1995 Chevrolet Beretta
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1995 Chevrolet Beretta. Newest first.
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 and remedy
Risk
Consequence of non-compliance: the missing reinforcement panel reduces the protection of the vehicle occupants in the event of a side impact collision.
Remedy
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.
Owner complaints
93 complaints10 involved a crash2 involved a fire6 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint
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
- Electrical system › Wiring · Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Power train › Automatic transmission · Suspension › Front
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…
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 ultimately bought a cd version of a auto repair manual. Popular mechanics repair software. Still no answers until I went to the tsb and safety recall portion. I was shocked to find my problem in there. It was how the wiring was routed it and would rub on the gas line and wear the wires down to cause a short in respect cause the ABS system to shut down and not operate. I also found a safety recall notice on mine. Below list the recalls bulletins for 1995 chevrolet beretta v6-3100 3.1L vin m sfi safety recalls tsb number issue date tsb title 95c03 sep 94 recall - support panel omitted from rocker panel general recalls tsb number issue date tsb title 95c08 oct 94 campaign - a/t defective 2ND clutch reaction plate 410103 sep 94 campaign - product bulletin numbering system I am also having problems involving the engine that involves the service bulletins. I am outraged because of 2 reasons. I paid a lot of hard earned money for a vehicle with the faith that the manufacturer would stand behind their product.. Well I called them to find out what I could do to have these problems corrected. They told me there IS nothing they can do..it was my problem. Needless to say I am one very upset customer. I need to know who I can contact about this and write to. This IS not right. I never got a recall notice on my car about any of the involved problems. So now I find out my car could be a death trap. From what I have read on the internet the rocker panel involves side impacts and could cause someone serious injury for whoever IS driving this type of car. Ts
- Suspension › Front
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
- Power train › Axle assembly
Left rear axle broke while driving causing wheel to separate from vehicle. dealer will be notified. Please provide further information.*ak
- Power train › Axle assembly
While driving 35-40 mph rear axle broke, and left rear wheel came off axle. Vehicle rolled a couple of times, was totalled. *Ak
- Electrical system › Ignition › Module · Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system · Engine and engine cooling › Engine
While traveling 60mph head gaskets blewout. vehicle was running rough. second time vehicle was doing same thing and idling funny. coolant was shooting out. Third time same problem. Spark plugs changed. Still ran funny.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Small coolant leak on right side of cylinder head gasket, during the fall leak worsened, gasket replaced at owner's expense, owner would like to be reimbursed for charges, owner believes that vehicle should be covered under extended warranty issued in may for cavalier's and S10'S, same engine model. cj
- Parking brake › Conventional › Mechanical › Linkage and cable
Per my mechanic, there was a problem and supposedly a recall regarding the emergency brake cable cutting the wiring harness for the rear ABS brake system.. I never received anything on this, and I was wondering if I submit the bill to someone at chevrolet, if I can get reimbursed. *Ak
- Electrical system
Vehicle burst into flames with no warning, the fire report stated electrical system fire. *slc
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Pads
I'm sorry that I can't be more descriptive about this, but I am a woman what do you expect? Anyways, I have had my front brake pads replaced about 3 times now! I just had all new brakes and the rotors turned 4 months ago and the dealership said on my last brake inspection, 12/4 /00, that I only…
I'm sorry that I can't be more descriptive about this, but I am a woman what do you expect? Anyways, I have had my front brake pads replaced about 3 times now! I just had all new brakes and the rotors turned 4 months ago and the dealership said on my last brake inspection, 12/4 /00, that I only have 40% left on the front and 70% on the back! How can this be? I could understand this if I had a gizillion miles on my car and I ran the hell out of it but 35,000 miles and 3 brake jobs?! What's wrong with this picture? Well I guess that it will be a merry christmas at the dealership seeings how they have ripped me off for hundreds and hundreds of dollars! *Ak
- Structure › Body › Door
I had my car to the dealership because the automatic door locks were not engaging when I put my car into drive as they should. So, I tried it manually on the auto lock switch with no reaction I have noticed that it does this mainly when it IS cold outside. But, the problem did not occur until this…
I had my car to the dealership because the automatic door locks were not engaging when I put my car into drive as they should. So, I tried it manually on the auto lock switch with no reaction I have noticed that it does this mainly when it IS cold outside. But, the problem did not occur until this year. The mechanic got out his diagram book on the electrical systems on the car and decided that it was a relay, that's the only thing that it could be, he said. After being charged around $80.00 for labor and parts, I was confident that the problem was corrected. The next morning, it did the same thing. Again, I feel that I was raped by the dealership!*ak
- Suspension › Front › Springs › Coil springs
The springs or whatever the coils are on the back of my car squeak when someone IS getting into the back of the car. The dealership told me that chevrolet had trouble with the corsica's and beretta's of that year with that particular problem. I have found no proof of that. This noise also occurs…
The springs or whatever the coils are on the back of my car squeak when someone IS getting into the back of the car. The dealership told me that chevrolet had trouble with the corsica's and beretta's of that year with that particular problem. I have found no proof of that. This noise also occurs when going over rough roads. It almost sound like a squeaky bed. As far as I know it doesn't or hasn't caused any safety problems. More than anything it IS annoying. But, if this can cause a safety problem I would like to know because I have a 5 year old son who rides in the back as well as clients ( I am a realtor). I didn't notice any complaints on your site though, about this particularly annoying problem.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
35000 miles and I need a new water pump? It cost me almost $350.00 to have a new one put on! According to my uncle, who IS a mecanic, the water pump did not need replacing! The pressure release valve for the coolant had a leak underneath the bolt. I told the mechanic this and they still put a water…
35000 miles and I need a new water pump? It cost me almost $350.00 to have a new one put on! According to my uncle, who IS a mecanic, the water pump did not need replacing! The pressure release valve for the coolant had a leak underneath the bolt. I told the mechanic this and they still put a water pump on it! Do these dealerships get off when a woman comes in and they can take her for all that she IS worth?! have you had any other complaints about the coolant leaking out from the pressure release valve?valve?*ak
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator · Suspension › Front
Front end bangs loudly, replaced sprocket, failed again, paint IS coming of in huge patches, alternator went out without warning replaced. *ak
- Air bags › Frontal · Seat belts › Front › Retractor
While traveling and steering vehicle started shaking/consumer lost control and hit a guardrail. driver's side seat belt did not lock, and airbags did not deploy. consumer felt that the seat belts should have caught driver enough and driver could have avoided head injuries.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
While driving at any rate of speed vehicle will completely shutdown without warning . Please give any further details. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
An oil leak IS coming from the engine. also, there's a ticking noise.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Power train › Automatic transmission
In july 1999, I had the engine replaced @ 60,000 - less than a year later the transmission went - I have had to put a tremendous amount of money in a 4/5 year old car.
- Suspension › Front · Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Tires are damaged by improper installation of lugs/bolts. Yh
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Vehicle will lose 2 quarts of oil about every 1000 miles. Mechanic has put black dye in engine, but indictated no leak. Dealer could not determine the cause. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
Coolant leak caused head gasket to crack. henna chev claimed for a week not to know what was wrong, then said it would cost me $250 just to take apart the engine to discover problem. had to take car to another repair shop. repairs cost me over $900. chevrolet refuses responsibility. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
While driving at about 20mph car died, consumer had to have car towed. Dealer said coolant leaked into engine, causing it to freeze up and lock. Consumer had to pay for a new engine. *ak *ML
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
While driving ABS light comes on. When the light comes on the brakes fade, causing extended stopping distance. Dealer has been contacted. problem could not be duplicated. *ak
- Structure › Body › Door
Both front outside door handles broke off. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Brakes failed 3 times without warning. The first time mechanic replaced master cylinder that he says was leaking. The next day brakes failed again & computer box next to master cylinder was replaced. Brakes worked for one month & without warning, went down to floor again. Computer has to be replaced again & we are in fear of driving it since there IS no warning when brakes fail. *Ak
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.
- 10246631Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- 10232287This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10208027This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
- 10171318This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
- 10168979This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code. The PI update to version D is to advise the unlock procedure is temporarily unavailable. E version update is to add administrative details.
- 10166638This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10165876This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code. The PI update to version D is to advise the unlock procedure is temporarily unavailable.
- 10157018This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
- 10154641This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10141381This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.
- 10138060This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10114947This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.
- 10114924This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.
- 10113443This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
- 10023171ABS pump running when not needed.
- 10009220Vehicles may set anyone or a combination of front-wheel speed sensor anti-lock brake system codes as intermittent or hard failures. Gm voicemail express.
- 10007816Anti-lock braking system (ABS) front wheel speed codes - jumper harness.
- 10007293ABS front wheel speed codes - jumper harness.
- 10000782Revised piston pin removal / installation procedure.
- 6089996Some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3T40, 4T60 or 4t60-e transxales may comment on a grinding and / or growling noise that IS noticeable when in park on incline.
- 619370Owners of some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3T40, 4T60, 4t60-e or 4t65-e transaxles may comment on a grinding and / or growling noise that IS noticeable when standing in park on a hill or slope with the engine running and the parking brake not applied.
- 619360Some owners may comment on driveability symptons of long or hard starts, chuggle, rough idle and light or intermittent misfire due to clogged fuel injectors.
- 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.
- 604343Some owners may experience a driveability symptom of long or hard starts, chuggle, rough idle and light or intermittent misfire.
- 601915Comments on a ticking type noise that begins shortly after cold engine start-up and gradually diminishes as the engine warms up.
- 601058Vehicles may exhibit a clattering noise at idle speed originating from the timing chain and front cover area.
- 600282Some vehicles may experience a driveability symptom of long or hard starts, chuggle, rough idle and light or intermittent misfire.
- 54419Comment that the ABS light IS on with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) 46 and 86 set as current or history.
- 54418Some vehicles experience difficulties to depress accelerator pedal and/or an accelerator cable separation.
- 54329Complaints that the ABS indicator lamp IS "on".
- 54066Subject pertaining to driveability symptoms due to fuel injector deposits.
- 52935Information concerning engine knock/rattle or tap noise before engine has reached operating temperature or under light load conditions at operating temperature (replace piston and/or rod assemblies). Ak
- 52339Squawk noise coming from front suspension or engine compartment area (install ultra high molecular tape).
- 51497Cold start rattle noise (diagnosis/service procedure).
- 51302Knock, rattle or tap noise from the engine before the engine has reached operating temperature or under light load conditions at operating temperature knock, rattle or tap noise from the engine before the engine has reached operating temperature or under light load conditions at rature (replace piston and/or rod assemblies).
- 51301Engine miss (replace spark plug wire and ignition coil).
- 51296Intermittent neutral or loss of drive at highway speeds or from fourth gear (replace control valve body assembly).
- 50571Cold start rattle noise.
- 45881Grinding and/or growling noise in park on incline.*sd
- 45832General motors has decided that certain 1995 cavalier, corsica/beretta, s trucks equipped with 2.2L (LN2) 4 cyclinder engines may have push rod that may be in in hard contact with the anti-rotation bracket securing the roller lifters. If the push rod IS in hard contact with the lifter anti-rotation bracket, it may not be properly seated in the lifter which may reduce proper oil flow to the the rocker arms and affect durability. To correct this condition, dealers are to inspect the engines for proper oil flow and if found restricted, replace both anti-rotation brackets, and the #1 and #3 exhaust push rods and rocker arms.
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