2008 Suzuki GSX-R1000
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2008 Suzuki GSX-R1000 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 8 on record.
2008 Suzuki GSX-R1000 at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2008 Suzuki GSX-R1000 recalls 1
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2004-2013 GSX-R600 and GSX-R750, and model year 2005-2013 GSX-R1000 motorcycles. In combination with older brake fluid, corrosion of the brake piston inside of the front brake master cylinder generates gas that may result in a reduction of fluid pressure transmission to the front brake.
Fix: Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake master cylinder, free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2013. Owners may contact Suzuki at 1-800-572-1490. Suzuki's campaign numbers for this recall are: 2A (31, 32, 33, 34, 35, and 36).
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.
2008 Suzuki GSX-R1000 common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 2
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.
Notification to distributors of a request to promote the disposal of old parts stock (revised).
Bulletin EPN-2546-2 · Equipment, Service Brakes · Oct 2022Notification to distributors of a request to promote the disposal of old parts stock.
Bulletin EPN-2546 · Equipment, Service Brakes · Oct 2022Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the GSX-R1000. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 1
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2008 Suzuki GSX-R1000. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Brakes
On certain motorcycles, corrosion could form inside the front brake master cylinder, which could cause a spongy brake feel. This could potentially lead to extended stopping distances, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will install a redesigned front brake master cylinder.
Transport Canada #2013360 · Oct 2013Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.
About the Suzuki GSX-R1000
The Suzuki GSX-R1000 is a sports motorcycle made by Suzuki. It was introduced in 2001 to replace the GSX-R1100, and is powered by a liquid-cooled 999 cc (61.0 cu in) inline four-cylinder, four-stroke engine, although originally 988 cc (60.3 cu in) from 2001 to 2004.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.