Suzuki GSX-R600 brakes problems
14 complaint narratives mention brakes terms.
Key facts
97 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
6,914 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1997 to 2013 model years. Data snapshot: . 75 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Braking behavior evidence
14 of 97 complaints match this topic (14.4%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 11005943 · 2017-07-17 (July 17, 2017)
FRONT WHEEL LOCKED UNDER NORMAL BRAKING CONDITION,SLOWING IN TRAFFIC AT APPROX.50 MPH. I WAS TRAVELING NORTH BOUND ON ROUTE 1 ABOUT 500 FEET SOUTH OF DEANS LANE INTERSECTION IN MOMMOUTH JUNCTION N.J.
Owner-reported narrative. 350 miles reported. Look up ODI 11005943 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10595891 · 2014-06-03 (June 3, 2014)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SUZUKI GSXR600 MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, HE ATTEMPTED TO ENGAGE THE BRAKES BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A GUARD RAIL. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THE DRIVER SUSTAINED A BROKEN FEMUR AND SHATTERED PELVIS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 40,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 40,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10595891 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10638377 · 2014-09-23 (September 23, 2014)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SUZUKI GSX-R600. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKE PEDAL HESITATED TO RESPOND WHEN IT WAS DEPRESSED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V449000 (SERVICE BRAKES). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 60,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10638377 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10560457 · 2014-01-18 (January 18, 2014)
I WAS RIDING AT 30MPH AND WHILE TRYING TO SLOWLY BRAKE MY BIKE WOULD NOT RESPOND AND I ENDED HITTING A CURB DUE TO MY BIKE WOULDN'T BRAKE AND I CRASHED I ENDED FLYING OFF MY BIKE HITTING A WALL FROM A RESIDENTIAL HOME I WAS HURT, DUE TO ACCIDENT I'M STILL SUFFERING PAIN DUE TO INJURY TIL THIS DAY. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 11 miles reported. Look up ODI 10560457 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10726102 · 2015-06-18 (June 18, 2015)
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND A CAR PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF ME AND I COULDN'T STOP. THE BRAKES WOULD NOT HOLD. I T-BONED THE CAR RESULTING IN NEAR FATAL INJURIES.
Owner-reported narrative. 21,247 miles reported. Look up ODI 10726102 at NHTSA ↗