2008 Can-AM Spyder GS Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 3%of 31 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 4,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2008 Can-AM Spyder GS, 3% of the 31 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 4,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“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!”
NHTSA complaint #11141368, filed 2018-10, 4,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10032372Dec 3, 2008Can-am roadster (brp): some sm5 and se5 vehicles may experience any of the following symptoms: e or incorrect number in cluster gear indicator; intermittent power steering…
- 10026725Oct 16, 2008Brp motorcycle: transmission won't shift; get stuck in gear; check transmission fault scrolls; won't downshift; won't up-shift or change gears.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 7% |
| 2008 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2008 Can-AM Spyder GS
20 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSeats
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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