2006 Suzuki GSX-R1000 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 33%of 6 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 15,400miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 2006 Suzuki GSX-R1000, 33% of the 6 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 15,400 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Front brakes locked up on 2006 gsxr 1000, causing front end of motorcycle to slide out. Front brake pistons and pads did not retract as supposed to prior to crash, causing more drag and heat build up. With more heat built up, the brake fluid and any trapped air, expanded and caused the caliper pistons and pads to engage the rotor suddenly and caused brake lock up. Rider was ejected from the motorcycle at around 30 MPH and rolled for around 50 feet. Bike slid on its side and had extensive body and controls damage. Rider was taken to er and underwent several hours of tests, xrays, ctscans, etc. …”
NHTSA complaint #10549800, filed 2013-10, 23,300 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Suzuki GSX-R1000. The contact stated that while traveling approximately 30 MPH, he attempted to switch lanes while decelerating. The brakes malfunctioned and caused the contact to crash into the concrete divider. The contact was transported from the crash site and suffered head trauma, a broken left femur, and nerve damage to the left leg. The vehicle was repaired but was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 7,500.”
NHTSA complaint #10559700, filed 2014-01, 7,500 milesRelated recalls
- 13V449000Oct 18, 2013Suzuki 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…Covers: Suzuki GSX-R1000 2005–2013, GSX-R600 2004–2013, GSX-R750 2004–2013
Related service bulletins
- 10226253Oct 26, 2022Notification to distributors of a request to promote the disposal of old parts stock (revised).
- 10226252Oct 24, 2022Notification to distributors of a request to promote the disposal of old parts stock.
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2006 Suzuki GSX-R1000
3 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Suzuki GSX-R1000
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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