2002 Suzuki GS500
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2002 Suzuki GS500 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 7 on record.
2002 Suzuki GS500 at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2002 Suzuki GS500 recalls 0
No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2002 Suzuki GS500.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2002 Suzuki GS500 common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 1
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered.
GS500F ENGINE KNOCK AT IDLE / A MILD BUT ANNOYING KNOCKING NOISE FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD AREA. *AK
Bulletin 139 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Mar 2006Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the GS500. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
About the Suzuki GS500
The Suzuki GS500 is an entry-level motorcycle manufactured and marketed by the Suzuki Motor Corporation. Suzuki produced the GS500 and GS500E from 1989 on and the fully faired model, GS500F from 2004 on. The GS500 is currently being produced and sold in South America. The GS500 has been described in the motorcycle literature as a best buy and an excellent first bike, with adequate if not exciting power for more experienced riders.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.