Honda GL1800: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Honda GL1800 across 6 model years: 0 owner complaints and 16 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Vehicle speed control | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Air bags | 0 | 0 | 1 |
What to check before buying
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Wheels. Wheel runout, cracks, signs of a wheel strike.
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Dealer Message - Honda has sourced a new supplier for the 2009 ~ 2017 GL1800 Tire Pressure Monitoring…
- Service Bulletin - Honda has sourced a new supplier for the 2009 ~ 2017 GL1800 Tire Pressure Monitoring…
- Service Bulletin - Honda has sourced a new supplier for the 2009 ~ 2017 GL1800 Tire Pressure Monitoring…
- Service Bulletin - Honda has sourced a new supplier for the 2009 ~ 2017 GL1800 Tire Pressure Monitoring…
- Dealer Mesage - Honda has sourced a new supplier for the 2009 ~ 2017 GL1800 Tire Pressure Monitoring…
- Service Bulletin - Honda has sourced a new supplier for the 2009 ~ 2017 GL1800 Tire Pressure Monitoring…
- "Newsletter - If the LCD screen is blank/inoperative and asterisks appear in place of the riding modes,…
- The Wrench - When performing the Service Bulletin GL1800 #1- Loose Handlebar Repair on 2018 GL 1800, or…
- The Wrench - If DTCs appear on a new 2018 and newer GL1800, these are likely ABS related and are generated…
- "Dealer Message - The December 2020 edition of The Wrench publication is now available on iN
- Video Message - It concerns how to replace a leaky front rocker arm oil control valve
- Video Message - It concerns how to replace a leaky front rocker arm oil control valve
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.