2006-2009 · 4 model years

Piaggio GTS 250 Problems by year

Owners have filed 13 complaints about the Piaggio GTS 250 across 4 model years, and it has 0 recalls. The 2009 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (9). The most reported problem area is the fuel system, followed by the engine & cooling.

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Most complaints for its age20099 complaints · 0 recallsSee the 2009

Complaints: 13
Recalls: 0
Crashes: 0
Fires: 0
Injuries: 1
Deaths: 0

GTS 250 complaints by model year

2006 2007 2008 92009

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

Year	Complaints	Top problem	Grade
2009	9	Fuel system	F
2008	2	Fuel system	D
2007	1	Brakes	B
2006	1	Electrical system	B

Most common GTS 250 problems

Latest GTS 250 complaints

2008 Piaggio GTS 250 Lights

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 feature, has a serious design defect. It is not designed to withstand the bulb's heat. There is no excuse for selling vehicles with melting headlights. Age is irrelevant. This could have happened the day I drive the...

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vehicle out of the showroom. If the headlight does not work with the bulb supplied with it -- it does not work. Period. I have been driving for many years, and have a master's degree in engineering. I have never heard of a headlight melting. The motorcycle is well cared for, only used to go on short trips to the train station and is stored in a garage. All of which points to a design defect. I don't know when this happened but I noticed it last weekend 11/17/19

2006 Piaggio GTS 250 Engine & cooling Fuel system Electrical system

Experienced stalling , hesitation and engine shutting down randomly at highway speeds or coming to a stop. Fuel pump was replaced in 2011 but it started happening again. *Tr

2009 Piaggio GTS 250 Fuel system

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

2008 Piaggio GTS 250 Fuel system

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

2009 Piaggio GTS 250 Fuel system

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

2009 Piaggio GTS 250 Fuel system

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.

Questions about the Piaggio GTS 250

Which Piaggio GTS 250 years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2009 (9), 2008 (2), 2006 (1). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2009 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Piaggio GTS 250 years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2006, 2007 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other GTS 250 years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Piaggio GTS 250 problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the fuel system (11), engine & cooling (2), lights (1) most often.

How many recalls does the Piaggio GTS 250 have?

NHTSA lists no recalls for any Piaggio GTS 250 model year on file.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data