2001 Yamaha Road Star Silverado Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Road Star Silverado years
- Not enough data 3rd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Yamaha Road Star Silverado. That ranks 3rd out of 5 Road Star Silverado model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (4 complaints, 57%), typically at around 13,800 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 7owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Yamaha Road Star Silverado 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 4 | 57% | 13,800 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 14% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 14% | 47,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Yamaha Road Star Silverado recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:manual transmission
Problem: On certain motorcycles, certain transmission components may not meet yamaha quality-control standards, which could allow abnormal wear that eventually results in a broken retaining circlip.
Risk: If the circlip breaks, the transmission could lock up, which would also cause the rear wheel to lock up. This could result in loss of control and a crash with injury or death.
Fix: Dealers will replace certain transmission components with new ones free of charge. The recall began on october 30, 2006. Owners may contact yamaha at 1-800-88-yamaha or visit their website at www.yamaha-motor.com.
Power train:manual transmission
Problem: In the transmission on certain motorcycles, the second/third pinion gear may be incorrectly machined which could cause abnormal wear that eventually results in a broken retainer circlip.
Risk: If the circlip breaks, the transmission could lock up, which would also cause the rear wheel to lock up. This could result in loss of control and a crash, possibly resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Yamaha will replace the transmission gears and shafts with new ones. Owner notification began on september 9, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact yamaha at 1-800-88-yamaha or visit their website at www.yamaha-motor.com.
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 2001 yamaha road star silverado 1600 equipped with dunlap 404 tires, size: 135/90/r16. The contact stated that when driving at low speeds and completing a turn in either direction, the tires would not grip the roadway and cause the vehicle to slide abnormally. The vehicle was…
I have a 2001 yamaha road star midnight silverado that has an intermittent gas leak problem. It usually only happens when the engine is hot but not always. When trying to start the bike gas flows out of the carburetor down the engine and on to the ground. My friends 99 road star does the same and i…
Dt*: the contact stated a nhtsa recall letter # 06v397000 for the power train: manual transmission was received on 10/26/2006. The contact called a service dealer to schedule the repair. The dealer took the contacts name and number and informed the contact the motorcycle was the first bike waiting…
After receiving recall 03v309000 concerning transmission failure vehicle was taken to the dealer, and was told that consumer would be notified when the parts came in. *ak *nm
Consumer smelled gas from the engine. Fuel rail was leaking and dumping fuel onto the engine. Consumer contacted the dealer. *ak
Other Yamaha Road Star Silverado years
← 2000 Road Star Silverado · 2002 Road Star Silverado →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Road Star Silverado | 50 | 1 |
| 2002 Road Star Silverado | 17 | 1 |
| 2001 | 7 | 2 |
| 2000 Road Star Silverado | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 Road Star Silverado | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Yamaha Road Star Silverado?
Owners most often report power train, fuel system, gasoline, fuel system, other problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Yamaha Road Star Silverado?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2001 Yamaha Road Star Silverado a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Road Star Silverado model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.