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SteeringPart report

2008 Can-AM Spyder GS Steering Problems

Complaints
20about this part
Share
65%of 31 total for the year
Median mileage
8,500miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the steering of the 2008 Can-AM Spyder GS, 65% of the 31 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 8,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Dynamic power steering (dps) unit failure on my 2008 can am spyder. Did not appear until the software update was installed as part of the manufacturer's recall when I took it in for the 12000 mile service just before the 2 year warranty expired. Up until then I had no symptoms. The dealer has ordered a replacement dps unit from brp.”

NHTSA complaint #10313660, filed 2010-02, 12,800 miles

“I own a 2008 Can-Am Spyder Gs. I would like to complain about the power steering (vss) I am not so good at these things, so I will just say it like it is. It locks to the left. And pulls the vehicle to the left. This happens between 40-55 MPH I almost crashed on the on ramp of the 405 freeway because the bike would simply not turn to the right and I had to fight with it to get it to turn. I stopped 2.5 feet before crashing in to the wall. …”

NHTSA complaint #10259914, filed 2009-02, 7,900 miles

“I was driving down the road and went to adjust my position within my lane but the handlebars had to be forced to the left (steering seems to be locking up). This occurs constantly and requires abnormal force to correct or having to brake to a stop so as not to veer into oncoming traffic. I took the vehicle in to a Can-Am dealership for a power steering recall along with an ECM update recall and a dps update per manufacturer. The recalls and updates were done but the problem still exists.”

NHTSA complaint #10311061, filed 2010-02, 8,500 miles

“While riding along on a long sweeping left turn the steering locked and I needed to physically force it to unlock. I since returned it to the dealer and I'm awaiting for a steering part needed for repair.”

NHTSA complaint #10322914, filed 2010-03, 3,640 miles

“Following recall service work relating to the dynamic power steering I immediately noticed smoother power steering accompanied by a small bump or hiccup when steering which appears to be a prelude to power steering failure. Following an 18 mile trip after the recall was done the unit began to display codes indicating problems with the vehicle stability system and the dynamic power steering (dps) including vss fault , check engine , and dps fault . I was forced to limp my unit back to the dealer for further testing and repair. Prior to the recall I had no codes or engine issues. …”

NHTSA complaint #10313310, filed 2010-02, 22,700 miles

Related service bulletins

Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2009750%
20082065%

Other parts of the 2008 Can-AM Spyder GS

Electrical system
5 complaintsFuel system
4 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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