2008 Can-Am Spyder GS steering problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2008 Can-Am Spyder GS — 65% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 can-am spyder gs. While driving 55 mph, the steering seized. The contact pulled the vehicle over to gain control of the vehicle. The dps and check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer where it was diagnosed that the dps failed…”
filed May 21, 2019
“I purchased a 2008 can-am spyder gs in 2008. Vin [xxx] vehicle purchase date 03/06/2008 brp issued a recall on sept 7, 2010 for a dynamic power steering (dps) unit replacement https://can-am.brp.com/spyder/owners/safety/safety-recalls/dynamic-power-steering--dps--unit-replacement.html the recall…”
filed Sep 24, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Can-Am Spyder GS
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.