2003 Suzuki Suzuki Motorcycle Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 21%of 24 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 13,600miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the fuel system of the 2003 Suzuki Suzuki Motorcycle, 21% of the 24 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 13,600 miles.
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.
“A small separation of the top weld on the right side of the gas tank on my 2003 Suzuki vl1500lc motorcycle. I noticed it when I was changing the exhaust system on my bike, the fix is to use jb weld to close the crack. Suzuki international will not even talk to me about the problem. They stated NHTSA would have to force them to even acknowledge that there was a problem with the gas tank.”
NHTSA complaint #10100474, filed 2004-11, 26,000 miles“The Suzuki vl1500lc intruder (lc for short) has a known problem with its fuel tank cracking right behind the front right mounting bolt. This is known to the lc community, and we assume that it is known by Suzuki. The latter, however, has so far not done anything to remedy the situation. Yes, they will replace the tank, but the new tank cracks in the same place, so that is not a 'good' fix. The tank on my bike has developed the same crack, after less than 14,000 miles. The gas is routed to drip in an area very near the exhaust pipes. …”
NHTSA complaint #10114686, filed 2005-03, 13,600 miles“There is a crack in the weld along the right side of the gas tank on my 2003 Suzuki vl1500lc motorcycle. I noticed it after other owners and I have started communicating among each other about this problem. A common fix seems to be to use jb weld to close the crack. Suzuki international will not even talk about the problem. They have rudely treated many who have contacted them regarding this serious problem. Many dealers have refused to acknowledge this and it is a widelyy know issue among current owners of the motorcycle.”
NHTSA complaint #10100667, filed 2004-11, 9,800 miles“I have a 2003 Suzuki intruder lc1500. It is 2 months out of warranty and has 5,100 miles on the odometer. Recently I started smelling gas and, aware that others have had cracks in their fuel tanks through the lc forum, checked the suspect area of the tank. There was residue, I cleaned the tank and rechecked it yesterday. There was new residue and the crack is visible.”
NHTSA complaint #10100718, filed 2004-11“To whom it may vconcern. Last week I received a safety recall from Suzuki motor. Reference a 2003 Suzuki, vz800k3 motorcycle, I purchased on 07/05/04 from quinsey powersport of el cajo, california. When I contacted the dealer to have the work performed on said motorcycle I was told by the manager of service to ride the bike in and 3 days it will be ready. How could a ride in a bike that the manufacturer states do not ride your california model . I have called people at the dealer and at the manufacturer without getting a stray answer yet. What should I do next? …”
NHTSA complaint #10086703, filed 2004-08Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 Suzuki Suzuki Motorcycle
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Suzuki Suzuki Motorcycle
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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