2001 Suzuki GSXR1000 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Feb 7, 2003 · 5 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other GSXR1000 years
Not enough data 4th of 17 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Suzuki GSXR1000. That ranks 4th out of 17 GSXR1000 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (2 complaints, 40%), typically at around 2,200 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Suzuki GSXR1000
The side view of 2001 SUZUKI GSX-R1000. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: uploader was User:Delehanty at en.wikipedia, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

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

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Most common 2001 Suzuki GSXR1000 problems

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

Power Train2 · ~2,200 mi
Engine and Engine Cooling1
Exterior Lighting1
Tires1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Power Train240%2,200——
Engine and Engine Cooling120%———
Exterior Lighting120%———
Tires120%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2001, with 2 complaints
2001: 2200122002: 1200212003: 220032

n = 5 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2001 Suzuki GSXR1000 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 Suzuki GSXR1000.

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.

While riding on motorcycle the bike flips out of neutral into second gear. Please provide any further information. Ph

Power Train · received Feb 7, 2003 · NHTSA complaint 10006775

While riding the bike flips into second gear and into neutral at midrange rpm's. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide any further information. Ph

Power Train · received Feb 7, 2003 · NHTSA complaint 10006778

While driving headlight housing slipped off motorcycle and broke, which left light hanging. Please provide any further information.

Exterior Lighting · received Feb 7, 2002 · NHTSA complaint 8003749

While riding the motorcycle, the oil plug fell out and the bike started smoking.nlm

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Aug 13, 2001 · NHTSA complaint 562484

While driving, the front tire slid out without warning causing consumer to low side on the right hand side of the motorcycle, consumer believes that the bridgestone tire was the cause of the accident.*yd

Tires · received Aug 7, 2001 · NHTSA complaint 562393

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Suzuki GSXR1000?

Owners most often report power train, engine and engine cooling, exterior lighting problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2001 Suzuki GSXR1000?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2001 Suzuki GSXR1000 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other GSXR1000 model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.