2000 Suzuki Gsx1300r recalls and problems

The 2000 Suzuki Gsx1300r has 1 recall and 11 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is structure.

How the 2000 compares

Highest

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Highest complaint count among 5 Gsx1300r model years — the most of any year.

1recalls

11complaints

1crashes

0fires

1injuries

—median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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1 recall

Engine

Oct 11, 2000 · NHTSA campaign 00V319000 · 8,511 vehicles

Problem: Vehicle description: On certain motorcycles, the spring in the cam chain tension adjuster can break. Excessive slack will develop in the cam chain, allowing the chain to jump to the wrong position on the cam shaft sprockets.

Original NHTSA wording

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE SPRING IN THE CAM CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTER CAN BREAK. EXCESSIVE SLACK WILL DEVELOP IN THE CAM CHAIN, ALLOWING THE CHAIN TO JUMP TO THE WRONG POSITION ON THE CAM SHAFT SPROCKETS.

Risk: Severe engine damage could occur, causing sudden engine failure.

Original NHTSA wording

SEVERE ENGINE DAMAGE COULD OCCUR, CAUSING SUDDEN ENGINE FAILURE.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will replace the original cam chain tension adjuster, or the first generation recall tension adjuster, with a new oil-damped ratchet-type cam chain tension adjuster. Dealers will also install a new tension adjuster oil supply hose and a new cam chain guide.

Owner notification began November 3, 2000.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 Suzuki at 1-714-572-1490.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Structure7

Engine2

Power Train2

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2000 vs. other Suzuki Gsx1300r years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2000. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2000 Suzuki Gsx1300r have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2000 Suzuki Gsx1300r, the latest from Oct 11, 2000 (engine). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Suzuki Gsx1300r?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention structure (7), engine (2), power train (2). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.