2001 Honda GL1500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other GL1500 years
- Not enough data 1st of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Honda GL1500. That is the most of any GL1500 model year in the database (8 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (5 complaints, 56%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 9owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Honda GL1500 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 56% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 44% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2001 Honda GL1500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 Honda GL1500.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Speedometer is 8% fast and odometer is 6% fast ,the speedometer being 8% fast causes a safety problem when driving on turnpikes and interstates ( this is a touring motorcycle). When reported to honda i was told that honda was within the legal limits and had no intention of correcting this problem…
Motorcycle consistently overheats and leaves me stranded on the side of the road. Honda says that there is no problem with their otorcycles doing this.*ak
During continued low speed operation such as stop and go traffic this motorcycle, along with others of this make and model has an extreme tendency to seriously overheat. The manufacturer contends that the machine was designed for operation other than stop and go which, of coursee, is not always…
Motorcycle overheats between 10 - 20 mph.
1. Dealer listed is not the selling dealer 2. Manufacturer refuses to acknowledge problem exists. 3. This is safety related in that it occurs at slow speeds typically in congested traffic caused by road construction, accidents and high volume. In cases where there is no place to get out of the…
Other Honda GL1500 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 GL1500 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 | 9 | 0 |
| 2000 GL1500 | 4 | 0 |
| 1999 GL1500 | 6 | 0 |
| 1998 GL1500 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 GL1500 | 4 | 1 |
| 1996 GL1500 | 8 | 0 |
| 1995 GL1500 | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Honda GL1500?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, power train problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Honda GL1500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 Honda GL1500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other GL1500 model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.