2005 Suzuki GS500 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2005 Suzuki GS500, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2005 Suzuki GS500
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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Exterior lighting
The rear reflex reflector on affected gs500 motorcycles and the rear and side reflex reflectors on affected gz250 motorcycles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, 'lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.' the reflex reflectors have a reflected light output at some measurement…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the non-complying reflex reflectors with complying reflectors. The recall began on november 16, 2007. Owners may contact suzuki at 1-800-255-2550.
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2005 Suzuki GS500 have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 300 miles. Complaints peaked in 2006 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Dt: the consumer stated the battery was depleting. The manufacturer and the dealership have been contacted. The motorcycle is at the dealership for battery replacement and diagnostic testing. The batt”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 19, 2006 · Electrical system
Compare Suzuki GS500 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Suzuki GS500 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Suzuki GS500 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 Suzuki GS500 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 Suzuki GS500 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 Suzuki GS500 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 Suzuki GS500 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 Suzuki GS500 | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2005 Suzuki GS500
How do I know if my 2005 Suzuki GS500 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 2005 Suzuki GS500; 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 Suzuki dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 07V515000).
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.
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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.