1998 Chevrolet Beretta Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 26, 2005 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

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.

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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 1998 Chevrolet Beretta problems

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

Engine and Engine Cooling1
Power Train1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine and Engine Cooling150%———
Power Train150%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2000, with 1 complaints
2000: 1200012005: 120051

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1998 Chevrolet Beretta recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Chevrolet Beretta.

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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…

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Apr 26, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10118460

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…

Power Train · received Aug 7, 2000 · NHTSA complaint 726864

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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.