2005 Suzuki VL1500 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 31%of 13 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 3,728miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the fuel system of the 2005 Suzuki VL1500, 31% of the 13 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 3,728 miles. 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.
“2005 Suzuki boulevard c90 motorcycle: gas tank leak, some spot as previous years. Top right corner. Bad weld verified by dealership service manager. Dealer ordered new gas tank. Down time for customer (me) 1 week.”
NHTSA complaint #10135234, filed 2005-09, 7,456 miles“I received a recall on my 2005 Suzuki c90 related to the gas tank. The recall states not to operate the motorcycle. The dealer refuses to pick the bike up and tells me to ride it to the dealership. If it is too dangerous to ride, why aren't the dealers responsible for towing the bike?”
NHTSA complaint #10149579, filed 2006-02“2005 Suzuki vl 1500 with safety recall for the fuel pad. Consumer states that the dealership will not order the part and let him repair the problem himself. They are saying he has to have a dealer do it. He states he doesn't trust the dealers. The consumer also stated the battery died.”
NHTSA complaint #10228409, filed 2008-05Related recalls
- 06V025000Jan 30, 2006On certain motorcycles, stress around the right front fuel tank mounting point can cause hairline fatigue cracks to form. This can result in a fuel leak.Covers: Suzuki VL1500 1998–2006, VL1500T 2005–2006
Related service bulletins
- 10030069Apr 7, 2009Suzuki motorcycle: repair instructions to be used in conjunction with the fuel tank inspection and replacement procedures. The demand for certain replacement fuel tanks has…
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 2005 Suzuki VL1500
4 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Suzuki VL1500
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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