2008 Can-AM Spyder GS Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 13%of 31 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 5,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the fuel system of the 2008 Can-AM Spyder GS, 13% of the 31 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 5,500 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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.
“I ride a can am spyder which is a 3 wheeled motorcycle and on 8-8-10 it spontaneously caught on fire, thank goodness someone was able to get a fire ex. And put out the fire but none the less it melted a lot of parts. It is now at a dealer waiting for parts to come in the be replaced. I have read on several web sites that this has happened before, maybe a recall is in order. No one was hurt.”
NHTSA complaint #10354391, filed 2010-09, 5,500 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“Since purchasing brand new in 2008, this unit has had terrible gas fumes when riding, and a terrific buildup of raw gas fumes in the garage upon parking. This has been an ongoing problem. Several trips to the (now defunct) dealer, visits to different dealers, several e-mails to brp in canada, and no solutions. Nobody wants to address this problem, and most owners of these motorcycles have the same complaint: gas smell, carbon monoxide, lack of dealer support, and no solutions. …”
NHTSA complaint #10477969, filed 2012-09, 100 miles“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 numbers: 09v162000 (steering), 12v581000 (fuel system, gasoline), and 12v582000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure mileage was unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #10694869, filed 2015-03Related recalls
- 12V581000Dec 12, 2012Bombardier 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…Covers: Can-AM Spyder GS 2008–2009, Spyder RS 2010
- 12V582000Dec 12, 2012Bombardier 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…Covers: Can-AM Spyder GS 2008–2009, Spyder RS 2009–2012, Spyder RT 2010–2012
Related service bulletins
- 10107192Dec 20, 2013Posting 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…
- 10107194Jan 17, 2013Technical 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…
- 10052086Jan 17, 2013Brp: 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…
- 10129601Dec 21, 2012Article informing dealers of Safety Campaign 2012-13 - Fuel Cap replacement. The fuel cap may not seal properly the fuel tank filler neck. Fuel vapors in the presence of an…
- 10129599Dec 21, 2012Article discussing the safety campaign 2010-12 - Fuel Vapor Canister Vent hose inspection/replacement. In some circumstances, fuel vapors may exit the fuel vapor canister vent…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 4 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2008 Can-AM Spyder GS
20 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsEngine
3 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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