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2004 Suzuki GS500Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2004 Suzuki GS500, most often about the exterior lighting. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Exterior lighting

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 4, 2007. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2004 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
Exterior lighting10

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

1 recall

2004 Suzuki GS500 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Exterior lighting

Recall 07V-515 · Nov 5, 2007 · 28,221 vehicles

Risk. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THIS COULD CONTRIBUTE TO A MOTORIST'S NOT NOTICING THE MOTORCYCLE IN DARKNESS, WHICH MAY CONTRIBUTE TO A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Suzuki.

Best & worst years

2004 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 exterior lighting complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SUZUKI GS500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V515000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING). DUE TO PAST PROBLEMS WITH THE DEALER (THE CYCLE SHOP), THE CONTACT FEELS THAT THEY WILL REFUSE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. HE STATED THAT THE NEXT DEALER IS…
Complaint 10210831 · Dec 4, 2007

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