1999 Honda GL1500C Valkyrie Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 9, 2014 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other GL1500C Valkyrie years
Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1999 Honda GL1500C Valkyrie. That is the most of any GL1500C Valkyrie model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 8,500 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1999 Honda GL1500C Valkyrie problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Engine1 · ~8,500 mi
Fuel/propulsion System1 · ~8,500 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine1100%8,500——
Fuel/propulsion System1100%8,500——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

1999 Honda GL1500C Valkyrie recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Honda GL1500C Valkyrie.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

When i went to start up my bike after the long winter lay-over gasoline poured out of the fuel rails that feed the carburetors. I made some calls to repair shops and visited some forums online and found out that this is a common problem due to the failure of the rubber o-rings used. Synthetic…

Engine · received Jun 9, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10597015

Other Honda GL1500C Valkyrie years

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YearComplaintsRecalls
2001 GL1500C Valkyrie10
199910

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Honda GL1500C Valkyrie?

Owners most often report engine, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 1999 Honda GL1500C Valkyrie?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1999 Honda GL1500C Valkyrie a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other GL1500C Valkyrie model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.