Total Complaints
2 filings
SUZUKI GS500F · model year
2006 SUZUKI GS500F
2 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2006SUZUKIGS500F carries 2 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2006 GS500F is engine and engine cooling with 1 filings, followed by engine and engine cooling:engine (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 14 investigation files overlapping the 2006 GS500F. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
2
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20060803ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1. LOOSE OIL BOLT CAUSED OIL LEAK 1ST DAY OF OWNERSHIP. IT WAS TIGHTENED TO FIX OIL LEAK. 3 DAYS TO REPAIR 2. 3 DAYS LATER HEAD GASKET BLOWN CAUSED OIL LEAK. TOOK 19 DAYS TO FIX PROBLEM. REPLACED WITH NEW HEAD GASKET. 3. 3 DAYS LATER, NEW HEAD GASKET BLOWN. REPLACED AGAIN WITH NEW GASKET, 4 DAYS TO REPAIR. 4. 1 HOUR AFTER PICKUP FROM 2ND NEW HEAD GASKET, OIL LEAK FOR FOURTH TIME. GUESSED AS A FAULTY HEAD. CURRENTLY REPLACING ENTIRE HEAD IN ENGINE. 8 DAYS IN SERVICE SO FAR WITH NO UPDATES GIVEN TO ME. *JB
Mileage: 15
20060803ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE BRAND NEW ON JUNE 28TH, 2006. ON JULY 7TH, I NOTICED A SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNT OF OIL ON MY RIGHT BOOT. MILEAGE AT THAT TIME WAS 269 MILES. I WAS STILL IN THE MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDED BREAK-IN PERIOD, SO I HAD NOT TAKEN THE VEHICLE ABOVE 5000 RPM'S AT ALL. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP ON JULY 11TH, 2006. THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS A HEAD GASKET LEAK/BLOWN HEAD GASKET. TODAY IS AUGUST 3, 2006 AND THE BIKE IS STILL IN THE SHOP. *JB
Mileage: 269
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2006 SUZUKI GS500F have?▼
The 2006 SUZUKI GS500F has 2 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 SUZUKI GS500F?▼
The most-complained component for the 2006 SUZUKI GS500F is ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.
Is the 2006 SUZUKI GS500F safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.