Chevrolet Beretta Problems by Year

We compared every Chevrolet Beretta model year from 1995–1996 using 165 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 2 recalls and federal defect investigations. No Beretta year stands out with an unusual number of complaints.

2model years
165complaints
2recalls
—worst years
—best years

Complaints by model year

199519969372
Owner complaints per model year, Chevrolet Beretta. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
199672—1EngineLimited data
199593—1BrakeLimited data

* Complaints compared with the median Beretta year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Chevrolet Beretta problems

  • Brakesworst: 1995
    4427%
  • Engine & coolingworst: 1996
    3219%
  • Transmission & drivetrainworst: 1995
    1912%
  • Electrical systemworst: 1995
    1912%
  • Suspensionworst: 1995
    148%
  • Fuel & propulsion systemworst: 1995
    127%
  • Body & structureworst: 1995
    117%
  • Air bagsworst: 1995
    117%
  • Seatsworst: 1995
    85%
  • Lightsworst: 1996
    74%
  • Seat beltsworst: 1995
    64%
  • Steeringworst: 1995
    64%
  • Speed control & accelerationworst: 1996
    53%
  • Other / not specified
    42%
  • A/C & heaterworst: 1995
    42%
  • Wheels & tiresworst: 1996
    32%
  • Windows, wipers & sunroofworst: 1995
    21%

Latest Chevrolet Beretta recalls

Interior lighting

NHTSA recall 98V-027 · Feb 17, 1998 · 249,420 vehicles

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles were built with the potential for the interior lamps to come on unexpectedly while the vehicles are being driven. This does not meet the requirements of FMVSS no. 101, "controls and displays."

Remedy: Dealers will run a diagnostic test on the lamp control module and, if necessary, replace it.

Structure › Body › Door

NHTSA recall 94V-176 · Sep 20, 1994 · 1,604 vehicles

The reinforcement panel that serves as a liftpoint for the frame was omitted from the right side rocker assembly of the frame the vehicles do not conform to the requirements of FMVSS no. 208, "occupant crash protection."

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicles for the presence of the right side rocker reinforcement panel. If the reinforcement panel is not present, dealers will contact Chevrolet for further instructions.

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Chevrolet Beretta should you avoid?

None of the Chevrolet Beretta years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.

What are the most common Chevrolet Beretta problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the brakes (44), engine & cooling (32) and transmission & drivetrain (19). Brake complaints peak in the 1995 model year.

How many recalls has the Chevrolet Beretta had?

2 recalls across 1995–1996. The model year with the most is 1995.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.