Model year guide

2001 Suzuki GSF1200S

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200S is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.

2001 Suzuki GSF1200S — representative photo
Representative photo

2001 Suzuki GSF1200S at a glance

Safety recalls1
Owner complaints4

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2001 Suzuki GSF1200S recalls 1

Equipment NHTSA Campaign #08E052000 · 15/08/2008

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 …

Fix: MOTION PRO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A FREE REMEDY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MOTION PRO AT 1-877-438-7831.

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.

2001 Suzuki GSF1200S common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Exterior Lighting
Confirm all headlights, brake lights, turn signals and reverse lights work, with no moisture inside the housings.
Steering
Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.

2001 Suzuki GSF1200S vehicles on record

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Other Suzuki GSF1200S model years

2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2000 1998 1997

2001 Suzuki GSF1200S — frequently asked questions

Does the 2001 Suzuki GSF1200S have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2001 Suzuki GSF1200S. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Suzuki GSF1200S?

Across all 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are exterior lighting, steering.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.