2004 Suzuki GS500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Dec 4, 2007 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other GS500 years
Not enough data 1st of 6 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2004 Suzuki GS500. That is the most of any GS500 model year in the database (6 years). The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (1 complaints, 100%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

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

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Most common 2004 Suzuki GS500 problems

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

Exterior Lighting1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Exterior Lighting1100%———

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

2004 Suzuki GS500 recalls (1)

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Exterior lightingNov 5, 2007 · NHTSA campaign 07V515000 · 28,221 vehicles

Problem: The rear reflex reflector on affected gs500 motorcycles and the rear and side reflex reflectors on affected gz250 motorcycles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, 'lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.' the reflex reflectors have a reflected light output at some measurement angles that is less than the minimum output required by the standard.

Risk: It is possible that this could contribute to a motorist's not noticing the motorcycle in darkness, which may contribute to a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the non-complying reflex reflectors with complying reflectors. The recall began on november 16, 2007. Owners may contact suzuki at 1-800-255-2550.

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.

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 suzuki gs500. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 07v515000 (exterior lighting). Due to past problems with the dealer (the cycle shop), the contact feels that they will refuse to perform the recall repair. He stated that the next dealer is…

Exterior Lighting · received Dec 4, 2007 · NHTSA complaint 10210831

Other Suzuki GS500 years

← 2002 GS500 · 2005 GS500 →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2009 GS50010
2007 GS50001
2006 GS50001
2005 GS50011
200411
2002 GS50010

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Suzuki GS500?

Owners most often report exterior lighting problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2004 Suzuki GS500?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2004 Suzuki GS500 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other GS500 model years, the 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.