1997 Honda GL1500 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1997 Honda GL1500, and owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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1 safety recall for the 1997 Honda GL1500
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Turn signal (exterior lighting)
The metal stay or rubber support for the rear turn signal can fall causing the rear turn signal light to be out-of-position.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the metal stay and rubber supports of the rear turn signal.
4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1997 Honda GL1500 have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 1997 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“While driving the motorcycle a loud noise was heard. The starter and engine stayed on at the same time. Engine failed to shut down. This caused the motorcycle to jerk forward uncontrollably. Consumer”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 2, 2004 · Electrical system
“Tire delaminated during normal wear and use, refused by dealer to admit defect. Said dunlop would not warranty tire, no replacement. *ak( DOT number: tire size: 16x180 )”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 11, 1999 · Tires
Compare Honda GL1500 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Honda GL1500 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 Honda GL1500 | 1 | 1 |
| 1989 Honda GL1500 | 1 | 2 |
| 1990 Honda GL1500 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 Honda GL1500 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 Honda GL1500 | 0 | 4 |
| 1995 Honda GL1500 | 0 | 3 |
| 1996 Honda GL1500 | 0 | 8 |
| 1997 Honda GL1500 | 1 | 4 |
| 1998 Honda GL1500 | 0 | 2 |
| 1999 Honda GL1500 | 0 | 6 |
| 2000 Honda GL1500 | 0 | 4 |
| 2001 Honda GL1500 | 0 | 9 |
| 2002 Honda GL1500 | 0 | 2 |
Checking a specific 1997 Honda GL1500
How do I know if my 1997 Honda GL1500 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 1997 Honda GL1500; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Honda dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 96V213000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Honda models
- Accord24,554 complaints
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- Pilot9,325 complaints
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- Ridgeline2,186 complaints
- HR-V1,853 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.