1996 Chevrolet Beretta Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Beretta years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 72 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Chevrolet Beretta. That ranks 2nd out of 6 Beretta model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (18 complaints, 25%), typically at around 76,000 miles. Complaints mention 9 crashes, 10 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 72owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 9complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Chevrolet Beretta problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 18 | 25% | 76,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 16 | 22% | 125,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 9 | 13% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 9 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 5 | 7% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 5 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 4 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 6% | 140,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 3% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 3% | 116,448 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 1% | 170,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1% | 170,000 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Chevrolet Beretta recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Interior lighting
Problem: 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."
Risk: The interior lamps coming on unexpectedly could startle a driver causing a momentary loss of control increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Fix: Dealers will run a diagnostic test on the lamp control module and, if necessary, replace it.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 1996 chevrolet beretta. The contact stated that the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited the same symptoms as listed in nhtsa campaign number: 07e021000 (fuel system, other). The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be…
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED DURING A ROUTINE MAINTENANCE CHECK IT WAS DISCOVERED ALL 4 TIRES ON THE VEHICLE WERE DRY ROTTING. THE INNER SIDEWALLS WERE CRACKED AND DRIED. THE DRY ROT WAS MORE SEVERE ON THE 2 FRONT TIRES. ALL FOUR TIRES WERE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT ALERTED. THE TIRE BRAND IS…
Accelerator stuck, this was not the first time this has happened. It has happened about 8 times previously. But this time, the accelerator stuck causing the driver to loose control of the vehicle and run off the road and crash into a concrete bucknum, damage done to entire car. *nm
I have a 1996 beretta z26 3.1l v6 and every morning when i get up and go to work my back brakes locked up on me untill i get them warmed up. And my abs light stays on in this car all the times.also sometimes when i hit my brakes i dont have any brakes the first time then i hit them again and they…
The consumer's vehicle was stopped to make a left turn when he was rear ended by another vehicle and caused the consumer to rear end another vehicle. Upon impact, neither of the frontal air bags deployed. The vehicle was towed to the dealership. *ak *sc *jb
Other Chevrolet Beretta years
← 1995 Beretta · 1997 Beretta →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Beretta | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 Beretta | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 Beretta | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 Beretta | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 72 | 1 |
| 1995 Beretta | 93 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Chevrolet Beretta?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 18 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Chevrolet Beretta?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1996 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 1996 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.