1992 Chevrolet Beretta: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 52 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is service brakes, hydraulic (52% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · latest recall Dec 1992
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 52 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“While making a "complete" stop vehicle had a "clicking" noise, and the braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance which could result in a crash. Dealer could not determine the cause of the problem. Please provide further information. *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Sep 1999
“Catalytic converter caught fire causing the console to be very hot and for the inside of the vehicle to become filled with smoke. Nlm”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Aug 1999
“Intermittently when the brakes are applied vehicle jerks and the pedal goes to floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. The dealer has not been able to duplicate the problem. *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jun 1999
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“Once the car had a brake problem it has now gotten worse.dealer was contacted and attempted to fix it, but couldn't find the cause. *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jun 1999
“ABS braking system malfunctioned, causing brake pedal to go to the floor and extended stopping distance which could result in a crash. Also ABS light came on/off. Dealer needed to replace ABS braking system. Please provide further information. *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · May 1999
“Brake system squeaks and jerks when starting to drive vehicle for the day. *ak front rotors were resurfaced and brakes were adjusted, but jerking and noise still continue. *yh”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Apr 1999
“Brakes lock up when pressed,I have fixed front and rear brake pads rear wheel cylinder and hardware and this still has not fixed the problem.also my ABS light comes on when this happenes”Owner report · Service Brakes, Air · Jan 1999
“Several episodes of smoking from steering column while driving, and several times upon strating vehicle due to turn signal switch shorting out.”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Jun 1998
“Engine gaskets are defective. There have been several bulletins regarding this problem but never a recall. There is a replacement part for the defective gaskets.”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Dec 1997
“Driving on a mountain on the way down went to hit brakes ,pedal went to floor without any warning, vehicle did not stop. Had to use hand brakes to gain control. Dealer bled the whole braking system, cannot find problem. This defect can result in an accident. *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Nov 1997
When filing, owners marked a crash in 3 of these complaints and injuries in 4 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
THE SERVICE BRAKE STOP LAMP SWITCH BECOMES INOPERATIVE.
Remedy: REPLACE THE STOP LAMP SWITCH AND CORRECT THE WIRING IN THE CONNECTOR OF THE STOP LAMP SWITCH WIRING HARNESS.
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Is the 1992 Chevrolet Beretta reliable?
NHTSA has 52 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 1992 Chevrolet Beretta. The most complained-about area is service brakes, hydraulic (52% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1992 Chevrolet Beretta problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 19,285 miles or less.
Does the 1992 Chevrolet Beretta have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning exterior lighting:brake lights:switch. 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.