1991 Chevrolet Beretta: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 49 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is electrical system (35% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · latest recall Jun 1991
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 49 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Thought it was my alternator it checked to be good then I bought a battery then changed the fuze and the car is still dyeing the battery gage still goes all the way down then the turn signal switch that turns the turn signal off and on smoke was coming out of the steering wheel column when it was on and now the sound of the turn signal stays on when the turn signal is off and both turn signals are flashing at the same time when its in the off position no fire just smoke. *tr”Owner report · Electrical System · Jul 2009
“Vehicle jumps forward when clutch is depressed. Vehicle jumps further when in lower gear. Dealer has not seen vehicle. *ak plastic retainer on the clutch linkage disintegrated and linkage separated causing the vehicle in motion and remain in motion. *yh”Owner report · Power Train · Aug 2000
“The main problem with the car is the peeling paint. The clear coat is all off by now and looks awful. The steering wheel on the car is loss. I had that repaired in 2000 but is loss again. The supension has given problems, I just replaced some parts that were broken, luckily they weren't to much.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Jul 2000
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“Braking system malfunctioned, causing no braking ability. Brake pedal went all the way to the floor, causing a rear end collision. Please provide further information. *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Aug 1999
“The turn signal/blinker often got stuck between bright and dim. When that happened the headlights would be off. When the switch got stuck the only way to turn the lights back on would be to pull the bright switch again. Twice when this happened the signal switch broke (I had it replaced once), leaving me stuck on the road with my headlights off at night. I had to take the car to the dealer to fix it. *ak”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · May 1999
“Steering wheel column was replaced because if turning right or left wheel will wonder in own direction. Dealership was aware of problem.*ak”Owner report · Steering · Jan 1999
“While consumer had foot on brake at a stop sign the vehicle accelerated forward. Driver was able to avoid a crash. No amount of pressure on the brakes would stop vehicle. Driver turned the ignition off to stop vehicle. After driving the vehicle home, owner experienced the same problem while parking the vehicle. Vehicle was taken to a mechanic where the computer chip was replaced. The problem has been reported to the manufacturer. *ak”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Sep 1998
“The ignition coil from the engine that goes to the driver's air bag burned, causing smoke to come from the steering column, which almost resulted in a fire. *ak”Owner report · Electrical System · Sep 1998
“Steering column, where the hazard lights are, white smoke comes up while driving. Can smell something burning. Speed doesn't matter when incident occurs. Also, the more turn signal is used the more burning, dealer has not been notified of problem. *ak”Owner report · Steering · Sep 1998
“Smoke was coming from steering column while driving on the street at 35 mph. This could lead to a vehicle collision due to poor visibility. Dealer/manufacturer were not contacted at this time. Asking NHTSA to look into this matter. *ak”Owner report · Electrical System · Oct 1997
When filing, owners marked a crash in 7 of these complaints and injuries in 2 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
NUT ATTACHING STEERING WHEEL MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TIGHTENED DURING INSTALLATION.
Remedy: TIGHTEN THE NUT TO THE PROPER TORQUE AS NECESSARY.
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Is the 1991 Chevrolet Beretta reliable?
NHTSA has 49 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 1991 Chevrolet Beretta. The most complained-about area is electrical system (35% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1991 Chevrolet Beretta problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 114,500 miles or less.
Does the 1991 Chevrolet Beretta have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning steering: steering wheel/handle bar. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.