2001 Yamaha Road Star Silverado Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 57%of 7 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 13,800miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2001 Yamaha Road Star Silverado, 57% of the 7 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 13,800 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are 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.
“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 miles“Consumer was shifting the gears and noticed smoke coming from the rear. This caused the motorcycle to stall. Consumer was able to drive the motorcycle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that gear shift pattern indicator needed to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10056143, filed 2004-01“After receiving recall 03v309000 concerning transmission failure vehicle was taken to the dealer, and was told that consumer would be notified when the parts came in.”
NHTSA complaint #10091710, filed 2004-09“The contact stated a NHTSA recall letter # 06v397000 for the power train: manual transmission was received on 10/26/2006. The contact called a service dealer to schedule the repair. The dealer took the contacts name and number and informed the contact the motorcycle was the first bike waiting for the replacement parts to arrive. When the contact followed up with the service dealer, the contact was informed there were 20 customers that took priority ahead of the contact. …”
NHTSA complaint #10173884, filed 2006-11Related recalls
- 06V397000Oct 17, 2006On certain motorcycles, certain transmission components may not meet yamaha quality-control standards, which could allow abnormal wear that eventually results…Covers: Yamaha Road Star Silverado 1999–2001, Road Star 1999–2001, Midnight Star 1999–2001 +1 more
- 03V309000Aug 26, 2003In the transmission on certain motorcycles, the second/third pinion gear may be incorrectly machined which could cause abnormal wear that eventually results…Covers: Yamaha Road Star Silverado 2001–2003, Road Star 2001–2003, Midnight Star 2001–2003 +8 more
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
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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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