2008 Can-AM Spyder GS Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 10%of 31 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 10,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine of the 2008 Can-AM Spyder GS, 10% of the 31 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,000 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 running fine the next day every warning light on it comes on there are some real issues for a bike that has been well maintained and with such low miles . This purchase has changed my mind about purchasing a new one . …”
NHTSA complaint #10893331, filed 2016-08, 27,000 miles“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 me and my passenger dismounted the bike. We quickly moved away from the bike as we feared our safety was in jeopardy. We could not retrieve any of our belongings. The bike then became completely engulfed in fire/flames. We called 911 emergent. …”
NHTSA complaint #10875439, filed 2016-06, 8,000 miles“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 failure. The failure mileage was 10,000. The VIN was not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10659966, filed 2014-11, 10,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10129603Dec 21, 2012Revision #1 of warranty bulletin 2009-4 about engine performance optimization, informing dealers that this bulletin has been superseded by safety campaign bulletin 2010-12.
- 10129600Dec 21, 2012Article informing dealers that the bulletin 2009-4 (Engine performance optimization) has been superseded by safety Campaign bulletin 2012-12.
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 7% |
| 2008 | 3 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2008 Can-AM Spyder GS
20 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Can-AM Spyder GS
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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