1988 Honda GL1500 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1988 Honda GL1500 recalls

Most common 1988 Honda GL1500 problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Fuel System, Gasoline	1

What owners report

2003-10-17, Fuel System, Gasoline
I RECENTLY PURCHASED A 1988 HONDA GL1500 GOLDWING. AT SLOW SPEEDS THE MOTORCYCLE THROTTLE RESPONSE IS UNPREDICTABLE. IT HAS A HESITATION AND THEN SURGES. I HAVE NEARLY DROPPED THE MOTORCYCLE WHENEVER IT SPUN OUT IN GRAVEL BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE. I BELIEVE THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. THERE IS A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN ISSUED BY HONDA FOR ALL 1988 GOLDWINGS THAT DEALS WITH THIS EXACT SYMPTOM. THE TSB IS GL1500-2, LOW SPEED DRIVING IMPROVEMENT. THIS TSB WAS COVERED UNDER THE VEHICLE WARRANTY. OBVIOUSLY, THIS MOTORCYCLE IS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. I CHECKED WITH MY LOCAL HONDA DEALER AND FOUND THAT THE PARTS ALONE FOR THIS SERVICE ARE OVER $750. I CONTACTED HONDA AMERICA AND ASKED IF TH

1988 Honda GL1500 questions

Does the 1988 Honda GL1500 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1988 Honda GL1500: Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1988 Honda GL1500?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel System, Gasoline (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1988 Honda GL1500 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.