1995 Chevrolet Beretta Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 5, 2004 · 93 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Beretta years
Far more complaints than other years 1st of 6 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 93 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Chevrolet Beretta. That is the most of any Beretta model year in the database (6 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (25 complaints, 27%). Complaints mention 10 crashes, 2 fires, 6 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

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1987-1996 Chevrolet Beretta photographed in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Bull-Doser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1995 Chevrolet Beretta problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic25
Engine and Engine Cooling13 · ~85,000 mi
Electrical System10 · ~85,000 mi
Power Train10 · ~85,000 mi
Structure9
Suspension9 · ~85,000 mi
Fuel System, Gasoline8
Air Bags6
Seat Belts5
Seats4
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Service Brakes, Hydraulic2527%———
Engine and Engine Cooling1314%85,000——
Electrical System1011%85,000——
Power Train1011%85,000——
Structure910%———
Suspension910%85,000——
Fuel System, Gasoline89%———
Air Bags66%———
Seat Belts55%———
Seats44%———
Exterior Lighting33%———
Steering33%———
Unknown or Other33%———
Visibility22%———
Equipment11%———
Parking Brake11%———
Service Brakes, Air11%———
Vehicle Speed Control11%———
Wheels11%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 1996, with 19 complaints
1995: 131995131996: 191996191997: 131997131998: 101998101999: 121999122000: 182000182001: 4200142002: 2200222003: 1200312004: 120041

n = 93 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1995 Chevrolet Beretta recalls (1)

Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.

Structure:body:doorSep 20, 1994 · NHTSA campaign 94V176000 · 1,604 vehicles

Problem: 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."

Risk: Consequence of non-compliance: the missing reinforcement panel reduces the protection of the vehicle occupants in the event of a side impact collision.

Fix: 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.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

While pulling inside of the drive way without warning the passenger side wheel sheared off. The driver had the vehicle towed to the garage. The mechanic replaced the upper and lower ball joints needed replacing due to corrosion. Please fill in additional information. *nm

Suspension · received Apr 5, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10066585

I purchased a 95 barrette. I did not start having problems until 2000. It was a brake related problem. My brakes would lock up and the abs light would come on. I had no idea what the problem was but knew i had to have it fixed before it caused a accident from brake lock up during hard braking. I…

Electrical System · received Jan 11, 2003 · NHTSA complaint 10000950

At 60 to 65 mph vehicle vibrates in the front. It's a major problem with chevrolet, consumer says if control arm breaks it may cause serious injuries.*ak

Suspension · received Aug 13, 2002 · NHTSA complaint 8016087

Left rear axle broke while driving causing wheel to separate from vehicle. Dealer will be notified. Please provide further information.*ak

Power Train · received Jul 5, 2002 · NHTSA complaint 8013346

While driving 35-40 mph rear axle broke, and left rear wheel came off axle. Vehicle rolled a couple of times, was totalled. *ak

Power Train · received Apr 17, 2001 · NHTSA complaint 886134

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1995 Chevrolet Beretta?

Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, engine and engine cooling, electrical system problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 25 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 1995 Chevrolet Beretta?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 1995 Chevrolet Beretta a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Beretta model years, the 1995 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.