2001 Suzuki GSF1200S Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other GSF1200S years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Suzuki GSF1200S. That is the most of any GSF1200S model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (3 complaints, 75%), typically at around 10,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Suzuki GSF1200S 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 75% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 25% | 3,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Suzuki GSF1200S recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 Suzuki GSF1200S.
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.
The sealed projection-beam headlight assembly on my 2001 suzuki bandit gsf1200s motorcycle has an internal coating of fine black powder on the high beam lens that has reduced the high beam output to practically nil. This defect apparently results from poor quality control during the manufacturing…
Defective headlight assemblies that become useless at night. The headlight assembly is a sealed unit. After 5000 miles, my headlight was full of a black powdery substance which coated the inside surface of the lens thereby rendering the lighting poor at best. *ak there were also numerous small…
The handle bars on the bike were mounted into a metal tube that turned the front wheel. When braking there was a very strong vibration. *jb
When applying brakes brake light is poorly visible, and it is insufficient enough to see. Dealership was aware of problem.*ak consumer was informed by dot that the lights must be visible at 500 feet, dealer suggested adding more lights at consumers expense, one person used aluminum foil to increase…
Other Suzuki GSF1200S years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 GSF1200S | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 4 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Suzuki GSF1200S?
Owners most often report exterior lighting, steering problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Suzuki GSF1200S?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 Suzuki GSF1200S a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other GSF1200S model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.