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2001 Suzuki VL1500Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2001 Suzuki VL1500, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage29kFuel system, gasoline, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 19, 2006. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2001 Suzuki VL1500 has problems

3 complaints 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
Fuel system, gasoline30

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

1 recall

2001 Suzuki VL1500 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.

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

2001 vs. every other VL1500 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 VL1500 median. How we score

'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2001 Suzuki VL1500, and the recalls they led to.

  1. FUEL LEAKPE05031 · closed Feb 1, 2006
    Led to recall 06V-025
In owners' words

What VL1500 owners report

Recent fuel system, gasoline complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WERE NO PREVIOUS PROBLEMS WITH THE FUEL SYSTEM. HOWEVER, THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, #06V025000 ON THE MOTORCYCLE REGARDING THE FUEL SYSTEM. THE PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE ARE NOT AVAILABLE AT THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP. THE MANUFACTURER CONFIRMED THE PARTS ARE NOT…
Complaint 10157856 · May 19, 2006 · 28,800 miles
SAFETY RECALL BY AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORPORATION; I RECEIVED A NOTICE TO HAVE MY VL1500 INTRUDER INSPECTED AT A DEALER FOR A POSSIBLE FUEL LEAK IN THE GAS TANK ON THIS MODEL, I INQUIRED AT A DEALER WHO WAS THE CLOSEST ONE [50 MILES] IN BARTLESVILLE OK. THEY WOULD NOT MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH ME…
Complaint 10155545 · Apr 17, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE FUEL TANK IS LEAKING. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, #06V025000 ON THE MOTORCYCLE REGARDING THE FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: STORAGE: TANK ASSEMBLY. THE PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR THE MOTORCYCLE ARE NOT AVAILABLE AT THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP. THE CONTACT WAS INSTRUCTED NOT TO RIDE THE…
Complaint 10155524 · Apr 17, 2006

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