2008 Suzuki Gsx-R600 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (2) · Vehicle Speed Control (1) · Engine And Engine Cooling (1)
Safety recalls (3)
Electrical System 2016-01-19 · campaign 16V018000 · 68,344 vehicles
Defect: Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 AN400, AN400A, DL1000, GSX1300R, 2008-2009 GSF1250S and GSF1250SA, 2008 GSX1300BK and GSX1300BKA, 2008-2010 GSX650F, GSX-R600, GSX-R750, VLR1800, VLR1800T, and 2009-2010 SFV650 and VZ1500 motorcycles. Due to a problem with the circuit board for the regulator/rectifier power module, the motorcycle may not sufficiently charge the battery and the motorcycle may stall.
Risk: If the engine stalls while riding, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the regulator/rectifier, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 4, 2016. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-444-5077. Suzuki's number for this recall is 2A56 to 2A64.
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).
Electrical System:alternator/Generator/Regulator 2011-02-23 · campaign 11V108000 · 73,426 vehicles
Defect: SUZUKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 2007 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2009, EQUIPPED WITH REGULATOR/RECTIFIER ASSEMBLIES, SUZUKI PART NUMBERS 32800-41F11, 32800-15H10, 32800-05H11, 32800-41G10, 32800-15H00, 32800-18H00, 32800-05G10, 32800-10G10, 32800-05H20, OR 32800-06G01. SOME REGULATOR/RECTIFIER ASSEMBLIES WERE PRODUCED WITH INSUFFICIENT ADHESION BETWEEN THE POWER MODULE (CIRCUIT BOARD) AND THE RECTIFIER CASE THAT CONTAINS A HEAT SINK TO DISSIPATE
Risk: THIS CONDITION CAUSES EXCESSIVE HEAT ON THE CIRCUIT BOARD AND UNCONTROLLED ELECTRIC CURRENT OUTPUT, WHICH CAN RESULT IN INSUFFICIENT CHARGING CURRENT BEING PROVIDED TO THE MOTORCYCLE BATTERY. THIS CAN CAUSE DISCHARGE OF THE BATTERY AND CAN LEAD TO ENGINE STALLING AND/OR A NO-START CONDITION. ENGINE STALLING WHILE RIDING CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: SUZUKI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND SUZUKI DISTRIBUTORS WILL REPLACE THE REGULATOR/RECTIFIER WITH AN IMPROVED PART FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 2, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-714-572-1490.
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
2017-12-12 · Electrical System · 45,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2008 suzuki gsx-r600. while approaching a red light and attempting to switch to neutral, the motorcycle stalled and did not restart. after a few attempts, the motorcycle restarted and unknown warning indicators flashed on and off. the motorcycle was driven to the contact's residence. afterwards, the motorcycle would not start…”
2017-12-07 · Electronic Stability Control (Esc)“i own a 2008 suzuki gsxr 600. i have done a few recalls on this bike including the rectifier and master cylinder. however, there is also an issue with the stator which is not under recall yet. i have replaced this part at least twice, and now i have to replace it again as it just went out. this part is not under recall, but i have heard about, and …”
2011-06-27 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 8,700 mi · 💥 crash“tl* the contact owned a 2008 suzuki gsx-r600. the contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph the vehicle stalled. as a result, the vehicle tipped over and was involved in a single vehicle crash. a police report was not filed. the contact went to the hospital to treat serious injuries. the vehicle was destroyed and towed to an insurance …”
2011-01-05 · Electrical System“2008 suzuki gsx-r600. consumer states electric problem with bike. *tgw the consumer stated the bike has been to the dealer four times for problems with the starter/ voltage regulator and the bike continues to cut off. *jb…”
2008-12-04 · Vehicle Speed Control · 800 mi“riding my '08 suzuki gsxr-600 per normal operation, i notice that it starts to lose power. this is a vehicle that has just over 1000 miles (barely past break-in) and is less than 6 mos old. when i try to roll on more throttle, there is 0 response from the machine. it then arbitrarily 'kicks in' which gives the same sort of response as popping the c…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.