2005 Suzuki GS500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other GS500 years
- Not enough data 1st of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2005 Suzuki GS500. That is the most of any GS500 model year in the database (6 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 300 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Suzuki GS500 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 100% | 300 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2005 Suzuki GS500 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Exterior lighting
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.
Dt: the consumer stated the battery was depleting. The manufacturer and the dealership have been contacted. The motorcycle is at the dealership for battery replacement and diagnostic testing. The battery has been replaced two times. *jb
Other Suzuki GS500 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 GS500 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 GS500 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 GS500 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 GS500 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 GS500 | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Suzuki GS500?
Owners most often report electrical system problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Suzuki GS500?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 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 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.