1999 Suzuki GSXR600 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other GSXR600 years
- Not enough data 5th of 17 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Suzuki GSXR600. That ranks 5th out of 17 GSXR600 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (2 complaints, 67%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 3owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Suzuki GSXR600 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 67% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 67% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1999 Suzuki GSXR600 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. The cam chain tension adjuster does not provide consistent tension to the cam chain in the engine causing abnormal engine sounds.
Risk: This could lead to cam chain breakage or over severe engine damage. It could also cause sudden engine failure.
Fix: Dealers will replace the original cam chain tension adjuster and upper cam chain guide no. 2 with a revised cam chain tension adjuster and upper cam chain guide no. 2. The dealer will inspect and may replace other engine components which may have been damaged because of cam chain tension adjuster failure.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Cam chain tensioner (cct) (PE03033) — opened Jul 23, 2003, closed Nov 13, 2003.
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 dealer does not have the repair parts for brake recall to be repaired. The recall is 4- months old. *ak
Dealer unable to correct the problem with the recalled cam chain tension adjuster. Nlm
Engine valves are bad, and the crank chain tensioner also malfunctioned.valves were making loud noises, in addition, rear wheel locked up at any speed. *ak
Other Suzuki GSXR600 years
← 1998 GSXR600 · 2000 GSXR600 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 GSXR600 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 GSXR600 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 GSXR600 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 GSXR600 | 0 | 2 |
| 2009 GSXR600 | 1 | 3 |
| 2008 GSXR600 | 5 | 3 |
| 2007 GSXR600 | 44 | 1 |
| 2006 GSXR600 | 38 | 1 |
| 2005 GSXR600 | 5 | 1 |
| 2004 GSXR600 | 2 | 1 |
| 2003 GSXR600 | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 GSXR600 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 GSXR600 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 GSXR600 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 | 3 | 1 |
| 1998 GSXR600 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 GSXR600 | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Suzuki GSXR600?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Suzuki GSXR600?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1999 Suzuki GSXR600 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other GSXR600 model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.