2008 Can-Am Spyder Gs problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (20) · Structure:body (3) · Service Brakes (2)
🛣️ Complaints by mileage
29 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (2)
Fuel System, Gasoline 2012-12-12 · campaign 12V581000 · 9,600 vehicles
Defect: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Can-Am Spyder GS and model year 2010 Can-AM Spyder RS vehicles. Fuel vapors may exit the fuel vapor canister vent hose in the enclosed engine compartment.
Risk: Fuel vapors in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire and personal injury.
Fix: BRP will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel vapor canister vent hose and replace and re-route it, as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on December 26, 2012. Owners may contact BRP AT 1-888-638-5397.
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap 2012-12-12 · campaign 12V582000 · 33,700 vehicles
Defect: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Can-Am Spyder GS, RS, and RT series vehicles. The fuel cap may not fit onto the fuel tank filler neck, preventing it from sealing properly.
Risk: If the fuel cap does not seal properly, it may leak fuel vapors. Fuel vapors in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire and personal injury.
Fix: BRP will notify owners and send them a replacement fuel cap, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin in mid-January 2013. Owners may contact BRP AT 1-888-638-5397.
Service bulletins (20)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2014-04-12 · D109338 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
trailer module may fail.
Fuel System, Other 2013-12-20 · POSTING 12-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
posting discussing the two recalls posted on transport canada and nhtsa concerning the fuel vapor canister vent hose to be replace or re-route and fuel cap replacement because the fuel cap may not fit onto the fuel tank filter neck.
Equipment:electrical:radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. 2013-10-22 · Article Radio 10 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
if a customer wants to change the radio pre-set channel number and is unable to do so, here is the reason this is happening.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder 2013-08-30 · Bulletin 2013-9 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin informing dealers that a new procedure has been developed to improve the replacement of the tandem master cylinder (tmc) without the necessity of bleeding the whole brake system.
Fuel System, Other 2013-01-17 · ARTICLE 01-17 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
technical service tip (tst) addressing the details of the recall fuel cap replacement, where the fuel cap may not seal properly onto the fuel tank filter neck. fuel vapors in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire. brp is sending out replacement fuel caps to all canadian and usa r
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap 2013-01-17 · RC-2010-0015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
brp: on the can-am roadster, the fuel cap fails to seal properly, on fuel tank filler neck, causing fuel vapors and in presence of an ignition source, might result in a fire and needs replacing. models 2008-2012 can-am spyder gs, rs, and rt. *pe
Showing the 6 most recent of 20 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2019-05-21 · Steering · 14,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2008 can-am spyder gs. while driving 55 mph, the steering seized. the contact pulled the vehicle over to gain control of the vehicle. the dps and check engine warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer where it was diagnosed that the dps failed. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not…”
2018-10-18 · Vehicle Speed Control · 4,000 mi · 💥 crash“2008 can-am spyder gs this bike is worthless and should be recalled back. my bike will not go out of limp mode ever again. can't be fixed. spent a lot of money and time trying to figure out issue at dealer. no technician that even know the year and any problem issues. recall this bike or at least make it right!…”
2017-09-24 · Steering · 9,500 mi“i purchased a 2008 can-am spyder gs in 2008. vin [xxx] vehicle purchase date 03/06/2008 brp issued a recall on sept 7, 2010 for a dynamic power steering (dps) unit replacement https://can-am.brp.com/spyder/owners/safety/safety-recalls/dynamic-power-steering--dps--unit-replacement.html the recall was due to a faulty power steering control un…”
2016-08-04 · Service Brakes · 27,000 mi“my vss,abs, and 4 other codes constantly flash. this machine loses power before i get to third gear. i was traveling on a busy city street during lunch hour traffic when out of no where i lose power and i get a check dps ,vss fault, hightemp, check engine and abs warnings. almost rear ended before swaying off the onto the shoulder. one day its runn…”
2016-06-20 · Structure:body · 8,000 mi · 🔥 fire“while driving my 2008 can am spyder on ct-2 west bound in connecticut at approximately 6:30pm in slow moving, stop & go traffic my wife (who was the passenger) noticed by her right food there were fire flames coming from the vehicle. simultaneously i noticed white smoke coming from the front of the vehicle. i stopped the bike immediately and both…”
2015-08-31 · Steering · 9,500 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2008 can-am spyder gs. the contact stated that it required force to steer the vehicle while driving 50 mph. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 09v162000 (steering). the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. …”
2015-05-24 · Steering · 1,400 mi“the dynamic power steering unit was recalled and replaced on 12-15-2010. when a check engine light came on, i took it in to ride now power sports phoenix 17202 n. cave creek rd. phoenix, az. 85032. it also flashed on the dash that the dps unit needed checked. on 6-3-2014 the mileage on the unit was 12,000. the dealer notified brp that this had occ…”
2015-03-17 · Fuel/Propulsion System“tl* the contact owns a 2008 can-am spyder roadster gs 5s y (na). the contact stated that while driving at 60 mph, the contact noticed fuel fumes emitting from the vehicle. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure recurred on numerous occasions. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number…”
2014-11-21 · Engine · 10,000 mi · 🔥 fire“tl* the contact owns a 2008 can-am spyder gs motorcycle. the contact stated that while the motorcycle was parked, it began smoking. the vehicle suddenly became engulfed in flames. the fire department extinguished the fire. a police report was filed and no injuries were reported. the vehicle was destroyed. the manufacturer was not made aware of the …”
2014-11-18 · Structure:body · 4,658 mi“the backrest, which holds the passenger from falling off the rear of this 3 wheeled motorcycle, is manufactured from materials not substantial enough to handle the stress placed upon it, and has broken on one side. if the remaining side fails the passenger can be through from the vehicle. it is my belief that this product is engineered and manuf…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.