There are no safety recalls for the 2001 Honda GL1500, but owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA.
2001 Honda GL1500 problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | |
| Power Train | 4 | |
Most reported parts
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Cooling System — 3
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Cooling System › Fan — 1
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Cooling System › Radiator Assembly — 1
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2001 Honda GL1500 complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Power Train · reported Nov 14, 2001
Speedometer is 8% fast and odometer is 6% fast ,the speedometer being 8% fast causes a safety problem when driving on turnpikes and interstates ( This is a touring motorcycle). When reported to honda I was told that honda was within the legal limits and had no intention of correcting this problem. Is there a legal limit that a speedometer can be incorrect, even if is a safety problem?
Engine and Engine Cooling · reported Oct 20, 2001
Motorcycle consistently overheats and leaves me stranded on the side of the road. Honda says that there is no problem with their otorcycles doing this.
Engine and Engine Cooling · reported Oct 19, 2001
During continued low speed operation such as stop and go traffic this motorcycle, along with others of this make and model has an extreme tendency to seriously overheat. The manufacturer contends that the machine was designed for operation other than stop and go which, of coursee, is not always possible. The manufacturer has offered no fix for this problem.
Engine and Engine Cooling · reported Oct 19, 2001
1. Dealer listed is not the selling dealer 2. Manufacturer refuses to acknowledge problem exists. 3. This is safety related in that it occurs at slow speeds typically in congested traffic caused by road construction, accidents and high volume. In cases where there is no place to get out of the traffic or stop this could result in injury or even death. This could be caused by escaping steam from the radiators just in front of the riders legs. Or it could be the result of a fall caused by engine seizure locking up the drive train causing the rear wheel to skid. Compounding this would be the…
Power Train · reported Oct 1, 2001
Speedometer is 6%to 7% fast this means that the driver has to compute his/her actual speed, when riding on a two lane road and you are traveling at the speed limit according to the speedometer cars are riding your on your back fender or trying to pass because you are traveling well below the speed limit. This can cause a very serious accident. At an indicated 65 MPH the actual speed is 60/61 MPH, the faster you go the larger the differance. In this age of electronics there is no reason the speedometer should be 6% to 7% fast or slow, and the driver has to compute the actual speed. Drivers have…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2001 Honda GL1500 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2001 Honda GL1500 as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 Honda GL1500?
Owners report engine and engine cooling problems most often (5 reports), followed by power train (4).
Are Honda recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Honda dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.