AI Damage2009 Piaggio GTS 250: common problems
Owners of the 2009 Piaggio GTS 250 filed 9 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 9
What fails most often
- Fuel system: 9 complaints (100% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 9 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel system | 9 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
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).
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.
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.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 11,366 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 31% most complained about).
On average one model year of the GTS 250 has 3 complaints (4 years in the data). This year has 9, above average.
What to check before buying
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Piaggio GTS 250?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: fuel system. Total complaints: 9. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: fuel system, fuel smell (100%), stalls while driving (33%), won't start (11%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2009 Piaggio GTS 250?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2009 Piaggio GTS 250 from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2009 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.