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2005 Suzuki GSX-R1000 Recalls & Complaints

The 2005 Suzuki GSX-R1000 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 5 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Suzuki dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2005 Suzuki GSX-R1000. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2005 Suzuki GSX-R1000 owner complaints

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Suzuki GSX-R1000, describing incidents dated April 1, 2005 to May 21, 2006.

Most-cited components

  • Structure 4 complaints
  • Service Brakes 1 complaint

Of the 5 complaints on file, 4 report a crash; across all 5 complaints, owners report 4 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #10161883 · Filed

    WHILE RIDING MY 2006 SUZUKI GSXR 1000 PURCHASED IN JAN. OF THIS YEAR A DOG ENTERED THE ROAD WHILE I WAS EXITING A TURN. I BROUGHT THE BIKE TO AN UPRIGHT POSITION AND APPLIED BOTH BRAKES. THE REAR OF MY BIKE WENT UP IN THE AIR TO ABOUT THE 11 O'CLOCK POSITION. I RELEASED MY FRONT BRAKES AND THE REAR…

  • ODI #10139051 · Filed

    DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 SUZUKI GSXR750. THE SHIFTER BROKE OFF WHILE THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND WAS RIDING THE MOTORCYCLE. THE SHIFTER DID BREAK WHILE TRYING TO SHIFT GEARS. THERE WERE NO PROBLEMS WITH MOTORCYCLE BEFORE THIS FAILURE. THEY WERE GOING TO TAKE THE MOTORCYCLE TO THE DEALERSHIP , BUT AS OF…

  • ODI #10135945 · Filed

    THE IMPROPERLY WELDED FRAME FAILED AND CAUSED A CRASH. THE MOTORCYCLE IS AT AN INDEPENDENT METALLURGICAL LABORATORY AND AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. THE CONTACT INFORMATION IS: JESSE A. GRANTHAM, 1070 WEST 124TH, THORNTON, CO 80234, (303) 451-6759, [email protected]. *NM

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Soft Front Brake/Increased Stopping Distance

NHTSA #13V449000 · Service Brakes · NHTSA notice

Reported October 18, 2013 · Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 208,966 vehicles

Repair completion: 34.16% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Suzuki campaign 2A (31-36) · Owners notified November 18, 2013 · Vehicles built December 1, 2004 – June 30, 2005 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2004-2013 GSX-R600 and GSX-R750, and model year 2005-2013 GSX-R1000 motorcycles. In combination with older brake fluid, corrosion of the brake piston inside of the front brake master cylinder generates gas that may result in a reduction of fluid pressure transmission to the front brake.

Safety consequence

As a result, front braking power may be reduced increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake master cylinder, free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2013. Owners may contact Suzuki at 1-800-572-1490. Suzuki's campaign numbers for this recall are: 2A (31, 32, 33, 34, 35, and 36).

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

FRAME CRACKING AND/OR BREAKAGE

NHTSA #09V022000 · Structure — Frame and Members — Underbody Shields · NHTSA notice

Reported January 16, 2009 · AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.

Potentially affected: 26,082 vehicles

Manufacturer campaign 2A08 · Owners notified January 21, 2009 · Vehicles built December 29, 2004 – June 14, 2005 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

AMERICAN SUZUKI (SUZUKI) IS CONDUCTING A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN INVOLVING 26,082 MY 2005-2006 GSX-R1000 MOTORCYCLES. CRACKING OR BREAKAGE OF THE MOTORCYCLE FRAME CAN OCCUR IN CERTAIN EXTREME SITUATIONS WHERE UNUSUALLY HIGH STRESS IS PLACED ON THE FRAME. REPEATED HARD LANDINGS FROM HAZARDOUS MANEUVERS SUCH AS EXTREME OR EXTENDED WHEELIES OR OTHER STUNTS MAY GENERATE SUFFICIENT STRESS TO CAUSE THIS PROBLEM.

Safety consequence

IF THE FRAME BECOMES BROKEN DURING EXTREME USE, A CRASH COULD OCCUR.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRAME FOR CRACKS. IF NO CRACKS ARE FOUND, A FRAME REINFORCEMENT BRACE WILL BE ATTACHED TO THE FRAME USING BOLTS AND EPOXY ADHESIVE. SHOULD CRACKS BE FOUND DURING THE INSPECTION, THE FRAME WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW FRAME THAT HAS THE REINFORCEMENT BRACE INSTALLED. THE CAMPAIGN BEGAN ON JANUARY 21, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-714-572-1490.

Notes

SUZUKI CAMPAIGN NO. 2A08.THIS ACTION IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN AND IS NOT BEING CONDUCTED UNDER THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, SUZUKI HAS INFORMED NHTSA THAT IT WILL PROVIDE THE MODIFICATIONS DESCRIBED ABOVE FREE OF CHARGE.

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