx-r1000. the contact stated that the frame on his vehicle split in half while entering a highway ramp. the motorcycle crashed and the contact was ejected and slid down the ramp. he was the only person injured. the police arrived and filed a report. the vehicle was taken to his residence. the speed was unkno…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.