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Engine coolingPart report

1996 Honda GL1500 Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
13%of 8 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1996 Honda GL1500, 13% of the 8 complaints for this model year.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Balance sensor malfunctioned while on the road, causing the engine to shut off. Client was thrown off motorcycle and landed on his back, puncturing a lung.”

NHTSA complaint #541468, filed 1998-09

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2001556%
1996113%

Other parts of the 1996 Honda GL1500

Brakes
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1996 Honda GL1500

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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