1991 Chevrolet Beretta
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1991 Chevrolet Beretta. Newest first.
Nut attaching steering wheel may not have been properly tightened during installation.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could allow steering wheel to separate from steeringcolumn; loss of vehicle control and a crash could occur without prior warning.
Remedy
Tighten the nut to the proper torque as necessary.
Owner complaints
49 complaints7 involved a crash3 involved a fire2 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Electrical system
Thought it was my alternator it checked to be good then I bought a battery then changed the fuze and the car IS still dyeing the battery gage still goes all the way down then the turn signal switch that turns the turn signal off and on smoke was coming out of the steering wheel column when it was…
Thought it was my alternator it checked to be good then I bought a battery then changed the fuze and the car IS still dyeing the battery gage still goes all the way down then the turn signal switch that turns the turn signal off and on smoke was coming out of the steering wheel column when it was on and now the sound of the turn signal stays on when the turn signal IS off and both turn signals are flashing at the same time when its in the off position no fire just smoke. *Tr
- Steering · Suspension · Unknown or other
The main problem with the car IS the peeling paint. the clear coat IS all off by now and looks awful. the steering wheel on the car IS loss. I had that repaired in 2000 but IS loss again. the supension has given problems, I just replaced some parts that were broken, luckily they weren't to much.
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Steering wheel column was replaced because if turning right or left wheel will wonder in own direction. dealership was aware of problem.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Location of exhasut pipe has caused fuel tank to melt and leak. exhaust pipe brackets were broken. there was a service bulletin on this subject, 912656f. Owner very concerned about the safety when starting this vehicle. *Ak
- Power train › Clutch assembly
Vehicle jumps forward when clutch IS depressed. vehicle jumps further when in lower gear. dealer has not seen vehicle. *ak plastic retainer on the clutch linkage disintegrated and linkage separated causing the vehicle in motion and remain in motion. *yh
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator · Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Injectors · Power train › Automatic transmission · Power train › Axle assembly › Banjo housing · Steering › Rack and pinion › Rack · Structure › Body › Door · Visibility › Power window devices and controls
I have also had to replace my transmission at 36021miles,window motors,power locks,alternator generator,had them replace back appliques( which still leak)drive axle shaftat32000,am now having problems with car dying because car backfires and hose blow off, need fuel injectors ,steering rack has…
I have also had to replace my transmission at 36021miles,window motors,power locks,alternator generator,had them replace back appliques( which still leak)drive axle shaftat32000,am now having problems with car dying because car backfires and hose blow off, need fuel injectors ,steering rack has been leaking for 3 yrs, engine seals have never stopped leaking. The car was repainted by chevrolet 8/93 at their expense because of faulty paint job...all this with a car I serviced every 2500 miles, and detailed twice a year. *ak
- Air bags › Frontal · Seat belts › Front › Retractor · Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
During frontal crash at approx. 25Mph, driver's air bag failed to deploy. Also, passenger side shoulder harness did not retract, which caused injuries to passenger. Passenger side seat back also broke when passenger recoiled into it. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Had car fixed at non dealer garage. Called dealer they said it would not show up if fixed and turned in to general motors. So I don't know if the garage may have charged me ,then turned it in to gmc.its the same quad 4 motor that was recalled in the oldsmobile. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Consumer was driving between 50-60 mph and applied the brakes to slowdown. Brakes failed, and vehicle hit car in front. This led to a chain reaction, three other cars were hit. There were no injuries. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Consumer was driving between 50 to 60 mph and she applied brakes to slow down,vehicle hit the car in front, and then there were a chain reactio n,three other cars were hit. There were no injuries. *ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
Smoke was coming from steering column while driving on the street at 35 mph. This could lead to a vehicle collision due to poor visibility. dealer/manufacturer were not contacted at this time. Asking nhtsa to look into this matter. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages
Floor gets wet and feet are slipping off pedals
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
While starting vehicle caught on fire under the dashboard due to two positive wires connecting. Please give any further details. *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition · Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control › Catalytic convertor
When go to start vehicle up, something within the ignition causes catalytic converter to overheat. This could cause a fire. Dealer has been contacted, the converter has been replaced once. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Braking system malfunctioned, causing no braking ability. brake pedal went all the way to the floor, causing a rear end collision. please provide further information. *ak
- Exterior lighting › Turn signal › Switch
The turn signal/blinker often got stuck between bright and dim. when that happened the headlights would be off. when the switch got stuck the only way to turn the lights back on would be to pull the bright switch again. twice when this happened the signal switch broke (i had it replaced once), leaving me stuck on the road with my headlights off at night. I had to take the car to the dealer to fix it. *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition
The ignition coil from the engine that goes to the driver's air bag burned, causing smoke to come from the steering column, which almost resulted in a fire. *ak
- Vehicle speed control
While consumer had foot on brake at a stop sign the vehicle accelerated forward. Driver was able to avoid a crash. No amount of pressure on the brakes would stop vehicle. driver turned the ignition off to stop vehicle. After driving the vehicle home, owner experienced the same problem while…
While consumer had foot on brake at a stop sign the vehicle accelerated forward. Driver was able to avoid a crash. No amount of pressure on the brakes would stop vehicle. driver turned the ignition off to stop vehicle. After driving the vehicle home, owner experienced the same problem while parking the vehicle. Vehicle was taken to a mechanic where the computer chip was replaced. The problem has been reported to the manufacturer. *ak
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Screws failed causing the airbag to fall out.
- Exterior lighting › Headlights · Exterior lighting › Headlights › High/low beam dimmer switch · Exterior lighting › Turn signal
When using the turn signals, smoke emitted from steering column; turn signal will automatically cancel, but flasher IS still clicking under dash. Headlight dimmer switch also very intermittent, and headlights will go out when attempting to use bright lights or dim them.
- Exterior lighting › Turn signal · Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Steering column, where the hazard lights are, white smoke comes up while driving. can smell something burning. Speed doesn't matter when incident occurs. Also, the more turn signal IS used the more burning, dealer has not been notified of problem. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages
Brake pedal touches floor when applied. new brakes installed and problem still exists. Vehicle also stalls during braking and during wet weather.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Injectors
Y fuel injectors failed causing vehicle to die.
- Tires
Left front tire came off. (Ohio state police report)
- Air bags › Frontal
Driver was hit broadside and pushed into a pole and driver's side air bag didn't deploy . *ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Defective air bag crash sensor
Cfas sent a follow-up letter on december 12, 1996, to change the intent of the petition to airbag aggressivity and deployment variability.nhtsa received the letter on 12/12/96; accordingly, the petition due day was changed to april 12, 1997.cfas petitioned the agency to conduct an investigation to determine whether…
Cfas sent a follow-up letter on december 12, 1996, to change the intent of the petition to airbag aggressivity and deployment variability.nhtsa received the letter on 12/12/96; accordingly, the petition due day was changed to april 12, 1997.cfas petitioned the agency to conduct an investigation to determine whether the airbag crash sensor and/or deployment systems for the 1991-92 chevrolet corsica/beretta, 1990-92 ford taurus, and 1994-96 chrysler minivans are defective.cfas allege that information on low speed crashes here occupants have suffered fatal injuries suggests [that the above vehicles] have defective airbag crash sensor and/or deployment systems.
- Steering column smk/flames
There is no summary currently available
- Sticking throttle
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- Sticking throttle
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- Steering wheel separation
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- Steering wheel separation
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Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 615073Some V6 engines may, on a very infrequent basis, have an oil odor condition that IS generally encountered after the engine's oil has been changed.typically the odor lasts approximately 1000 miles after the change of oil and then does not reappear until the next change of oil.
- 54329Complaints that the ABS indicator lamp IS "on".
- 37843Crunch noise from right side dash area when turning steering wheel.
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