Owners have filed 37 complaints
about the 2000 Suzuki GSXR750 with NHTSA between 2000 and 2003.
The largest single group is the transmission & drivetrain.
NHTSA files every complaint against a named sub-assembly, not just a
system. This is the difference between knowing it was "the engine" and
knowing which part of it — the list to hand a mechanic.
Manual Transmission
2980.6%
Automatic Transmission
38.3%
Driveshaft
12.8%
Rear
12.8%
Engine
12.8%
Radiator Assembly
12.8%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Sep 2000peak 10Apr 2003
NHTSA investigations into the 2000 Suzuki GSXR750
An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough
complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks
something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.
PE03033Opened 23 Jul 2003Closed 13 Nov 2003ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CAM CHAIN TENSIONER (CCT)
SINCE OPENING THIS INVESTIGATION TO ASSESS THE SAFETY-RELATED PERFORMANCE OF SUZUKI'S REMEDY IN RECALL 99V-312, ODI HAS:CONTACTED AFFECTED OWNERS;DISCUSSED THE REMEDY'S PERFORMANCE WITH SUZUKI SERVICE DEPTS;OBTAINED AN OE CCT, AN ORIGINAL REMEDY CCT, AND A FINAL REMEDY CCT;AND REVIEWED SUZUKI'S RESPONSE TO OUR INFORMATION REQUEST.THE RECALL WAS LAUNCED ON MAY 20, 1999.SHORTLY THEREAFTER SUZUKI RECEIVED REPORTS OF REMEDY CCT FAILURES, MOST INVOLVING CAM CHAIN NOISE.OF THE 141 REPORTS INVOLVING A REMEDY CCT FAILURE, SIX INVOLVED INCIDENTS OCCURING IN 2003, WITH APRIL 28, 2003 BEING THE MOST RECE...
DP02010Opened 5 Nov 2002Closed 26 Feb 2003POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
2000/2001 SUZUKI GSXR-750 TRANSMISSION
FOLLOWING A REVIEW OF THE DATA SUPPLIED BY BOTH THE PETITIONER AND THE MANUFACTURER, IT IS UNLIKELY THAT NHTSA WOULD ISSUE AN ORDER FOR THE NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY OF A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT IN THESE VEHICLES.FOR FURTHER DETAILS, REFER TO THE FEDERAL REGISTER NOTICE DATED MARCH 5, 2003(VOLUME 68, NUMBER 43: PAGE 10574-10575).NOTE THAT THE COMPLAINT TOTAL REPRESENTS THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS DUE TO UNVERIFIABLE DUPLICATION BETWEEN THE 30 COMPLAINTS FILED WITH NHTSA AND THE 248 COMPLAINTS FILED WITH THE MANUFACTURER.
Recalls on the 2000 Suzuki GSXR750
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
United States — NHTSA
08E052000
EQUIPMENT
MOTION PRO IS RECALLING 10,000 AFTERMARKET BRAKE LEVERS, MODEL NO. 14-0415, SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN MY 1999 THROUGH 2008 SUZUKI AND MY 1998 THROUGH 2003 YAMAHA MOTORCYCLES. THE LOBE HEIGHT ON SOME OF THESE LEVERS ARE SMALLER AND DO NOT PROPERLY ENGAGE THE STOMP LAMP SWITCH WHICH WILL NOT DEACTIVATE WHEN THE DRIVER RELEASES THE BRAKE LEVER. THE LEVER CAN BE IDENTIFIED BY THE MARKING "JY 378" AT THE BASE OF THE LEVER NEAR THE PIVOT BUSHING.
Risk: IF THIS OCCURS, THE STOP LAMP WILL REMAIN ON WHICH COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A CRASH.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
Tampa, FL1 injured
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND NO WARNING THE VEHICLE WILL JERK AND WILL SLIP INTO 2ND GEAR CAUSING A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. DEALER NOTIFIED TS
NHTSA complaint #8021538 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
Overland Park, KS
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
MY 2000 SUZUKI GSXR750 MOTORCYCLE SLIPS OUT OF GEAR WHEN IT IS SECOND GEAR. THIS PROBLEM BEGAN WHEN THE MOTORCYCLE HAD LESS THAN 3,000 MILES ON IT. I HAVE NOT ONLY FOUND OTHER CONSUMERS WITH THIS IDENTICAL PROBLEM WITH THEIR 2000 GSXR'S PERSONALLY, I HAVE FOUND MANY OTHERS NATIONALLY THROUGH RESEARCH. I HAVE INQUIRED AT MULTIPLE DEALERSHIPS AS WELL AS SUZUKI ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND THEIR RESPONSES WERE ALL THE SAME. THEY CANNOT HELP ME UNLESS THERE IS A RECALL. *NLM
NHTSA complaint #10016662 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 8,515 milesHouston, TX
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
SECOND GEAR TRANSMISSION FAILURE
NHTSA complaint #10005713 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 4,500 milesLawrence, KS
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
A LOT OF 2000 SUZUKI GSX-R750 MOTORCYCLES ARE HAVING THE 2ND GEARS GO OUT OF THEM DUE TO A HOLLOW SHIFT SHAFT AND THE 2ND DRIVEN GEAR ENGAGEMENT DOGS. SUZUKI AMERICA WILL NOT ADMIT TO THIS PROBLEM. THEY REVISED THESE PART #'S FOR THE 2001 MODELS AND THEY DO NOT HAVE THIS ISSUE. THE REVISED PART #'S ARE (SHIFT SHAFT/25510-35F01) & (2ND DRIVEN GEAR ENGAGEMENT DOGS/24321-35F01). I HAVE HAD A CASE OPEN WITH SUZUKI (CASE # 55970) FOR A LONG TIME NOW, AND THEY REFUSE TO FIX IT. THIS FAILED RIGHT AFTER MY WARRANTY WAS UP. IF THIS WERE TO FAIL ON SOMEONE WHILE IN A TURN IT COULD CAUSE THEM TO WREAK RESULTING IN INJURIES OR DEATH. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS FOR A RECALL. I HAVE VIN #'S OF A LOT OF OTHER PEOPLE WHO HAVE HAD THIS ISSUE IF THEY HAVE NOT ALREADY FILED A COMPLAINT. PLEASE GET BACK WITH ME VIA EMAIL. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME. DT
NHTSA complaint #769574 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Tampa, FL1 injured
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND NO WARNING THE VEHICLE WILL JERK AND WILL SLIP INTO 2ND GEAR CAUSING A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. DEALER NOTIFIED TS
NHTSA complaint #8021538 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Binghamton, NY
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
THE DEALER HAS BEEN GREAT BUT I WANT TO MAKE SURE OTHER BIKES ARE BEENING TAKEN CARE OFF. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED.
NHTSA complaint #732840 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SAN Jose, CA
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
SUZUKI HAS HAD NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS FAULTY 2ND GEAR AND TRANSMISSION AND WILL DO NOTHING ABOUT IT.
NHTSA complaint #761305 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lawrence, KS
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
2ND GEAR HAS GONE OUT ON MY 2000 SUZUKI GSX-R750 MOTORCYCLE @ 5000 MILES. I CURRENTLY HAVE JUST OVER 9K MILES ON IT NOW. AT LEAST 45 % OF THE 2000 MODELS HAVE THIS PROBLEM AND SUZUKI CUSTOMER CARE DENIGHS THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM. SUZUKI EVEN CHANGED THE PARTS FOR THE 2ND GEAR FOR THE 2001 MODELS AND THERE HAS BEEN NO PROBLEM WITH THOSE. SUZUKI WILL NOT DO A RECALL. THIS WILL COST ME $1200 TO GET FIXED AT A DEALERSHIP AND I ALONG WITH MANY OTHERS CANNOT AFFORD THIS. THIS COULD VERY LIKELY CAUSE A PERSON TO WREAK IF THE GEAR WERE TO GO OUT WHILE TURNING CAUSE THE GEAR WILL SKIP AND THEN GRAB CAUSING THE REAR WHEEL TO SPIN. PLEASE ADRESS THIS WITH SUZUKI AMERICA. THANK YOU.
NHTSA complaint #761281 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Franktown, CO
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
FRAME BRACKET THAT CLAMPS AROUND THE ENGINE MOUNT IS MISSING THE PINCH BOLT THAT HOLDS THE RIGHT SIDE SECURED. SUZUKI KNOWS THE BOLT COMES OUT, BUT WILL NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT THE PROBLEM. THE STEEL BOLT GOES VERTICAL INTO THE ALUMINUM FRAME FROM THE GROUND. THE 1 YEAR WARRANTY JUST EXPIRED & SUZUKI DOESN'T BACK UP THERE PRODUCT WHEN THEY KNOW ABOUT THERE PROBLEMS. THE RADIATOR CAP WAS DEFECTIVE & SUZUKI WOULDN'T VOUGE FOR IT. THE REAR TIRE SPUN OUT ON ME, THAT'S HOW I FOUND OUT ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. COOLANT ON THE REAR TIRE!
NHTSA complaint #760503 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Franktown, CO
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
FRAME BRACKET THAT CLAMPS AROUND THE ENGINE MOUNT IS MISSING THE PINCH BOLT THAT HOLDS THE RIGHT SIDE SECURED. SUZUKI KNOWS THE BOLT COMES OUT, BUT WILL NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT THE PROBLEM. THE STEEL BOLT GOES VERTICAL INTO THE ALUMINUM FRAME FROM THE GROUND. THE 1 YEAR WARRANTY JUST EXPIRED & SUZUKI DOESN'T BACK UP THERE PRODUCT WHEN THEY KNOW ABOUT THERE PROBLEMS. THE RADIATOR CAP WAS DEFECTIVE & SUZUKI WOULDN'T VOUGE FOR IT. THE REAR TIRE SPUN OUT ON ME, THAT'S HOW I FOUND OUT ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. COOLANT ON THE REAR TIRE!
NHTSA complaint #760503 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Canton, OH
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
THE MOTORCYCLE JUMPED OUT OF 2ND GEAR ON MANY OCCASIONS. THIS CAN CAUSE POTENTIAL SERIOUS INJURY TO RIDER AND PASSENGER.
NHTSA complaint #759855 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
APO, NY
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
JUMPS OUT OF 2ND GEAR UNDER VARIOUS THROTTLE POSITIONS. COULD CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL OF MOTORCYLE ESPECIALY IF IN A TURN.
NHTSA complaint #758998 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lawrenceville, GA
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
THIS IS THE SAME PROBLEM OTHER SUZUKI 2000 GSXR 750 OWNERS HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT. WHEN I SPOKE TO A SUZUKI REPRESENTATIVE ABOUT THE PROBLEM, THEY DENIED THE PROBLEM SAYING THAT IT HAPPENS TO ALL MOTORCYCLES. THE FACT IS, SUZUKI CHANGED THE FAILING 2ND GEAR IN THEIR 2001 MODEL GSXR 750. THE 2ND GEAR ON THE 2000 MODEL IS A CAST ALUMINUM PART, WHILE THE 2001 AND ABOVE IS A MACHINED ALUMINUM PART. THIS MAKES IT STRONGER. THIS SHOULD BE RECALLED. ON MY BIKE, IT FELT AS IF I HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD OR THAT I HIT THE REV LIMITER, EVEN THOUGH I WAS AT AROUND 8K RPMS. SUZUKI SHOULD BE MADE ACCOUNTABLE FOR THEIR DEFECT IN CRAFTSMANSHIP. I HAVE READ CASES WHERE THEY REFUSED TO FIX THE PROBLEM EVEN UNDER WARRANTY. THIS IS A POOR EXAMPLE OF CUSTOMER SERVICE. SUZUKI KNOWS THERE IS A PROBLEM, BUT REFUSES TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. IF THERE WAS NOT A PROBLEM AND IT HAPPENS TO ALL MOTORCYLES, THEN WHY WOULD THEY REPLACE THE 2ND GEAR IN THE VERY NEXT MODEL YEAR? BASED ON WHAT HAPPENS WITH MY COMPLAINT TO SUZUKI, IT WILL BE THE LAST SUZUKI I EVER BUY OR RECOMMEND.
NHTSA complaint #757716 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Ledyard, CT
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
SUZUKI STATED THAT THEY HAVE NO RECORD OF THE PARTS BEING DEFECTIVE. I HAVE FOUND LOTS OF OTHER PEAPLE WHO HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEMS WITH THEIR BIKES ON THE INTERNET. ALLMOST EVERY ONE WHO I MEET WITH A 2000 OR NEWER MODEL GSXR 750 OR GSXR 1000 HAS HAD SOME TROUBLE WITH THE TRANSMISSION.
NHTSA complaint #752660 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lemoore, CA
SUSPENSION:REAR
WHEN SHAFT IS BEND OIL WILL LEAK, AND OIL COULD BE SEEN ON SIDE OF TIRE. THEN, CONSUMER DID TALK TO MANUFACTURER, AND THEY COULD NOT HELP THE SITUATION. THIS HAPPENED WITHOUT CONSUMER KNOWING WHAT COULD CAUSE A MAJOR ACCIDENT.
NHTSA complaint #893425 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Jersey City, NJ
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2ND GEAR WOULD SLIP. ENGINE FEELS LIKE IS DYING OUT WHEN THIS HAPPENS. HAVE TAKEN TO BIKE SHOP, AND WAS INFORMED THAT IT WAS A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. TOOK TO MC SHOP AND DEALER WAS NOT HONORING WARRANTY FOR REPAIRS. CHARGING TO CHECK ENGINE & TRANSMISSION FOR SLIPPAGE. *AK *SLC
NHTSA complaint #889601 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Jersey City, NJ
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
2ND GEAR WOULD SLIP. ENGINE FEELS LIKE IS DYING OUT WHEN THIS HAPPENS. HAVE TAKEN TO BIKE SHOP, AND WAS INFORMED THAT IT WAS A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. TOOK TO MC SHOP AND DEALER WAS NOT HONORING WARRANTY FOR REPAIRS. CHARGING TO CHECK ENGINE & TRANSMISSION FOR SLIPPAGE. *AK *SLC
NHTSA complaint #889601 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Hamilton, VA
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
THE TRANSMISSION IS COMING OUT OF GEAR AND SKIPPING AT ANY SPEED. PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS PROBLEM AS THERE HAVE BEEN MANY COMPLAINTS. MOTORCYCLE IS DANGEROUS TO RIDE.
NHTSA complaint #736603 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Huber Heights, OH
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
LAST WEEK AS I WAS RIDING MY MOTORCYCLE, I NOTICED THAT IN SECOND GEAR THE ENGINE SPEED MOMENTARILY RACED AS IF I HAD RIDDEN THROUGH A PUDDLE. (THE ROAD WAS DRY) SINCE THEN, THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL TIMES WHERE I AM ACCELERATING IN SECOND GEAR AND THE ENGINE SPEED MOMENTARILY JUMPS AS IF THE TIRE IS SLIPPING. HOWEVER, THE ROAD IS DRY AND MY CHAIN IS TIGHT SO IT IS MOST DEFINITELY THE TRANSMISSION THAT IS SLIPPING. LAST NIGHT AS I WAS AGAIN ACCELERATING IN SECOND GEAR, THE MOTORCYCLE BEGAN TO JERK SO BADLY THAT I NEARLY WRECKED IT. THE TRANSMISSION SKIPPED SO VIOLENTLY IN SECOND GEAR (MAYBE ABOUT TEN TIMES WITHIN A SECOND OR SO) THAT THE FRONT TIRE WAS ACTUALLY COMING OFF OF THE GROUND WHEN THE TRANSMISSION DID CATCH. I QUICKLY PARKED THE MOTORCYCLE SO I WOULD NOT WRECK IT. NOTICE THAT IT HAS ONLY HAPPENED IN SECOND GEAR.. SO FAR.
NHTSA complaint #735769 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Huber Heights, OH
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
LAST WEEK AS I WAS RIDING MY MOTORCYCLE, I NOTICED THAT IN SECOND GEAR THE ENGINE SPEED MOMENTARILY RACED AS IF I HAD RIDDEN THROUGH A PUDDLE. (THE ROAD WAS DRY) SINCE THEN, THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL TIMES WHERE I AM ACCELERATING IN SECOND GEAR AND THE ENGINE SPEED MOMENTARILY JUMPS AS IF THE TIRE IS SLIPPING. HOWEVER, THE ROAD IS DRY AND MY CHAIN IS TIGHT SO IT IS MOST DEFINITELY THE TRANSMISSION THAT IS SLIPPING. LAST NIGHT AS I WAS AGAIN ACCELERATING IN SECOND GEAR, THE MOTORCYCLE BEGAN TO JERK SO BADLY THAT I NEARLY WRECKED IT. THE TRANSMISSION SKIPPED SO VIOLENTLY IN SECOND GEAR (MAYBE ABOUT TEN TIMES WITHIN A SECOND OR SO) THAT THE FRONT TIRE WAS ACTUALLY COMING OFF OF THE GROUND WHEN THE TRANSMISSION DID CATCH. I QUICKLY PARKED THE MOTORCYCLE SO I WOULD NOT WRECK IT. NOTICE THAT IT HAS ONLY HAPPENED IN SECOND GEAR.. SO FAR.
NHTSA complaint #735769 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Denton, TX
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
AT RANDOM INTERVALS, THE TRANSMISSION WILL SLIP OUT OF, THEN BACK INTO GEAR. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON 1/2, 3/4 AND 4/5 ON MY BIKE. 1/2 HIGH RPM (12-14K) SHIFTS ARE NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE WITHOUT IT SLIPPING BACK OUT OF 2ND. THE 2ND GEAR PROBLEM IS THE MOST SEVERE, AND MY DEALER WILL NOT SERVICE THIS UNDER WARRANTY. IF IT SLIPS OUT OF 2ND WHILE I'M IN A CORNER, IT COULD CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL.
NHTSA complaint #734413 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Tulsa, OK
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
NO SUMMARY
NHTSA complaint #734908 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Owasso, MI
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
WHILE DRIVING TRANSMISSION JUMPS OUT OF GEAR ,CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.
NHTSA complaint #873369 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SAN Jose, CA
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
POPS OUT OF 2ND GEAR DURING ACCELERATION, WHICH IS EXTREMEMLY DANGEROUS. THIS HAPPENS VERY OFTEN. AT LEAST 4-5 TIMES A DAY. I HAVE SPOKEN TO OVER 30 OTHER PEOPLE WITH THE SAME MOTORCYCLE THAT HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #732752 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
O'fallon, MO
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
SECOND GEAR WILL CONTINUOSLY ENGAGE AND DISENGAGE WHILE RIDING, THIS CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS ON A MOTORCYCLE AND IT FEELS VERY UNSTABLE. THIS IS DUE TO UNSUFFICIENT GEARBOX COMPONENT/S THAT WILL DETERIOTE OVER A SMALL DURATION OF MILEAGE. SUZUKI HAS UPDATED PART NUMBERS ALREADY AND ARE PROBABLY WORKING ON MORE, NO TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS OR RECALLS HAVE BEEN POSTED AT THIS TIME. HOPEFULLY IT DOESNT TAKE A FATALITY OR SEVERE BODILY INJURY LAWSUIT BEFORE THIS PROBLEM IS CORRECTED. IF YOU HAVE ANY MORE QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL AT DAYTIME(636)891-2806 FOR MORE INFORMATION.
NHTSA complaint #732759 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Concord, CA
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION SKIPPING IN SECOND GEAR, AND INTERMITTENTLY WOULD POP OUT OF SECOND GEAR. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND UNABLE TO GET AN APPOINTMENT UNTIL APPROXIMATELY TEN WEEKS OR MORE. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.
NHTSA complaint #872791 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.