2001 Yamaha Road Star Silverado Problems
- Complaints
- 7filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 13,800miles, 3 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2001 Yamaha Road Star Silverado (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2001 Yamaha Road Star Silverado. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 4 complaints (57% of the total), followed by fuel system (2) and tires (1). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 13,800 miles. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Fuel system2 29%
- Tires1 14%
Example complaints
Transmission and drivetrain: “On january 9, 2004 consumer received a recall letter regarding the transmission. Dealership still did not have the parts available to conduct recall repairs. The dealer was contacted and indicated that the consumer should wait until may 2004.”
NHTSA complaint #10062989, filed 2004-04, 13,800 milesFuel system: “I have a 2001 Yamaha road star midnight silverado that has an intermittent gas leak problem. It usually only happens when the engine is hot but not always. When trying to start the bike gas flows out of the carburetor down the engine and on to the ground. My friends 99 road star does the same and I have heard from several other owners that have this same problem. The bike will not start and acts like it is flooded as gas pours down the right side of the hot engine. The bike only starts after sitting for 10 to 20 minutes.”
NHTSA complaint #10187852, filed 2007-04, 10,000 milesTires: “The contact owns a 2001 Yamaha Road Star Silverado 1600 equipped with dunlap 404 tires, size: 135/90/r16. The contact stated that when driving at low speeds and completing a turn in either direction, the tires would not grip the roadway and cause the vehicle to slide abnormally. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer or an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was later contacted by email and replied that the failure was due to the tire pressure being too low. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage of the tires was approximately 3,000 and approximately 47,000 for the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10485323, filed 2012-11, 47,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 10,000 and 47,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 06V397000Oct 17, 2006Power train › Manual transmissionCovers: Yamaha Road Star Silverado 1999–2001, Road Star 1999–2001, Midnight Star 1999–2001 +1 more
On certain motorcycles, certain transmission components may not meet yamaha quality-control standards, which could allow abnormal wear that eventually results in a broken retaining circlip.
- 03V309000Aug 26, 2003Power train › Manual transmissionCovers: Yamaha Road Star Silverado 2001–2003, Road Star 2001–2003, Midnight Star 2001–2003 +8 more
In the transmission on certain motorcycles, the second/third pinion gear may be incorrectly machined which could cause abnormal wear that eventually results in a broken retainer circlip.
Recall details for the 2001 Yamaha Road Star Silverado → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2001 Yamaha Road Star Silverado.
Other model years of the Yamaha Road Star Silverado
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 50 | 5,600 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2002 | 17 | 9,296 | 1 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2001 | 7 | 13,800 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Yamaha Road Star Silverado model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2001 Yamaha Road Star Silverado have?
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2001 Yamaha Road Star Silverado as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2001 Yamaha Road Star Silverado is reported most often?
Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 4 complaints (57% of the total), followed by fuel system with 2.
Has the 2001 Yamaha Road Star Silverado been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2001 Yamaha Road Star Silverado reported?
Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 13,800 miles and the middle half falls between 10,000 and 47,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.