Honda GL1500 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
36 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
55,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1988 to 2002 model years. Data snapshot: . 5 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Tires is the most frequently named component, appearing in 6 of 36 complaints (16.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 4 | 11.1% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 3 | 8.3% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 5.6% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 2.8% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Tires | 6 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 4 |
| Power Train | 4 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly | 2 |
| Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft | 2 |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 2 |
| Suspension:Front | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
Tires: 6; Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System: 4; Power Train: 4; Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly: 2; Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft: 2; Structure:Frame And Members: 2; Suspension:Front: 2; Electrical System: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 2 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 2; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
75,000 to 99,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 31 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 2000 | 4 |
| 2001 | 10 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
1995: 2; 1996: 2; 2000: 4; 2001: 10; 2002: 8; 2003: 1; 2004: 2; 2005: 2; 2006: 1; 2011: 1; 2012: 1; 2016: 1; 2018: 1
Pattern summary
Tires leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 3 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10121782 · 2005-05-21 (May 21, 2005)
SELF APPLYING REAR BRAKE AT HIGHWAY SPEED. MUST STOMP BRAKE PEDAL TO RELEASE. UNPREDICTABLE OCCURANCE.
Owner-reported narrative. 55,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10121782 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 986630 · 1996-07-30 (July 30, 1996)
STOCK BRAKE PADS FADED WHEN THEY ARE HOT AND BRAKES PRODUCED A SQUEALING NOISE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 986630 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 961086 · 1995-03-03 (March 3, 1995)
MOTORCYCLE STALS OUT 5 TIMES, POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL PROBLEM, BANK ANGLE SENSOR/LOOSE WIRING CONNECTOR TO ALTERNATOR, ONCE RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT/INJURY. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 961086 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 8020765 · 2002-10-15 (October 15, 2002)
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE MOTORCYCLE WILL STALL AND DIED OUT WITH OUT WARNING DUE TO THE WIRING HARNESSES. A RECALL HAS BEEN ADVISED BUT HOWEVER THIS MAKE/MODEL AND YEAR WAS NOT INCLUDED. DEALER NOTIFIED. MR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 8020765 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 768672 · 2002-10-21 (October 21, 2002)
COOLING SYSTEM DESIGN LET ENGINE OVERHEAT AT LOW SPEED. DT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 768672 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 857508 · 2000-02-24 (February 24, 2000)
SE GOLDWING MODEL MTORCYCLE. GAS WAS LEAKING THROUGH FUEL TANK FILLER CAP POSSIBLY DUE TO PRESSURE BUILDING UP. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 857508 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1992 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 |
| 2002 | 0 |
1988: 1; 1989: 1; 1990: 1; 1992: 0; 1994: 0; 1995: 0; 1996: 0; 1997: 1; 1998: 0; 1999: 0; 2000: 0; 2001: 0; 2002: 0