1998 Chevrolet Beretta Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Beretta years
- Not enough data 3rd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Chevrolet Beretta. That ranks 3rd out of 6 Beretta model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 50%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 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 | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Chevrolet Beretta recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Chevrolet Beretta.
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 chatting with the mechanic at the dealer i recently heard that general motors has had a problem with the new style orange antifreeze corroding head gaskets on some of their v-6 engines. Word has it they knew there was a problem but have kept quiet about it. I also heard from another…
The transmission is slipping upon shifting gears while in motion. The code # indication is 1870. My local service center advised me that this is the third he has seen recently w/ the same code. I contacted my dealership who also advised that they have been receiving the same problem with other…
Other Chevrolet Beretta years
← 1997 Beretta · 1999 Beretta →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Beretta | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 Beretta | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 Beretta | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 Beretta | 72 | 1 |
| 1995 Beretta | 93 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Chevrolet Beretta?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, power train problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Chevrolet Beretta?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 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 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.