2008 Piaggio GTS 250 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Nov 20, 2019 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other GTS 250 years
Not enough data 2nd of 4 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Piaggio GTS 250. That ranks 2nd out of 4 GTS 250 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 3,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2008 Piaggio GTS 250 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Exterior Lighting1 · ~3,000 mi
Fuel System, Gasoline1 · ~4,600 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Exterior Lighting150%3,000——
Fuel System, Gasoline150%4,600——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2011, with 1 complaints
2011: 1201112019: 120191

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2008 Piaggio GTS 250 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 Piaggio GTS 250.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

The headlight lens (the plastic cover) melted from the heat of the bulb. Apparently i am not the only person with that problem. There are people on ebay selling headlamps for parts that have melted lenses. I asked piaggio to replace it and they said no. The headlight, obviously a critical safety…

Exterior Lighting · received Nov 20, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11281404

Vespa 250 gtv (2009) began stalling after warm-up. Dealer changed fuel pump and symptoms stopped for about 1 year. 2011 identical symptoms reoccurred. Dealer changed fuel pump again. Apparent faulty fuel pumps. *tr

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Mar 19, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10392242

Other Piaggio GTS 250 years

← 2007 GTS 250 · 2009 GTS 250 →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2009 GTS 25090
200820
2007 GTS 25010
2006 GTS 25010

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Piaggio GTS 250?

Owners most often report exterior lighting, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2008 Piaggio GTS 250?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2008 Piaggio GTS 250 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other GTS 250 model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.