Suzuki GZ250 problems

1 safety recall. 1 owner complaint. We mapped every trouble spot before you sign the papers.

Reliability score

9.4 / 10

Above-average reliability for the segment. Few systemic issues on file.

Critical

Severe

Moderate

What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim

2007 GZ250 · powertrain

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUZUKI GZ250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS VEHICLE SKIPS OUT OF GEAR. WHEN PLACED IN SECOND GEAR, THE VEHICLE WILL SHIFT RIGHT BACK INTO NEUTRAL. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE CONTACT DOES NOT KNOW HOW TO RIDE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT INFORMED THE…

03/18/2008 · NHTSA ODI #10221597.0

Active recalls showing 1 of 1

severe NHTSA 07V515000 05/11/2007

THE REAR REFLEX REFLECTOR ON AFFECTED GS500 MOTORCYCLES AND THE REAR AND SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS ON AFFECTED GZ250 MOTORCYCLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO

IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THIS COULD CONTRIBUTE TO A MOTORIST'S NOT NOTICING THE MOTORCYCLE IN DARKNESS, WHICH MAY CONTRIBUTE TO A CRASH.

Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE NON-COMPLYING REFLEX REFLECTORS WITH COMPLYING REFLECTORS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 16, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-800-255-2550.

Common questions

Is the 2007 Suzuki GZ250 reliable?

Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 9.4 out of 10 based on 1 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2007 Suzuki GZ250 is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.

What's the most common problem on the 2007 Suzuki GZ250?

No problem area has crossed our reporting threshold yet, which is a good sign for this vehicle.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

Major repair items haven't been flagged often enough on this vehicle to single one out.

How do I check if my Suzuki GZ250 has open recalls?

Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.

Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2007 Suzuki GZ250?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 1 complaints on file, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.

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Recall and complaint data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database, last synced 21 hours ago. Editorial commentary written by ProblemsByVin contributors and reviewed by ASE-certified mechanics. We are not affiliated with Suzuki. Some links on this page are affiliate links and we may earn a commission if you complete a quote or purchase.