AI Damage2006 Vespa GTS: common problems
Owners of the 2006 Vespa GTS filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and cooling and fuel system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
What fails most often
- 1 Engine and cooling 67% of all complaints
- 2 Fuel system 67% of all complaints
- 3 Electrical system 33% of all complaints
- Engine and cooling: 2 complaints (67% of all).
- Fuel system: 2 complaints (67% of all).
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (33% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 3 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and cooling | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 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.
Occasional stuttering / hesitation / misfiring happens at driving speeds. When stopped, engine will occasionally shut off.
The fuel pump in my 2006 vespa gts 250 stopped functioning unexpectedly. After researching the problem I have learned that there are thousands of other cases of this same problem. Mine quit in traffic which set me up for a bad accident if it were not for my ability to ride a motorcycle had not saved me.
The muffler on my gt200 has a exhaust problem where the exhaust is eating though the collar. This has caused numerous injuries and in many instances because the next closest part to the collent collar is the brake cable. The rider is left with no breaks.
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 17,150 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 47% most complained about).
What to check before buying
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Vespa GTS?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: engine and cooling, fuel system, electrical system. Total complaints: 3. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: fuel system, fuel smell (33%), hesitation when accelerating (33%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2006 Vespa GTS?
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 2006 Vespa GTS 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.
Read also
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.