2008 Ducati 1000gt problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel System, Gasoline (10) · Fuel System, Other (1) · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (23)
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.
Suspension 2024-01-18 · SRV-SRB-24-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
procedure for assessing front fork oil leaks. applicability: all models. this service repair bulletin informs dealers and service managers of the assessment criteria for identifying front fork-related defects. the purpose is prevent technicians from mistaking oozing oil or assembly grease, for legit
Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2023-07-17 · SRV-SRB-23-036 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
guided diagnosis for front brake system bleeding. applicability: all models. this service bulletin replaces and cancels the previous bulletin srv-srb-20-014 published on 4/17/2020. it provides dealers and service managers with needed information to correctly bleed the front brake system of the var
Power Train 2023-07-13 · SRV-SRB-23-037 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
finial drive chain maintenance precautions. applicability: all models and model years (except xdiavel). this service bulletin replaces and cancels the previous bulletins: srv-srb-18-030 published on 05/11/2018, srv-srb-19-046 published on 12/31/2019, srv-srb-20-050 published on 11/24/2020. it provi
Engine And Engine Cooling 2023-07-10 · SRV-SRB-23-018R1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
procedure for analysis and control of oil and coolant leaks from engine_rev.01. applicability: all models. this service repair bulletin instructs dealers and service managers on authorized procedures for identifying and isolating coolant and engine oil leaks. the use of a prescribed leak trace powde
Engine And Engine Cooling 2023-06-16 · SRV-SRB-23-031 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
precautions to follow during crankcase cleaning. applicability: all models. this service bulletin informs dealers and service managers about precautions in using abrasive cleaners for engine component sealant, and in particular the crankcase covers. the bulletin further provides cleaning instruction
Engine And Engine Cooling 2023-05-16 · SRV-SRB-23-018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
procedure for analysis and control of oil and coolant leaks from engine. applicability: all models. this service bulletin provides dealers and service managers with troubleshooting guidance for oil or coolant leaks. this bulletin includes service instructions.
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What owners report
2011-04-10 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings · 1,367 mi“fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings. bike will stop running at any time, sometimes will not start. same as 2007 recall. *tr…”
2010-12-05 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 300 mi“after less than 600 miles on my new ducati sport 1000s ,y fuel tank has warped, causing it to become loose. i have shimmed it after the first occurrence but the problem has become worse and the tank is again loose. i have contacted ducati of north america and the local dealer to no avail. apparently the cause is the addition of ethanol in the g…”
2010-11-21 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 7,500 mi“after approximately one year of ownership, the gas tank on my 2008 ducati gt1000 motorcycle expanded to the point where it was no longer secured by the mounting bosses and could easily be lifted off the frame. my local ducati dealer replaced the tank under warranty with another tank made of the same material. now, the second tank has began to spr…”
2010-11-19 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 4,000 mi“motorcycle: 2008 ducati gt-1000. plastic gas tank has deformed in shape, so that the tank does not fit securely in the mounting hardware. possible cause is ethanol blended fuel and reaction with plastic material. ducati is replacing tanks under warranty, but tanks are constructed with same material which in turn, begins to spread again. perman…”
2010-11-19 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 3,000 mi“bought a 2008 ducati sportclassic sport 1000 in august of 2008. was not informed by anyone (sales staff or ducati of north america) that there is a known issue with the plastic tanks deforming, bubbling, dimpling and/or leaking after being exposed to the gasoline used in n. america. 12 months later the tank on my ducati began to pull away from the …”
2010-10-11 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 7,000 mi“gas tank has deformed, possibly due to the presence of ethanol in gasoline. resulted in tank spreading and being loose from mounts. manufacturer's solution has been to add shims to tank mounts, however tank has continued to spread. a related (not a safety issue) issue has been surface bubbling causing unacceptable visual issue. *tr…”
2010-09-15 · Fuel System, Other · 820 mi“spreading fuel tanks for 2008 ducati sport classic 1000. *tr…”
2010-07-06 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 2,700 mi“the fuel tank has expanded and deformed, allowing it to disengage from its mounts and separate from the motorcycle. it also developed dimples and bumps on it's outer surface. *tr…”
2010-06-22 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 5,000 mi“2008 ducati sport 1000 motorcycle. the plastic gas tank has spread away from the on the frame. i have shimmed it in but if it continues there will be nothing to keep the tank in place. dealer has no fix. *tr…”
2010-06-10 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 2,523 mi“1) the plastic gas tank has "spread" or deformed and no longer mounts to front bracket of the motorcycle frame. in the event of an accident the tank would come loose from the motorcycle. 2) the spreading seems to be caused by fuel containing ethanol and once the tank has spread it does not return to the original shape. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.