2002 Suzuki GS500Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2002 Suzuki GS500, most often about the vehicle speed control. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 20, 2010. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2002 Suzuki GS500 has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Vehicle speed control10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

2002 Suzuki GS500 recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

2002 vs. every other GS500 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the GS500 median. How we score

'02'04'05'06'07'09
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What GS500 owners report

Recent vehicle speed control complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SUZUKI GS500 MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF AT LEAST 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD FEEL AS IF IT WAS ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THERE WERE NO REPAIRS MADE TO THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CONFIRMED HE HAD…
Complaint 10326686 · Apr 20, 2010 · 7,000 miles

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