2009 Piaggio GTS 250 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 25, 2011 · 9 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other GTS 250 years
Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Piaggio GTS 250. That is the most of any GTS 250 model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (9 complaints, 100%), typically at around 1,380 miles. Complaints mention 1 injury. 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 2009 Piaggio GTS 250 problems

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

Fuel System, Gasoline9 · ~1,380 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Fuel System, Gasoline9100%1,380——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2010, with 8 complaints
2010: 8201082011: 120111

n = 9 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2009 Piaggio GTS 250 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2009 Piaggio GTS 250.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

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

Fuel pump fault on vespa gts 250 2009. Engine stops while driving in heavy traffic. Engine doesn't start until it cool down. Does it every time ( 6 x ) i went out. Only 500 km and fuel pump making noise for 20 minutes when stop (no key in). *tr

Fuel System, Gasoline · received May 25, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10402714

Scooter runs until turned off then will not start. 2009 vespa gts250 with 356 miles. Every time bike is ridden problem occurs. Fuel pump was replaced under warranty, told it was a known problem. Do not have old part. *tr

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Nov 3, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10363946

Vespa gts250ie stalled 3 times on 3 different dates. The vehicle was not in motion and would not restart until the engine had cooled down for at least an hour. Problem was due to a faulty fuel pump.

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Nov 2, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10364928

Failure of fuel pump. The consumer stated the fuel pump caused the engine stop. The consumer stated he has been stranded on at least six occasions. Updated ivoq 12/03/10. *tr

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Oct 14, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10360472

I bought a new vespa gts 250 motor scooter in december, 2009. It now has 1900 miles on it. In the past two months, i have had what appears to be three fuel pump failures. I tried to start the scooter, and there is no whirring sound that would indicate the fuel pump starting up. It will eventually…

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Sep 3, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10353817

Other Piaggio GTS 250 years

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YearComplaintsRecalls
200990
2008 GTS 25020
2007 GTS 25010
2006 GTS 25010

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Piaggio GTS 250?

Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 9 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2009 Piaggio GTS 250?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2009 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 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.